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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair introduced his constituent, James Asher, from Portage, MI.
The Chair went at ease at 10:36 a.m., and reconvened at 10:59 a.m.
The Chair laid HB 4077 before the committee:
HB 4077
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled"Commercial rehabilitation
act,"by amending sections 6 and 8 (MCL 207.846 and 207.848),
section 8 as amended by 2011 PA 82.
Representative Neeley and Representative Marino testified in Support of HB 4077. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in Support of HB 4077, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019. There being no objection,
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary was as follows:
1. Introduction of Director Gary McDowell, of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development
2. Presentation by Rebecca Park and Matt Smego, of the Michigan Farm Bureau, regarding legislative
priorities for the 2019-2020 legislative session
3. Presentation by Matt Stutzman, of the Michigan Soybean Association, and Laura Isley and Kathy
Maurer, of the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, regarding legislative priorities for the 2019-
2020 legislative session
4. Presentation by Angel Jenio and Scott Miller, of the Michigan Corn Growers Association, regarding
legislative priorities for the 2019-2020 legislative session
5. Presentation by Ken Nobis and Sheila Burkhardt, of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, and
Regina Kopera, of Kroger Michigan Dairy, regarding legislative priorities for the 2019-2020 legislative
session
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, and Polehanki; a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Director Gary McDowell, of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development, to introduce himself to the committee members.
The Chairman invited Rebecca Park and Matt Smego, of the Michigan Farm Bureau, to present regarding
legislative priorities for the 2019-2020 legislative session.
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The Chairman invited Matt Stutzman, of the Michigan Soybean Association, and Laura Isley and Kathy Maurer,
of the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, to present regarding legislative priorities for the 2019-2020
legislative session.
The Chairman invited Angel Jenio and Scott Miller, of the Michigan Corn Growers Association, to present
regarding legislative priorities for the 2019-2020 legislative session.
The Chairman invited Ken Nobis and Sheila Burkhardt, of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, and
Regina Kopera, of Kroger Michigan Dairy, to present regarding legislative priorities for the 2019-2020
legislative session.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/6/19
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Members:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY 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 OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 7,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 29 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 30 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 81 (Sen Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 112 (S-3) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 84, SB 90 - SB102 the “Raise The Age” package.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:32 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,
Chang, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28,
2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman summarized SB 29 and SB 30.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 29 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 29. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 30 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 30. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chairman summarized SB 81.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 81:
Michigan State Police – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 81 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 81. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of SB 112.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 112. 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-3) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 112 (S-3) 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 112 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
At 8:41 a.m., the Chairman called the committee at-ease.
At 8:42 a.m., the Vice Chairman reconvened the committee.
The Chairman and Sen. Santana summarized SB 84, SB 90 – SB 102, the Raise The Age package.
At 9:03 a.m., the Vice Chair called the committee at-ease.
At 9:04 a.m., the Chairman reconvened the committee.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 84, SB 90 – SB 102, the
Raise The Age package:
Nicole Faulds, Macomb Juvenile Court – Support
David Joseph, Macomb Juvenile Court – Support
John Evans, Citizen – Support
Chris Robinson, Citizen – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 84, SB 90
– SB 102 the Raise The Age package:
Renee Edmondson, School Community Health Alliance of Michigan – Support
Kathryn Riley, Mackinac Center – Support
Alphonso Amos, Impact Youth Services – Support
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John Shea, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Marc Levin, Right on Crime – Support
Melissa Fernandez, Spectrum Juvenile Services – Support
Angela Waters Austin, One Love Global – Support
Peri Stone Palmquist, Student Advocacy Center of Michigan – Support
Alicia Guevara-Warren, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Jesse Kelly, The R Street Institute – Support
Josh Rovner, The Sentencing Project - Support
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Marc Shindler, Justice Policy Institute – Support
Marcy Mistrett, Campaign for Youth Justice - Support
Sara Bryer, National Juvenile Justice Network – Support
Lynn Scott, Unitarian Universalist Church of Lansing – Support
LaShawn Erby, Black Lives Matter Michigan – Support
Anne Suess, Plant Justice, Grow Peace – Support
Pete Letkemann, Citizens for Prison Reform - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/14/2019
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Members:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND
CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3-3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, March 7, 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 Major General Paul Rogers as the
Adjutant General and the Director of the Michigan Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, and Nesbitt, a quorum was
present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 6, 2019
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 12:03 p.m., Sen. Hertel entered the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman invited Major General Rogers to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Major General
Rogers as the Adjutant General and the Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs.
At 12:37 p.m., Sen. Nesbitt left the meeting and did not return.
At. 12:56 p.m., Sen. Hertel left the meeting and did not return.
The Chairman read the card of an individual not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
Appointment of Major General Paul Rogers as the Adjutant General and the Director of the Michigan
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs:
Sen. Tom Barrett – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: 03/14/2019
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Charles Owens, Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent
Business.
2. Presentation by Brian Calley, President for the Small Business Association of Michigan.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers,
Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Charles Owens, Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent
Business, to give a presentation.
The Chairman invited Brian Calley, President of the Small Business Association of Michigan, to give a
presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 4/25/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487


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The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon , Schmidt, LaSata , MacDonald, Barrett, Hertel, Irwin and Santana


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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
March 7, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
March 7, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 127 (Sen. VanderWall).
2. Testimony regarding SB 128 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks,
Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 127 and SB 128.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 127 and SB 128:
Marti Coplai, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association and Angela Hospice – Support
Dr. Jim Boal, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association and Angela Hospice – Support
Thadd Gormas, Michigan Academy of Physicians Assistants – Support
Ron Stavale, Michigan Academy of Physicians Assistants – Support
At 1:09 p.m., Sen. LaSata entered the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 127:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health – Support
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Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 127
and SB 128:
Amy Parkinson, Sparrow Hospice – Support
Amy Banfield, SouthernCare and Kindred Hospice – Support
Christine Butzin, Careline Health Group – Support
Elizabeth Buckley, Trinity Health At Home and Michigan Home Health Association – Support
Jane Seso, Memorial Healthcare Hospice – Support
Stephanie Dumond, Memorial Healthcare Hospice – Support
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Support
Christina Wildman, McLaren Homecare and Hospice – Support
Karen Cafeo, Angela Hospice – Support
Terri Rush, Angela Hospice - Livonia – Support
Lisa Cummins, Harbor Hospice – Support
Jaime Fritz, United Hospice Service – Support
John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support
Carolyn Stubbs, McLaren Homecare and Hospice – Support
Amy Francoeur, Hospice of Lenawee – Support
Linda Chapman, Heart to Heart Hospice – Support
John Person, Hospice of Lansing – Support
Travis Havens, Hospice of Lenawee and Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support
Frank Waters, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support
Cindy Tomlinson, McLaren Hospice – Support
Amanda Youngs, Memorial Healthcare – Support
Kimberly Raup, Mttc Home Health – Support
Karissa Palmer, Memorial Healthcare – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 14, 2019
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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 268 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann,
and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited Sen. Horn to summarize SB 268 and the (S-4) version for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 268:
Anne Mervenne, United Way Southeastern Michigan – Support
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Talent 2025 – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT – MI – Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Community College Association – Support
Todd Gustafson, Kinexus – Support
Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, Lake Michigan College – Support
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25
Doug Ross, Advisor to the Governor – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the (S-4) version
of SB 268. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The (S-4) version of SB 268 was adopted.
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Victory, to report SB 268 (S-4) to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett and Runestad
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 268 (S-4). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Outman, to adjourn the Senate
Committee on Appropriations. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 5-13-20
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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, March 12, 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, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 5th, 2019, meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4206 before the committee:
HB 4206
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of
1979,"by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by
2018 PA 586.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4206. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman,
Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone offered the following amendment to HB 4206 (H-2):
1.
Amend page 8, line 6, by striking out all of subsection (4) and inserting:
"(4) ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE PROVISION OF PUPIL
INSTRUCTION:
(A) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE FIRST
6 DAYS OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF HOURS FOR WHICH PUPIL
INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED BECAUSE OF CONDITIONS NOT WITHIN
THE CONTROL OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES, SUCH AS SEVERE STORMS,
FIRES, EPIDEMICS, UTILITY POWER UNAVAILABILITY, WATER OR SEWER
FAILURE, OR HEALTH CONDITIONS AS DEFINED BY THE CITY, COUNTY,
OR STATE HEALTH AUTHORITIES, ARE COUNTED AS HOURS AND DAYS OF
PUPIL INSTRUCTION.
(B) IN ADDITION TO THE 6 DAYS UNDER SUBDIVISION (A), WITH THE
APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL COUNT AS HOURS AND DAYS OF PUPIL
INSTRUCTION THE DAYS AND THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF HOURS FOR
WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED THAT ARE INCLUDED IN A
PERIOD FOR WHICH THE GOVERNOR HAS ISSUED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER
DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY IF BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET:
(i) THE DISTRICT PROVIDES ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES THE FULL
COMPENSATION THAT THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN ENTITLED TO HAD
THEY WORKED FOR THE PERIOD DURING WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION
WAS NOT PROVIDED AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBDIVISION.
(ii) THE DISTRICT PROVIDES WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT THAT ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES RECEIVED FULL
COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (i).
(C) WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL COUNT AS HOURS AND DAYS OF
PUPIL INSTRUCTION FOR A FISCAL YEAR NOT MORE THAN 3 ADDITIONAL
DAYS OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR WHICH
PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED IN A DISTRICT DUE TO UNUSUAL
AND EXTENUATING OCCURRENCES RESULTING FROM CONDITIONS NOT
WITHIN THE CONTROL OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES SUCH AS THOSE
CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBSECTION.".
Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4206 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 6-9-
0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLE CALL:
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Representative B. Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4206 (H-2):
1.
Amend page 8, line 6, by striking out all of subsection (4) and inserting:
"(4) ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE PROVISIONS OF PUPIL
INSTRUCTION:
(A) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE FIRST
6 DAYS OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF HOURS FOR WHICH PUPIL
INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED BECAUSE OF CONDITIONS NOT WITHIN
THE CONTROL OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES, SUCH AS SEVERE STORMS,
FIRES, EPIDEMICS, UTILITY POWER UNAVAILABILITY, WATER OR SEWER
FAILURE, OR HEALTH CONDITIONS AS DEFINED BY THE CITY, COUNTY,
OR STATE HEALTH AUTHORITIES, ARE COUNTED AS HOURS AND DAYS OF
PUPIL INSTRUCTION.
(B) IN ADDITION TO THE 6 DAYS UNDER SUBDIVISION (A), WITH THE
APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, THE
DEPARTMENT SHALL COUNT AS HOURS AND DAYS OF PUPIL
INSTRUCTION THE DAYS AND THE CORRESPONDING NUMBER OF HOURS
FOR WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED THAT ARE INCLUDED
IN A PERIOD FOR WHICH THE GOVERNOR HAS ISSUED AN EXECUTIVE
ORDER DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET:
(i) THE DISTRICT PROVIDES ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES WITH WHOM IT
HAS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT IN EFFECT AS OF THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH THE FULL COMPENSATION THAT THEY WOULD HAVE
BEEN ENTITLED HAD THEY WORKED FOR THE PERIOD DURING WHICH
PUPIL INSTRUCTION WAS NOT PROVIDED AS DESCRIBED IN THIS
SUBDIVISION.
(ii) THE DISTRICT PROVIDES ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES DESCRIBED
UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (i) WITH THE FULL COMPENSATION REQUIRED
UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (i) WITHIN THE TIME FRAME THAT THE
EMPLOYEES ARE NORMALLY COMPENSATED.
(iii) THE DISTRICT PROVIDES WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO THE
DEPARTMENT THAT ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES DESCRIBED UNDER
SUBPARAGRAPH (i) RECEIVED FULL COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED
UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (i) AND IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED UNDER
SUBPARAGRAPH (ii).
(C) WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL COUNT AS HOURS AND DAYS OF
PUPIL INSTRUCTION FOR A FISCAL YEAR NOT MORE THAN 3 ADDITIONAL
DAYS OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR WHICH
PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED IN A DISTRICT DUE TO UNUSUAL
AND EXTENUATING OCCURRENCES RESULTING FROM CONDITIONS NOT
WITHIN THE CONTROL OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES SUCH AS THOSE
CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBDIVISION (A).".
Representative B. Carter moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4206 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 6-
9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLE CALL
Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Pass: None.
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan, spoke in opposition to the bill.
Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, Municipal Employees Council 25,
spoke in opposition to the bill.
Scott Darragh, representing St. Johns Public School Board, submitted written testimony in
opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4206 with substitute (H-2) to the committee on
Ways and Means, with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, B. Carter, T. Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:14 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019. There being no objection,
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4007, HB 4008, HB 4009, HB 4010, HB 4011, HB 4012, HB 4013, HB 4014, HB
4015 and HB 4016 before the committee:
HB 4007
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom
of information act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as
amended by 2018 PA 68.
HB 4008
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom
of information act," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 15.231
and 15.232), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6 and section 2 as
amended by 2018 PA 68, and by designating part 1.
HB 4009
(Rep. Lasinski)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled" Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections
59e and 59f.
HB 4010
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled" Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections
59a and 59b.
HB 4011
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding part 2.
HB 4012
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections
56, 57, 58, and 59.
HB 4013
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 54.
HB 4014
(Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 55.
HB 4015
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,"(MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections
59c and 59d.
HB 4016
(Rep. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled
“Legislative council act, “by amending section 104a (MCL
4.1104a), as amended by 2013 PA 241.
The Chair gave remarks pertaining to the proposed changes on the package of bills.
Jasmine Braun-Moreland, Legislative Affairs for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, submitted a card in
support of the bill, and stated that the Governor maintains her belief in the importance of judicial review,
but supports this package in the spirit of compromise.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Progress Michigan.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4007. The motion prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 4007 (H-2):
1. Amend page 4, line 19, after "COMMUNICATIONS." by striking out "This" and inserting
"AS TO ALL OTHER PUBLIC BODIES, THIS".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4007 (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4007 with the recommendation as amended, as
substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4008. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out House Bill No. 4008 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4009. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out House Bill No. 4009 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4010. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4010 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4011. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4011 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4012. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4012 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4013. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4013 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4014. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out House Bill No. 4014 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4015. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 4015 (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, line 7, after "INTEREST" by inserting "IN".
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4015 (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4015 with the recommendation as amended, as
substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4016. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4016 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:15 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4296 before the committee:
HB 4296
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 1993
(MCL 600.1993), as added by 2015 PA 233.
Tom Clement, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of the bill.
Questions and discussion followed.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, submitted a
card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Lori Frank, representing the Michigan Creditors Bar Association, submitted a card with a neutral
position on the bill, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4031 and HB 4032 before the committee:
HB 4031
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13 of
chapter II and sections 1 and 3c of chapter XI (MCL 762.13,
771.1, and 771.3c), section 13 of chapter II as amended by
2015 PA 33, section 1 of chapter XI as amended by 2006 PA
631, and section 3c of chapter XI as amended by 2002 PA
483.
HB 4032
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
“Corrections code of 1953,"by amending sections 25a, 36a,
and 85 (MCL 791.225a, 791.236a, and 791.285), sections
25a and 36a as amended by 2002 PA 502 and section 85 as
added by 2006 PA 172.
Representative Brann and Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections,
testified together in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131 and HB 4132 before the committee:
HB 4129
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
“Corrections code of 1953,"by amending section 35 (MCL
791.235), as amended by 2018 PA 339.
HB 4130
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
“Corrections code of 1953,"by amending sections 33 and 34
(MCL 791.233 and 791.234), section 33 as amended by 2017
PA 14 and section 34 as amended by 2017 PA 265.
HB 4131
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled” The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 197d.
HB 4132
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
“Corrections code of 1953,"by amending sections 33b and
65 (MCL 791.233b and 791.265), section 33b as amended by
2010 PA 94 and section 65 as amended by 2012 PA 599.
Laurel Luke, representing the Coalition of Justice Voters, submitted a card in support of the bills,
but did not wish to speak.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, submitted a card in
support of HB 4129, HB 4130, and HB 4132, but did not wish to speak.
Jean Doss, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Long Term Care Ombudsman,
submitted a card in opposition to HB 4129, HB 4130, and HB 4131, but did not wish to speak.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4129. The motion prevailed 11-1-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder,
Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. LaGrand.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Rendon offered the following amendment to HB 4129 (H-2):
1. Amend page 7, line 19, after "(11)(A)(i)" by inserting a comma and "OTHER
THAN THE MEDICAL FACILITY,".
2. Amend page 8, line 22, after "FACILITY." by inserting "THE MEDICAL
FACILITY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF CONDITIONS
OF PAROLE OR THE REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS OF CONDITIONS OF
PAROLE FOR ANY PAROLEE PLACED IN THE MEDICAL FACILITY. THE
MEDICAL FACILITY SHALL COMPLY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS THAT PROTECT RESIDENT RIGHTS AND STATE AND
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES,
REGARDLESS OF THE CONDITIONS OF PAROLE IMPOSED ON A RESIDENT
PAROLEE.".
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4129. The motion prevailed 12-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Rep. Howell moved to report House Bill No. 4129 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Sens. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra,
Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Sen. Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4130. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4130 with the recommendation
that the bill pass as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4131. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Johnson moved to report out House Bill No. 4131 with the recommendation that
the bill pass as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Guerra,
Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. LaGrand.
Pass: None.
Representative Bolden moved to report out House Bill No. 4132 with the recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0003 before the committee:
SB 0003
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled"Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section
5744 (MCL 600.5744), as amended by 2004 PA 105.
Representative Rendon moved to report out Senate Bill No. 3 with the recommendation that the
bill pass. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
The Chair laid HB 4185 before the committee:
HB 4185
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending section
377b (MCL 750.377b).
Representative Farrington testified in support of the bill.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Michigan State Police.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Blaine Koops, representing the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:38
AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chairman LaFave.
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion gave a presentation on the American Legion.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T. Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HR 0037 before the committee:
HR 0037
(Rep. Bollin)
A resolution to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the American Legion.
Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion, testified in support of HR 0037. Questions and
discussion followed.
Troy Tuggle, representing the Office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HR 0037.
Representative Chirkun moved to report out House Resolution No. 37 with the recommendation
that the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HCR 0003 before the committee:
HCR 0003
(Rep. LaFave)
A concurrent resolution to call on the
Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority to ensure plans for the
new state veterans homes include designated smoking areas.
Representative Marino moved to refer House Concurrent Resolution No. 3 to the committee on
Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T. Carter,
Manoogian.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:27
PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chairman 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 meeting minutes from the March 7th, 2019 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair invited Vice President Michael Pedigo, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association, to
give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited Director Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, to give a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:46 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chairman Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2019 10:30 AM. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4307 before the committee:
HB 4307
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled “Michigan
gaming control and revenue act, “by amending sections 2, 4, 4a,
4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and
25 (MCL 432.202, 432.204, 432.204a, 432.204c, 432.204d,
432.205, 432.206, 432.206a, 432.206c, 432.207a, 432.207c,
432.208, 432.209, 432.209a, 432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212,
432.212a, 432.214, 432.218, 432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4,
5, 6, 8, 9, and 14 as amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c, 7a,
7c, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by 1997 PA 69 and
section 12 as amended by 2004 PA 306; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Michael Newbecker and Bruce Dall, representing MGM Grand Detroit, as well as Marvin Beatty,
representing Greektown Casino, testified in support of the bill.
The Chair laid HB 4308 and HB 4309 before the committee:
HB 4308
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy contests;
to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests; to require
licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to impose fees on
the operators of fantasy contests; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to
prohibit violations of this act; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to
prescribe penalties.
HB 4309
(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.
Erica Sechrist, representing Fan Duel and Draft Kings, testified in support of the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Iden joined Erica Sechrist to answer questions pertaining to the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Newbecker, representing MGM Grand Detroit.
Bruce Dall, representing MGM Grand Detroit.
Marvin Beatty, representing Greektown Casino.
David Murpy, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 4310 before the committee:
HB 4310
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled “Horse
racing law of 1995,"by amending sections 8, 17, 20, and 22 (MCL
431.308, 431.317, 431.320, and 431.322), as amended by 2016 PA
271.
Representative Vaupel testified in support of the bill.
Michael Newbecker and Bruce Dall, representing MGM Grand Detroit, as well as Marvin Beatty,
representing Greektown Casino, testified in support of the bill.
John Pappas, representing GEO Comply, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion
followed.
Nick Menas and Mike Cox, representing The Stars Group, testified in support of the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a card, in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Erica Sechrist, representing Fan Duel and Draft Kings.
Jeff Ifrah, representing the Development Economic Association.
Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake and Pokagon Tribes.
David Murpy, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Bill Jackson, representing the Coalition to Stop Internet Gaming, submitted a card in opposition to the
bills, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee:
HB 4173
(Rep. Chirkun)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-
McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,"(MCL 432.101 to 432.120)
by adding article 2.
Representative Chirkun testified in support of the bill.
Dave Nichols, representing the Laingsburg Lions Club, testified in support of the bill.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Horvath, representing Knights of Columbus Council 10006, and the Michigan Charitable Gaming
Association.
Joseph Platte, representing himself.
Katharine Hude representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
Ronald Pioch, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
David Murpy, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:04 PM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chairman O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2019 There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee:
HB 4118
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as
amended by 2016 PA 445.
Representative Slagh testified in support of his bill. Chief Jon Gale, representing the Norton Shores Police
Department, and Chief Matt Messer, representing the Holland Department of Public Safety, approached to
testify in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
James Walker, National Motorists Association, testified in opposition to HB 4118.
The following people submitted cards in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Trooper Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Railroads Association before the committee.
President Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, President John Rickoff,
representing Lake State Railway Company, and United States Network Government Affairs Manager
Larry Lloyd, representing Canadian National Railway, all provided a presentation regarding the railway
industry. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4055 before the committee:
HB 4055
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as
amended by 2017 PA 196.
Representative Hertel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4055. 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 House Bill No. 4055 with the recommendation as substitute (H-
2). 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 4055, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.
The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee:
HB 4060
(Rep. Love)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding
section 1083.
Representative Warren moved to report out House Bill No. 4060 with the 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 4077 before the committee:
HB 4077
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled
"Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending sections 6 and 8
(MCL 207.846 and 207.848), section 8 as amended by 2011 PA
82.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4077. 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 Warren moved to report out House Bill No. 4077 with the recommendation as substitute
(H-2). 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.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:37 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Outman, Victory and McCann

Excused: Senator Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent - Thursday, March 14, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Appropriations - Wednesday, March 13, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees -

Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursdays, March 14 and March 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, March 13, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building, Thursday, March 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, Wednesday, March 20, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building, and Thursday, March 21, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768

General Government - Wednesdays, March 13, March 20, April 10, and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Justice and Public Safety - Thursdays, March 14 and March 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Talent and Economic Development/ MEDC - Tuesdays, March 19, April 9, and April 16, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges - Thursday, March 14, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, March 13, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 14, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, March 13, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Local Government - Thursday, March 14, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 13, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Transportation and Infrastructure - Wednesday, March 13, 10:30 a.m., or later immediately following Session, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:12 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn and Hollier

Excused: Senator Bayer


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019,
at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Air Quality Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
regarding the Division and its responsibilities.
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 Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Aaron Keatly, Chief Deputy Director of the DEQ, and Division Director Mary Ann
Dolehanty to give a presentation providing an overview of the Air Quality Division of the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality.
Due to time constraints, the Chair invited the Oil, Gas, and Minerals Division of the Michigan Department
of Environmental Quality to present at a future meeting.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bayer was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 19, 2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Jerry Norcia, President and Chief Operating Officer of DTE, regarding the 2016 Energy
Law.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead,
Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Jerry Norcia, President and Chief Operating Officer of DTE, to present testimony
regarding the 2016 Energy Law.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/19/19
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evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
STATE OF MICHIGAN
SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7-7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX (517) 373-3921
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SJR E (Sen. McBroom).
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
At 2:02 p.m., the Chairman called for the committee to go at-ease.
At 2:02 p.m., the Vice Chairman reconvened the committee.
The Vice Chairman invited Sen. McBroom and Sen. Moss to testify on SJR E. Questions from members
followed.
At 2:13 p.m., the Vice Chairman called for the committee to go at-ease.
At 2:13 p.m., the Chairman reconvened the committee.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SJR E:

Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – No Position. Questions from
members followed.

Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SJR E:

Merissa Kovach, American Civil Liberties Union – Support

Mike Reitz, Michigan Coalition For Open Government – Support

David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support

Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund - Support
The Chairman acknowledged written testimony in support of SJR E submitted by Herschel P. Fink, Detroit
Free Press Legal Counsel.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/09/2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 106 (S-1) (Sen. Outman).
2. Testimony regarding SB 155 (Sen. Bullock).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 29, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:01 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:03 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 106.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 106. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Outman and Bullock to summarize SB 106 (S-1) and SB 155.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 106 and SB 155:
Steve Locke, Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District – Support
Joe Williams and Tim Goheen, Tri-County High School – Support
DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor – Support
David Height and Dawn Every, A Clean Cigarette – Support
Dave Hodgkins, American Heart Association – Oppose
Ken Fletcher, American Lung Association – Oppose
Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society – Oppose
Farid Shamo, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 0155:
Matthew Kirkpatrick, TL Labs – Support
The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 106 and SB 155:
Kim Manor, Moose Jooce Vape – Support
Ashlie Kuehn, JUUL – Support
The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 106:
Christin Nohner, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 155:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 19, 2019
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evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development/MEDC submitted the following:

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

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Outman, Runestad, Bizon, Schmidt, Santana, Hertel and McCann

Excused: Senator Zorn


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, C. A.
Johnson, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Wheat Program before the committee.
Executive Director Jody Pollock Newsom and President David Milligan, representing the Michigan
Wheat Program, joined by Art Loeffler, representing the Star of the West Milling Company, provided a
presentation regarding the Michigan Wheat Program. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Corn Growers before the committee.
Executive Director Jim Zook, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association and the Corn
Marketing Program of Michigan, joined by Eric Voisinet, a Michigan corn grower and member of the
Michigan Corn Growers Association Board of Directors, provided a presentation regarding the corn
industry in the state of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Lasinski, Sneller, T. Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 0041 before the committee:
HR 0041
(Rep. Hall)
A resolution to oppose the Green New Deal
as outlined in U.S. House Resolution 109 and U.S. Senate
Resolution 59 and encourage our national leaders to pursue
smarter evidence-based regulatory practices.
Representative Hall testified in support of the House Resolution. Questions and discussion
followed.
JerriLynn Osmar, representing herself as a concerned citizen, testified in opposition to the House
Resolution.
Representative Filler moved to report out House Resolution No. 41 with the recommendation
that the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 9-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley.
Nays: Reps. Lasinski, Sneller, T. Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Pass: None.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Public Service
Commission. Sally Talbert, Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Great Lakes Renewable
Energy Association. John Freeman and John Sarver, both representing the Great Lakes
Renewable Energy Association, and Mike Linsea, representing Solar Installers, gave a
presentation to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Bellino adjourned the meeting
at 10:30 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by
Chairman Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair briefed the committee about her and Representative Carter’s recent trip to the City of
Pontiac to see the adult services programs division within the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services. A copy of her comments and handout are attached.
The Chair laid HB 4152 and HB 4153 before the committee:
HB 4152
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code, “by amending section 2891 (MCL
333.2891), as amended by 2013 PA 136.
HB 4153
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 2803 (MCL
333.2803), as amended by 2012 PA 499.
Representative Steven Johnson, the bill sponsor for House Bill 4152, and Representative Vanessa
Guerra, the bill sponsor for House Bill 4153, explained their legislation. Questions followed
Repressive Steven Johnson introduced his constituent Angela Young, who testified in support of
the bill. Questions followed.
Oakland County Clerk, Lisa Brown testified in support of the bill package. Saginaw County
Clerk Michael Hanley joined Ms. Brown and testified in support of the bills. Mr. Hanley
introduced his staff Christine Mefford, Deputy Clerk for Saginaw County and Kyle A. Bostwick,
Chief Deputy County Clerk, who were with him. Questions followed.
Jason Weller from Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, did not wish to speak, but
submitted a card in support of the bills.
Elizabeth Kelly, Michigan ID Task Force, testified in support of the bill package. Questions
followed.
Tami Weaver, State Registrar, with Karala Ruest, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, submitted a card stating they were available for
questions.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kennedy, President of Capital Affairs, representing Michigan Community Action;
Bill Zaagman from Governmental Consultant Services, representing the Michigan Association of
County Clerks; and
Robert Genetski, Allegan County Clerk and Register of Deeds.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:43
AM.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chairman
Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 03/06/2019 12:00
PM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4102, HB 4103, HB 4104, HB 4105, HB 4106, HB 4107, HB 4186,
HB 4187 and HB 4226 before the committee:
HB 4102
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending
section 49 (MCL 750.49), as amended by 2018 PA
461.
HB 4103
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending
section 157m (MCL 750.157m), as amended by 1988
PA 335.
HB 4104
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending
section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2014
PA 300.
HB 4105
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending
section 174 (MCL 750.174), as amended by 2006 PA
573.
HB 4106
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending
section 248 (MCL 750.248), as amended by 2011 PA
206.
HB 4107
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending
section 411j (MCL 750.411j), as amended by 2009
PA 82.
HB 4186
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 452,
entitled"Identity theft protection act,"by amending
section 4 (MCL 445.64), as added by 2018 PA 649.
HB 4187
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to require certain
entities to provide notice to certain persons in the
event of a breach of security that results in the
unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally
identifying information; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies.
HB 4226
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236,
entitled"Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending
section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by 2014
PA 431.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4186 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4187 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4102 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4103 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4104 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4105 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to refer House Bill No. 4106 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to refer House Bill No. 4107 to the committee on
Judiciary. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4226 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo,
Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of House Bill Nos. 4186 and 4187,
but did not wish to speak:
Mike Tierney, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the House Bill Nos. 4186 and
4187, but did not wish to speak:
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers.
Amanda Fisher, representing National Federation of Independent Business.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Kelly Hamilton, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan,
submitted a card in support of House Bill Nos. 4102, 4103, 4104, 4105, 4106 and 4107,
but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid the MasterCard presentation, by Patrick Dwyer, before the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
12:40 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chairman Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4095 before the committee:
HB 4095
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan
zoning enabling act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 125.3102),
as amended by 2008 PA 12.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the
Administration, testified in support of the bill.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to the bill:
Diane Scheib-Snider, representing Rose Township as the Supervisor.
Chestel Koop, the Chairman of Rose Township Zoning Board.
Kallie Roesner, representing the Oxford Neighbors Association.
Paul Warfield, representing himself.
James Unis, representing himself.
Representative Howell offered the following amendment to HB 4095:
1. Amend page 4, line 13, by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting:
"(i) 6 OR FEWER INDIVIDUALS.
(ii) 7 TO 10 INDIVIDUALS, IF THE FACILITY IS LICENSED UNDER 1973 PA 116,
MCL 722.111 TO 722.128, IS LOCATED ON A PARCEL OF 20 ACRES OR MORE, AND
IS NOT LESS THAN 1 MILE FROM ANY OTHER FACILITY DESCRIBED IN THIS
SUBPARAGRAPH.".
Representative Howell moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4095. The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Pass: None.
Rep. Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4095 to the committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4121 before the committee:
HB 4121
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act, “by amending section 78q (MCL
211.78q), as amended by 2016 PA 518.
Representative Bryd, Phil Cavanagh and Eric Sabree, both representing the Wayne County Treasurer, all
testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Kenneth Cole, representing the city of Detroit.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Bill Anderson, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Andrea Doerr, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners before the
committee
Deena Bosworth and Joe Bush, both representing the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners,
gave a presentation on their association. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 02/27/2019 12:00 PM. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:29 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S. Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Yancey,
Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6th, 2019, meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4189, HB 4190 and HB 4191 before the committee:
HB 4189
(Rep. Sheppard) A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan
business tax act,” by amending sections 117, 500, and 505 (MCL
208.1117, 208.1500, and 208.1505), section 117 as amended by
2011 PA 292, section 500 as amended by 2016 PA 426, and section
505 as amended by 2011 PA 305, and by adding section 402; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4190
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan
economic growth authority act, “by amending section 8 (MCL
207.808), as amended by 2009 PA 123.
HB 4191
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,"by amending section 680 (MCL 206.680), as
amended by 2012 PA 70.
Shawn Merry, Russel Loose, and Greg Burkart, all representing Tenneco, testified in support of HB 4189,
HB 4190 and HB 4191. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Bieda and Stewart Binke, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a
neutral position on HB 4189, HB 4190 and HB 4191. Questions and discussion followed.
Shawn Merry, Russel Loose, and Greg Burkart, all representing Tenneco, returned to answer questions.
Steve Bieda and Stewart Binke, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, returned to answer
questions.
Representative Sheppard testified in support of HB 4189, HB 4190 and HB 4191. Questions and
discussion followed.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 4189,
HB 4190 and HB 4191.
Mike Kowall, representing Oakland County, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to
speak.
At 11:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Lower moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Schroeder was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:49 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Kevin Clinton and Joe Erhardt, of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association,
regarding Michigan's catastrophic claims fund.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett,
Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairwoman invited Kevin Clinton and Joe Erhardt, of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, to
present regarding Michigan's catastrophic claims fund.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3/20/19
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evidence_text:
Members:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7-7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Daniel Eichinger, Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources,
regarding the Department of Natural Resources.
2. Testimony from Environmental Advocacy Organizations.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and
McCann, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding environmental advocacy
issues:

Kristen Myers, Heart of the Lakes. Questions from members followed.

Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council. Questions from members followed.
The Chairman invited Daniel Eichinger, Director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to make
a presentation to the committee regarding the functions of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Questions from members followed.
The Chairman continue hearing testimony regarding environmental advocacy issues from the following:

Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy. Questions from members followed.

Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead
to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/24/2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, March
13, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported HB 4061 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 61 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 42 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Presentation by CN and GoRail regarding Rail Technology.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:26 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Yaroch to summarize HB 4061.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4061:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4061 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4061. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 61.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 61:
Chief Matt Messer, Holland Department of Public Safety – Support
Chief Jon Gale, City of Norton Shores – Support
Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 61:
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 61 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 61. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Lucido to summarize SB 42.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 42:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Neutral
The Chair made a motion to report SB 42 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 42. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chair invited Larry Lloyd, Government Affairs Manager for CN, and Michael Gaynor, or GoRail, to give a
presentation regarding rail technology.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 20, 2019
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The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 13, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Barrett, Hertel, Irwin and Santana