evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2020
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Senate Committee on Energy and
Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji
Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Four Lakes Task Force regarding the Edenville Dam.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, Bayer, and Brinks, a
quorum was present.
The Chair recessed the committee from 1:03 p.m. to 1:04 p.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called roll. A quorum was present.
Chair Outman deferred to Chair Lauwers to invite David Kepler, Chairman of the Four Lakes Task Force, and
Ron Hanson, from Spicer Group, to give presentations regarding the Edenville Dam.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
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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 2:04 p.m.
The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 10, 2020
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 28, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28,
2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory and Bayer, a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Troy Hagon, Patrick McCarthy, Michele Fedorowitz, Todd White, Deb Brown, MDOT – No Position
At 12:07 p.m., Sen. Michael MacDonald entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the meeting minutes from July 21, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:23 p.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, July 29, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony only SB 111 (S-1) (Sen. Lucido).
2. Reported SB 681 (S-2) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 682 (Sen Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony only SB 865 (Sen. Lucido).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from July 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 111 (S-1) and summarized the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 111. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 681 – 682 and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills and amendments.
Sen. Irwin withdrew amendment #1 to SB 681.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #2 to SB 681. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Barrett to summarize amendment #3 to SB 681.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt amendment #3 to SB 681. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnston, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 681. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the SB 681 (S-1), as amended, as a clean substitute, to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 681 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 681 – 682:
Sharon Denniston, Juvenile Advocate - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 681 – 682:
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the SB 682 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Runestad
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 682. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair summarized SB 865.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 865:
Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Oppose
Jess Averill Hammond, MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:26 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/01/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at
8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4459 (Rep. Hauck), HB 4460 (Rep. Liberati), HB 4990 (Rep. Hauck) and
HB 4991 (Rep. Liberati).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4459 (Rep. Hauck).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4459 (Rep. Hauck) and HB 4460 (Rep. Liberati).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock and
McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and
HB 4991:
Rep. Roger Hauck – Support
Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Michigan State Medical Society – Opposition
Christine Shearer and Jeff Romback, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4459:
Dr. Jim Richard, Michigan Society of Pathologists – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4459:
Belinda Chandler, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Opposition
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4459 and HB 4460:
Stephanie Johnson, Physicians for Fair Coverage – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4459,
HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991:
Mary Haffenbredl, AHIP – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from July 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers 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 9:33 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 2, 2020
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location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 9:00
a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4792 (Rep. LaFave).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Outman, and Schmidt a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair summarized the day's agenda.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Schmidt to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen.(s)
Bumstead and McCann were excused.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4972:
Brad VanManen, VanManen Petroleum – Opposed
Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association – Opposed
Derek Sova, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Opposed
Kevin Selhmeyer, State Fire Marshall – Opposed
Member questions and discussion followed regarding fire suppression safety protocols and best practices, and
fire incident reporting data.
At 9:57 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 10:01 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair read the card of the individual not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4792:
Mark Dochery, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters – Opposed
Michael McCleir, Michigan State Fireman Association – Opposed
Don Biger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors – Opposed
Ron Farr, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Opposed
Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Opposed
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 10:24 a.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/02/2020


location: Room 352, House Office Building

evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., Room 352, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, Hollier and Hertel


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, 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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at
11:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointments of Dr. Jason Garvon, Edgar Roy, III, and Thomas Elliot Shafer to
the Michigan Wildlife Council.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from July 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Dr. Jason Garvon
to the Michigan Wildlife Council:
Dr. Jason Garvon – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Edgar Roy, III to
the Michigan Wildlife Council:
Edgar Roy, III – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Thomas Elliot
Shafer to the Michigan Wildlife Council:
Thomas Elliot Shafer – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 12:00 noon,
in room 403 of the Capitol Binsfeld.
A summary of the agenda is as follows:
1. A presentation by the Michigan Office of the State Employer, regarding the Department's response to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from July 23, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair introduced Director Liza Estlund Olson and invited her to address the committee. The Chair
provided her with questions in advance and she read her responses. Member question and discussion followed
concerning Civil Service procedures and collective bargaining agreements, numbers of staff within the OSE and
number of staff working remotely, assistance to state departments and executive offices, return to work plans,
leave time, federal work share program, essential and non-essential workers, lay-off's, furloughs and UIA
benefits. Additional information was requested and will be provided to the members through the Chair's office.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 1:17 p.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 1, 2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO
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
July 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in
the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Discussion with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, and VanderWall, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to present answers to member questions regarding the
Department of State's preparations for the 2020 elections in August and November.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom 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 3:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 20, 2020
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evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt, Hollier and Hertel

Excused: Senators Nesbitt and LaSata

Scheduled Meetings

COVID-19 Pandemic Joint Select - Thursday, August 13, 9:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5795

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, the time being 12:57 p.m.

Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 28, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 11:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, and Hollier

Excused: Senators Hertel


evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata, Schmidt, and Hertel

Excused: Senators Nesbitt and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, September 2, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5307

COVID-19 Pandemic Joint Select - Wednesday, September 2, 8:15 a.m., and Thursday, September 3, 8:30 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5795

Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, September 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721

Finance - Wednesday, September 2, 12:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, September 2, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Natural Resources - Wednesday, September 2, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 1,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent: Rep. O'Malley.
Excused: Rep. O'Malley.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the revised meeting minutes from June 17, 2020.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 21, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 234 before the committee:
HR 234
(Rep. Wakeman)
A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the
United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell
grants for prison-based education.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of HR 234. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Jean Goodnow, representing Delta College, testified in support of HR 234. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of
HR 234.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 234, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
Jane Spitzley, representing herself.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Micheal Hansen, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
Dr. Daniel Phlan, representing Jackson College.
Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, representing Mott Community College.
Melissa McKinley, representing Wayne State University.
The Chair laid HB 5833 and HB 5834 before the committee:
HB 5833
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1277c.
HB 5834
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1277d.
Representative Paquette and Representative Gay-Dagnogo testified in support of HB 5833
and HB 5834. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5833 and HB 5834, but did not
wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative O'Malley from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:28 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 1,
2020
12:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky,
Stone, Witwer.
Absent: Rep. Clemente.
Excused: Rep. Clemente.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Clemente from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB
5944 and HB 5945 before the committee:
HB 5937
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to require drug manufacturers to report
certain information to the department of insurance
and financial services; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities; to
allow for the promulgation of rules; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 5938
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit
managers; to require reporting of certain data; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and
to require and to provide sanctions for violation of
this act.
HB 5939
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 5940
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17748e and 17748f.
HB 5941
(Rep. Wentworth)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party
administrator act," by amending the title and
section 2 (MCL 550.902), and by adding sections
26 and 27.
HB 5942
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17757 (MCL
333.17757), as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by
adding section 17757b.
HB 5943
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health
care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and
4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as
amended by 2016 PA 80.
HB 5944
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
HB 5945
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 21517.
Melissa Siefert, representing the AARP Michigan, testified in support of HB 5937, HB 5938,
HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943 and HB 5944.
Shauna Gardner, representing the PhRMA, testified in opposition to HB 5937, HB 5940, HB
5941, HB 5942, HB 5943 and HB 5944. Questions and discussion followed.
Karen Jonas. representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in opposition to
HB 5938, HB 5939 and HB 5944, and in support of HB 5937, HB 5940 and HB 5941, and
with a neutral position on HB 5942 and HB 5943, and with no position on HB 5945.
Questions and discussion followed.
Heather Cascone, representing the Pharmacy Benefits Managers, testified in opposition to
HB 5938.
Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in opposition to HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB
5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945. Questions and discussion followed.
Andrew Schepers, representing the Michigan Medication Stability Coalition, testified in
support of HB 5939 and HB 5944. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Sapita and Mike Delpiere, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified
in support of HB 5938. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5937, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Pendell, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Nicole Nystrom, representing the America's Health Insurance Plans.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Cynthia Bigley, Ph.D., representing the Otsuka Pharmaceutical.
Francis Fitzgerald, representing the Lilly USA.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5937, but did not wish to
speak:
MayeBeth Hadfield, representing the Genetech.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5938, but did not wish to speak:
Kim Clarke Maisch, representing the Cigna.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5942, but did not wish to speak:
John Shaski, representing the Sparrow Health System.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5939 and HB 5944, but did not
wish to speak:
Christin Nohner, representing the RWC Advocacy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5939, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Kate Barnauskas, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937 and HB 5940, but did not
wish to speak:
Scott Breslin, representing the Pfizer.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937 and HB 5940, but did not
wish to speak:
Liz Smalley, representing the Merck.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5938, HB 5939 and HB 5941, but
did not wish to speak:
Nicole Nystrom, representing the CVS Health / Aetna.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5938, HB 5939 and HB 5944, but
did not wish to speak:
Nicole Nystrom, representing the American's Health Insurance Plans.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940,
HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937, HB 5939, HB 5942 and HB
5945, but did not wish to speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5937, HB 5940 and HB 5944, but
did not wish to speak:
Greg Hoke, representing the BIO.
Nate Filler, representing the Boehringer Ingelheim.
Nancy McKee, representing the Sunovion Pharmaceuticals.
Jessica Crews, representing the Gilead Sciences.
Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Mich Bio.
John Valenti, representing the Sanofi.
Allyson Blandford, representing the Ambien.
Rusty Merchant, representing the Astellas.
Jonathan Buckner, representing the Biogen.
Patrick Gilha, representing the BMS.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at
1:04 PM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
8:30 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, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5038, HB 5039, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042 before the committee:
HB 5038
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," by amending section 59 (MCL
257.1859), as amended by 1996 PA 170.
HB 5039
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 12j
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12j), as added by 2002
PA 34.
HB 5040
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," by amending section 33 (MCL
257.1833), as amended by 2018 PA 422.
HB 5041
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 682 (MCL
257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263.
HB 5042
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil
transportation act," (MCL 257.1801 to 257.1877)
by adding section 20.
Representative O'Malley and Katrina Morris, representing the Michigan Association of Pupil
Transportation, testified in support of HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042. Questions
and discussion followed.
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 5038, HB
5040, HB 5041 and HB 5042.
Fred Doelker, representing Dean Transportation, testified in support of HB 5038, HB 5040,
HB 5041 and HB 5042.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5038, HB 5040, HB
5041 and HB 5042, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5038, HB 5040, HB 5041 and HB
5042, but did not wish to speak:
Howard "Mac" Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5038, 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 5038, HB 5039, HB 5040, HB 5041
and HB 5042, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards..
The Chair laid HB 6132 before the committee:
HB 6132
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 219, 904c,
and 904f (MCL 257.219, 257.904c, and 257.904f),
section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section
904c as amended by 1999 PA 73, and section 904f
as added by 1998 PA 358.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 6132.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 6132.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6132, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
Undersheriff Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
The Chair laid HB 5699 before the committee:
HB 5699
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907
(MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as
amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as
amended by 2015 PA 126.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5699, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Michigan Prosecuting Attorneys Association.
Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Yancey offered the following amendments to HB 5699:
1. Amend page 2, line 5, after "(2)" by striking out "A" and inserting "Except as
provided in subsection (4), a".
2. Amend page 2, line 5, after "is" by striking out the balance of the section and
inserting "guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90
days or a fine of not more than $300.00, or both.
(3) If a licensee is not in immediate possession of his or her operator's or
chauffeur's license, or receipt described in section 311a, a police officer shall request
from the licensee alternative means to verify the licensee's identity, including, but not
limited to, any of the following:
(a) A photograph of the operator's license that the police officer may use to verify
the licensee's identity using the law enforcement information network.
(b) A receipt or photograph of a valid registration for the motor vehicle that the
police officer may use to verify the licensee's identity using the law enforcement
information network.
(c) Information sufficient for the police officer to verify the licensee's identity
through the law enforcement information network, including, but not limited to, the
licensee's name and date of birth.
(4) If a licensee who violates subsection (1) provides sufficient alternate means to
verify his or her identity under subsection (3), the licensee is responsible for a civil
infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $150.00.".
3. Amend page 2, line 22, after "311" by inserting "that is a civil infraction".
4. Amend page 2, line 23, after "licensee" by striking out "must" and inserting
"may".
5. Amend page 2, line 23, after "of" by inserting "not more than".
Representative Yancey moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5699. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey moved to report House Bill No. 5699 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101 before the committee:
HB 6030
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to provide minimum requirements for
claims alleging exposure to COVID-19;
establishing liability standards for claims alleging
exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if
conduct complies with regulations, orders, or
public health guidance; and limiting liability with
respect to certain products made, sold, or donated
in response to COVID-19.
HB 6031
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," (MCL
408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 85.
HB 6032
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain
actions against an employee who does not report
to work under certain circumstances related to
COVID-19; to prohibit an employee from
reporting to work under certain circumstances
related to COVID-19; to prohibit discrimination
and retaliation for engaging in certain activities; to
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 6101
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," (MCL
408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding sections 85 and
85a.
Representative Albert and Representative Brann testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031,
HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, and Cary Silverman, representing Shook,
Hardy and Bacon, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB
6101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Michael Tierney, representing the Michigan Community Bankers.
Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Chamber.
Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Milan Ghandi, representing Med Share, Inc.
Jim Hunsager, representing the MSU Federal Credit Union.
Bill Gilbert, representing the REDICO (Real Estate Development and Investment
Company).
Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).
Jim Lee, representing the Clemons Food Group.
Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Universities.
Steve Lottis, representing the Harbor Restaurants.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030 and HB 6031, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Deb Freid, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Robert Riley, representing the Negligence Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6101, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6101, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Marla Linderman, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6032, but
did not wish to speak:
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Gabby Bruno, representing Ford.
Lance Bimoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6032, but
did not wish to speak:
Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB
6101, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Quicken Loans.
Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Telecommunications Association of Michigan.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jaida Paisley, representing the Michigan Golf Association.
Jimmy Greene, representing ABC of Michigan.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
Lee Schwartz, representing the Homebuilders Association of Michigan.
Mike O'Brien, representing the Indiana Michigan Power Company.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6101, but
did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, but did not wish to speak:
Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association.
Jeff Stoutenburg, representing Dow.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6031 and HB 6032, but did not wish
to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030 and HB 6031, but did not wish
to speak:
Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:00 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. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 1,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 5902 before the committee:
HB 5902
(Rep. Chirkun)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-
McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 432.103), as amended by 2019 PA
159.
Representative Chirkun testified in support of HB 5902.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5902, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery Commission.
Kate Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
The Chair laid HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB 6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008 before the
committee:
HB 6003
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 16
(MCL 125.2316), as amended by 2015 PA 40.
HB 6004
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending section 5
(MCL 125.2305), as amended by 2006 PA 328.
HB 6005
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 16b.
HB 6006
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," by amending sections 4
and 43 (MCL 125.2304 and 125.2343), as
amended by 2015 PA 40.
HB 6007
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 30j.
HB 6008
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile
home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to
125.2350) by adding section 28d.
Representative Cherry and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 6003, HB 6004,
HB 6005, HB 6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008.
Jason Hanselman, Josh Schnakenberg and Veronica D'Hondt, representing the Michigan
Manufactured Housing Association, testified in support of HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB
6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008. Questions and discussion followed.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on
HB 6007.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB 6006,
HB 6007 and HB 6008, but did not wish to speak:
Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB
6006 and HB 6008, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 6003, HB 6004, HB 6005, HB
6006, HB 6007 and HB 6008, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5907, HB 5908 and HB 5909 before the committee:
HB 5907
(Rep. Crawford)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-
DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending sections 13e and 28 (MCL
125.1513e and 125.1528), section 13e as added by
2005 PA 50 and section 28 as amended by 2018
PA 307.
HB 5908
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections 105,
109, 907, 943, and 945 (MCL 339.5105,
339.5109, 339.5907, 339.5943, and 339.5945) and
by adding article 12; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
HB 5909
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 493, entitled "Local
government occupational licensing act," by
amending section 11 (MCL 123.1431).
Representative Crawford and Representative Cambseny testified in support of HB 5907, HB
5908 and HB 5909.
Kevin Brinkman, representing the National Elevator Industrty, testified in support of HB
5907, HB 5908 and HB 5909.
Mike Halpin, representing the Elevator Industry Work Prevention Fund, testified in
opposition to HB 5907, HB 5908 and HB 5909.
The Chair laid HB 5428 before the committee:
HB 5428
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 910.
Representative Hall testified in support of HB 5428. Questions and discussion followed.
Juan Escareno, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association, testified in
support of HB 5428.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5428, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association..
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5428, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following person submitted written testimony in opposition to HB 5428:
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Webber adjourned the meeting
at 10:25 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, 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 1, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5553 before the committee:
HB 5553
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 102.
Representative Garza and Paula Love, mother of PFC Holly McGeough, both testified in
support of HB 5553.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5553, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5553, but did not wish to speak:
Mayor Rick Sollars, representing the City of Taylor, Michigan.
Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5553 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The Chair laid SB 435 before the committee:
SB 435
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1075a.
Margie Roggelin, representing Senator Horn's office, and Melissa Alex, wife of Staff
Sergeant Eugene Alex, both testified in support of SB 435.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 435, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 435 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee:
HB 4733
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL
257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4733. Questions and discussion followed.
Chief of Police Matt Messer, representing the Holland Police Department, testified in support
of HB 4733. Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB
4733.
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Township Association, testified in opposition to HB
4733.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4733, but did not wish
to speak:
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4733, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Kirk Profit, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4733, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition.
Robert Gordon, representing the Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5171 and HB 5250 before the committee:
HB 5171
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 208c and 226
(MCL 257.208c and 257.226), section 208c as
amended by 2008 PA 539 and section 226 as
amended by 2018 PA 342, and by adding section
205a.
HB 5250
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 50, 217d,
221, 224, 225, 226c, 229, 256, 257, 258, 674, 675,
801e, 801f, 803a, 803b, 803e, 803f, 803i, 803j,
803k, 803l, 803m, 803n, 803o, 805, 811f, and 907
(MCL 257.50, 257.217d, 257.221, 257.224,
257.225, 257.226c, 257.229, 257.256, 257.257,
257.258, 257.674, 257.675, 257.801e, 257.801f,
257.803a, 257.803b, 257.803e, 257.803f,
257.803i, 257.803j, 257.803k, 257.803l,
257.803m, 257.803n, 257.803o, 257.805,
257.811f, and 257.907), section 217d as amended
by 2006 PA 562, section 221 as amended by 1998
PA 64, section 224 as amended by 2018 PA 656,
section 225 as amended by 2018 PA 147, section
229 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 256 as
amended by 1987 PA 34, section 257 as amended
by 2014 PA 289, section 258 as amended by 2018
PA 74, section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268,
section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, section
801e as amended by 1983 PA 91, section 801f as
amended by 1987 PA 238, section 803a as
amended by 1996 PA 404, section 803b as
amended by 2019 PA 88, section 803e as amended
by 2011 PA 46, section 803f as amended by 2018
PA 681, section 803i as amended by 2011 PA 74,
sections 803j, 803k, 803n, and 803o as amended
by 1999 PA 183, section 803l as amended by 2000
PA 77, section 803m as amended by 2003 PA 152,
section 805 as amended by 2013 PA 82, section
811f as amended by 2017 PA 234, and section 907
as amended by 2015 PA 126; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5171. The motion prevailed 13-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5250. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 5171. Questions and discussion followed.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB
5171. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5171, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Opsommer, representing himself.
Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in opposition to
HB 5250.
Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 5250. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5250, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5250, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 5204 and HB 5205 before the committee:
HB 5204
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL
257.226), as amended by 2018 PA 342.
HB 5205
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL
257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5204. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Johnson and Representative Eisen testified in support of HB 5204 and HB
5205. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5204 and HB 5205, but
did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:44 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: room 403 of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1,
2020, at 12:30 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 111 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido).
2. Reported SB 865 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect..
3. Testimony regarding SB 289 (Sen. Hertel).
4. Testimony regarding SB 290 (Sen. Lucido).
5. Testimony regarding SB 291 (Sen. Bizon).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair brought up SB 111 (S-1) and summarized the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 111:
Marlon Brown, LARA – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 111:
Sarah Waun, Michigan State Medical Society - Oppose
Sen. Chang offer an (S-2) version of SB 111 and summarized the substitute.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 111. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 111 (S-2), to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen(s). Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 865 and summarized the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 865:
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 865, to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 865. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 289, 290 and 291 and invited Sen.(s) Hertel and Bizon to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 289 - 291:
Erica Hammel, Citizen – Support
Christyne Kadlitz, Citizen – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 289 - 291:
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose
Josh Hoe, Safe and Just Michigan – Oppose
John Cooper, Safe ad Just Michigan – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 289 and 290:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Oppose
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:48 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
A summary of the agenda is as follows:
1. A presentation by the Office of the Auditor General report regarding virtual learning in traditional public
schools.
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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was
present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG report on virtual learning in
traditional public schools:
Leah M. Decker, Audit Manager, Office of the Auditor General – No Position
Yvonne L. Benn, Audit Division Administrator, Office of the Auditor General – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG report on virtual learning in
traditional public schools:
Dr. Michael Rice, MDE Superintendent – No Position
Dr. Venessa Keesler, MDE Deputy Superintendent – No Position
Kyle Guerrant, MDE Deputy Superintendent – No Position
Member questions followed regarding the AOG's audit recommendations and findings, MDE's duty in
evaluating the effectiveness of the virtual learning program provided by the traditional public schools, the data
collection efforts for the virtual learning efficacy study, monitoring and evaluating of data on virtual data
provided by the traditional public schools, corrective measures taken by the MDE in response to the audit
report.
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: 09/15/2020


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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 1, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 827 (Sen. Victory).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4686 (Rep. Berman).
3. Testimony regarding SB 1057 (Sen. VanderWall) and SB 1058 (Sen. Wojno).
4. Reported HB 5339 (S-3) (Rep. Webber) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 5340 (S-2) (Rep. Byrd) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5602 (Rep. Wakeman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported SB 986 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: .
The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following
members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, 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 July 28, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Johnson was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 827:
Phil Forner, Self and MIACCA – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 827:
Jimmy Greene, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4686:
Rep. Ryan Berman – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4686:
David Murley, Michigan Gaming Control Board – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1057 and SB 1058:
Sens. VanderWall and Wojno – Support
John Briggs and Kevin Cross, SARFA – Support
At 3:34 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:38 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5339 and HB 5340:
Rep. Michael Webber – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan Treasury – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5339
and HB 5340:
Dave Hodgkins, Choice Plus – Support
Sen. Theis offered an amendment, identified as amendment #1, to the (S-2) version of HB 5339.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of HB 5339. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5339. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-2) version of HB 5339 to the floor, as
amended, as a clean substitute, with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5339. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
Sen. Theis offered an amendment, identified as amendment #1, to the (S-1) version of HB 5340.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of HB 5340. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5340. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of HB 5340 to the floor, as
amended, as a clean substitute, with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5340. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5602 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, and Moss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5602. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 986:
Matt Kurta, Associated Builders and Contractors – No Position
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 986. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 986 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 986. 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 4:03 p.m.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 2,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Huizenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020 at 9:00
A.M. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020 at 9:40
A.M. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 473 and SB 475 before the committee:
SB 473
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1211
(MCL 380.1211), as amended by 2012 PA 285.
SB 475
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending section
367b (MCL 18.1367b), as amended by 2018 PA
613.
Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency testified on SB 473 and SB 475.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 473 and SB 475, but did
not wish to speak:
Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office.
The Chair laid HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120, HB 6121 and HB 6122
before the committee:
HB 6116
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
78n (MCL 211.78n), as amended by 2006 PA 626.
HB 6117
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16315 and
20161 (MCL 333.16315 and 333.20161), section
16315 as amended by 2013 PA 268 and section
20161 as amended by 2020 PA 35.
HB 6118
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 624g (MCL
168.624g), as amended by 1990 PA 7.
HB 6119
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State
convention facility development act," by
amending section 10 (MCL 207.630), as amended
by 2010 PA 207.
HB 6120
(Rep. Cynthia Johnson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 604 (MCL 333.27604).
HB 6121
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 7 (MCL
12.257), as amended by 2018 PA 577.
HB 6122
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 151d
(MCL 600.151d), as amended by 2011 PA 234.
Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the bills.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119,
HB 6120, HB 6121, and HB 6122 but did not wish to speak:
Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6119, but did not wish to speak:
Larisa Draves, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor
Bureaus..
The Chair returned to SB 473 and SB 475.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 473 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 475 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120, HB 6121 and HB
6122.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 6116 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 6117 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 6118 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6119. The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry moved to report out HB 6119 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate moved to report out HB 6120 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hammoud moved to report out HB 6121 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood moved to report out HB 6122 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 9:15 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
10:30 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5820 and HB 5821 before the committee:
HB 5820
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding section 88s.
HB 5821
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by
adding section 280.
Representative Aaron Miller and Representative Ronnie Peterson, bill sponsors for HB 5820
and HB 5821, testified on their bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following individuals testified in support of HB 5820 and HB 5821:
Maggie DeSantis, Initiative Manager for Building the Engine of Community
Development in Detroit;
Chase L. Cantrell, Executive Director of Building Community Value in the City of
Detroit;
Helen Lehman, Executive Director of New Development Corporation in North Grand
Rapids (submitted written testimony);
Angela Brown Wilson, Deputy Director of Eastside Community Network;
Jono Klooster, Economic Development Director for the City of Grand Rapids; and
Kirstie Sieloff, Director of Government Relations for the Northern Michigan
Chamber Alliance.
Jessica AcMoody, Policy Director Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan (CEDAM), submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 5820 and HB
5821, but due to time constraints was unable to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5820 and 5821, but did not wish
to speak:
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce;
Steve Japinga representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce;
Matt Patton, Director of Governmental Relations for Detroit Regional Chamber;
Sandra A. Pearson, President and Chief Executive Officer for Habitat for Humanity of
Michigan (submitted written testimony);
Sarah Lucas, representing Housing North; and
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate of State and Federal Affairs for the Michigan
Municipal League.
The following provided written testimony, without a card, in support of HB 5820 and HB
5821:
David Tirsell, representing Macomb County Habitat for Humanity, and
Detroit 21.
The Chair laid HB 6136 before the committee:
HB 6136
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 44 (MCL 421.44), as amended
by 2015 PA 240.
Representative Matt Hall, the bill sponsor for HB 6136, testified on his bill. Questions
followed.
Amanda Fisher, Assistant State Director for National Federation of Independent Business of
Michigan testified in support of HB 6136.
David Q. Worthams, representing Michigan Manufacturing Association, submitted a card in
support of HB 6136, but due to time constraints was unable to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 6136, but did not wish to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Association of Timberman.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 6136, but did not wish to
speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO;
Jeremey Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades;
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan;
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW of Michigan State Conference;
Todd Tennis, representing the United Food and Commercial workers International
Union;
Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union-Michigan Legislative
Conference;
William B. Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice;
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and
Millwrights;
Todd Cook, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity; and
Ronald G. Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to
adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objection, the Chair adjourned the meeting at
11:40 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
12:15 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the June 23rd, 2020 meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5880, HB 5881, SB 977 and SB 978 before the committee:
HB 5880
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
HB 5881
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
(MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.
SB 977
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
SB 978
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
(MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5880, HB 5881, SB 977 and SB 978.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 5880, HB 5881, SB 977 and SB 978.
Senator Daley testified in support of HB 5880, HB 5881, SB 977 and SB 978.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB
5880, HB 5881, SB 977 and SB 978.
Chris Swope, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified with no
position on HB 5880 and SB 977.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5880. The motion prevailed 7-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5881. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 977. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 978. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the presentation by local clerks on the Primary Election before the committee:
Chris Swope & Pam Smith from the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks on the
Primary Election
Sheila Reitz, Buchanan Township Clerk, on the Primary Election
Lisa Posthumus-Lyons on the Primary Election
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
1:30 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. DAIRE L RENDON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 2,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield appointing Representative Cynthia
Neeley to replace Representative Yousef Rabhi on the Insurance Committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Hoitenga, Berman,
Paquette, Wittenberg, Lasinski, Sneller, Brenda Carter, Coleman, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: Reps. Frederick, LaFave, Gay-Dagnogo.
Excused: Reps. Frederick, LaFave, Gay-Dagnogo.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB 6115 before the committee:
HB 6112
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4151 and 4153 (MCL 500.4151 and 500.4153), as
amended by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6113
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4155 and 4158 (MCL 500.4155 and 500.4158),
section 4155 as amended by 2012 PA 544 and
section 4158 as added by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6114
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4159 and 4160 (MCL 500.4159 and 500.4160), as
added by 2012 PA 544.
HB 6115
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4165 (MCL 500.4165), as amended by 2012 PA
544, and by adding section 4166.
Karin Gyger and Renee Campbell, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and
Financial Services, testified in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB 6115.
Questions and discussion followed.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers, testified in support of HB
6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB 6115.
Marcia Hune and David Zyble, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan,
testified in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB 6115. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6112, HB 6113, HB 6114 and HB
6115, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Ross, representing John Hancock Financial.
Liz Pujolas, representing the Insured Retirement Institute.
Bob Stefanski, representing AIG.
Barbara Janowski, representing the Gleaner Life Insurance Society.
David Zyble, representing Jackson National Life.
Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse Representatives Frederick, LaFave and Gay-
Dagnogo from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the
meeting at 10:51 AM.
Representative Daire Rendon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 2,
2020
12:15
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall,
O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5778 and HB 5779 before the committee:
HB 5778
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 9p.
HB 5779
(Rep. Ellison)
A bill to provide for the exemption of certain
property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a
specific tax upon the owners of certain property;
to provide for the disposition of that specific tax;
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities;
and to provide penalties.
Representative Ellison testified in support of HB 5778 and HB 5779. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ed Noonan, representing United Rental, John McClellan, representing the American Rental
Association, Scott Irwin, representing Delux Rental, and Kevin Keeley, representing Chets
Rent-All, all testified in support of HB 5778 and HB 5779. Questions and discussion
followed.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association,
testified in opposition to HB 5778 and HB 5779. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5778 and HB 5779, but did not wish
to speak:
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Scott Riehl, representing the Equipment and Leasing Financing Association.
John Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Ryan Roslund, representing Rent-Rite.
Kevin Keeley, representing Chets Rent-All.
Bruce Jones, representing Allied Equipment Rental.
Dean Anderson, representing All Star Rental.
Tyce Hoist, representing Hoist Enterprise Inc.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5778 and HB 5779, but did not
wish to speak:
Dug Neeham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association..
The Chair laid HB 4992 and HB 4993 before the committee:
HB 4992
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
section 260.
HB 4993
(Rep. Berman)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding
section 261.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4992 on December 4th, 2019.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4993 on December 4th, 2019.
Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4992 to the Committee on
Government Operations, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-
1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Hall.
Pass: Rep. Lower.
Representative Farrington moved to refer House Bill No. 4993 to the Committee on
Government Operations, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-
1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Hall.
Pass: Rep. Lower.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 12:45 PM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov