evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Elizabeth Hertel as the Director of the Michigan Department
of Health and Human Services.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021 and February 25, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Elizabeth Hertel
as the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services:
Elizabeth Hertel – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Elizabeth Hertel as the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services:
John VanFossen, Meijer – Support
Melissa Seifert, AARP Michigan – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Melissa Holmquist, Upper Peninsula Health Plan – Support
John McNamara, Michian Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Justin Winslow, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Carolyn Wilson, Beaumont Health – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
Alisha Cottrell, Ascension Michigan – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Marc Corriveau, Henry Ford Health System – Support
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support
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Praveen Thadani, Priority Health – Support
Dawn Siggett, Meridian Health Plan – Support
Hassan Abdallah, Health Alliance Plan – Support
Josiah Kissling, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Tina Decker, Spectrum Health – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Brendan Hostetler, United Health Group – Support
Christine Shearer and Dominick Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Roy Lafferty, Health Alliance Plan – Support
Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Ellen Hyman, Michigan Oral Health Coalition – Support
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health – Support
Gabe Schneider, Munson Healthcare – Support
Rick Lantz, Delta Dental – Support
Lori Johnston, Paramount Care – Support
Jim Cavanagh, Molina Healthcare – Support
Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, McLaren Healthcare – Support
Katherine Schmidt, Eaton County Republican Women’s Alliance – Opposition
Janice Daniels, Election Integrity Fund and Michigan Conservative Union – Opposition
Christine Parker, Resident – Opposition
Sandra Festerling, Resident – Opposition
Leonard Hickey, Resident – Opposition
Sen. Roger Victory – Opposition
Sen. Lana Theis – Opposition
Sen. Kim LaSata – Opposition
Sen. Tom Barrett – Opposition
Sen. Ruth Johnson – Opposition
Sen. Jim Runestad – Opposition
Sen. Dale Zorn – Opposition
Rep. Pamela Hornberger – Opposition
Rep. Ryan Berman – Opposition
Rep. Ann Bollin – Opposition
Rep. Matt Maddock – Opposition
Rep. John Reilly – Opposition
Rep. Robert Bezotte – Opposition
Rep. David Martin – Opposition
Rep. Andrew Fink – Opposition
Rep. Steve Carra – Opposition
Rep. Matt Hall – Opposition
Rep. Julie Alexander – Opposition
Rep. Beth Griffin – Opposition
Rep. Steve Johnson – Opposition
Rep. Brad Paquette – Opposition
Rep. Gary Eisen – Opposition
Rep. Andrew Beeler – Opposition
Rep. Luke Meerman – Opposition
Rep. Bradley Slagh – Opposition
Rep. Annette Glenn – Opposition
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Rep. Daire Rendon – Opposition
Rep. Ken Borton – Opposition
Rep. Sue Allor – Opposition
Rep. John Damoose – Opposition
Rep. Beau LaFave – Opposition
Rep. Greg Markkanen – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
Date approved by committee: 4/29/21
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meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 166 (Sen. VanderWall).
2. Testimony regarding SB 101 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB 166.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 166:
Charlie Mollien, Meijer – Support
Dr. James North, ProMedica Physicians Group – Support
Thadd Gormas, Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 166:
Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacist Association – Support
Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version for SB 101.
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The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 101. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 101.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 101:
Sheriff Edward Oswald, Delta County – Support
Chief Rob LaMarche, Escanaba Public Safety – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101:
Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Prosecuting Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Robert Stevenson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101 (S-
1):
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel 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 2:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 11, 2021
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

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

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin

Excused: Senators Horn and Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 11, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 p.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 11, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

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

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 11, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, March 11, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 11, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 11, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

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

Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:25 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 4, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Agriculture was scheduled
for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Committee Rules for 2021-2022 Legislative Session
2. Reported SB 186 (S-1) ( Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Victory to adopt the 2021-2022 committee rules. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, and Brinks
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and committee rules were adopted
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 186. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
At 8:10 a.m. Senator Polehanki entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of SB 186 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 186. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 29, 2021
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location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt the minutes from the February 24th, 2021 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 46 and HB 4210 before the committee:
SB 46
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 9p.
HB 4210
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1905 PA 282, entitled "An act to
provide for the assessment of the property, by
whomsoever owned, operated or conducted, of
railroad companies, union station and depot
companies, telegraph companies, telephone
companies, sleeping car companies, express
companies, car loaning companies, stock car
companies, refrigerator car companies, and fast
freight companies, and all other companies
owning, leasing, running or operating any freight,
stock, refrigerator, or any other cars, not being
exclusively the property of any railroad company
paying taxes upon its rolling stock under the
provisions of this act, over or upon the line or
lines of any railroad or railroads in this state, and
for the levy of taxes thereon by a state board of
assessors, and for the collection of such taxes, and
to repeal all acts or parts of acts contravening any
of the provisions of this act," (MCL 207.1 to
207.21) by adding section 5c.
Representative Griffin, testified in support of SB 46 (H-1) and HB 4210 (H-1).
Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 46. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aiyash offered the following amendments to SB 46 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after "least" by striking out "25" and inserting "50".
2. Amend page 2, line 2, after "and" by striking out "3" and inserting "5".
3. Amend page 2, line 3, after "upstream" by inserting a comma and "or any higher
speed threshold adopted by the Federal Communications Commission after the effective
date of the amendatory act that added this section".
Representative Aiyash moved to adopt the amendments to SB 46(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
Representative Haadsma offered the following amendment to SB 46(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:
"(3) The cost of eligible broadband equipment exempt under this section must
not be included in any existing or proposed fee charged to customers for the recovery of
any tax liability owed to this state by the qualified business claiming the exemption." and
renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the amendment to SB 46(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
Representative Haadsma offered the following amendment to SB 46(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:
"(3) All records relating to the grant of any exemption under this section are
subject to disclosure to the full extent provided for under the freedom of information
act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the amendment to SB 46 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott offered the following amendment to SB 46(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:
"(3) The department of treasury shall annually collect and publish all of the
following information concerning exemptions in effect under this section:
(a) The total number of exemptions in effect and the current and projected fiscal
impact of those exemptions by revenue source.
(b) A breakdown of all exemptions in effect by type of broadband service offered
and type of equipment exempt under this section.
(c) Mapping data provided in a time and manner prescribed by the department
from each qualified business receiving an exemption under this section that identifies
specific coverage areas for which exempt equipment is intended to resolve lack of
broadband service.
(d) Certification from each qualified business receiving an exemption under this
section that the exempt equipment has been installed and is being used, or will be used,
exclusively to provide the service in specific coverage areas described in subdivision (c).
A certification must indicate the type of broadband service offered, including
descriptions of service plans and customer adoption rates.
(e) Recommendations to improve the processing and issuance of exemptions
under this section and the effectiveness of exemption criteria to materially improve
access to reasonably priced broadband." and renumbering the remaining subsection.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the amendment to SB 46(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
Representative Coleman offered the following amendment to SB 46(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 13, by inserting:
"(3) Both of the following apply to any exemption granted under this section:
(a) The qualified business that obtained the exemption shall annually file with the
department of treasury, in a time and manner prescribed by the department of treasury,
a certification of the percentage of prospective customers in that year that adopted the
service in the coverage area for which the exemption was claimed.
(b) If the certified percentage of customer adoption for a coverage area, as described in
subdivision (a), is less than 50% for two consecutive years, the department shall cause
the exemption to be rescinded as to the property in that coverage area." and renumbering
the remaining subsection.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt the amendment to SB 46(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Griffin made a motion to reconsider the vote on the Aiyash amendment to SB
46(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the amendment by Representative Aiyash to SB
46(H-1). The motion did not prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 46 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Wozniak, Bezotte, Haadsma.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Coleman, Aiyash, Scott.
Pass: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4210. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aiyash offered the following amendment to HB 4210(H-1):
1. Amend page 2, following line 21, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. Section 13b of 1905 PA 282, MCL 207.13b, is repealed." and
renumbering the remaining enacting sections.
Representative Aiyash moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4210(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Nays: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Wozniak, Bezotte, Haadsma.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Coleman, Aiyash, Scott.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 46 and HB 4210, but did not wish to
speak:
John Lindley, representing the Switch.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 46, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting
at 12:29 PM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9,
2021
9:00
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 Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4343 before the committee:
HB 4343
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1138a.
Representative Coleman, testified in support of HB 4343. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4326 before the committee:
HB 4326
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a
(MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2020 PA 158.
Representative VanWoerkom, testified in support of HB 4326. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4326, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4326, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
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.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4055 was previously adopted on March 2nd, 2021.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4055 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4056 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055 and HB 4056, but did not wish
to speak:
Brian Gutman, representing the Education Trust Mid-West.
Andy Newmann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Ryan Felwins Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the The American Association of University Women.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:11 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9,
2021
6:00
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, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Beeler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak:
Danny Ma, MD, representing the Michigan Radiological Society.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4359, but did not wish
to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4359 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Beeler, Fink, Roth,
Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Morse.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller.
Pass: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
6:04 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9, 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.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4132 and HB 4133 before the committee:
HB 4132
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
HB 4133
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
Representative Bollin and Representative Wendzel, testified in support of HB 4132 and HB
4133. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4132 and HB 4133, but
did not wish to speak:
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not
wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4132. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4132 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4133. The motion prevailed 8-
4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4133 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements.
Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
The Chair laid HB 4211 and HB 4212 before the committee:
HB 4211
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 479b
(MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33.
HB 4212
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by
2012 PA 323.
Representative Mueller and Representative LaGrand, testified in support of HB 4211 and HB
4212. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211 and HB 4212, but did not wish
to speak:
Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4211 and HB 4212, but did not
wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211, but did not wish to speak:
Jon Cool, representing the Railroads Association.
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.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4308 and HB 4309, but did not wish
to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Representative Steven Johnson offered the following amendment to HB 4308:
1. Amend page 29, line 24, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the
following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4220.
(b) House Bill No. 4309.".
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4308. The motion
prevailed 11-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report House Bill No. 4308 as amended, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4309 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements,
LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The Chair laid HB 4142, HB 4149 and HB 4151 before the committee:
HB 4142
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 82105, 82114, 82118, and
82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82114, 324.82118,
and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as
amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82118 as
amended by 2010 PA 371, and section 82119 as
amended by 2005 PA 307.
HB 4149
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as
amended by 2014 PA 541.
HB 4151
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as
added by 1995 PA 57.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4142, HB 4149 and HB 4151, but
did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4142, but did not wish to speak:
Karen Middendorp, representing the Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4142 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4149. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4149 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4151 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
9:33 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4376 and HB 4377 before the committee:
HB 4376
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending section 4 (MCL
338.2204), as added by 2014 PA 127.
HB 4377
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections 103,
105, 107, 219, and 417 (MCL 339.5103,
339.5105, 339.5107, 339.5219, and 339.5417),
and by adding section 223.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4376. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Hertel,
Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Jones moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4377. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Hertel,
Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schroeder and Representative Anthony, testified in support of HB 4376 and
HB 4377.
Marlon Brown, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377. Questions and discussion followed.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
testified in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377, but did not wish
to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Cynthia Maher, representing the Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors
Association AND the Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association.
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association.
The Chair laid HB 4443 and HB 4444 before the committee:
HB 4443
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
HB 4444
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 3c
(MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384.
Representative Lilly and Representative Hertel, testified in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444.
Questions and discussion followed.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan and Sons, testified in support of HB 4443 and HB
4444.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in
support of HB 4443 and HB 4444.
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to
HB 4443 and HB 4444.
Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, testified
in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4444, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
Nick Kronsbein, representing UBCR, LLC.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444, but did not wish
to speak:
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4443 and HB 4444, but did not
wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter.
Sean McBreaty, representing Clean Water Action.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes
and Energy.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:30 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9,
2021
12:00
PM
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, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Hall moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4324 before the committee:
HB 4324
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 607 (MCL
206.607), as amended by 2018 PA 38.
Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 4324. Questions and discussion
followed.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of
HB 4324. Questions and discussion followed.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
4324. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of
HB 4324. Questions and discussion followed.
Aaron Keel, Scott Darragh, and Byran Kurtz, representing the Michigan Department of
Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4324. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4324, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 12:59 PM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 9, 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,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4014 before the committee:
HB 4014
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL
257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4014. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4014 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4014 as substitute (H-1),
but did not wish to speak:
Sargeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4014 as substitute (H-1), but did not
wish to speak:
Chief Bryan Ergang, representing the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department.
Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid the presentation from the County Road Association of Michigan before the
committee.
Ed Noyola and Denise Donohue, both representing the County Road Association of Michigan,
provided a presentation on the County Road Association of Michigan: An Introduction.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
before the committee.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association,
provided a presentation on An Overview of the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Noyola and Denise Donohue approached to answer questions from committee members.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:22 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

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

Excused: Senator MacDonald


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at
1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy regarding its
2020 Compliance and Enforcement Report.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Chief Deputy Director Aaron Keatley, of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy to give a presentation regarding the Department's 2020 Compliance and Enforcement
Report. Member questions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:52 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 20, 2021
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 103 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Barrett and McMorrow were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103:
Melissa Seymore, MISO – No Position
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy - Environmental Policy – Opposition
Paul Thessen, LS Power Grid – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 16, 2021
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location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Hertel


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, Victory, McCann and Bayer


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 3:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 125 and SB 126 (Sen. Daley).
2. Testimony regarding SB 141 (Sen. Schmidt), SB 142 (Sen. Brinks), SB 143 (Sen. Moss) and SB 144
(Sen. VanderWall).
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 Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021 and
February 23, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 125 and SB 126:
Sen. Kevin Daley – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 125:
Mike Pergande, American Legion Post 18 – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 126:
Jim Smith, American Legion Post 457 – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 126:
Katharine Hude, Michigan Charitable Gaming Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 141, SB 142, SB 143 and SB
144:
Sen. Curt VanderWall – Support
Sen. Jeremy Moss – Support
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David Wojnar, DISCUS – No Position
Lou Grech-Cumbo, Great Lakes Wine and Spirits – Support
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Bill Black, Teamsters – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 141, SB
142, SB 143 and SB 144:
Bret Marr, Republic National Distributing Company – Opposition
Jared Rapp, Traverse City Whiskey Company – Opposition
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Opposition
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 141, SB 143 and SB 144:
Juan Escareno, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 144:
Shelly Stahl, The Wine Institute – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 3/16/21
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana,
Irwin, Brinks and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Elizabeth Hertel, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
At 8:10 a.m., Sen. Sylvia Santana entered the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. LaSata, to
adjourn the committee at 9:00 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 16, 2021
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 9,
2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, Zorn, Hollier and Bayer, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021 and
February 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Federal stimulus funds:
Troy Hagon, Patrick McCarthy, Mike Trout, Bryan Budds, Jean Ruestman, Michigan Department of
Transportation – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding COVID response and budgetary
needs:
Clark Harder, Glen Stefens, Michigan Public Transit Association – No Position
The Chair excused absent members at 12:48 p.m.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:49 p.m.
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
9:00 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 Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 186 before the committee:
SB 186
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled "Industrial
hemp growers act," by amending sections 103,
211, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 401, 403, 405,
407, 503, 505, 509, 511, 601, 603, 605, 607, and
609 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29301,
333.29303, 333.29305, 333.29307, 333.29309,
333.29311, 333.29401, 333.29403, 333.29405,
333.29407, 333.29503, 333.29505, 333.29509,
333.29511, 333.29601, 333.29603, 333.29605,
333.29607, and 333.29609) and by adding section
602 and chapter VIII; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
Nathan Kark and Gina Alessandri, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development, testified in support of SB 186. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Posthumus explained his proposed amendment to SB 186.
Representative Posthumus offered the following amendment to SB 186:
1. Amend page 10, line 18, after "complaint," by inserting "the grower or the grower's
authorized agent must be present and".
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the amendment to SB 186. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out SB 186 with recommendation, as amended. The
motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 186, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Value of Fairs and Events to Local Communities before
the committee.
Mike Szukhent, representing the Michigan Festivals and Events Association, provided a
presentation on the Value of Fairs and Events to Local Michigan Communities. Questions and
discussion followed.
Trish Steele, representing the Midland County Fair, provided a presentation on the Value of the
Midland County Fair to the Local Community.
Doug Burtch, representing the T.J. Schmidt Carnival, provided a presentation on the Value of
Amusement Providers to Local Michigan Communities. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 9:57 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
10:30 AM
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.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, gave a presentation to the
committee.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, gave a presentation to the
committee.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the minutes from the March 2nd, 2021 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4282, HB 4283, HB 4284 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 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 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 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 Calley moved to report out HB 4282 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4283 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4284 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4285 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
10:53 AM.
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
Wednesday, March 10,
2021
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by 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.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by DTE Energy. Jerry Norcia,
representing DTE Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at
11:11 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
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
10:30 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
At 9:33 a.m., the Chair went at ease at the call of the Chair.
At 9:35 a.m., the Chair reconvened the Committee.
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 Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 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 report out HB 4325 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). 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.
The Chair laid HB 4071 and HB 4072 before the committee:
HB 4071
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b
(MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2020 PA 49.
HB 4072
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2020 PA 50.
Representative Bronna Kahle, bill sponsor for HB 4071, explained the bill package and
introduced Jennifer LaFrate and Angela J. Borders, Chief Assistant Prosecutor for Lenawee
County, who testified in support of HB 4071 and HB 4072. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Bronna Kahle read a letter from Megan VanEtten in support of HB 4071 and
HB 4072. A copy of the letter is attached.
Amy Zaagman, Executive Director for Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health,
submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Rendon moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11: 19 a.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@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 10, 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 March 3, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the discussion about Payday Lending before the committee.
The following people testified in regard to Payday Lending:
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Sandy Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity.
John Rabenold, representing Check N Go.
Julie Townsend, representing Advance America.
Hank Hubbard, representing One Detroit Credit Union.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Ross Yednock and Jim Westrin, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:57 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 10,
2021
2:03
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 Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4351 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.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4351, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health System.
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4351. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clemente moved to report out HB 4351 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4352 before the committee:
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.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4352, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Allor moved to report out HB 4352 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4350 before the committee:
HB 4350
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and
4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as
amended by 2016 PA 80.
Representative Young, testified in support of HB 4350. Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Stiffler, representing the Michigan All Copays Coalition, testified in opposition to HB
4350. Questions and discussion followed.
Gabe Basso and Tim Antonelli, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4350. Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to
HB 4350. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4350, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4350, but did not wish to speak:
Nate Filler, representing Boehringer Ingelheim.
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.
Gabe Basso and Tim Antonelli, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4353.
Jamie Lyn Moy, representing the herself, testified in support of HB 4353. Questions and
discussion followed.
Shelley Jeltema, representing the herself, testified in support of HB 4353.
At 3:27 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 5:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Chair Kahle retruned to HB 4353.
Julia Boles, representing the National Psoriasis Foundation, testified in support of HB 4353.
Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to
HB 4353. Questions and discussion followed.
Steven Schultz, representing the Arthritis Foundation, testified in support of HB 4353.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4353, but did not wish to speak:
Zoe Aldrich, representing the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Cynthia Bigley, PhD, representing Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
Emily Schaller, representing the Rock CF Foundation.
Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
Leslie Baldwin, representing herself.
Kelly Barta, representing the Allergy and Asthma Network.
Carl Schmidt, representing the HIV and Hepatitis Policy Institute.
Kathleen Arnsten, representing the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association and the
Michigan All CoPays Count Coalition.
Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society.
Alice Beltz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Peter Fotos, representing PhRMA.
Dr. Anas Al-Janadi, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4353, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Larry Lewis, representing CVS/Aetna.
Mary Haffenbredl, representing the America's Health Insurance Plans.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4348 before the committee:
HB 4348
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit
managers; to require reporting of certain data; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and
to require and to provide sanctions for violation of
this act.
Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 4348. Questions and discussion followed.
Grant Brown, pharmacist, representing the himself, testified in support of HB 4348.
Questions and discussion followed.
Sam Hallemeier, representing the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4348. Questions and discussion followed.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, testified in opposition to HB 4348.
Heather Christenson, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified in support
of HB 4348. Questions and discussion followed.
Gabe Basso and Tim Antonelli, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4348. Questions and discussion followed.
Miguel Rodriguez, representing The American Pharmacies, testified in support of HB 4348.
Questions and discussion followed.
John Gross, pharmacist, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4348. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4348, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing NFIB.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4348, but did not wish to speak:
Larry Lewis, representing CVS/Aetna.
Kim Maisch, representing Cigna.
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
7:19 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
LT. Colonel James Matthews, representing the Civil Air Patrol, gave a presentation.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
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.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4029, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4029 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Steenland.
Nays: Rep. Rogers.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HR 47 before the committee:
HR 47
(Rep. Damoose)
A resolution to call on the National Guard Bureau
to immediately end the current food contract for
the 1,000 Michigan National Guard Service
members deployed to Washington, D.C., and
provide a per diem food allowance backdated to
the start of the mobilization.
Representative Damoose and Representative Martin testified in support of the resolution.
Questions and discussion followed.
A constituent of Representative Damoose testified on the resolution. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Steenland moved to report out HR 47 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Lt. Colonel James Matthews, representing the Civil Air Patrol, returned to answer questions.
Lt. Colonel Michael Ewing, Captain Charles Shelton, and Representative Martin, also a
Command Sergeant Major, representing the Michigan Volunteer Defense Force, gave a
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at
11:33 AM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@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 10, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at
9:15 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported SB 209 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 210 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 211 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:15 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. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized SB's 209-211 for the committee. Member questions followed.
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:20 a.m. to 9:22 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 209 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt
Nays: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 210 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 211 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McCann
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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 9:24 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: March 16, 2021


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
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.,
in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 25 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 145 (Sen. Horn).
3. Testimony regarding SB 146 (Sen. Runestad).
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:26 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang,
and Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Horn to summarize SB's 145-146.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 145-146:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 25.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 25 as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/24/2021


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The Legislative Council submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 9:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Shirkey (C), Stamas, Schmidt, Horn, Ananich, and Chang


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 17 and March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 16, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Energy and Technology – Tuesday, March 16, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-1721

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:42 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 10, 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, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021 and
February 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Rachael Eubanks, State Treasurer, Department of Treasury
Aaron Keel, Director of Legislative Affairs, Department of Treasury
Ken Osborne, Department of Treasury
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Bob Simon, Deputy Director of Administration, Michigan Gaming Control Board
Rick Kalm, Executive Director, Michigan Gaming Control Board
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding
Brian O. Neill, Lottery Commissioner, Michigan State Lottery
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 4:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2021
9:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4064 before the committee:
HB 4064
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to create the office of the state employee
ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating
and evaluating reports of suspected violations of
law, conduct or decisions that may endanger
public health or safety, and gross mismanagement
of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties
of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative
council, and certain other state agencies and
officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies.
Representative Glenn testified in support of her bill.
The Chair laid HB 4268 before the committee:
HB 4268
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as
amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding sections
2254 and 2454.
Representative Meerman testified in support of his bill. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Charles Owen, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in
support of HB 4268. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4268, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4268, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services.
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


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11,
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 4345 before the committee:
HB 4345
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Representative Beeler, testified in support of HB 4345. Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to
HB 4345. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4345, but did not wish
to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
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.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4347, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4347, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Meerman offered the following amendment to HB 4347:
1. Amend page 5, line 6, after "24.328," by inserting "that are necessary or required".
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4347. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky offered the following amendment to HB 4347:
1. Amend page 5, following line 6, by inserting:
"Sec. 19. This act takes effect January 1, 2023.".
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4347. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report House Bill No. 4347 as amended, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler,
Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
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.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4353, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4353 with recommendation. 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.
The Chair laid HB 4358 before the committee:
HB 4358
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406w.
Representative Hammoud, testified in support of HB 4358. Questions and discussion
followed.
Dominick Pallone and Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans,
testified in opposition to HB 4358. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hammoud returned to provide additional testimony in support of HB 4358.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4358, but did not wish to speak:
Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4358, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4357 before the committee:
HB 4357
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17748g and 17748h.
Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 4357.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4357, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4357, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Fotos, representing PhRMA.
Cynthia Bigley, representing the Otsuka.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:43 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov