evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 5, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0228 before the committee:
SB 0228
(Sen. Runestad) A bill to create a suicide prevention
commission within the legislative council and to prescribe its
powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state officers and entities.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0228. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0228, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health Systems.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
John McNamara, representing the McLaren Health Care.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
George Basar, representing the Howell Police Department.
Liz Walsh, representing the Universal Health Services.
Alan Bolter, representing the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military ad Veteran Affairs.
Annette Downey, representing the Oakland Community Heath Network.
Representative Calley moved to refer Senate Bill No. 228 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4217 before the committee:
HB 4217
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending sections 7333, 16221,
16226, and 17754 (MCL 333.7333, 333.16221, 333.16226,
and 333.17754), section 7333 as amended by 2018 PA 34,
sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and
section 17754 as amended by 2014 PA 525.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4217. The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler offered the following amendments to HB 4217(H-2):
1. Amend page 34, line 8, after "department" by striking out "may," and inserting "shall,".
2. Amend page 34, line 9, after "to" by striking out "a date that does not extend past".
Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4217(H-2). The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, testified in opposition of
HB 4217.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition of HB
4217.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society, testified in opposition of HB 4217.
Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4217.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4217 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Sens. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis,
Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4098 before the committee:
HB 4098
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21903,
21905, 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921,
and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905, 333.21907,
333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919,
333.21921, and 333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4098. The motion prevailed 18-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Garrett.
Pass: None.
Meghann Keitrep, resenting the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, testified in
support of HB 4098.
Bonnie Beulla, representing the Michigan National Association of Directors of Nursing
Administration in Long Term Care, testified in support of HB 4098.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4098.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in opposition of HB
4098.
Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
- Council 25, testified in support of HB 4098.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4098 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-8-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee:
HB 4325
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending sections 18101, 18107,
18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.18101, 333.18107, 333.18111,
and 333.18115), sections 18101 and 18111 as added by 1988
PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and
section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding
sections 18106 and 18116.
Jeff Andert, representing the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of HB
4325.
Cynthia Rodriguezrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition
of HB 4325.
Kristin Sheidanrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Elissa Pattersonrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Joy Wolfe Ensorrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
LaVone Swansonrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Debra Smithrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of HB
4325.
Dane Vermerrisrepresenting the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of
HB 4325.
Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4325.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4325. The motion prevailed 18-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Hornberger.
At 11:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Sara Sue Schaetterrepresenting the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, testified
in support of HB 4325 and (H-3).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Jim Blundo, representing the representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors
Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to
speak:
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Judith Kovach, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Mary Clark, representing the Limited License Psychologists.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 10:30 a.m.,
in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4190 (S-1) (Rep. Webber) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4191 (Rep. Coleman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:45 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall,
Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The following card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4189-4191:
Fred Zorn, City of Southfield – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4190. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4190 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4190. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4191 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4191. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:49 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10.16.19


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, September
5, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 70 (Sen. Johnson).
2. Testimony regarding SB 71 (Sen. Barrett).
3. Testimony regarding SB 72 (Sen. Johnson).
4. Testimony regarding SB 73 (Sen. Chang).
5. Testimony regarding SB 74 (Sen. Geiss).
6. Testimony regarding SB 75 (Sen. Theis).
7. Testimony regarding SB 76 (Sen. LaSata).
8. Reported SB 110 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported SB 108 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported SB 109 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Reported SB 412 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12. Reported SB 413 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from August 29, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 8:37 a.m., Sen. Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chairman invited Sen. Johnson to summarize SB's 70-76.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 70-76:
Miriam Jane-Black O'Shea, Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues and Herself – Support.
Jean Doss, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support.
Lore A. Rogers, Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board –
Support.
Lindsay Dunlop, Citizen – Support.
Nicole Beverly, Citizen – Support.
Ashton Steele, Citizen – Support.
At 8:56 a.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 70-76:
Tanesha Ash-Shakoor, Voices of Color and Herself – Support.
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support.
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support.
David Kenzek, Attorney General Dana Nessel – Support.
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support.
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 76:
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Oppose.
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 72:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support.
The Chairman summarized SB 110 (S-1).
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 110:
Jean Doss for Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Oppose.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 110. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 110 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 110. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman summarized SB's 108 and 109.
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 108 and 109:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference - Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 108 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 108. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 109 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 109. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman summarized SB's 412 and 413.
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 412 and 413:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 412:
Jody White, Citizen - Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 412 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 412. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 413 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 413. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/12/2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 5, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
September 5, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 343 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 348 (Sen. MacGregor).
3. Testimony regarding SB 307 (Sen. Lucido).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4051 (S-1) (Rep. Whiteford).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 343.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 343:
Heather Nicholoff, The Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
David Newman, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Heather Nicholoff, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Support
Beth Nagel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Mark Brieve, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 343. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 343 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 343 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor and Rich Farran, of the Health Care Association of Michigan, to summarize
SB 348.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 348:
Brian Barrie, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 348:
Meghann Keit, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
Don Haney, Thornapple Manor – Support
Chad Tuttle, Spectrum Health Continuing Care – Support
Jeff Schade, The Peplinski Group – Support
Laura Hamann, Bronson Commons Nursing Facility – Support
Henry Boutros, Illuminate Healthcare – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido and Judge Linda Davis to summarize SB 307.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 307:
Jared Welehodsky, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Neutral
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to HB 4051.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4051. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford and Dr. George Mellos, Director of the Behavioral Health Division of the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 4051.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4051:
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4051:
Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Heather Nicholoff, The Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
David Newman, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
John McNamara, McLaren Health Care – Support
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Support
Mark McWilliams, Michigan Protection and Advocacy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 12, 2019
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4184 before the committee:
HB 4184
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331,
entitled "Community college act of 1966,"by amending
section 166 (MCL 389.166), as added by 2008 PA 359.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4184, but did not wish to speak:
Doug Smith, representing the Oakland Community College.
Dr. Doug Trevor Kubatzke, representing the Lake Michigan College.
Representative Farrington testified in support of HB 4184.
Mike Hansen representing the Michigan Community College Association; Carly Charrette,
representing Universal Tool Equipment and Controls; Jennifer Kathawa, representing Drake
Enterprises Inc.; Patrick Rouse, representing Macomb Community College; and Lisa Frieberger
representing Grand Rapids Community College, testified in support of HB 4184. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4675 before the committee:
HB 4675
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451,
entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections
1311d and 1311g (MCL 380.1311d and 380.1311g), section
1311d as added by 1999 PA 23 and section 1311g as
amended by 2018 PA 42.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4675. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis and Heidi Cate, superintendent of Lighthouse Academy, testified in
support of HB 4675.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4675, but did not wish to speak:
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Administrators.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:04 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0029 and SB 0030 before the committee:
SB 0029
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b (MCL
750.136b), as amended by 2016 PA 488.
SB 0030
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2018 PA 374.
Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido, testified in support of SB 0029 and SB 0030.
Questions and discussion followed.
Peri Stitzel, representing herself, testified in support of SB 0029 and SB 0030. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0029 and SB 0030, but did not wish to
speak:
KC Steckelberg, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4315 and HB 4316 before the committee:
HB 4315
(Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 479b (MCL
750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33.
HB 4316
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4315 and HB 4316, but did not wish to
speak:
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Jonovan Luckey, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4315. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4315 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4316. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4316 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:17 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the minutes from the September 3rd, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 0087 before the committee:
HR 0087
(Rep. Markkanen)
A resolution to urge the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service to remove the Michigan gray wolf from
the federal endangered and threatened species list.
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HR 0087.
Amy Trotter, representing the MI United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HR 0087.
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States, testified in opposition
of HR 0087.
Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition of HR 0087.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0087, but did not wish to speak:
Earl Bevins, representing the Big Bay Sportsmen's Club.
George Lindquist, representing the U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County.
Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trapper and Predator Callers Association.
Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen Association.
Tim Dusterwinkle, representing the MI Bear Hunters Association.
Mike Thorman, representing the MI Hunting Dog Federation.
Tom Heritier, representing the Saginaw Field & Stream/ Frankenmuth Conservation Club/
Sterling Sportemens Club/ Harbor Beach Conservation Club.
Jay Maki, representing the Tahquamenan Area Sportsmen's Club.
Jay Fimerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club.
Patrick Hogan, representing the Tomahawk Archers.
Greg Peter, representing the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 0087 but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HR 0087 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-1.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen.
Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky.
Pass: Rep. Cambensy.
The Chair laid HB 4267 before the committee:
HB 4267
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 35317 (MCL 324.35317), as amended by
2012 PA 297.
Representative O'Malley testified in support of HB 4267.
David Meister, Onekama Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4267.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4267, but did not wish to speak:
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Tom Zimnicki, representing the MI Environmental Council.
Alia Phillips, representing the MLCV.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4267 but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:45 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918 before the committee:
HB 4916
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to create the sports betting act; to
impose requirements for persons to engage in sports betting;
to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental
officers and entities; to impose fees; to impose a tax on the
conduct of licensed sports betting; to prohibit certain acts in
relation to sports betting and to prescribe penalties for those
violations; to require the promulgation of rules; and to
provide remedies.
HB 4917
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 310d.
HB 4918
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14d of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
Representative Iden testified in support of HB 4916.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB
4918, but did not wish to speak:
Bob DeVries, representing the representing the PGA Tour, NBA, and Major League
Baseball.
Matt Sowash, representing the representing the Draft Kings and Fan Duel.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4916, HB 4917 and HB 4918, but did
not wish to speak:
Bethany Wicksall, representing the representing the Michigan State Budget Office.
Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representatives Liberati and Robinson from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 10:47 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4628 before the committee:
HB 4628
(Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 208 (MCL
257.208), as amended by 2006 PA 565.
Representative Shannon gave an overview of his bill and proposed amendment.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4628, but did not wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State.
Representative Shannon offered the following amendment to HB 4628:
1. Amend page 3, line 21, after "Beginning" by striking out "February 16," and inserting
"July 16,".
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4628. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 4628 to the committee on Ways and
Means, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4731 before the committee:
HB 4731
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 21b
(MCL 250.1021b), as added by 2019 PA 4.
Representative Yaroch testified in support of his bill.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4731, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4731 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee:
HB 4349
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 42b.
Representative Allor testified in support of HB 4349.
Brenda Brugger and General Earl O'Loughlin, both friends of Sgt. Peter C. Lemon, testified in
support of HB 4349.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4349, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4349 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4395 and HB 4396 before the committee:
HB 4395
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300,
entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 636
(MCL 257.636), as amended by 2018 PA 279.
HB 4396
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 368,
entitled "An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments
on public highways; to provide for the removal of
obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to
prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone,
power, and other public utility companies, cable television
companies, broadband companies, and municipalities may
enter upon, construct, and maintain telegraph, telephone,
power, cable television, or broadband lines, pipe lines, wires,
cables, poles, conduits, sewers, and like structures upon,
over, across, or under public roads, bridges, streets, and
waters; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
repealing section 19 (MCL 247.189).
Representative Wittenberg testified in support of HB 4395 and HB 4396.
Ed Noyola, representing Michigan County Road Association, testified in opposition of HB 4396.
Representative Wittenberg returned to answer further questions with Mr. Noyola.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4395 and HB 4396, but did not wish to
speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Representative Bellino moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:07 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 10,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Majority Vice-Chair
Lilly.
At 10:31 AM, the Majority Vice-Chair Lilly laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 3, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4468 before the committee:
HB 4468
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled
"Freedom of information act, "by amending section 5 (MCL
15.235), as amended by 2018 PA 105.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4468 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4128 before the committee:
HB 4128
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled
"Probate code of 1939,"by amending section 1 of chapter XI
(MCL 711.1), as amended by 2000 PA 111.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4128 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4209 before the committee:
HB 4209
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act, "by amending section 44 (MCL
211.44), as amended by 2012 PA 482.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4209. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4209 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4209, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid SB 0452 before the committee:
SB 0452
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled
"Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act, "by amending
section 408 (MCL 484.1408), as amended by 2018 PA 51.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 0452 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0452, but did not wish to speak:
Kristin Wall, representing the Senator Stamas' Office.
Blaine Koop, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Pat Cookes, representing the Michigan Communications Directors Association.
Jordyn Sellek, representing the Michigan Communications Directors Association.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
David McCartney, representing the Peninsula Fiber Network.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
11:00 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 11,
2019
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HCR 0009 before the committee:
HCR 0009
(Rep. Miller)
A concurrent resolution relative to
secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road
patrol services to cities and villages.
Representative Miller testified in support of HCR 0009.
Under-sheriff Dan Pfannes representing Wayne County, testified in support of HCR 0009.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 0009, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Marr, representing the the Oakland County Executive David Coulter.
Meghann Keit, representing the the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Miller moved to report out HCR 0009 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0438, SB 0439, SB 0440, SB 0441, SB 0442, SB 0443, SB 0444, SB 0445,
SB 0447, SB 0448, SB 0450 and SB 0451 before the committee:
SB 0438
(Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled
"Business corporation act," by amending section 1060 (MCL
450.2060), as amended by 2018 PA 85.
SB 0439
(Sen. Hollier)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled
"Nonprofit corporation act," by amending section 1060
(MCL 450.3060), as amended by 2015 PA 65.
SB 0440
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled
"Michigan limited liability company act," by amending
section 1101 (MCL 450.5101), as amended by 2018 PA 380.
SB 0441
(Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending sections 13, 17, 21, 25, 27, 31,
37, 38, and 43 (MCL 338.2213, 338.2217, 338.2221,
338.2225, 338.2227, 338.2231, 338.2237, 338.2238, and
338.2243), as amended by 2015 PA 75.
SB 0442
(Sen. Hollier)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 345, entitled
"Limousine, taxicab, and transportation network company
act," by amending section 4 (MCL 257.2104).
SB 0443
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled
"Uniform securities act (2002),"by amending section 410
(MCL 451.2410), as amended by 2015 PA 67.
SB 0444
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending section 20161 (MCL
333.20161), as amended by 2018 PA 245.
SB 0445
(Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code," by amending section 6237 (MCL
333.6237), as amended by 2015 PA 104.
SB 0447
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 3118, 3120, 30104, 30109, 32312, and
32513 (MCL 324.3118, 324.3120, 324.30104, 324.30109,
324.32312, and 324.32513), section 3118 as amended by
2017 PA 40, section 3120 as amended by 2015 PA 82, and
sections 30104, 30109, 32312, and 32513 as amended by
2015 PA 76.
SB 0448
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 17303 and 17317 (MCL 324.17303 and
324.17317), as amended by 2015 PA 82.
SB 0450
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 284, entitled "An
act to prevent the spread of infectious and contagious
diseases of livestock; to require persons, associations,
partnerships and corporations engaged in the buying,
receiving, selling, transporting, exchanging, negotiating, or
soliciting sale, resale, exchange or transportation of livestock
to be licensed and bonded by the department of agriculture;
to keep a producers' proceeds account; to provide for the
refusal, suspension or revocation of such licenses; to provide
for weighmasters; to provide for the inspection and
disinfection of yards, premises and vehicles; and to provide
penalties for the violation of this act," by amending section 3
(MCL 287.123), as amended by 2015 PA 69.
SB 0451
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled
"Michigan energy assistance act," by amending section 6
(MCL 400.1236), as amended by 2016 PA 147.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 0438 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pagan moved to report out SB 0439 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hammoud moved to report out SB 0440 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry moved to report out SB 0441 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony moved to report out SB 0442 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo moved to report out SB 0443 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 0444, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services
.
Representative Brixie moved to report out SB 0444 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Peterson moved to report out SB 0445 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 0447 and SB 0448, but did not wish to
speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Kennedy moved to report out SB 0447 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate moved to report out SB 0448 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood moved to report out SB 0450 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0451, but did not wish to speak:
Bev Cassidy, representing the True North.
Tim Lubbers, representing the SEMCO Gas.
Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Saunteel Jenkins, representing the THAW.
Chris Iannuzzi, representing the Consumers Energy.
Winston Feeheley, representing the DTE Energy.
Monica Martinez, representing the Coalition to Keep Michigan Warm.
Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 0451 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 9:24 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee:
HB 4926
(Rep. Afendoulis)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled
"Local community stabilization authority act," by amending
sections 13 and 14 (MCL 123.1353 and 123.1354), as
amended by 2018 PA 247.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease and handed the gavel over to Vice Chair
Lower.
At 10:33 AM, the Majority Vice Chair James Lower called the committee back to order.
Chair Afendoulis, and Chris Glass representing Michigan Talent Triangle testified in support of
HB 4926. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Richard and Carrie Kolka, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in
support of HB 4926. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:39 AM, the Majority Vice Chair James Lower laid the committee at ease and
Representative Afendoulis returned to the gavel.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930 before the committee:
HB 4927
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
17 (MCL 123.1357), as amended by 2018 PA 616.
HB 4928
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
17 (MCL 123.1357), as amended by 2018 PA 616.
HB 4929
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
16a (MCL 123.1356a), as amended by 2018 PA 247.
HB 4930
(Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 2014 PA 86, entitled "Local
community stabilization authority act," by amending section
18 (MCL 123.1358), as amended by 2018 PA 616.
Representative Vaupel, Representative Yancey, Representative Whitsett, and Representative
Webber testified in support of HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930. Questions and
discussion followed
Rachel Richards and Carrie Kolka, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified
in support of HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and HB 4930. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4928, but did not wish to
speak:
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928, HB 4929 and
HB 4930, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4929 and HB 4930,
but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, HB 4927 and HB 4930, but did
not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid HB 4125 before the committee:
HB 4125
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281,
entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 51
and 51d (MCL 206.51 and 206.51d), as amended by 2018 PA
588; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4125. The motion prevailed 13-1-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey,
Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: Rep. Lower.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 4125. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 11:12 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 325, House Office Building

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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., Room 325, House Office Building

Present: Senators Lucido , McBroom, Theis , Hollier and Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Conference Committees -

General Government (SB 138) - Thursday, September 19, 3:45 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Health and Human Services (SB 139) - Thursday, September 19, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Insurance and Financial Services (SB 141) - Thursday, September 19, 3:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropri ations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs (SB 144) - Thursday, September 19, 2:45 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation (SB 149) - Thursday, September 19, 4:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, September 18, 9:00 a.m., Room 7900, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-0212

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:03 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis , declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND
VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 11, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 11, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 466 (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 467 (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 468 (S-1) (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 469 (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4549 (S-1) (Rep. Crawford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4550 (S-2) (Rep. Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported SCR 11 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 466 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 466. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 467 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 467. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair offered the (S-1) version to SB 468.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 468. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-1) version of SB 468 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, Alexander
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 468. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report SB 469 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 469. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair offered (S-1) version to HB 4549.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4549. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-1) version of HB 4549 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4549. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair offered the (S-2) version of HB 4550.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4550. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report the (S-2) version of HB 4550 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4550. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SCR 11:
Sen. Ed McBroom, Michigan Senate – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SCR 11:
Mark Sutton, American Legion – Support
Fred Schaible, MVAA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SCR 11 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the concurrent resolution was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10.02.2019
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 12, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Representatives Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman,
Cambensy, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent: Representative Camilleri.
At 9:01 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4717 before the committee:
HB 4717
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to provide for the labeling of certain
portable fuel containers as made in Michigan; and to make
findings that, under certain circumstances, portable fuel
containers have not entered or substantially affected
interstate commerce.
Representative Steven Johnson, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4717. Questions and discussion
followed. A copy of his handout is attached.
Representative Aaron Miller, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4717. Questions
and discussion followed.
Bruce MacCounell, a veteran, testified in support of HB 4717.
Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
submitted a card in opposition of HB 4717, but not wish to speak
The Chair laid HB 4792 before the committee:
HB 4792
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106).
Representative Beau LaFave, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4792. Questions and discussion
followed. A copy of his handout is attached.
Representative Aaron Miller, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4792. Questions
and discussion followed
Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in neutral of HB 4792. Questions and
discussion followed
Derek Sora, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
submitted a card in opposition of HB 4792, but did not wish to speak:
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Schroeder moved that the
Committee adjourn. The motion prevailed without objection. The Chair adjourned the meeting at
9:57 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4710 before the committee:
HB 4710
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code, “by amending sections 16215, 16322,
16501, 16511, 16521, 16525, and 16529 (MCL 333.16215,
333.16322, 333.16501, 333.16511, 333.16521, 333.16525,
and 333.16529), section 16215 as amended by 2005 PA 211,
sections 16322, 16501, 16525, and 16529 as added by 2006
PA 30, section 16511 as amended by 2006 PA 397, and
section 16521 as amended by 2010 PA 79, and by adding
sections 16513, 16515, and 16517.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4710. The motion prevailed 19-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Diane Hallinen, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 4710 (H-1).
Henry Buchtel, representing the Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine,
testified in support of HB 4710 (H-1).
Representative Whiteford offered the following amendment to HB 4710 (H-1):
1. Amend page 11, line 3, after "least" by striking out "5" and inserting "2".
Representative Whiteford spoke to the amendment.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4710 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar,
Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 4710 to the committee on Ways and
Means, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4052 before the committee:
HB 4052
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to provide for licensing of
adult residential psychiatric programs; to allow for
psychiatric services to be provided in residential facilities; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
departments and agencies; to prescribe certain fees; and to
provide for penalties and remedies.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 4052.
Dan Kelly, representing the Rose Hill Center, testified in support of HB 4052.
Rosemary Kelly, representing the Rose Hill Center, testified in support of HB 4052.
Dave Boerger, representing the Rose Hill Center, testified in support of HB 4052. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4052, but did not wish to speak:
Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 5, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 12, 2019
10:15 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 29, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Discussion: Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Health and Wellness, Public
Health Administration - Protection of Youth from Nicotine Product Addiction Emergency Rules
Comments from the Chair.
Dr. Joneigh Kahlden Chief Medical Executive and Chief Deputy for Health at the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services testified regarding the protection of youth from
nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Michael Madden representing himself, testified in opposition to the protection of youth from
nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Guy Bentley, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in opposition to the protection of
youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Marc Slis, representing himself, testified in opposition to the protection of youth from nicotine
product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Keri and Tim Bruneel, representing themselves, testified in opposition to the protection of youth
from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Lindsey Stroud, representing the Heartland Institute, testified in opposition to the protection of
youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael LaFave, representing the Mackinac Center, testified with no position on the protection
of youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Ron Pease, representing Mister-E-Liquid LLC, testified in opposition to the protection of youth
from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Sharon Swindell M.D. M.P.H. representing the American Academy of Pediatrics - MI
Chapter; Dr. Peter Fattal M.D. representing the American College of Cardiology - MI Chapter,
Dr. Shelley Schmidt M.D. M.S. representing herself as a Pulmonary Critical Care Physician; and
Dr. Harshimi Jayasuriya representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, all testified
in support of the protection of youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules.
Questions and discussion followed.
Carrie Wade, representing R - Street Institute, testified in opposition to the protection of youth
from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim McDonald, representing Consumer Advocated for Smoke-Free Alternatives, testified in
opposition to the protection of youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules.
Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Ames, representing Joost Vapor, testified in opposition to the protection of youth from
nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Matthew Kirkpatrick, representing T. L. Labs, testified in opposition to the protection of youth
from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Wasilewski, representing E. Cig Outlet, testified in opposition to the protection of youth
from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Kay Doerr, representing the Genesee County Board of Health, testified in support of the
protection of youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion
followed.
Jodi Radke, representing the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, testified in support of the
protection of youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion
followed.
Layth Kasto, representing Inline Vape, testified in opposition to the protection of youth from
nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
Harold Miller and Dawn Every, representing A Clean Cigarette, testified in opposition to the
protection of youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion
followed.
Charles Archambeau, representing Chubby Gorilla, testified in opposition to the protection of
youth from nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of the protection of youth from nicotine
product addiction Emergency Rules, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association.
Reilly Curran, Reilly Thorburn and Archer Horner, representing the SRSLY Coalition.
Bobby Mukkalama M.D., representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Dunya Barrash and Kaitlin Maloziec, representing CARE of Southeastern Michigan.
Korey Zelda, representing themselves.
Malcom Charles, representing themselves.
Jodi Stults, representing themselves.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to the protection of youth from nicotine
product addiction Emergency Rules, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Greg Troutman, representing Open System Vapor Industry.
Christina Allison, representing Vaping Sensations.
Kevin Skinner, representing Vaping Rights.
Ali Haider, representing 7-Eleven.
Chad Morrow, themselves
Bruce Betzler, representing BB Holdings Inc.
Leo Shim, representing Vape Super Center.
Pamela Wright, representing themselves.
Dan Mansfield, representing themselves.
Robert Coughlin, representing EBY Brown.
Angela Davey, representing Eliquidmaster.
Stephen Knight, representing Vapjoose Inc.
Eric Curtis, representing Rustic Vapor Ecigs Inc.
The following people submitted a card with no position regarding the protection of youth from
nicotine product addiction Emergency Rules, but due to the time constraints were unable to
speak:
James Saville, representing themselves.
The following people submitted a card in support of the protection of youth from nicotine
product addiction Emergency Rules, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Gillard, representing the Michigan's Children.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to the protection of youth from nicotine
product addiction Emergency Rules, but did not wish to speak:
Kinn Elliott, representing the Vapor Technology Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Kosai El-Samawi, representing the All Star Petroleum Inc.
Shady Abdelhamid, representing the Monster Ollie.
Tanner GAller, representing the Shelby Car.
Scott Akiyama, representing the Vape and Ape Vapor Shop.
Anthony Tomina, representing the Vape Super Center.
Mathew Allow, representing the Vape Super Center.
Adam Cornwell, representing the Clean Builds.
Liam Tanner, representing the Inline Vape.
Michael Mead, representing the EVC Labs.
Lloyd A Patton, representing the Podz Vape Shop.
Linda Somerset, Fari Essani, and Fasal Arshaad, representing the Zee Wholesale.
The following people submitted a card with no position on the protection of youth from nicotine
product addiction Emergency Rules, but did not wish to speak:
George Bennett, representing the S. Abraham and Sons Inc.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
4:46 PM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 455 (S-2) (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sens. VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 455:
Natalie Stewart, Switch – Support
Jason Puscas, MichAuto and Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Assoc. on behalf of Gaines Township – Neutral
The Chairman offered (S-2) to SB 455.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 455. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-2) version of SB 455 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, Geiss, Moss.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Theis, McMorrow.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 455 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10.03.19
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
September 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 348 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4051 (S-1) (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4412 (Rep. Kahle).
4. Reported SB 460 (S-1) (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from September 5, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 348.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 348.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 348:
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support
Karla Ruest, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Administration – Neutral
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 348 (S-
1):
Meghann Keit, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 348. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 348 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 348 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of HB 4051 that was adopted during the September 5, 2019 committee
meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4051:
Brad Bauer, Appriss – Support
Justin Fisher, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of HB 4051 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno
Nays: Sen. Johnson
Pass: Sen.(s) Theis and Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4051 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Kahle to summarize HB 4412.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4412:
Carlos Gutierrez, Consumer Health Products Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4412:
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 460.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 460. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Nesbitt to summarize SB 460.
At 1:27 p.m., Sen. Wojno left the meeting and did not return.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 460:
Dennis Reynolds, Van Buren EMS – Support
Dr. Matthew Dommer, Bronson Lakeview – Support
Mark Docherty, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Oppose
Monty Nye, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Oppose
Andy Pless, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Oppose
Chris Mantels, Allegan County Medical Control and Saugatuck Fire – Oppose
William Fales, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Michael McLeieer, Michigan State Firemen's Association – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 460:
Ron Farr, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Oppose
Joshua Mosher, Northern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Oppose
Chief Gregg LeLito, Southeast Association of Fire Chiefs – Oppose
Chief Allan Stiles, Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Oppose
Angela Madden, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – Oppose
Belinda Chandler, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Don Biger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Oppose
Dr. Joshua Mastenbrook, Allegan County Medial Control Authority – Oppose
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 460 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis
Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, and Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 460 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 3, 2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, September 12,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 276 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett).
2. Testimony regarding SB 277 (Sen. Chang).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Chang,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 5, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen.(s) Barrett and Chang to summarize SB 276 and SB 277, the (S-1) version of SB 276
and two proposed amendments to SB 277.
Sen. Barrett offered an (S-1) version of SB 276.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 276. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
Sen. Barrett offered two amendments to SB 277.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt amendment #1 to SB 277. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt amendment #2 to SB 277. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276 and SB 277:
LeDura Watkins, Citizen – Support
Darrell Siggers, Citizen – Support
Megan Richardson, University of Michigan Innocence Clinic – Support
Marla Mitchell-Cichon, Western Michigan University–Cooley Law School Innocence Project – Support
Captain Beth Clark, Michigan State Police – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 276 and SB
277:
Robert Stevenson, Michigan Association Chiefs of Police – Oppose
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose
David Guenther, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
Anne Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Beth Powers, Innocence Project – Support
JoAnn Davenport, Citizen – Support
Merissa Kovach, American Civil Liberties Union – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Due to time constrains, the following individual were unable to present testimony regarding SB 276 and
SB 277:
Mr. Jeff Nye, Michigan State Police – Oppose
Bob Koteles, Oakland County Sheriff's Office – Oppose
Due to senate session, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/03/2019


evidence_text:
The Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Shirkey , Bumstead , Ananich and Hertel


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, September 12,
2019 at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Mr. Tremaine Phillips to the Michigan Public Service
Commission.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom and Hertel, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the July 23, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Mr. Tremaine Phillips to provide the committee with his opening statement.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions of Mr. Phillips regarding his appointment to the
Michigan Public Service Commission.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/26/2019


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on State Police (SB 147) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Stamas and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (SB 137) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Stamas and McCann


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Community Colleges (SB 134) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Stamas and Irwin


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Transportation (SB 149) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Stamas and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, September 18, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Conference Committees -

General Government (SB 138) - Thursday, September 19, 3:45 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Health and Human Services (SB 139) - Thursday, September 19, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Insurance and Financial Services (SB 141) - Thursday, September 19, 3:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs (SB 144) - Thursday, September 19, 2:45 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation (SB 149) - Thursday, September 19, 4:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Criminal Justice Policy Commission - Wednesday, September 18, 9:00 a.m., Room 7900, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-0212

Local Government - Thursday, September 19, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:38 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 18 , 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Natural Resources (HB 4241) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 2:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bumstead , Stamas and McCann


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Higher Education (HB 4236) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 3:15 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata , Stamas and Irwin


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on School Aid (HB 4242) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt, Stamas and Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Conference Committees -

General Government (SB 138) - Thursday, September 19, 3:45 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Health and Human Services (SB 139) - Thursday, September 19, 4:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Insurance and Financial Services (SB 141) - Thursday, September 19, 3:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs (SB 144) - Thursday, September 19, 2:45 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Transportation (SB 149) - Thursday, September 19, 4:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Local Government - Thursday, September 19, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:18 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate