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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 15, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, July 15,
2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 423 (Sen. Santana).
2.
Testimony regarding SB 424 (Sen. VanderWall).
3.
Testimony regarding HB 4348 (Rep. Calley).
4.
Testimony regarding HB 4521 (Rep. Brabec).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks,
Hertel, Santana and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from June 30, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB's 423 and 424.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 423 and 424:
Dr. Cara Poland, M.D., Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine – Support
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections - Support
The Chair brought up HB 4348 (Rep. Calley).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4348:
Peter Matz, Food Industry Association – Support
Antonia Ciacci, 3Axis – Support
The Chair invited Rep. Brabec to summarize HB 4521.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4521:
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Dorrie Dils, Gift of Life Michigan – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4521:
Evie Zois Sweeney, ANA – MI – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Kelly Doyle, HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System - Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis 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 9:49 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 9, 2021
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand,
Young.
Absent: Rep. Hoitenga.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before committee:
Testimony on Issues surrounding the Unemployment Insurance Agency and unemployment
benefit payback notices.
Tony Paris, representing the Sugar Law Center, testified with no position on Questions and
discussion followed.
Emily Mitchell, representing the themselves, testified with no position on
Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law and University of Michigan Law Clinic,
testified with no position on Questions and discussion followed.
Alex Hill, representing the themselves, testified with no position on
IIona Bilore, representing the themselves, testified with no position on
Patricia Buck and Liana Handly, representing the themselves, testified with no position on
The following people submitted a card with no position on , but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Chris Gelarden, representing the themselves.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 10:17 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September 9,
2021


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, 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, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Shannon.
Excused: Rep. Shannon.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation on Mackinac Bridge Safety before the committee.
Lieutenant Colonel Chris Kelenske, representing the Michigan State Police, provided a
presentation on Mackinac Bridge Safety. Questions and discussion followed.
Safety and Security Administrator Eileen Phifer, representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation, provided a presentation on Mackinac Bridge Safety. Questions and discussion
followed.
Director Kim Nowack, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority, provided a presentation on
Mackinac Bridge Safety. Questions and discussion followed.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer
questions from committee members.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representative Shannon from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 11:10 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 19, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope,
O'Neal.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Howell, Farrington and Markkanen joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 5115 before the committee:
HB 5115
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20950 (MCL
333.20950), as amended by 2021 PA 25.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. There being
no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Jeff Yaroch, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5115. Questions followed.
Kathy Wall, representing Bureau of Emergency Management Services in the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), testified in support of HB 5115.
Angela Madden, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services
(MAAS), testified in support of HB 5115.
Mark Docherty, President of the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in
opposition to HB 5115.
Mark Cleveland, Fire Chief of Egelston Township Fire Department, representing the
Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, testified in opposition to HB 5115.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5115, but did not wish to speak:
Don Bigeh, representing the Michigan Fire Service Instructors;
Kyle Srboda, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society;
Susanna Biretta,
David Biretta; and
Mike Burke, Elba Township Fire and Rescue Chief, representing the Michigan State
Firemen's Association.
The Chair laid HB 4471 before the committee:
HB 4471
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to prohibit employers from discriminating
against an individual because the individual has
not received or declines to receive certain
vaccinations; to prohibit retaliation; and to provide
remedies.
The Chair stated her intentions and committee procedures for this hearing on HB 4471. A
copy of her remarks is attached.
Representative Sue Allor, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4471.
William Wagner, an attorney, testified in support of HB 4471.
Dr. Christina Parks Ph.D. testified in support of HB 4471.
Dr. James Neuenschwander, M.D, testified in support of HB 4471. A copy of his handout is
attached.
Dr. Avery M. Jackson III, M.D, testified in support of HB 4471.
Dr. Moehanid Talia, a Hospitalist, testified in support of HB 4471. A copy of his written
testimony is attached.
Dr. James Culver, MD, testified in support of HB 4471.
Trisha Neuenschwander, N.P, and Katie Kirn, R.N., testified in support of HB 4471.
Questions followed to testifiers.
Brad Williams, Vice-President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber,
testified in opposition to HB 4471. A copy of his written testimony and handout is attached.
Questions followed.
The following individuals submitted a card and written testimony, which are attached, in
opposition to HB 4471, but did not wish to speak:
John Dulmes, Executive Director for the Michigan Chemistry Council;
David Worthams; Director of Human Resource Policy for the Michigan
Manufacturers Association, and
Sean Sorsenson-Abbott, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Health
and Hospital Association.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4471, but did not wish to
speak:
Sierra Cameron, Chief Executive Officer for the Michigan Chapter American
Academy of Pediatrics.;
Scott Kempa, Manager of State and Federal Government Relations for the Michigan
State Medical Society;
Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement for the
Michigan Chamber of Commerce;
Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of
School Boards;
Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and
Economic Opportunity;
Maria Enriquiez, representing the UAW Local 6000; and
Waverly Gentry.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 4471, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Giacona;
Renee Martin;
Sarah Bray;
Mark Myers;
Jennifer Palmiter;
Dietra Curry;
Daniel Atwood;
Rachel Atwood;
Jeffrey S. Carter;
Melissa DeBoer;
Andrea Montesinos;
Autumn Banlke;
Abigail VanDogen;
Gary Ripley;
Ben Rooks;
Matthew Rooks;
Heidi VanWieren;
Lisa Bomers;
Edith Edmg;
Karen Peters;
Barb Drnek;
Mitch Werner;
Pam Weener;
Holly Mishke;
Doug Dotgeter;
Robin Vennings;
Chris Ritsema;
Jennifer Ritsema;
Pruid Nowak;
Lori Borgman;
Natalie Dozeman;
Joyce Dozeman;
Calvin Overbeek;
Holly Shashagay;
Sharon VanderBoon;
Angie B. Lemont;
Shari Uttig;
Debra Oonk;
Cora Bear;
Donna Schubeck;
Mick Bricker;
James Siegers;
Rebecca A. Curtis;
Ruth Borg;
Elliot Mulder;
Jessica Mulder;
Gary Meeuwsen;
Sandra Meeuwsen;
Patricia Van Bragt;
Dennis Aalderink;
Brent Miedema;
Allison Miedema;
Lila Maske;
Gregory Meller;
Heather Meller;
Sarah Ebel;
Bradley Ebel;
Christy Prins;
Rachel Russell;
John Russell II;
Michael Van Bragt;
Carina Edonburg Neff;
Myles Neff;
Bill Bogue;
Nina Bogue;
Mitch Disselkoen;
Elizabeth Vandenberg;
Amy Disselkoen;
Scott Vandenberg;
Patricia Bloomstrom;
Martha Copestany;
Molly Currens;
Walt Kooyer;
Rebekah Top;
Craig Top;
Lynn Braybrook Boelofs;
Candy Carter;
Rose Redmond;
Ann Campbell;
Bruce Campbell;
John Patyka;
Craig Ebel;
John Weise;
Deborah Stora;
Julie Schlipp;
Dennis Stora;
Pamela S. Ashley;
Cynthia Will;
Angela Will;
Karl Will;
David R. Curtis Sr.;
Tami Brand;
Verna M. Meyers;
Coral Tanis;
Sally Ovenway;
Roger L. Gates;
Ruth Ann Gates;
Marcia Hammer;
Mark Petzold;
Marissa Brand;
Colin Brand;
Sandy Tuggle;
Sandra Betten;
Bryan Betten;
James Newhouse;
Marjorie Newhouse;
Karen Nunheimer;
Tom Nunheimer;
Knsh Lacy;
Bobbie Bryson;
David Bryson;
Joyce Kooyer;
Kristin VanDyke;
Jeff Buhrer;
Lucille Spenser;
Jayne Schut;
Lucy Ebel;
Ann Henriksen;
Lauren Morgan;
Janell Trairoff;
Tammi Evans;
James Dettling;
Kathleen Dettling;
Ben Grifhorst;
Kelsey Tonnyn;
Daliuda Reese;
Barb Hamann;
Lisa M. Whalen;
Kelli Fras;
Andrew Fras;
Amy Kaiser;
Anne Lampert;
Dan Marlules;
David Biretta;
Ruth Hester;
Mark Sanborn;
Chere Bernhard;
Jamie Torrez;
Luis Torrez;
Catherine Schultz;
Carol Drenth;
Tom Lampert;
Patricia Neunschwander;
Arianna Cagle;
Lisa K Meijer;
Gerald Gerten;
Sherry Riedel;
Sarah Killinger;
Martin Szelag;
Diane DeClerck;
Stacey Zangara;
Joseph Zangara;
Barbara Miller;
Madison J. Miller;
Dawn Barnhouse;
Connie Cooper;
Jerry Lynn Campbell;
Carrie O'Connell;
Joe Giordano;
Katie Giordano;
Sandy VanBemmelen;
Wanda Michowski;
Amabel E. Moore;
Martin M. Moore;
Kim Deyoung;
Patrick J. Grone;
Victoria Stoll;
Dole Martin;
Liberty Martin;
Celeste Mentag;
Nick Rowland;
Ellen Rowland;
Robin Evanwe;
Sandra Zemaitis;
Kelly Summerfield;
Bernard R. Karboustey;
Haleigh Griewahn;
Keith Webb;
Anna Hicks;
Sirena Sedat;
Hillary V. Hughes;
Jane E. Danivan-Clark;
Sarah Luce;
Jennifer Nysen;
Laurie Scharfenkamp;
Amy Thue;
James Decker;
Mohamad Hamad;
Richman Davis;
Travis Hunter;
Kristin Kmet;
Megan Hunter;
Matt Smith;
Anna Bararca;
Frank Bartlo;
Sheryl Melling;
Dawn Germanski;
Shannon Fashho;
Melissa Smith;
Marlene Rankin;
Julian A. Abela;
Dawn Barnhouse;
Severine Boettner;
Heather Farrand;
Amy Schreur;
Sirena Sedat;
Maria Muzzin;
Maria Muzzin;
Robert Walk;
Kari Ottenbreit;
Kathy Vigna;
Christine Muldoon;
Geaun Lockwood;
Kimberly Belchak;
Jill Berends;
June Tidd;
Tina Berryer;
Kathy Derusha;
Michael Derusha;
Robert Kimison;
Aaron Gardner, representing the Genesee County Liberty Party;
Cathy McCarthy;
Montana McCarthy;
Anna Hicks;
Angeleena Kraqczyk;
Shannon Saunders;
Makayla Krawczyk;
Chantel Krawczyk;
Gregory Smith;
Jane Zock;
Thomas Zock;
Brenda Cochran;
Heather Cerbins;
Nikki Winters;
Elizabeth Mahoney-Funk;
Christina O'Dell;
Kevin O'Dell;
Daisy O'Dell;
Cheryl Bernardi;
Robert Bernardi;
Sherry Ford;
Nicole Karbacz;
Krista Regan;
Ben Regan;
Karen Adams;
Becky Rees;
Kehly Hales;
Denise Sarnacki;
Kristen Carson;
Machelle Fitzpatrick;
Daniel Boyer;
Michelle Hirsett;
Genevieve Marron, representing Right to Life of Michigan;
Michele Wilson;
Deborah Louisignau;
Rick Louisignau;
Bradley Bitely;
Wendy Bitely;
Kathleen Doody;
Nathalie Schmaltz
Louise Daniel;
Shawna Lubinski;
Dianna Bork;
Tasha Scugin;
Heather Aldud;
Tracy Boon;
Suzanne Belanger;
Amy Lambert;
Aileen DeNardo;
Jimi DeNardo;
Cathy Cole;
Christi Lilleboe;
Daron Mackinder, representing Queen Bee Cleaning;
Laura Tiedgen;
Kendra McCrimmon;
Valerie Nicoleto;
Diane Montri;
Karen Andrews;
Marlena Bertetto;
Tim Aulph;
Kristena Liles;
Beverly Bourd;
Lauren Pendergraff;
Brian Pendergraff;
Diane Lozowski;
Theresa Lozowski;
Thomas Moss;
Sage Jonker;
Ullana Ralya;
Elaine Peterson;
Scott Peterson;
Esther Jonker;
Rebecca Scovill;
Karen Opoka Masser;
Amben Price;
Bill Brugen;
Susanna Biretta;
Jan Grubb;
Johnathan Reinbold;
Gregory Dehaan;
Sarah Martin;
Matthew Rogers;
John Colvin;
Emily Henley;
Jessica Colvin;
James Connelly;
Scott VanDyke;
Sherry Reinbold;
Cody Kuehe;
Jamie Asper;
Luke Mounsey;
Nate Asper;
Scott Tiedgen;
Mitchell Hofmeister;
Katie Mclughlin;
Andrew Martin;
Michael Fields;
Amanda Demoray;
Philip Straatama
Kenneth Phillips;
Brandynn Beaver;
Heather Moentovani;
Kyler Mullins;
Daniel Amerson;
Carrie Hofmeister;
Thomas Hulbert;
Julie Edwards;
Gabriel Bash;
Mitchell Hofmeister;
Donald Hulbert;
Sarah Hulbert;
Jwona Cichno;
Angela Bush;
Krzysztof Cichno;
Kerrissa Silverthorne;
Maria Straatsma;
Silvia Duthie;
Cindy Alberta;
Bethel Schut;
Paul Henley;
Tyler Tran;
Kristin Adamson;
Aaron McLaughlin;
Tom Wilbur;
Sarah Wilbur;
Jennifer Davis;
Debra Kaake-Zofro;
John Zofro;
Nancy Reenstra;
Marion Benac;
Delanie Aguilar;
Stephen Baird;
Sarah Mokma;
William Mokma;
Mary Swaving;
Mike Luyckx;
Melissa Luyckx;
Lauren Morgan;
Earlina Vetting;
Summer Stephen;
Nicholas Plumer, representing Plummer's Disposal Service;
Ryan Stephen;
Amya Plummer;
Maija Hahn;
David Aguilar;
Patricia Deaner;
Lynn Baird;
D. Walsh;
Jesse Gleason;
Gina Johnson;
Dan Gleason;
Joseph Clement;
Kathleen Clement;
Mike Slinkard;
Jodi Slinkard;
Dr. Michael Dubiel;
Rhonda Winters;
Dale Hoekstra;
Joni Hoekstra;
Stephen Redmond;
Kurt Bonners;
Anne Calhoun;
Brad Elmshwiller;
Diane Patterson;
Theresa Elmshwiller;
Christine VanderWoude;
Rebecca Hook;
Curtis Miller;
Danielle Knoper;
Heather Miller;
Kevin Bush;
Debra Bush;
Hannah Gremlieh;
Lucas Scharfenkamp;
Janette Avery;
Paulette Metoyer; and
Kristi Abela.
The following individuals submitted a card and written testimony, which are attached, in
support of HB 4471, but did not wish to speak:
Daron MacKinder;
Jillian Grifhorst, and
Dr. James Taylor DO.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Eisen moved to
adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
11:44 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
3:00 PM
Room 519, House Office 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, O'Malley, Beeler,
Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: Reps. Meerman, Outman.
Excused: Reps. Meerman, Outman.
Representatives Farrington, O'Malley, Ellison and Neeley joined the committee remotely.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hall moved to excuse Representatives Meerman and Outman from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5267 and HB 4270 before the committee:
HB 5267
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending sections 4a and 25
(MCL 205.54a and 205.75), section 4a as
amended by 2018 PA 673 and section 25 as
amended by 2021 PA 38.
HB 4270
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and
205.111), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 679
and section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
Representative Yancey, testified in support of HB 5267 and HB 4270.
Representative Posthumus, testified in support of HB 5267 and HB 4270.
Representative Kuppa, testified in support of HB 5267 and HB 4270. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5267 and HB 4270, but did not wish
to speak:
Dr. Nita Kulkarni, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Mackenzie Parise.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Chary Bartolomeo.
Elizabeth Cupolo.
Ashley Rapp.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Dr. Laura Owens, representing the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists.
Emily Tujaka.
Lysne Tait, representing Helping Women Period.
Phillip Vander Klay, representing the Alliance for Period Supplies.
Brittyn Benjamin-Kelley.
Beth Bowen, Delta Township Trustee.
Talya Castell.
Claire Liu.
Stephen Redding.
Gabrielle Gordon.
Clare Pfeiffer.
Bryanda Washington.
Alyssa Leal.
Andrew Yang.
April Mueller.
Emily Rapp.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Michela Bedard and Damaris Pereda, representing PERIOD.
Carlos Gutierez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4270, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5267 and HB 4270, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Fonda Brewer, representing Women in the NAACP.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 3:23 PM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. 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
August 31, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Andrew Chae to the Michigan Commission of Agriculture
and Rural Development
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Andrew Chae to
the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development:
Andrew Chae – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/14/21
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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
August 31, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4431 (Rep. Hertel).
2. Testimony regarding SB 585 (Sen. Victory).
3. Testimony regarding SB 564 (Sen. MacDonald).
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, Moss and
Polehanki, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Zorn and
Wojno were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4431:
Rep. Kevin Hertel – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4431:
Mike Gallagher, Michigan Lottery – Support
Jasmine Tompkins, Michigan Gaming Control Board – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 585:
Sen. Roger Victory – Support
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 564:
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Sen. Michael MacDonald – Support
Michael Horvath, Michigan Charitable Gaming Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 564:
Jasmine Tompkins, Michigan Gaming Control Board – Opposition
Tim Poxson, American Legion Department of Michigan – Support
Katharine Hude, Michigan Charitable Gaming Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:38 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 9/14/21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4134 (Rep. Bollin).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4492 (Rep. Bollin).
3. Reported SB 280 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 306 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Davis Grimm, of Rep. Bollin's office, to summarize HB 4134 and HB 4492.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4134 and HB 4492:
Chris Swope, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and Council of Election Officials – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4134:
Anthony Essmaker, Canton Deputy Clerk – Support
Namrata Carolan, Hillsdale County – Oppose
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4492:
James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4134
and HB 4492:
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Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
The Chair offered (S-1) versions of SB 280 and SB 306.
The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the changes in the (S-1) versions of SB 280
and SB 306.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 306:
Chris Swope, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and Council of Election Officials – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 280:
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306:
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 280. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 280 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 280 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 306. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 306 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 306 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
Dated Adopted by Committee: September 29, 2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 1, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 465 (Sen. Runestad).
2. Testimony regarding SB 466 (Sen. MacDonald).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Runestad and MacDonald to summarize SB 465 and SB 466.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 465 and SB 466:
Ed Noyola, Michigan County Road Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 465 and
SB 466:
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Oppose
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
Jonathan Byrd, Michigan Laborers Union – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:19 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 29, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 9, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 17, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Johnson made remarks to the committee.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Testimony from Unemployment Insurance Agency Acting Director Olson
Director Liza Estlund Olson, representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified in
before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 10:15 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 9, 2021
2:00 PM
Room 519, House Office 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, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: Rep. Meerman.
Excused: Rep. Meerman.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 31, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hall moved to excuse Representative Meerman from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5267 and HB 4270 before the committee:
HB 5267
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending sections 4a and 25
(MCL 205.54a and 205.75), section 4a as
amended by 2018 PA 673 and section 25 as
amended by 2021 PA 38.
HB 4270
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and
205.111), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 679
and section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
Chair Hall spoke to the proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 5267.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5267. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman,
Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5267 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison,
Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
Chair Hall spoke to the proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 4270.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4270. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman,
Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4270 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison,
Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5267 and HB 4270, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 5080 and HB 5081 before the committee:
HB 5080
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending sections 1 and 25
(MCL 205.51 and 205.75), section 1 as amended
by 2018 PA 2 and section 25 as amended by 2020
PA 29.
HB 5081
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending sections 2 and 21 (MCL 205.92 and
205.111), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 1 and
section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
Chair Hall spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5080.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5080. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman,
Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5080 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-2-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Brixie.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Chair Hall spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5081.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5081. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman,
Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5081 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-2-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman.
Nays: Reps. Ellison, Brixie.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5080 and HB 5081, but did not wish
to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5080 and HB 5081, but did not
wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 2:16 PM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, September 9,
2021, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 244 (Sen. Runestad).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 244:
Sen. Jim Runestad – Support
Jeff Kirkpatrick, Michigan Court Officers and Deputy Sheriffs – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 244:
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Matt Miner, Michigan Creditor's Bar Association – Support
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support
Elinor Jordan, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Sexual Violence – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:20 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/29/2021
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 9, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
September 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4087 (Rep. Yaroch).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4659 (Rep. Bellino).
3. Testimony regarding SB 578 (Sen. Brinks).
4. Testimony regarding SB 579 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, and Santana, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Yaroch to summarize HB 4087.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4087:
Jeff White, Richmond Lenox EMS and Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4087:
Rhonda Gront, MOPEC – Support
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The Chair invited Justin Carpenter, of Rep. Bellino's office, to summarize HB 4659.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4659:
Dr. Martin Schreiber, DaVita Kidney Care – Support
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4659:
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Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
The Chair summarized SB 579.
The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize SB 578.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 578 and SB 579:
Amy Dolinky and Jared Welehodsky, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Opioids
Task Force – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 578:
Steve Alsum, Grand Rapids Red Project – Support
Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 579:
Paige Fults, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Dr. Cara Poland, Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine – Support
Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan – Support
The Chair following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 578 and SB 579:
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Andrea Starmer, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Nat Dodd, UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond – Support
Andrea Buck, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS) – Support
Lisa Jackinchuk, Michigan Center for Rural Health/Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium –
Support
Jen Erskine, Oakland County Harm Reduction – Support
Stevi Atkins, Wellness Services – Support
Sandra McGovern, Munising Memorial Hospital – Support
Emily Pratt, Marquette County Health Department – Support
Nancy King, Community Outreach Prevention & Education Network (COPE Network) – Support
Dr. Sheba Sethi, Michigan Opioid Collaborative/University of Michigan – Support
Ashley Shukait, UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond – Support
Aaron Shukait, University of Michigan – Support
Pamela Lynch, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Derrick Smith, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Michelle Winberg, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Tayler Curtis, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Peter Edgley, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Vernon Proctor, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Patrick Chandler, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Joseph Stashko, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Tyler Mischley, Harm Reduction Michigan – Support
Kelly Doyle, HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support
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The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Wojno 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 2:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 30, 2021
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Liberati.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 142 before the committee:
HR 142
(Rep. O'Malley)
A resolution to call for international maritime
containers to be treated equally in Michigan
compared to other states.
Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HR 142.
The Chair laid HB 4994 before the committee:
HB 4994
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to allow for the charitable donation of
unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the
business of shoe repair.
Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4994.
The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation on Motor Bella 2021 at M1 Concourse
by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association.
The following people testified in regard to Motor Bella 2021 at M1 Concourse by the Detroit
Auto Dealers Association:
Doug North, Thad Szott, Todd Szott, and Rod Alberts, representing the Detroit Auto Dealers
Association and Motor Bella.
The Chair returned to HR 142:
Representative Roth moved to report out HR 142 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion on the Michigan Mobility Futures
Initiative with Todd Cook, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity and Trevor Pawl, representing the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and
Electrification.
Representative Farrington moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Cherry, Manoogian
and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Liberati moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4876 and HB 4897 before the committee:
HB 4876
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 677 (MCL
168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
HB 4897
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 730, 731, and
733 (MCL 168.730, 168.731, and 168.733),
sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261
and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4876. The motion prevailed 6-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of
HB 4876 and HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
4876 and HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4876 and HB 4897, but did not wish
to speak:
Kristie Walls.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4876 and HB 4897, but did not
wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote.
Nancy M. Wang, representing Voters Not Politicans.
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed 6-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4876 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4897 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler.
Nays: Rep. Koleszar.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:26 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 14, 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 Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856 before the committee:
HB 4851
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 483a
(MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451.
HB 4852
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 478b.
HB 4854
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by
adding section 3b.
HB 4856
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 13 (MCL
15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
Representative Alexander, Representative Cambensy, Representative Rogers, and
Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856.
Questions and discussion followed.
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence,
testified in support of HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB
4856, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4851, HB 4854 and HB 4856, but
did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4851, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4856, but did not wish to speak:
Lindsay Dunlap, representing survivors of domestic violence.
The Chair laid HB 4887 before the committee:
HB 4887
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 16 of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2019 PA
102.
Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4887. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4887, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4798 and HB 4974 before the committee:
HB 4798
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL
780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a.
HB 4974
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 40b to chapter VII.
Chairman Filler and Representative Yancey, testified in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974.
At 9:42 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease.
At 9:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Attorney General Dana Nessel, Danielle Hagaman Clark, and Mitch Albers, all representing
the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4798 and HB 4974. Questions and discussion followed.
Miriam Jane-Black O'Shea, testified representing the Junior League of Michigan State Public
Affairs, who has no position at this time, and herself in support, of HB 4798 and HB 4974.
Lindsay Dunlop, representing survivors of domestic violence, testified in support of HB 4798
and HB 4974.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:25 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: Rep. Wendzel.
Excused: Rep. Wendzel.
Representative Hall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4711 before the committee:
HB 4711
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2020 PA
121.
Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4711. Questions and discussion followed.
Shaun Willis and Sam Gilbertson, representing the Northwoods League, testified in support
of HB 4711. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4711, but did not wish to speak:
Bonnie Bochniak, representing the Oakland University.
Chad Wing, representing the Eastern Michigan University.
The Chair laid HB 4183 before the committee:
HB 4183
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing
law of Michigan," by amending section 132 (MCL
125.532), as amended by 2000 PA 479.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4183. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4183. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4183, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Dobies, Mayor of the City of Jackson.
The Chair laid HB 4666 before the committee:
HB 4666
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending the title and
section 3 (MCL 125.2303).
Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4666.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4666, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Dobies, Mayor of the City of Jackson.
Holly Hook, representing the Michigan Mobile Home Residents for Affordable Housing.
Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:02 AM, the Majority Vice Chair called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 4921 before the committee:
HB 4921
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 701 (MCL 333.27701).
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 4921. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4921, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Kark, representing Skymint Brands.
At 11:04 AM, the Majority Vice Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Bellino moved to excuse Representative Wendzel from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
11:04 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, 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, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Reps. LaFave, Shannon.
Excused: Reps. LaFave, Shannon.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 17, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4252 before the committee:
HB 4252
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad
code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL
462.315), as amended by 2012 PA 421.
Representative Sneller, joined by Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association,
both testified in support of HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Polsdofer and Kris Foondle, both representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation, approached to answer questions from committee members.
Joe Banasiak, representing National Signal, testified in support of HB 4252. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified in opposition to
HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4252, but did not wish
to speak:
Donald Roach, representing Smart Union.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4252, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer and Kris Foondle, representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4252, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 10:52 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, September
14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 600 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 601 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 602 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 603 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 321 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600, SB 601, SB 602 and SB
603:
Sen. Tom Barrett – Support
Sen. Kim LaSata – Support
Jon Rocha – Support
Angela Riggs – Support
Kristena Liles – Support
William Wagner – Support
Jessica Mathiak – Support
Shawna Lubinski – Support
John Clark, Us Against Media – Support
Jayme McElvany – Support
Tracy Nokovich Barker, Our Children Our Choice – Support
At 12:17 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
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At 12:18 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600, SB
601, SB 602 and SB 603:
Mike Georges, Yeo and Yeo – Support
Kevin O'Dell – Support
Zeana Attisha, Sahara Restaurant and Grill – Support
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition
Bill Miller, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Opposition
Melinda Tulley, Lau and Lau Associates – Support
Michael Swiecki, C.J. and Sons – Support
Tobi Lyon Moore, ANA-MI – Opposition
Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Opposition
Nancy Rotarius – Support
Alan Rotarius – Support
Joseph Schild – Support
Mike Frederick, Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition
Alexis Boyden, Creative Advocacy Solutions – Opposition
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 601, SB 602 and SB 603:
Ryan Lankford – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 602 and
SB 603:
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600, SB
601 and SB 602:
Christa O'Dell – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600:
Robert Martin, Exercise Man Fitness – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 321:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
At 1:09 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 1:10 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 600 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 600. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 601 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 601. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 602 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 602. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 603 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 603. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 321 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 321. 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 1:15 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/29/21
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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
September 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4256 (Rep. Brann).
2. Reported HB 4431 (S-3) (Rep. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 564 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding HB 4295 (Rep. Alexander).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4557 (Rep. Wendzel), HB 4558 (Rep. Glenn), HB 4559 (Rep. Fink), HB
4560 (Rep. Griffin) and HB 4561 (Rep. Roth).
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. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from August 31, 2021.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4256:
Rep. Tommy Brann – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4256:
Ann Griffin, State Bar of Michigan - Animal Law Section – Support
Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
Sherri Boyd, The ARC MI – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4431. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-3) version of HB 4431 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4431. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 564:
Jasmine Tompkins, Michigan Gaming Control Board – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 564 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4295:
Val Vail-Shirey, The office of Rep. Julie Alexander – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB
4560 and HB 4561:
Jacob Rushlow, The office of Rep. Pauline Wendzel – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557,
HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560 and HB 4561:
Brian Westrin, Michigan Realtors – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4557:
Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4561:
Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557
and HB 4561:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557,
HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560:
Marlon Brown, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/28/21
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT
OPERATIONS
SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY
CHAIR
S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5932
FAX: (517) 373-5944
** DRAFT **
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14,
2021, at 1:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the committee rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 597 (Shirkey) and SB 598 (Sen. Bizon)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
At 1:00 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the Government Operations Committee rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang
Nays: None
The committee rules were adopted.
Next, the Chairman summarized SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598:
Jim Haveman, former Health Department Director – Support
Davin Hemmila, Patient Advocate – Support
Dr. Steve Bergman, Patient Advocate – Support
Laura Marshall, Patinate Advocate
Alan Bolter, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan - Oppose
Dominic Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals that did not wish to testify regarding SB 597 and SB 598:
Paul, Tarr, Team Wellness – Support
Jan Gulliver-Kline, Academy of Certified Social Workers – Oppose
Charles Tommasulo, Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan – Oppose
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose
Akeem Pack, SEIU Michigan – Oppose
Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Oppose
Deborah Ehle, National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter – Oppose
Robyn Gothelf, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose
Florence Igbawua, National Association of Social Workers Member – Oppose
Josh Thelen, Social Worker - Intensive Case Management – Oppose
James Ryan, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Oppose
Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose
Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose
Thom Lattig, Michigan Association for Family Court Administrators – Oppose
Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Oppose
Maxine Thome, National Association of Social Workers – Oppose
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony:
Dunya Borash, Families Against Narcotics – Support
Lt. Mario Basenelli, Sterling Heights Police Department – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 2:50p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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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
September 14, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14,
2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Report on Smart Rate Design for Distributed Energy Resources
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt,
McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding report on Smart Rate Design for
Distributed Energy Resources:
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the report on smart rate design for
distributed energy resources:
Mike Byrne,, MPSC Chief Operating Officer
Mark LeBel, Regulatory Assistance Project
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Nesbitt 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 2:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 21, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
12:00 PM
Ground Floor, Boji Tower, Lansing, MI
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was meeting jointly with the Senate
Economic and Small Business Development Committee.
The Clerk read the letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jason Wentworth,
removing Representative Steve Marino from the Commerce and Tourism and the Local
Government and Municipal Finance Committees, and appointing Representative Pauline
Wendzel as Chair to the committee on Commerce and Tourism.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Liberati.
Absent: Reps. Cambensy, Manoogian, Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Cambensy, Manoogian, Whitsett.
Representatives Roth, Farrington, Cherry and Liberati joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation on Current and Future Issues Facing the
Hospitality Industry and the Unique Challenges that Persist as Other Industries Rebound.
The following people testified in regard to the Current and Future Issues Facing the
Hospitality Industry and the Unique Challenges that Persist as Other Industries Rebound:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Andy French, representing Aubree's Pizza.
Jermaine Jackson, representing Grand Trunk Pub.
Liz Ware, representing Mission Pointe.
Paul Wegert, representing the Inn at St. John.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representatives Cambensy, Manoogian and
Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pauline Wendzel adjourned the
meeting at 1:20 PM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley and LaGrand joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 5265 before the committee:
HB 5265
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended
by 2017 PA 231.
Representative DaMoose, testified in support of Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses of Michigan,
testified in support of
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5265, but did not wish to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 9:23 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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The Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Stamas (C), Shirkey and Hertel

Excused: Senators Bumstead and Ananich

Scheduled Meetings

Local Government – Thursday, September 30, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Michigan Law Revision Commission – Wednesday, September 29, 12:00 noon, Legislative Council Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower Building (517) 373-0212

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 15, 2021
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development and House Committee
on Commerce and Tourism was scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate
Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Testimony on current and future issues facing the hospitality industry and the unique challenges that persist as
other industries rebound.
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 Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, MacDonald and
McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) LaSata, Geiss and Moss were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the current and future issues facing
the hospitality industry:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association
Lisa Reiff, Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
Andy French, Aubree's Pizza
Jermaine Jackson, Grand Trunk Pub
Liz Ware, Mission Point
Paul Wegert, Inn at St. John
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 30, 2021
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5097 before the committee:
HB 5097
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278
(MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170.
Representative Beeler, Tim Keller, and Jeremiah May, testified in support of HB 5097.
Questions and discussion followed.
Cindy Gambola and Molly Sweeney, testified in opposition to HB 5097. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5097, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Emily Snider, representing the Anti-Defamation League.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jerome Reide, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 10:21 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2021.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5258, HB 5252, HB 5288 and HB 5268 before the committee:
HB 5258
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 565, 710, and
711 (MCL 168.565, 168.710, and 168.711),
sections 565 and 711 as amended by 1984 PA 113.
HB 5252
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 475 (MCL
168.475), as amended by 1999 PA 219.
HB 5288
(Rep. Beeler)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
HB 5268
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
Representative Koleszar, testified in support of HB 5258. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5258. Questions and discussion followed.
Joe Rozell, representing the Oakland County Clerk, testified in support of HB 5258.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5258, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Hundley, representing the Livingston County Clerk.
Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 5252. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5252. Questions and discussion followed.
Namrata Carolan, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified with a
neutral position on HB 5252. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5252, but did not wish to speak:
Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote.
Representative Beeler, testified in support of HB 5288. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
5288. Questions and discussion followed.
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB
5288. Questions and discussion followed.
Namrata Carolan, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified with a
neutral position on HB 5288. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5288, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Hundley, representing the Livingston County Clerk.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Snider, representing the Anti-Defamation League.
Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote.
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing the Voters Not Politicians.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 5268. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
5268. Questions and discussion followed.
Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB
5268. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5268, but did not wish to speak:
League of Women Voters in Michigan.
Emily Snider, representing the Anti-Defamation League.
Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote.
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing the Voters Not Politicians.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288 and HB 5268, but did not
wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Alegeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:57 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, B. Carter,
Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Brenda Carter joined the committee remotely.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5041, HB 5042, HB 5043, HB 5044, HB 5045, HB 5046, HB 5047 and
HB 5048 before the committee:
HB 5041
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 1, 3h, and 11 (MCL 722.111,
722.113h, and 722.121), section 1 as amended by
2020 PA 6 and section 3h as added and section 11
as amended by 2017 PA 257.
HB 5042
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 1, 5c, and 5m (MCL 722.111,
722.115c, and 722.115m), section 1 as amended
by 2020 PA 6, section 5c as amended by 2017 PA
256, and section 5m as added by 2017 PA 258.
HB 5043
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to create family child care networks; to
prescribe the powers and duties of state
departments and agencies; and to provide
resources to child care providers.
HB 5044
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to provide for infant and toddler child care
contracts; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state departments and agencies; and to
provide resources for certain child care providers.
HB 5045
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 11b (MCL 722.121b), as
amended by 2017 PA 258.
HB 5046
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 2 (MCL 722.112), as amended
by 2017 PA 257.
HB 5047
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 3g (MCL 722.113g), as
amended by 2017 PA 257.
HB 5048
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 8e.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5041. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5042. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5043. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5048. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Jack O'Malley, bill sponsor for HB 5041, Representative Greg VanWoerkom,
bill sponsor for HB 5042, Representative Kelly Breen, bill sponsor for HB 5043, and
Representative Ranjeev, bill sponsor for HB 5044, explained their bills. Questions followed.
Henry Wolf, Legislative Assistant for Representative Wakeman, bill sponsor for HB 5045,
Representative Gregory Markkanen, bill sponsor for HB 5046, Thye Fischman, Legislative
Assistant for Representative Calley, bill sponsor for HB 5047, and Representative John Roth,
bill sponsor for HB 5048, explained their bills.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5041 (H-1), HB 5042 (H-1), HB
5043 (H-1), HB 5044, HB 5045, HB 5046, HB 5047, and HB 5048 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Alexa Kramer, Director of Government of Affairs for the Grand Rapids Chamber;
Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber;
Kevin Stotts, President of Talent 2025;
Matt Patton, Director, Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber;
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education Legislative Liaison;
Stacie Bytwork, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance;
Cindy Ray and Jared Rodriguez, representing the Childcare Providers Association of
Michigan; and
Marlon Brown, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for. the Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Ja'Nel Jamerson, representing the Flint Early Childcare Collaborative and Educare Flint,
submitted a card in support of HB 5043 (H-1) and HB 5044, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 5293 before the committee:
HB 5293
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 102
(MCL 125.3102), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
Representative John Reilly, the bill sponsor for HB5293, explained HB 5293 and introduced
Jay Dunn, Co-Founder and Chief of Operations of the House of Providence, who testified in
support of HB 5293. Questions followed.
Judy Allen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Township Association,
testified in opposition to HB 5293. Questions and discussion followed.
Jen Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal League (MML), testified in
opposition to HB 5293. Questions and discussion followed.
Chester Koop testified in opposition to HB 5293. A copy of his written testimony is attached.
Jay Dunn addressed further questions from members on HB 5293.
Judy Allen and Jen Rigterink addressed further questions from members on HB 5293.
Janet Reynolds Snyder, MBA, Executive Director for the Michigan Federation for Children
and Families, submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 5293, but did not wish
to speak. A copy is attached.
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association, submitted a card
in support of HB 5293, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Roth moved to adjourn
the committee meeting. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov