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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Shannon joined the meeting virtually.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4055 and HB 4056 before the committee:
HB 4055
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled "An act to
grant scholarships to students enrolled in
postsecondary education institutions; and to
provide for the administration of the scholarship
program," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL
390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by
1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986
PA 270.
HB 4056
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled "An act to
award tuition grants to resident students enrolled
in independent nonprofit institutions of higher
learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,"
by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as
amended by 1980 PA 503.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4055. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus,
Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanSingel and Representative Anthony, testified in support of HB 4055 and
HB 4056. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055 and HB 4056, but did not wish
to speak:
Robert LaFevre, representing Michigan Independent Colleges.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference .
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Mike Hansen, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee:
HB 4037
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b
(MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 4038
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1279g
(MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170,
and by adding section 1279i.
The Chair handed the gavel over to Vice-Chair Paquette at 9:08 a.m
Representative Hornberger and Representative Reilly, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB
4038. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:25 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid the committee at ease.
At 9:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Hornberger returned to the Chair.
Amanda Joy and Rose Babington, representing ACT, testified in opposition to HB 4037 and
HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to
HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed.
Tod Sandy and Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and
Millwrights, testified in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Lee Graham, representing the Operating Engineers 324.
Howard Hipes, representing the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Training Center.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish
to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe
county Intermediate School Districts.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational School Agency.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not
wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders of Michigan.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037, but did not wish to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:59 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the February 23rd, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4282, HB 4284, HB 4283 and HB 4285 before the committee:
HB 4282
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 163 (MCL
168.163), as amended by 2012 PA 276.
HB 4284
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 193 and 254
(MCL 168.193 and 168.254), section 193 as
amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 254 as
amended by 2018 PA 120.
HB 4283
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to
provide for the apportionment of county boards of
commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board;
to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of
election of the members of the county board of
commissioners; to provide for compensation of
members; to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 11 and 11a (MCL 46.411 and
46.411a), section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 158.
HB 4285
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 349 (MCL
168.349), as amended by 2018 PA 654.
Representative Sabo, testified in support of HB 4282, HB 4284, HB 4283 and HB 4285.
Lindsay Oswald, representing the St. Joseph County Clerk, testified in support of HB 4282,
HB 4284, HB 4283 and HB 4285.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4282, HB 4284, HB 4283 and HB
4285, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:06 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOE BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by the Chair Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder,
Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:13 AM.
Representative Joe Bellino, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
12:00 Noon
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee:
HB 4325
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older
Michiganians act," (MCL 400.581 to 400.594) by
adding section 6l.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4325. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Matt Hall, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4325 (H-1). Questions followed.
Scott Wamsley, Deputy Director of the Aging and Adult Services Agency in the Michigan
Department of Human and Health Services, testified in support of HB 4325 (H-1).
Dr. David LaLumia, Executive Director for the Area Agencies on Aging Association of
Michigan, submitted a card in support of HB 4325, but did not wish to speak. A copy of his
written testimony is attached.
The Chair laid SB 100 before the committee:
SB 100
(Sen. Bizon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 13a (MCL 722.123a), as added
by 2020 PA 8.
David Biwas, Legislative Director for Senator John Bizon, M.D., the bill sponsor, explained
SB 100.
Soleil Campbell, Juvenile Justice Policy, Systems and Contracts Manager in the Michigan
Department of Human Health Services, testified in support of SB 100.
Representative Marino moved to report out SB 100 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rendon moved to
adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
12:26 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Berman and Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4308 and HB 4309 before the committee:
HB 4308
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 625, 625a,
625g, and 625m (MCL 257.625, 257.625a,
257.625g, and 257.625m), section 625 as amended
by 2020 PA 383 and sections 625a, 625g, and
625m as amended by 2017 PA 153.
HB 4309
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 33
and 48 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.33 and 777.48),
as amended by 2017 PA 152.
Representative Hammoud, testified in support of HB 4308 and HB 4309. Questions and
discussion followed.
Prosecuting Attorney Doug Lloyd, of Eaton County, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys
Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4308 and HB 4309.
Troy Hagon, Director, Office of Governmental Affairs, Adviser to the State Transportation
Commission and Regulatory Affairs Officer; Patrick McCarthy, Director of MDOT’s Bureau
of Finance and Administration; and Aarne Frobom, Transportation Policy Specialist, Bureau
of Transportation Planning, all representing the Michigan Department of Transportation,
testified in support of HB 4308 and HB 4309.
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4308
and HB 4309.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4308 and HB 4309, but did not wish
to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser Busch.
Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute.
Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA Michigan.
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation Human Trafficking.
Representative Whiteford gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Kelly Carter, from the Attorney General's office, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:52 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee:
HB 4122
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to
create a county department of veterans' affairs in
certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and
duties; to create the county veteran service fund
and to provide for contributions to and
expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the
powers and duties of the soldiers' relief
commission in those counties," by amending
section 3a (MCL 35.623a), as amended by 2018
PA 514.
Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4122. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4122 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee:
HB 4029
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 224a
(MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.
Representative Hoitenga introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Rochelle Morton, representing Damsels in Defense, testified in support of HB 4029.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4029, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:27 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4115 before the committee:
HB 4115
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA
27, and by adding section 1116.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety,
testified in opposition to HB 4115.
Mike Tobias, testified in opposition to HB 4115.
Kathy Reddington, representing the Unite for Face Addiction, testified in opposition to HB
4115.
Barry Schmidt, testified in opposition to HB 4115.
John Lauve, testified in opposition to HB 4115.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4115, but did not wish
to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4115, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Brian Zetouna, representing the Allied Liquor Stores of Michigan.
Kelly Ainsworth, representing the self.
John McCahan and Susan Stockman, representing the self.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4115 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Jones,
Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: Reps. Hall, Mueller, Damoose.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Roger Hauck adjourned the
meeting at 10:43 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 9, 2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Clemente.
Excused: Rep. Clemente.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4026 and HB 4117 before the committee:
HB 4026
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL
257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.
HB 4117
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL
257.226), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4026 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4117 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4026 and HB 4117, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4117, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority before the
committee.
Executive Director Kyle Burleson, representing the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority,
provided a presentation on the Port of Detroit.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Lake Carriers' Association before the committee.
Mark Barker, representing the Lake Carriers' Association, provided a presentation on marine
transportation in the Great Lakes Region. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representative Clemente from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:18 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


Agriculture — 2021-03-02


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Value of Youth Activities at Michigan Fairs before the
committee.
Lisa Reiff, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions, provided a
presentation on the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions.
Ric Crawford, representing the Shiawassee County Fair, provided a presentation on the
Shiawassee County Fair.
Emma Barnum, joined by her sister Amelia Barnum, representing the Michigan FFA, provided a
presentation on their involvement with Michigan Fairs and with Michigan FFA. Questions and
discussion followed.
Logan Haggerty, representing the Michigan FFA, provided a presentation on his involvement in
Michigan Fairs and with Michigan FFA. Questions and discussion followed.
L.C. Scramlin, representing the Oakland County Fair, provided a presentation on the Oakland
County Fair. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:32 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri,
Rogers, Scott, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 10, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Jared Fleisher, representing Rock Central, gave an overview presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Patrick Dwyer, representing MasterCard, gave an overview presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ross Yednock and Renee Campbell, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:54 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3,
2021
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4356 before the committee:
HB 4356
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5553, 5555,
5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553, 333.5555,
333.5557, and 333.5561), as added by 2014 PA
269.
Dr. Roger Seelye, representing the Michigan Optometric Association, testified in opposition
to HB 4356. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4356, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zebley, representing the American Telemedicine Association.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4356, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford OptimEyes.
The Chair laid HB 4346 before the committee:
HB 4346
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association, testified in support of HB
4346. Questions and discussion followed.
Ann Constance, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4346.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
4346. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, but did not wish to speak:
Arielle Kane, representing the Progressive Policy Institute.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346, but did not wish to speak:
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
At 12:44 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:48 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Mueller offered the following amendments to HB 4346:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "insulin" by inserting "drugs".
2. Amend page 2, line 1, after "insulin" by inserting "drugs".
3. Amend page 2, line 2, after "$50.00" by striking out "per" and inserting "for
each".
4. Amend page 2, line 2, after "of" by inserting "prescription".
5. Amend page 2, line 2, after "insulin" by striking out the balance of the subsection
and inserting "drugs.".
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4346. The motion prevailed
18-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
Representative Meerman moved to report House Bill No. 4346 as amended, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Roth,
Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Fink.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone, Neeley.
Chair Kahle returned to HB 4356.
Representative Meerman offered the following amendments to HB 4356:
1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "if" by striking out "the" and inserting "both of the
following requirements are met:
(a) The".
2. Amend page 2, following line 12, by inserting:
"(b) The patient has had an in-person evaluation and examination within the
immediately preceding 5 years.".
Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4356. The motion prevailed 17-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Stone, Morse.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report House Bill No. 4356 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler,
Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Whitsett, Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Stone, Morse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4351 and HB 4352 before the committee:
HB 4351
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party
administrator act," by amending the title and
section 2 (MCL 550.902) and by adding sections
26 and 27.
HB 4352
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17757 (MCL
333.17757), as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by
adding section 17757b.
Representative Whitsett and Representative Allor, testified together in support of HB 4351
and HB 4352.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4351, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4352, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4351 and HB 4352, but did not wish
to speak:
Amanda Fisher NFIB, representing the NFIB.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee:
HB 4359
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17210 and
17708 (MCL 333.17210 and 333.17708), section
17210 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section
17708 as amended by 2020 PA 4.
Representative Whiteford, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion
followed.
Bobby Mukkamala M.D., representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in
opposition to HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed.
At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Toni Schmittling, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, testified in
support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Barnett, CEO, representing the McKenzie Health System, testified in support of HB
4359. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Sid Martin, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and
discussion followed.
David Jahn, CEO, representing the War Memorial Hospital, testified in support of HB 4359.
Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Walsh, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition to
HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Margaret Ohryn CRNA MS MBA, representing the Michigan AANA PEER Advisor.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Adam Kuz, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Chris Mitchell, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Belinda Chandler, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Robert Keller and Robert Rensch, representing the Kalamazoo Anesthesiology.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
5:00 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
the Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 17, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 17 before the committee:
SB 17
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 317, entitled "An act
relating to the conduct of public servants in
respect to governmental decisions and contracts
with public entities; to provide penalties for the
violation of this act; to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts; and to validate certain contracts," by
amending section 3a (MCL 15.323a), as amended
by 2011 PA 106.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 17, but did not wish to speak:
Nancy Ridley, City Manager, representing the City of Mt. Pleasant.
Peter Wills, representing the City of Muskegon.
Bob Paul, Mayor, representing the City of Huntington Woods.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB
17.
Representative Sowerby explained the changes in (H-1) of SB 17.
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 17. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 17 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Sowerby, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 16 before the committee:
SB 16
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing
law of Michigan," by amending section 125 (MCL
125.525), as amended by 2016 PA 14.
Representative Bellino moved to report out SB 16 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the
meeting at 12:09 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: April 21, 2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 3,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4288 before the committee:
HB 4288
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 254 and 675 and part 4.
Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4288. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Reardon, representing the S Corporation Association and the Principal at Reardon
Consulting, LLC, testified in support of HB 4288. Questions and discussion followed.
Charlie Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in
support of HB 4288. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4288. Questions and discussion followed.
Aaron Keel, Scott Lonberger, and Sarah Clark Pierson, representing the Michigan
Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4288. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4288, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Certified Professional
Accountants.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Homebuilders Association.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realters.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce .
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Steven Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Norther Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Matt Westlock, representing Big I Michigan.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing Traverse Connect.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 11:35 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 8:30
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported SB 178 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SR 20 (Sen. McBroom).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 178 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via zoom regarding SB 178:
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support.
Al Chittaro, Faygo Beverages – Support.
Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 178:
Juan Escareno, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support.
Bill Wolfson, Great Lakes Water Authority – Neutral.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 178 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 178. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair summarized SR 20 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via zoom regarding SR 20:
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support. Member questions followed.
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals and a coalition of multiple conservation,
animal/wildlife advocacy and protection groups – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Julie Baker, Songbird Protection Coalition – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Liz Throckmorton, Michigan Audubon – Oppose. Member questions followed.
Mark Jones, Self – Oppose. Member questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card regarding SR 20:
Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States – Oppose.
Shelly Stahl, Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi – Oppose.
Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support.
The following individuals submitted written testimony regarding SR 20:
John Krohn, Lansing, MI – Support
Jason Davis – Support
M. Waltz, Waterford – Oppose
Jim Okraszewski, Watermeet – Oppose
Anne Sturtevant, Midland – Oppose
Patsy Mortimer, Hale – Oppose
Kristen Garlock, Saline – Oppose
warblrwatchr@aol.com – Oppose
Kenneth Glynn, Ypsilanti – Oppose
Carolyn Reich, Macomb County – Oppose
Roger Hill – Oppose
Berta Meserve, Lake Ann – Oppose
Susan Creager, Lawton – Oppose
Gina and Jim Lago – Oppose
Mike Chamberlin – Oppose
Margaret Schmidt – Oppose
Ewa Golebiowska, Huntington Woods – Oppose
Kathy Cole – Oppose
Melanie Hilliard and Jason Moritz, Leoni Township – Oppose
Dennis Turay, Dowagiac – Oppose
Maureen O’Halloran, Howell – Oppose
Ann Miller, Benton Harbor – Oppose
Connie Spotts – Oppose
Kirby Ancona, Crozet, VA – Oppose
Cynthia Sabin, East Lansing – Oppose
Janet Scheib, Clarkston – Oppose
Margery Guest – Oppose
Donna Keller, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Deb Popp – Oppose
Alison Heins, Traverse City – Oppose
Wanda Diamond, Maple City – Oppose
Kathleen Mikusa, Fenton – Oppose
Penny Engstrom – Oppose
Nanci Einstein – Oppose
Steve Henley – Oppose
Elgene Doinidis – Oppose
Debra Huff, Laingsburg – Oppose
Judith and Curtis Brock, Charlevoix – Oppose
ktavery@charter.net – Oppose
Paula Reese, Ortonville – Oppose
Robert Harvie, Milford – Oppose
Patricia Thomas, Lapeer – Oppose
Tara Reynolds, Sterling Heights – Oppose
Vikki Jones, St. Clair – Oppose
Norman Rollins – Oppose
Mark and Barbara Trombly – Oppose
Carole Ralph – Oppose
Kristine Smith, Saginaw – Oppose
Darlene Anderson – Oppose
Michael and Mindy Guzzardo, Brighton – Oppose
Alana Centers, Hastings – Oppose
Traci Wilson, Brooklyn – Oppose
Sharon Freels, Traverse City – Oppose
Paulette Attie, Brimley – Oppose
Mark Jackson, Kalamazoo – Oppose Anita Alden – Oppose
Webb Keane, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Christine Gagne, Howell – Oppose
Robin Lavender – Oppose
Pat Andring, Pinckney – Oppose
Gwen Shavalier, Hamilton – Oppose
Barbara Post, Grand Haven – Oppose
Joan Lutovsky – Oppose
Doreen Zakem – Oppose
Ron Shavalier, Hamilton – Oppose
Jessica Hickey, Henderson – Oppose
Paul Gorley – Oppose
Dan – Oppose
Howard Vogel, Traverse City – Oppose
Katherine McLean – Oppose
Susan Kendall, Lansing – Oppose
Cori Russell – Oppose
Patricia Majors, Petersburg – Oppose
Allisyn Miller – Oppose
Mich Pursley – Oppose
Shannon Ostby, Belleville – Oppose
Leslie Brown – Oppose
Mary Spradling, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Charlie Weaver, Kalkaska – Oppose
Lori Craig, Grand Haven – Oppose
Katherine Batka, East Jordan – Oppose
Joseph Brooks, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Cindy Stark – Oppose
Joan Durrance, Dexter – Oppose
Alicenine0789@yahoo.com – Oppose
Joe McDonnell – Oppose
Patricia Grupp – Oppose
Patricia Dawes, New Hudson – Oppose
Phil Glomski, Oscoda – Oppose
Cairn – Oppose
John Kimble – Oppose
Robert Morman, Ludington – Oppose
Bonnie LaVoy – Oppose
Stephen Roush – Oppose
Sharon Petzke – Oppose
Dianna and Tim Morand – Oppose
Natasha Koss, Marquette – Oppose
Pamela Sisson, East Lansing – Oppose
Allen and Judy Marr, Williamston – Oppose
Joe Fitzpatrick, Marshall – Oppose
Kathryn West-Brandt – Oppose
Carol Shuckra, East Bay Township – Oppose
Linda and Tom Robertson, Grand Ledge – Oppose
Marilynn Gorman – Oppose
Robert Courson, Traverse City – Oppose
Adara Pasos – Oppose
Deborah Windsand, Haslett – Oppose
Kay and Theron Guild – Oppose
Jan Green, Grand Ledge – Oppose
R. Alexander, Douglas – Oppose
Kathryn McCurdy – Oppose
Stacy Mates, Washtenaw County – Oppose
Nancy Whitelaw, Chelsea – Oppose
Tracey Smith, South Lyon – Oppose
Michelle Areeda, Birmingham – Oppose
Ronna Fisher, Ferndale – Oppose
Linda Leonard – Oppose
Tracey Shafroth, Douglas – Oppose
Gail Schnurstein, Saginaw – Oppose
Tracey Marchyok, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Michelle Kehrle-Sulser, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Karen Owen, East Lansing – Oppose
Lynn McAndrews, Maple City – Oppose
Denise Lassaline – Oppose
Karla Brandao Lange – Oppose
Patricia Elliott, Oscoda – Oppose
Camp4bucks@charter.net – Oppose
Linda Irvin – Oppose
Audrey Hermanson – Oppose
Sonja Colcun, Jerome – Oppose
Kathleen Fedewa – Oppose
Loree Zelenock – Oppose
Darlene Doorlag – Oppose
Alexander Silvestri – Oppose
Carol Long, Portage – Oppose
Peggy Collins, Southfield – Oppose
Bob Barnhart, Okemos – Oppose
Annie Temple – Oppose
Ronnie Fisher – Oppose
Carole Caplan-Sosin – Oppose
Timothy Muffitt, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Arika Lycan – Oppose
Lynette Schreur – Oppose
Janet Clevely – Oppose
Jim Brewer – Oppose
Ruthann Zattlin – Oppose
Erica Clites, Madison Heights – Oppose
Elise Muffitt – Oppose
Debra Huff, Laingsburg – Oppose
Bobbi Spiegler – Oppose
Reuben Flatt, Oxford – Oppose
Terie Vickery – Oppose
Colleen Hyslop, East Lansing – Oppose
Kris – Oppose
Ernie Ayers, Sand Creek – Oppose
Barbara Anderson, East Lansing – Oppose
Sandy McCarrick – Oppose
Jeanine Flannery, Grosse Pointe Woods – Oppose
Amy Campbell – Oppose
Steven Goebel – Oppose
Tom Molter, Three Rivers – Oppose
Karen Keese – Oppose
Debra Glen, Pinckney – Oppose
Sandra Welker, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Cindy August, Baroda – Oppose
Sybil Jarrard, Benzie County – Oppose
Bill Ravlin – Oppose
John and Donna Haack – Oppose
Judy Malmquist – Oppose
Paula Morgan – Oppose
Ben Higdon, Ypsilanti – Oppose
Jennifer Barnett – Oppose
Liz Throckmorton, Okemos – Oppose
Kathlyn Peterson, Okemos – Oppose
Holly Hetfield, Stevensville – Oppose
Maria Dabrowski – Oppose
Sally Notarius – Oppose
Chris Irvine – Oppose
Tina Gloss-Finnell – Oppose
Rose Martell, Calumet – Oppose
Susan Ravlin, Okemos – Oppose
David Notarius, Farmington Hills – Oppose
Kathy Doig, Mason – Oppose
Linda Covey, Williamston – Oppose
Pary Reza – Oppose
Anne Lacy, Baraboo, WI – Oppose
Patricia Johnson, Free Soil – Oppose
Holly Chiddister – Oppose
Mark Muhich, Jackson – Oppose
LeRoy Kramer – Oppose
Joe Moloney – Oppose
Chad Machinski, Woody Plants & Trails Technician – Oppose
Stacy Hofmeister, Grand Ledge – Oppose
Ken DesJardins, Grosse Ile – Oppose
Barbara Toshalis – Oppose
Gordon Striegel, Au Train – Oppose
dakrupa@aol.com – Oppose
Diane Cheklich, Detroit – Oppose
Susan Dubovsky, East Tawas – Oppose
Katharine Frohardt-Lane, Royal Oak – Oppose
Patricia Nelson, Bloomingdale – Oppose
Karen O'Connor, Dexter – Oppose
Larry Wagle – Oppose
Jane Rupchock, Niles – Oppose
Steven Christian Upton – Oppose
Sudhir Reddy – Oppose
Sarah Campbell, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Carl & Judi Manning, Holland – Oppose
Marjo Jordan, Grand Rapids – Oppose
Rick Forrest, Lake Orion – Oppose
Doris Applebaum, Oak Park – Oppose
Carl & Judi Manning, Holland – Oppose
Joe Ringenberg – Oppose
Camilla Davis, DeWitt – Oppose
James & Janet Senneker, Perty – Oppose
Sabrina Braunlich – Oppose
Bernice Gray – Oppose
Colleen – Oppose
Barbara Broadley – Oppose
Dayna M. – Oppose
Mary Ann Hagemeyer, Fountain – Oppose
Sarah Hoger – Oppose
William Buckingham, Jackson – Oppose
Barbara Saxena, Lansing – Oppose
Lauraduby23@gmail.com – Oppose
Yogesh Saxena, Lansing – Oppose
Michelle Petrak – Oppose
Laurie Mastrogianis – Oppose
Nancy Esser, Harbor Springs – Oppose
Cat Jackson, Spring Lake – Oppose
Patricia Sparks – Oppose
Sue Cross, Grand Rapids – Oppose
David & Priscilla Foran, Williamston – Oppose
Kimberly Snyder – Oppose
Jacqueline Ryan, Manistee – Oppose
Erin Harrelson, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Kevin Cavanagh & Denise Skalsky, E. Lansing – Oppose
Suzi Straffon – Oppose
Mary Bromley, Farmington Hills – Oppose
Michael Augustine, Mayville – Oppose
Ann Holmes & Brenda Wickett, Dexter Township – Oppose
William Gittlen & Sarah Campbell – Oppose
Heather Peyton, Traverse City – Oppose
Shauna Tindall, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Al Wienhold, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Diane Hanks, Detroit – Oppose
Jean Gramlich, Fenton – Oppose
Charles Kotz, Okemos – Oppose
Tom & Kathy Carnegie – Oppose
Ann Kennedy, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Michael Knox, Bingham Farms – Oppose
Nancy Van Alstine, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Adela Pinch – Oppose
Karen Schwalm – Oppose
Margay Britton – Oppose
Lauren Taylor, Cadillac – Oppose
James Bradley, Grand Rapids – Oppose
Dorothy Zahor, Ypsilanti – Oppose
Phil Davis – Oppose
Beth Hoger – Oppose
Georgia Halloran, Warren – Oppose
Mary MacDonwell, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Kent Moncur – Oppose
Michael & Heather Allen – Oppose
Janet Ricco, Delton – Oppose
James Harding, Okemos – Oppose
John & Suzanne Kowalski – Oppose
Kerry O'Hare – Oppose
Glenn Dunn, Lansing – Oppose
Ken Sapkowski, Allendale – Oppose
Sue Hoger – Oppose
Carol Giancola, E. Lansing – Oppose
Michelle Ervin, Ortonville – Oppose
Don & Kathy Ehrenberger, Traverse City – Oppose
Debbie Wolf, Lansing – Oppose
John Prokes, Honor – Oppose
Lori Toivola, Indian River – Oppose
Fred Allen, Pentwater – Oppose
Ann Merritt, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Mary Kinney, Delton – Oppose
David Moore, Saugatuck – Oppose
Charlotte Stewart – Oppose
Andrea Zinkus – Oppose
Lucy Maillette, Okemos – Oppose
Carmelita Lovett, Horton – Oppose
Arthur & Inge Kyler, Eaton Rapids – Oppose
George & Cyndy Mikulyuk, Pentwater – Oppose
Cam Mannino & Reg Brown, Oakland – Oppose
Theresa Tithof – Oppose
Elise Brooks, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
Russ Tithof – Oppose
Suzanne Baker, Livonia – Oppose
Nancy McIntyre – Oppose
Sandra & Steve Wojtowicz, Wahsington – Oppose
Ellen Moore-Sarjeant – Oppose
Michael Disbrow, Manton – Oppose
Arthur & Judith Frock, Midland – Oppose
LuAnn Crim – Oppose
Linda McCallum – Oppose
Nichole LaVigne – Oppose
Lorine Shack – Oppose
Terry Karjalainen – Oppose
Terri Keppler – Oppose
Nancy Verhaeghe, Washington Township – Oppose
Kayne Ferrioer – Oppose
Joe Flickema – Oppose
Karen Barton – Oppose
William Droll – Oppose
Lynn Babcock, Dexter – Oppose
Michael & Joanne Cromley, Afton – Oppose
Ronald Swenson – Oppose
Pam & George Wright, Farmington – Oppose
Ronald Marinch, Okemos – Oppose
Bonnie Schwartzkopf, Riley – Oppose
Gerard Fields, Flushing – Oppose
Mark Isken – Oppose
Kathleen Swindlehurst – Oppose
Debra Laurie, Autrain – Oppose
Patricia Winebrenner – Oppose
Patricia Power – Oppose
Marion Spencer, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Maribeth Fletcher – Oppose
Tim Katafias – Oppose
Thomas Winebrenner – Oppose
Rob Lyerla, East Leroy – Oppose
Marlene Mackie – Oppose
Edward Pietrzyk – Oppose
Penelope Bach, Pentwater – Oppose
Rick & Tonya, Alden – Oppose
Paula Reese, Ortonville – Oppose
Scott Nottmeier, Warren – Oppose
Marcia Maher, Marshall – Oppose
Mary Droste – Oppose
Jennifer Mann – Oppose
Patricia Tarini, Okemos – Oppose
Anna Rowe Love, Grand Traverse County – Oppose
John Eisenhardt, Dexter – Oppose
Janine Spencer-Glasson, Linden – Oppose
Kathy Nohr – Oppose
Mark Ladenson – Oppose
Joel Kahaner – Oppose
John & Karen Thornton – Oppose
A.M. Burns, Eagle – Oppose
Joy Frawley, E. Lansing – Oppose
Chris Campbell, Traverse City – Oppose
Darlene Friedman, Novi – Oppose
Michael Motta, Holland Charter Township – Oppose
Joyce Root – Oppose
Nancy Warren, Ewen – Oppose
Mary Fisher-Dunham, Three Oaks – Oppose
John Prokes, Honor – Oppose
Mary Glidden, Rochester Hill, MI – Oppose
Alice Van Zoeren, Maple City, MI – Oppose
Sherri Smith, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Leah Monger, Big Rapids, MI – Oppose
John and Adele Bayley – Oppose
John Collins – Oppose
Jackie McClelland, Hastings, MI – Oppose
Julia Moore, Imlay City, MI – Oppose
Wesley Jacobs – Oppose
Constance Olson – Oppose
Deanna Vetrone, Troy, MI – Oppose
Nancy Schanz – Oppose
Susan Fisher, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Jennifer Porter, Perry, MI – Oppose
Amanda Nayback – Oppose
Tom and Lauri Holmes, Kalamazoo MI – Oppose
Ruth Peppers, Manistee MI – Oppose
Scott Gritter – Oppose
Deb Johnson – Oppose
Nadine Cloutier, Brighton, MI – Oppose
Linda Bergles-Daul, Northville, MI – Oppose
Emmy Lou Cholak – Oppose
Barbara Drouillard – Oppose
Kathy Cook-Dowd – Oppose
Tina Trettin – Oppose
L. Zahn – Oppose
Michael Jehle, Ludington, MI – Oppose
Charles Crawford, Empire, MI – Oppose
Stephanie Jackson – Oppose
Douglas and Sally Cook, Benzie MI – Oppose
Paula DeGregorio, Pentwater, MI – Oppose
Tom Papcun Ludington, MI – Oppose
Gary Gielczyk, Honor, MI – Oppose
Maggi Singer – Oppose
Mary Schafer – Oppose
Betsy Davidson – Oppose
Claudia Myers, Ludington, MI – Oppose
Sue Handsy – Oppose
David Bunce, Cadillac, MI – Oppose
Deborah Garrow, Grand Rapids, MI – Oppose
John Lindberg, Battle Creek, MI – Oppose
Melissa Welke – Oppose
Marilyn Conley – Oppose
Jackie Schmitz, Middleville, MI – Oppose
Dave Hall – Oppose
Christine Hall – Oppose
Jeanne Church, Kalamazoo MI – Oppose
Sharon Freels, Traverse City MI – Oppose
Elizabeth Bishop, Ann Arbor MI – Oppose
JoEllen Rudolph, Petoskey, MI – Oppose
Carla Wilson-Neil, Hastings, MI – Oppose
Susan Beecher, Chelsea, MI – Oppose
Ilse Gebhard Audubon Society of Kalamazoo, MI – Oppose
Shirley Fletcher, Livingston County, MI – Oppose
Michael Lombardo, Grand Haven, MI – Oppose
gretstaub@gmail.com – Oppose
H.F. Brainard, Ludington, MI – Oppose
Carol Gagliardi – Oppose
Carmen Muscat – Oppose
Ewa Kedzieraska, Livonia MI – Oppose
David Gordon, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Kathie Hepler – Oppose
Sharon Morman – Oppose
Janet Bigelow – Oppose
Linda M. Lobik – Oppose
Jim Strohmer, Grand Rapids, MI – Oppose
Christine Allen, Beverley Hills, MI – Oppose
June Thaden, Traverse City MI – Oppose
Paula Allred – Oppose
Jane Huggins, Fenton, MI – Oppose
William C. Scharf – Oppose
Philip Micklin, Kalamazoo MI – Oppose
Rayne Bransdorfer-Polasek, PawPaw MI – Oppose
Kim Scherschligt, Dewitt, MI – Oppose
Karen Chadwick, Kalamazoo, MI – Oppose
Candace Gorman, Interlochen, MI – Oppose
William McMullin, Oak Park, MI – Oppose
Bradley Anderson, Brigman, MI – Oppose
Stephen Ross, Rodney, MI – Oppose
George Maker, Beluah, MI – Oppose
Carol Rappold – Oppose
Martha garbermd33@gmail.com – Oppose
Shelley Cowan, Traverse City, MI – Oppose
Janyce Ryan, Portage MI – Oppose
Melanie Woodrich, Troy, MI – Oppose
Deborah Roels, Munith MI – Oppose
Pat Breniser – Oppose
John Dykstra, Hopkins, MI – Oppose
Jackie Jackson – Oppose
Tom and Beth Aitiken – Oppose
Lura L. Shaw – Oppose
Joanne Lower, Portage MI – Oppose
Pamela Moyer – Oppose
DeLora B. Krogel – Oppose
Joe Loloney Sable Dunes Audubon Society – Oppose
Mary Jarrard – Oppose
Ken and Geraldine Grunow, Dearborn, MI – Oppose
Jill Fisher, Hancock, MI – Oppose
Rose Morand, Harbor Beach, MI – Oppose
Brent McCumons, Chelsea, MI – Oppose
David Hofmeister – Oppose
Anne Lacy, Baraboo, WI – Oppose
Stacy Hofmeister, Grand Ledge, MI – Oppose
Jann and Michael Nestell, Williamston, MI – Oppose
Gwendolyn Buschell, Beverley Hills, MI – Oppose
Patricia Miller, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Kendra Flynn, Pentwater, MI – Oppose
Judy Florian, Grosse Pointe Park, MI – Oppose
Peggy Waterman, Chelsea, MI – Oppose
Nancy VerMerris, Fruitport, MI – Oppose
Sophia DiPietro, All Species Kinship – Oppose
Liggie Perkins – Oppose
Vicki Lynas – Oppose
Kathy Monear – Oppose
Kim Bayer, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Patrick Marutiak, Owosso, MI – Oppose
Lyda Stillwell, Kalamazoo, MI – Oppose
David Dister, Hamlin Township – Oppose
Peggy Haverberg, Free Soil, MI – Oppose
Renee Kermeen, Middleville, MI – Oppose
Toni Spears, Dexter, MI – Oppose
Doris Cubberly, Tecumseh, MI – Oppose
David and MaryAnne Marvin, Traverse City, MI – Oppose
Mary E. Marshall, Manistee – Oppose
Kari Dylhoff – Oppose
Mary Ann Tomaszewski, Honor, MI – Oppose
Rodrigo Andrade, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI – Oppose
Nancy Boyce, East Lansing, MI – Oppose
Amy Seiferlein, Warren, MI – Oppose
Stacy Slater – Oppose
Kathleen Anzicek and Mark Leventer, Grass Lake, MI – Oppose
Carolyn Ptaszenski – Oppose
Beverly Brown – Oppose
Sue Jennings, Lake Anne, MI – Oppose
Brenda Earl – Oppose
Mary Armstrong, Frankfort, MI – Oppose
William Weld-Wallis, Grand Rapids – Oppose
Karla Stanley – Oppose
Phillip Reid, Clarkston MI – Oppose
Melissa Lorenz, Montague, MI – Oppose
Ted and Gretchen Iorio, Traverse City, MI – Oppose
Patricia MacIntosh, Traverse City, MI – Oppose
Amy Gamble, Jackson, MI – Oppose
Leeya Correll, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Carolyn Swanson, Williamston, MI – Oppose
Marianne Arbogast – Oppose
Mary Caldwell – Oppose
Sue Ann Hanson, Ludington, MI – Oppose
Rachel Nizinski – Oppose
Karen Tracey, Grand Rapids – Oppose
Suz McLaughlin, Frankfort, MI – Oppose
Brian M. Smith, PawPaw, MI – Oppose
Terri Andrews – Oppose
Terry L. Stiles, Oakland County – Oppose
Nancy Cornett, Roscommon MI – Oppose
Kathleen Bricker, Commerce Twp. – Oppose
Ann Rogers, Traverse City, MI – Oppose
Marlana Bernheisel – Oppose
EileenHeuvelhort@gmail.com – Oppose
Ed Rumsas – Oppose
Kathleen Hempsall Willimson – Oppose
Ilse Gebhard, Kalamazoo, MI – Oppose
Lisa Reich – Oppose
Lisa and Stephen Baker, Saugatuck, MI – Oppose
Carol Towar, Traverse City, MI – Oppose
Nancy A. Smith, Liberty Township, MI – Oppose
Tracey Boulton, Belding, MI – Oppose
Sandra Smith, East Lansing, MI – Oppose
Sharon Dorrity, Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Oppose
Dr. Catherine Rowe-Lonczynski, Washington, MI – Oppose
James Markham, Grand Rapids, MI – Oppose
Richard and Susan Rigterink, Ann Arbor, MI – Oppose
Michael Niebel – Oppose
Ann Hepenstal, Onekama, MI – Oppose
Betty Tabor, Ludington, MI – Oppose
Dr. Foster B. Gibbs – Oppose
Mort Smythe – Oppose
Susan Rauschl – Oppose
Jessie Voigts, Kalamazoo, MI – Oppose
Maria Maki, PawPaw, MI – Oppose
Nicole Mussen, Ypsilanti, MI – Oppose
Peg Gage, Free Soil, MI – Oppose
Phleberta – Oppose
Megan Short, Mason – Oppose
Dorinda VanKempen, E. Lansing – Oppose
Bstaley8@yahoo.com – Oppose
Brock Morman – Oppose
Cynthia Sherman-Jones – Oppose
Ann Fitzpatrick – Oppose
Megan Tinsley, Lansing – Oppose
Donald Verhaeghe – Oppose
Richard Thomas, Plainwell – Oppose
Kathryn Phelan, West Bloomfield – Oppose
Joseph Hell, E. Lansing – Oppose
Melissa West – Oppose
Kim Ray, Brighton – Oppose
Judy & Joe Derek – Oppose
Seth McRobb, Salem – Oppose
Tina Teague – Oppose
Stella Jay, Brighton – Oppose
Chris Clough – Oppose
Dave Posther, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Deborah Betz, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Beth & Mark Kudla, Clarkston – Oppose
Anne Smith, Brownstown – Oppose
Christine Wilkins-Goodearl, Novi – Oppose
Lisa Schaller – Oppose
Barbara Faller – Oppose
Barbara Iris Potter, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Roselynn Kirschke – Oppose
Jean Cavanaugh, Belleville – Oppose
Eileen Wilson – Oppose
Jan Brintnall – Oppose
Laura McQuarter – Oppose
Marian Emery, Clarkston – Oppose
Anna Thomas, Clarkston – Oppose
Jody Gorman, Brighton – Oppose
Lisa Morman – Oppose
Sheila Partington – Oppose
Kris Ann DeAngelo – Oppose
Brenda Keith, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Richard & Brenda Keith, Vicksburg – Oppose
Sheila Blackwell – Oppose
Francie Kodlowski – Oppose
Sarah Goldstein, Ann Arbor – Oppose
Dan Kamerman, Delton – Oppose
Sigrid Grace, Rochester Hills – Oppose
Jessica Shutler, Royal Oak – Oppose
Virginia Lavender, Lake Orion – Oppose
Anne Rogers, Beulah – Oppose
Julie Baker, MI Songbird Protection Coalition – Oppose
Robert Clement, Beverly Hills – Oppose
Kim Rock, Grosse Ile – Oppose
Duane Dunlap & Nancy Hulka, Muskegon – Oppose
William Clarke, Northville – Oppose
William Ecklund, Texas Township – Oppose
Lynn Russell Kermeen, Middleville – Oppose
Abigail Dean, Portage – Oppose
Linda Bruneau – Oppose
Marilyn Childers – Oppose
Amanda Paul, Kalamazoo – Oppose
Mary Handley, Portage – Oppose
Richard Brown – Oppose
Jerid Shutler, Royal Oak – Oppose
Phillip D'Lavender, Lake Orion – Oppose
Richard Wojciechowski, Oxford – Oppose
Jill Rheinheimer – Oppose
Jolene Knapp – Oppose
Barbara Wait Kruegher, Hartland – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:47 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/10/2021


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, March 3,
2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 157 (S-1) (Bizon) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 158 (S-1) (Hollier) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn and Bullock, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 157. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 158. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report the (S-1) version of SB 157 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report the (S-1) version of SB 158 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 157
(S-1) and 158 (S-1)
Alex Houseman, Michigan Realtors Association – Support
Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Alexander 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 3:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 24, 2021
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location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead and MacDonald

Excused: Senator Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesdays, March 9, March 16 and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Energy and Technology – Tuesday, March 9, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Legislative Council – Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:44 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 3, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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 Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead and MacDonald, a quorum was present.
Senator Victory made a motion to approve minutes of the February 10, 2021 subcommittee meeting, seconded
by Senator Bumstead, without objection.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Joe Carrasco, SFA – Neutral
Elizabeth Raczkowski, SFA – Neutral
Cory Savino, SFA – Neutral
Ryan Bergan, SFA – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Brom Stibitz, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
John Gnodtke, Civil Service Commission – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Doug Ringler, Office of the Auditor General – Support
Laura Hirst, Office of the Auditor General – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 4:06 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 25 (Sen. Barrett).
2. Presentation by the County Road Association of Michigan regarding PA 202 of 2017.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and
Chang, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB 25.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 25:
Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral.
The Chair offered amendment #1 to SB 25.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the Runestad amendment #1 to SB 25. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair offered amendment #2 to SB 25.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the Runestad amendment #2 to SB 25. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair invited Denise Donohue, Director of the County Road Association of Michigan, and Ed Noyola,
Deputy Director of the County Road Association to give the committee a presentation on PA 202 of 2017.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Alexander was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/10/2021


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4, 2021
8:00 AM
Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji
Tower
The House Committee on Agriculture met jointly with the Senate Committee on Agriculture.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Senator Daley
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler attended the meeting remotely.
Chair Alexander laid the following before the committee:
A presentation from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on
Michigan's Industrial Hemp Program.
Nathan Kark and Gina Alessandri, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development, provided testimony on the Industrial Hemp Program in Michigan. Questions
and discussion followed.
Senator Daley adjourned the Senate Agriculture Committee at 8:50 A.M.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 8:51 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Committee on Agriculture met jointly with the Senate Committee on Agriculture


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 40 before the committee:
HR 40
(Rep. Posthumus)
A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services to allow school
districts the flexibility to exclude immediate
family members of participants in school athletic
events from venue capacity limits.
Representative Postumas, testified in support of HR 40. Questions and discussion followed.
Kristen Braun, representing herself as a concerned parent, testified in support of HR 40.
Representative Cherry explained his proposed amendment.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HR 40:
1. Amend page 1, line 10, after "Whereas," by striking out the balance of the line through
"families." on line 11.
2. Amend page 2, line 7, after "Whereas," by striking out the balance of the line through
"limitations." on line 8.
3. Amend page 2, line 14, after "order" by striking out "fails to" and inserting "does not".
4. Amend page 2, line 23, after "limits" by inserting "if appropriate social distancing
measures can be implemented".
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HR 40. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report House Resolution No. 40 as amended, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
The Chair laid HR 41 before the committee:
HR 41
(Rep. Frederick)
A resolution to condemn the government of the
People's Republic of China for their treatment and
arbitrary detention of the Uyghur people.
Representative Frederick testified on his resolution.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HR 41 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi invited Mrs. Mueller to the testifying table to introduce herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the
meeting at 9:51 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee:
HB 4359
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17210 and
17708 (MCL 333.17210 and 333.17708), section
17210 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section
17708 as amended by 2020 PA 4.
Dr. Roy Soto, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, testified in opposition
to HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in support of HB
4359. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
John Shaski, representing the Sparrow Health System.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Isacksen MD, representing himself.
The Chair laid HB 4347 before the committee:
HB 4347
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to require drug manufacturers to report
certain information to the department of insurance
and financial services; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities; to
allow for the promulgation of rules; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed.
Sharon Lamberton, representing PhRMA, testified in opposition to HB 4347. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kris Kraft and Tim Antonelli, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified
in support of HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed.
Greg Hoke, representing the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), testified in
opposition to HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of
HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4347, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
The Chair laid HB 4353 before the committee:
HB 4353
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Chair Kahle, testified in support of HB 4353.
Sarah Procario, representing the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4353. Questions and discussion followed.
Tim Wicks, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4353.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4353, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society.
Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4353, but did not wish to speak:
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Mary Haffenbredl, representing the Americas Health Insurance Plans.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bronna Kahle adjourned the
meeting at 11:57 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements,
Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4171 and HB 4172 before the committee:
HB 4171
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014
PA 515.
HB 4172
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014
PA 515.
Representative Yaroch explained the proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172, but did not wish
to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4171 and HB 4172, but did not
wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4171, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4172 (H-1), but did not
wish to speak:
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4172. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus,
Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4172 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus,
Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4171 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus,
Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4354 before the committee:
HB 4354
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Vice Chair Berman assumed the gavel, the time being 9:11 a.m.
Chair Rendon introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair assumed the gavel, the time being 9:24 p.m.
Dr Jerome Seid and Kathleen Dyer, RN, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology
and Oncology, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
4354. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association.
Helen Fitzpatrick, representing the Bristol Meyers Squibb.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturer Association.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB Michigan.
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Kris Kraft, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the
meeting at 10:02 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Jason Geer, President and CEO of
Michigan Oil and Gas. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4123 before the committee:
HB 4123
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 5301, 5403, and 5405 (MCL
324.5301, 324.5403, and 324.5405), section 5301
as amended by 2012 PA 560 and sections 5403
and 5405 as added by 1997 PA 26.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4123 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4050 before the committee:
HB 4050
(Rep. Cherry)
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.
Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 4050.
Ian FitzGerald, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB
4050.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
support of HB 4050. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cherry returned to answer questions.
Representative Sowerby moved to report out HB 4050 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4363 before the committee:
HB 4363
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 2104, 2132, and 2165 (MCL
324.2104, 324.2132, and 324.2165), sections 2104
and 2132 as amended by 2018 PA 238 and section
2165 as added by 2018 PA 240.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4363. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:15 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen called the committee back to order.
Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4363.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
support of HB 4363.
At 11:19 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen laid the committee at ease.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB
4363.
Representative Wakeman moved to report out HB 4363 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Darby Stacey from Eagle Mine.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:42 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB
4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392 before the committee:
HB 4383
(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 4384
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 26, 27, 28, and 29.
HB 4385
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 29a and 29b.
HB 4386
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 10, 10a, and 10b (MCL 15.231, 15.232,
15.233, 15.234, 15.235, 15.236, 15.240, 15.240a,
and 15.240b), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6,
section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as
amended by 2018 PA 523, section 4 as amended
by 2020 PA 38, section 5 as amended by 2020 PA
36, section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, and
section 10 as amended and sections 10a and 10b
as added by 2014 PA 563, and by designating
sections 1 to 16 as part 1.
HB 4387
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding section 24.
HB 4388
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding section 25.
HB 4389
(Rep. Haadsma)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 29e and 29f.
HB 4390
(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.
HB 4391
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by
adding sections 29c and 29d.
HB 4392
(Rep. Bollin)
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.
Chair Johnson made remarks to the committee.
Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB
4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Glenn, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB
4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Camilleri, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB
4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392.
Representative Outman, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB
4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in support of HB 4383,
HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB
4392.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386,
HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392, but did not wish to speak:
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center and the Michigan Council on open
Government.
Kim Murphy Kovalick, representing the Voters not Politicians.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union.
Erin Knott, representing the Equality Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB
4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 4164 before the committee:
HB 4164
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
1985 and 1991 (MCL 600.1985 and 600.1991),
section 1985 as added by 2015 PA 230 and section
1991 as added by 2015 PA 233, and by adding
section 1991a.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrators Office, testified on HB 4164.
The Chair made remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:05 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus,
Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel attended the meeting remotely.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245 before the committee:
HB 4243
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 4244
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by
2016 PA 549.
HB 4245
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA
165.
Representative Alexander, Representative LaGrand, and Representative Anthony, testified in
support of HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245.
Jerry Jarzynka, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245.
Minority Vice-Chair Anthony made remarks thanking Mitch Albers for his work in the
legislature.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting
at 11:06 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 4, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no
objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by union representatives from the Operating
Engineers, Local 324.
William Miller, Political Director for the Operating Engineers, Local 324, testified on the various road
safety issues the operating engineers are experiencing in the state. Questions followed.
John Hartwell Career and Outreach Representative for the Operating Engineers, Local, testified on the
various employment opportunities in the operating engineers field. Questions followed. Copies of his
handouts are attached.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Sabo moved that the committee
adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:53 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021,
at 9:05 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding SB 14 (Sen. Zorn).
2. Testimony regarding SB 15 (Sen. Zorn).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair summarized the agenda for the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office to summarize SB's 14 and 15.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 14 and 15:
Allison Arnold, Monroe County Prosecutors Office – Support.
At 9:13 a.m., Sen. Barrett entered the meeting.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 14 and 15:
Kimberly Buddin, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan – Oppose.
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Support.
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/11/2021