evidence_text:
J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
Summary of Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Budget Recommendation by Chris
Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting.
Without objection, Sen. Bayer was excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from January 23, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize Governor
Whitmer's fiscal year 2020 and 2021 budget recommendations.
Michael Syracuse of the Senate Fiscal Agency came forward to help answer questions regarding transportation
funding.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt,
supported by Sen. Bizon, to adjourn the meeting at 2:42 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3-20-2019


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DALE ZORN
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS,
AND VETERANS
SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D.
CHAIR
3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Mark Sutton, Public Relations Director for the American Legion, regarding a
background on the American Legion.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Mark Sutton, Public Relations Director of the American Legion to give a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 8, 2019
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The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
8:30 AM
Room 352, House
Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Statutory Committee on House Fiscal Governing Committee was called to order by
Chairman Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Chair Hernandez recognized Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, for an
explanation of the Quarterly Report prepared by the House Fiscal Agency dated March 13th,
2019. Questions and discussion followed.
Speaker Chatfield moved to approve the Quarterly Report.
The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 8:37
AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 14, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chairman Marino.
The Chair went ease at the call of the chair at 9:01 a.m.
The committee reconvened at 9:11 a.m.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Representatives Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Representative Schroeder.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4091 before the committee:
HB 4091
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
“Neighborhood enterprise zone act, “by amending sections 2 and 8
(MCL 207.772 and 207.778), section 2 as amended by 2010 PA 9
and section 8 as amended by 2005 PA 339.
Representative Beau LaFave, the bill sponsor, explained the bill. Questions followed.
Michael Rackyect, City Assessor for the City of Southfield, testified in support of the bill. Questions
followed.
Jacob Thurston, Deputy City Assessor for the City of Southfield, answered questions from committee
members.
Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to the
bill. Questions followed.
Judy Allen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Townships Association, submitted a
testimony card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Paul G. Connors, Legislative Liaison to the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a testimony
stating the department is neutral on the bill.
The Chair laid HB 4303 before the committee:
HB 4303
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to provide for the official time followed in
this state; and to provide for the elimination of daylight savings
time in this state.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, the bill sponsor, explained the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Copies of her handouts are attached.
Marvin Rubingh, owner of Rubingh's Dairyland, testified in support of the bill.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from today’s committee meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent of the member present.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 14, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4224 and HB 4225 before the committee:
HB 4224
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code, “by amending section 7104 (MCL
333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA 233.
HB 4225
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 7303a (MCL
333.7303a), as amended by 2018 PA 101.
Representative Kahle spoke on the proposed substitutes for House Bill Nos. 4224 and 4225.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of House Bill Nos. 4224 and 4225, but did
not wish to speak:
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Homecare and Hospice Association.
Thad Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
The Chair laid HB 4051 before the committee:
HB 4051
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258,
entitled” Mental health code,"(MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106)
by adding section 165.
Representative Whiteford spoke to the proposed substitute.
Dr. Angela Pinheiro, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society, submitted a card in support
of the bill but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid HB 4156 before the committee:
HB 4156
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State
employees' retirement act,” by amending section 68c (MCL
38.68c), as amended by 2018 PA 357.
Chairman Vaupel spoke to proposed substitute before the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Angela Pinheiro, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations.
John McNarmara, representing the McLaren Health Care.
The Chair laid HB 4330 before the committee:
HB 4330
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The
social welfare act,"(MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 111o.
Vice – Chair Frederick assumed the gavel at 10:48 a.m.
Chairman Vaupel, as well as Karlton Akins, representing Team Wellness, testified in support of
the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Angela Pinheiro, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy and Family Physicians.
Thad Gormas, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants.
Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The Chair assumed the chair at 10:48 a.m.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to House Bill No. 4224.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4224. The motion prevailed 18-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4224 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to House Bill No. 4225.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4225. The motion prevailed 18-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4225 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to House Bill No. 4051.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4051. The motion prevailed 18-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati offered the following amendment to HB 4051:
1.
Amend page 2, line 27, after “691.1407” by inserting “IF THE INDIVIDUAL
COMPLIES WITH THIS ACT AND ALL APPLICABLE LAWS”.
Representative Liberati discussed the proposed amendment before the committee.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4051. The motion did not prevail
7-11-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 4051 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 16-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler,
Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Hornberger.
Pass: Rep. Clemente.
The Chair returned to House Bill No. 4156.
Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4156. The motion prevailed 18-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4156 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at
11:08 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 14, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chairman Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S. Johnson, LaFave, C.A. Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7th, 2019, meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Jennifer Wayno, Interim Director of Children Services Agency; Louis Roubal, Regional Director of Child
Services Agency; Stacie Bladen, Department Director of Programs and Policy, spoke regarding the Child
Protective Services Performance Audit from September 2018.
Daryl Huinink, Protective Services Supervisor; Ward Beauchamp, Michigan Department of Management
and Budget IT Director; Sanil Chowdary, Michigan Department of Management and Budget IT
Developer, spoke to the committee regarding the Child Protective Services Performance Audit from
September 2018. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Reilly moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep.
Schroeder was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

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

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

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

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

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

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:41 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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
March 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 14,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 84, SB 90 – SB 102 the "Raise The Age" Package.
2. Reported SB 203 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman brought up SB 84 and Sb 90 – SB 102, the Raise The Age package.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 84 and SB 90 - SB 102,
the Raise The Age package:
David Joseph, Macomb Juvenile Court – Support
Nicole Faulds, Macomb Juvenile Court – Support
At 8:52 a.m., Sen.(s) Runestad and Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 84 and SB 90 – SB 102,
the Raise The Age package:
Sandi Metcalf, Michigan Association for Family Court Administration – Support
At 8:58 a.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting.
The Chairman called the committee at-ease from 9:01 a.m. to 9:02 a.m.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacDonald and Frank Waters, from the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, to summarize SB 203.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 203:
Matt Miner, Great lakes Cannabis Chamber of Commerce – Support
Adam Goers, Columbia Care – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 203 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 203. Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 84 and SB 90 – SB 102,
the Raise The Age Package:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Richard Griffin, American Civil Liberties Union – Support
Pete Letkemann, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support
Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Neutral
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 84 and SB 90 -
SB102, the Raise The Age package:
Ross Hougham, Prison Fellowship – Support
Jason Smith, Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 11, 2019


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
March 14, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 127 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 128 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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 Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, (S-1) versions of SB 127 and SB 128.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 127
and SB 128:
Christin Nohner, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Barry Cargill, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support
Thadd Gormas, Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants – Support
At 1:04 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:05 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 127. The vote was as
follows:
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Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 128. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report the (S-1) version of SB 127 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 127 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 128 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and
Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 128 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 11, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2019, at
12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Dan Scrips to the Michigan Public Service Commission.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Dan Scripps to provide the committee with his opening statements.
The Chair invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Dan Scripps to the
Michigan Public Service Commission.
At 12:56 p.m., Sen. Hertel left the meeting and did not return.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Dan Scripps to the Michigan Public Service Commission:
Tim Minotas, Michigan Sierra Club – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
David Palsrock, Citizen – Support
Kevin Borgia, Cypress Creek Renewables – Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
Mike Alaimo, Clean Fuels Michigan – Support
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Alexis Blizman, Ecology Center – Support
Martin Kushler, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 2, 2019
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location: the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, 2019, at
12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 173 (Sen. Stamas).
3. Testimony regarding SB 19 (Sen. Zorn).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander, and Moss, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander, and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Stamas and Josh Clayton, of the Michigan Towing Association, to summarize SB 173.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 173:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Neutral
Charlie Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of the Chair's office, and Judy Allen, of the Michigan Townships Association,
to summarize SB 19.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourned the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:23 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 9, 2019
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location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Santana


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


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The Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


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The Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 12, 2019,
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Hornberger addressed the committee regarding teacher evaluations.
Gary Collins, representing Collins and Blaha PC; Brian Gutman, director of External Affairs at
The Education Trust – Midwest; Erik J Edoff, Superintendent, Dr. Greg Dixon, and Laura
Holbert, all representing L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, spoke regarding teacher evaluations.
Questions and discussion followed
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:16
AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4366 and HB 4367 before the committee:
HB 4366
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled”
Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL
333.17744b), as amended by 2016 PA 384.
HB 4367
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to allow library employees or agents
to carry and administer opioid antagonists in certain
circumstances; to provide access to opioid antagonists by
certain libraries and library employees or agents; and to limit
the civil and criminal liability of certain libraries and library
employees or agents for the possession, distribution, and use
of opioid antagonists under certain circumstances.
The Chair testified in support of HB 4366 and HB 4367.
Gail Madzair, representing the Michigan Library Association, and Kristin Shelley, representing
East Lansing Public Library, both testified in support of HB 4366 and HB 4367. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4366 and HB 4367, but did not wish to
speak:
Caroline Liethein, representing Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4366 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out House Bill No. 4367 with. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4306 before the committee:
HB 4306
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
“Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 3212
(MCL 600.3212), as amended by 2011 PA 301.
Representative Cole and Brad Thompson, representing the Detroit Legal News, testified in
support of HB 4306. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4306, but did not wish to
speak:
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4306, but did not wish to speak:
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press
Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4306 with the recommendation. The
motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:18 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0023 and SB 0024 before the committee:
SB 0023
(Sen. Runestad) A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies.
SB 0024
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188.
Senator Runestad and Dennis Doherty, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office,
testified together in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0023 and SB 0024, but did not wish to
speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0023, but did not wish to speak:
The Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 4185 before the committee:
HB 4185
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
377b (MCL 750.377b).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4185, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4185, but did not wish to
speak:
The Michigan State Police.
Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4185 with the recommendation as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4296 before the committee:
HB 4296
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
“Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1993
(MCL 600.1993), as added by 2015 PA 233.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4296, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Clement, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Representative Berman moved to report out House Bill No. 4296 with the recommendation. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4102, HB 4103, HB 4104, HB 4105, HB 4106 and HB 4107 before the
committee:
HB 4102
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,“ by amending section 49 (MCL
750.49), as amended by 2018 PA 461.
HB 4103
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 157m (MCL
750.157m), as amended by 1988 PA 335.
HB 4104
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,“ by amending section 159g (MCL
750.159g), as amended by 2014 PA 300.
HB 4105
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 174 (MCL
750.174), as amended by 2006 PA 573.
HB 4106
(Rep. Wittenberg)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
248 (MCL 750.248), as amended by 2011 PA 206.
HB 4107
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
411j (MCL 750.411j), as amended by 2009 PA 82.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4102, HB 4103, HB 4104, HB 4105,
HB 4106 and HB 4107, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4105, HB 4106 and HB
4107, but did not wish to speak:
The Michigan State Police.
Representative Howell moved to report out House Bill No. 4102 with the recommendation. 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 Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4103 with the recommendation.
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 Berman moved to report out House Bill No. 4104 with the recommendation. 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 Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4105 with the recommendation.
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 LaFave moved to report out House Bill No. 4106 with the recommendation. 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 Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4107 with the recommendation.
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.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:35 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chairman Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4227 before the committee:
HB 4227
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to create a committee on
Michigan's mining future; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain governmental officers and agencies; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Cambensy moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4227. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sara Cambensy testified in support of HB 4227.
Matt Johnson, representing the Eagle Mine, testified in support of HB 4227.
Patrick Bloom, representing Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., testified in support of HB 4227.
Chad Korpi, Dan Ruokolainen, and Michael Grondz, all representing the United Steelworkers
Local 4950, testified in support of HB 4227.
Ryan Underwood, and Mike Gregory, representing the United Steelworkers Local 4974, testified
in support of HB 4227.
Steve Claywell, representing Michigan Building Trades, testified in support of HB 4227.
Superintendent Bryan DeAugustine, representing the NICE Community School District in
western Marquette County, testified in support of HB 4227.
Emeritus Professor of Economic Geology Dr. Stephen E. Kesler, all representing the Department
of Earth and Environmental Sciences at University of Michigan, and Representative Sara
Cambensy, testified in support of HB 4227.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4227, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4227, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Gregory, representing the U.P. Regional Labor Federation
Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers
Roger Crimmins, representing A. Lindberg & Sons
Tom Hogan, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 906
Matt Kurta, representing the City of Marquette
Brian Kerrigan, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights
and Local 1510
Nate Heffron, representing the Nequanee City Council
Gerald Corkin, representing the Marquette County Board of Commissioners
Tony Retaskie, representing the U.P. Construction Council
Joseph Boogren, representing the Forsyth Township
Ryan Stern, representing the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 7, Zone 5.
Dean Gutzman, representing the U.P. Plumbers, Pipefitters Local #111
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Aquila
Nicole Nystrom, representing the Highland Copper
Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters
Stephanie Glidden, representing the AFL-CIO
Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregate Association
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association
Mark Slown, representing the City of Ishpeming
The following people submitted a card in neutral of HB 4227, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club
Amy Clickner, representing the Lake Superior Community Partnership, testified in support of
HB 4227.
Andi Rich testified in opposition of HB 4227.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:55 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler,
Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019 10:30
AM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309 and HB 4310 before the committee:
HB 4307
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 IL 1,
entitled"Michigan gaming control and revenue
act,"by amending sections 2, 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a,
6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and 25
(MCL 432.202, 432.204, 432.204a, 432.204c,
432.204d, 432.205, 432.206, 432.206a, 432.206c,
432.207a, 432.207c, 432.208, 432.209, 432.209a,
432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212, 432.212a, 432.214,
432.218, 432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8,
9, and 14 as amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c,
7a, 7c, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by
1997 PA 69 and section 12 as amended by 2004 PA
306; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4308
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to regulate the conduct of
fantasy contests; to protect Michigan participants in
fantasy contests; to require licensing of the operators
of fantasy contests; to impose fees on the operators of
fantasy contests; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and entities; to
prohibit violations of this act; to prescribe civil
sanctions; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 4309
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175,
entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by
amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL
777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
HB 4310
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279,
entitled"Horse racing law of 1995,"by amending
sections 8, 17, 20, and 22 (MCL 431.308, 431.317,
431.320, and 431.322), as amended by 2016 PA 271.
Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit, submitted a card in support of the bills, but
did not wish to speak.
Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in
opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak.
Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in
opposition to the bills, but due to time constraints, was unable to speak.
Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed amendments before the committee.
Representative Chirkun offered the following amendment to HB 4307:
1.
Amend page 66, line 11, after "employees." by inserting "A local labor
organization that conducts such training or operates such a school or does not otherwise
qualify as a supplier is not subject to the contribution prohibitions of section 7b.".
2.
Amend page 95, line 20, after "Sections" by striking out "7b,".
3.
Amend page 95, line 20, after "8a" by striking out the comma.
4.
Amend page 95, line 21, after "MCL" by striking out "432.207b,".
5.
Amend page 95, line 21, after "432.208a" by striking out the comm
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4307. The motion did not
prevail 5-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler,
Hall, Wendzel, Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Garza offered the following amendment to HB 4307:
1.
Amend page 83, line 16, after "8%" by inserting "FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020,
10% FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021, 13% FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022, AND 16% FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AND EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR".
Representative Garza discussed the proposed amendment before the committee.
Representative Garza moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4307. The motion did not
prevail 6-8-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4307 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4308 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 4309 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4310 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4311 and HB 4312 before the committee:
HB 4311
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to create the lawful internet
gaming act; to impose requirements for persons to
engage in internet gaming; to create the division of
internet gaming; to provide for the powers and duties
of the division of internet gaming and other state
governmental officers and entities; to impose fees; to
impose tax and other payment obligations on the
conduct of licensed internet gaming; to create the
internet gaming fund; to prohibit certain acts in
relation to internet gaming and to prescribe penalties
for those violations; to require the promulgation of
rules; and to provide remedies.
HB 4312
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175,
entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by
amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL
777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to
speak:
Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit.Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe
and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to
speak:
Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.Dan Jarvis,
representing the Michigan Family Forum.
Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in
opposition to the bills, but due to time constraints, was unable to speak.
Representative Garza offered the following amendment to HB 4311:
1.
Amend page 15, line 9, after "8%" by inserting "for calendar year 2020, 10% for
calendar year 2021, 13% for calendar year 2022, and 16% for calendar year 2023 and for
each subsequent year".
2.
Amend page 26, line 16, after "8%" by inserting "for calendar year 2020, 10%
for calendar year 2021, 13% for calendar year 2022, and 16% for calendar year 2023 and for
each subsequent year".
Representative Garza discussed the proposed amendments before the committee.
Representative Garza moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4311. The motion did not
prevail 6-8-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Jones offered the following amendment to HB 4311:
1.
Amend page 29, line 8, after "1963" by inserting "to provide additional
money for K-12 classroom education".
Representative Jones discussed the proposed amendment before the committee.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4311. The motion did not
prevail 6-8-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4311 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 13-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: Rep. Cambensy.
Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed substitute to House Bill No. 4312 before
the committee.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute s_00101_05162019 to HB 4312. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 4312 to the committee on Ways
and Means, with recommendation as substitute s_00101_05162019. The motion
prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4323 before the committee:
HB 4323
(Rep. Garrett)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled"The Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 310d.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to
speak:
Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit.Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe
and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum, submitted a card in opposition to
the bill, but did not wish to speak.
Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in
opposition to the bill, but due to time constraints, was unable to speak.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4323 to the committee on Ways
and Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee:
HB 4173
(Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382,
entitled"Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo
act,"(MCL 432.101 to 432.120) by adding article 2.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4173, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Bethany Wicksall, Michigan State Budget Office
Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed substitute before the committee.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute s_00095_05162019 to HB 4173. The
motion prevailed 13-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Robinson.
Pass: Rep. Jones.
Representative Liberati moved to reconsider the previous motion. The motion prevailed
15-0-0.
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173. The motion
prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4173 to the committee on Ways
and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4164 before the committee:
HB 4164
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31,
entitled"Youth tobacco act,"by amending the title and
sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and
722.644), as amended by 2006 PA 236, and by adding
sections 2b and 2c.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4164, but did not wish to speak:
Shlie Kuehn, Juul Labs
David Randels, Oakland Schools
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4164, but did not wish to
speak:
Molly Cotant, the Michigan Department of health and Human Services
Dave hodgkins, the American Heart Association
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, the Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed substitute before the committee.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute s_00099_05162019 to HB 4164. The
motion did not prevail 5-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler,
Hall, Wendzel, Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati discussed the proposed substitute before the committee.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute s_00098_05162019 to HB 4164. The
motion did not prevail 5-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler,
Hall, Wendzel, Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Frederick discussed the proposed substitute before the committee.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute s_00100_05162019 to HB 4164. The
motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4164 to the committee on
Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute s_00100_05162019. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Jones.
Nays: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Garza.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Robinson.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned
the meeting at 11:05 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: July 26,
2019


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chairman O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee:
HB 4118
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
“Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL
257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4118 to the committee on Ways and
Means. 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.
The Chair laid HB 4120 before the committee:
HB 4120
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283,
entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws
relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing,
vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and
use of the public highways and private roads; the
condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building,
repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public
access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and
protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush
within this state; providing for the election or appointment
and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state,
county, township, and district highway officials; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending
section 10 of chapter IV (MCL 224.10), as amended by 2004
PA 516.
Representative Markkanen, joined by Gregg Patrick, PE, representing the Keweenaw County
Road Commission, both testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, approached to answer
questions from committee members.
The following people submitted a card in neutral of HB 4120, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4120, but did not wish to speak:
Dennis Kolar, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:46 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 19,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4226 before the committee:
HB 4226
(Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
“Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 3240
(MCL 600.3240), as amended by 2014 PA 431.
Chairman Iden introduced the bill to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:43 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations - Wednesday, March 20, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Subcommittees -

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

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

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

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

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

Universities and Community Colleges - Thursday, March 21, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, March 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Transportation and Infrastructure - Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 a.m. or later immediately following session, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:58 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 106 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 155 (S-1) (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman 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: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss,
Polehanki, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused
from the meeting.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 106 and 155:
April Woods, Citizen – Support
Anna Blanchard, Citizen – Support
Benjamin Welsh, Citizen – Support
Kalie Alexander, Citizen – Support
Katie Wheaton, Citizen – Support
The Chairman read the testimony cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SBs 106 and 155:
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SB 155.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 155. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE 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 BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 106 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 106 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 155 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 155 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:19 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 4/23/19


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
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
March 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March
19, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 122 (S-2) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 202 (S-2) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and
Geiss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 122:
Tammy Daencer and Richard Meeth, Michigan Education Association – Support
Richard Meeth, Michigan Education Association – Support
At 12:31 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 12:43 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 122 and SB 202:
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
Gary Collings, Collins Blaha – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 122
and SB 202:
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Kathleen Merry, Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency – Support
Patti Tremblay, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support
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Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School
Districts – Support
Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Support
Julie Rowe, American Federation of Teachers – Support
Alicia Urbain, Michigan Association of Public School Academies – Support
Chris Glass, Talent Triangle – Support
Brian Gutman, Education Trust Midwest – Oppose
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders of Michigan – Oppose
Lindsay Palsrok, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
The Chair invited Sen. Horn to summarize amendment #1 to SB 122.
The Chair invited Sen. Horn to summarize amendment #1 to SB 202.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the Horn amendment #1 to SB 122. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the Horn amendment #1 to SB 202. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 122, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 122. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 202, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 202. 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 12:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 16, 2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
SENATOR RICK OUTMAN
CHAIR
4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3760
FAX: (517) 373-8661
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019,
at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Waste Management and Radiological Protection Division of the Michigan
Department of Environmental Quality regarding the Division and its responsibilities.
2. Presentation by the Michigan Chemistry Council regarding Michigan's waste and recycling
policies.
3. Presentation by the Michigan Recycling Coalition regarding the Coalition and its goals.
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, McBroom, and
Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Aaron Keatly, Chief Deputy Director of the DEQ, and Division Director Jack Schinderle
to give a presentation providing an overview of the Waste Management and Radiological Protection
Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
The Chair invited Executive Director John Dulmes, of the Michigan Chemistry Council, to give a
presentation regarding Michigan's waste and recycling policies.
The Chair invited Executive Director, Kerrin O'Brien, of the Michigan Recycling Coalition, to give a
presentation regarding the Coalition, the issues it addresses, and its goals.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bayer was
excused from the meeting.
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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 2:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 9, 2019
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations on a background on Michigan Municipal Electric Systems.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead,
Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Katie Abraham, Executive Director of Michigan Municipal Electric Association, Pat
Bowland, CEO & General Manager of MI Public Power Agency, and Melanie McCoy, Superintendent of
Sebewaing Light and Water, to present testimony regarding municipal electric.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 4/16/19
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evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C) and Hollier

Excused: Senator Schmidt


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. J Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman,
Garza, Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Rep. C Johnson.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2019 10:30 AM.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Dean Ron Hendrick, Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources, testified in noposition of
Director Doug Buhler, Michigan State University AgBioResearch, testified in noposition of
Director Jeff Dwyer, Michigan State University Extension, testified in noposition of
Ron Hendrick, Doug Buhler, and Jeff Dwyer approached to answer questions from committee
members regarding their respective presentations. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Elder moved to excuse Representative C Johnson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 11:16 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: July 10, 2019


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20,
2019
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chairman Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, 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/Excused: None.
Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6th, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Governor's Budget Recommendation before the
committee.
Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Governor's
Budget Recommendation.
Jim Stansell, Bill Hamilton, Sam Christensen, and Marcus Coffin, all representing the House
Fiscal Agency, joined Mary Ann Cleary to answer questions from the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:07
AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller,
O'Malley, Lasinski, Sneller, T Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality.
Liesl Clark, Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, gave a presentation
to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Association of Businesses
Advocating Tariff Equity (ABATE).
Rod Williamson, representing the Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equity (ABATE),
gave a presentation to the committee.
Jeff Anthofer, representing Gerdau Specialty Steel, joined Rod Williamson to address the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the
meeting at 10:30 AM.
Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by
Chairman Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B. Carter.
Absent/Excused: Rep. C. Johnson.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2019 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4152 and HB 4153 before the committee:
HB 4152
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 2891 (MCL
333.2891), as amended by 2013 PA 136.
HB 4153
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code, “by amending section 2803 (MCL
333.2803), as amended by 2012 PA 499.
Representative Steven Johnson, the bill sponsor for House Bill 4152, explained the proposed (H-
2) substitute for the bill.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4152 and HB 4153, but did not wish to
speak:
Meghan Keit, representing the Governmental Affairs Associate for Michigan Association of
Counties.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4152. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B. Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4152 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative B Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4153. The motion prevailed 8-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Garrett moved to refer House Bill No. 4153 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Program of All-inclusive Care
for the Elderly (PACE) Association of Michigan.
Luke Reynolds, Executive Director of LifeCircles PACE, and Mary Naber, President and Chief
Executive Officer at PACE of Southeast Michigan, briefed the committee about their program.
Questions followed. A copy of their PowerPoint is attached.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter
Alzheimer's Association.
Jennifer Hunt, Policy Director for the Alzheimer’s Association-Michigan Great Lakes Chapter,
and Jennifer Lepard, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association-
Michigan Great Lakes Chapter, briefed the committee on their objectives. Questions followed. A
copy of their PowerPoint is attached.
Representative Garrett moved to excuse Representative C. Johnson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Kathy Crawford adjourned the
meeting at 10:17 AM.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4121 before the committee:
HB 4121
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” by amending section 78q (MCL
211.78q), as amended by 2016 PA 518.
Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 4121.
Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 4121 to the committee on Ways and Means
with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:02 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
8:15 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chairman Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Schroeder, C. A. Johnson, Camilleri.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 14th, 2019,
meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Andrew Brisbo, Director of the State of Michigan Bureau of Marijuana Regulation, presented to
the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Reilly moved to excuse Representatives Schroeder, C. A. Johnson and Camilleri
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 9:08
AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIM LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. KEN HORN
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND
BANKING
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Terri Miller, formerly of various insurance organizations, regarding the Michigan
Automobile Insurance Placement Facility (MAIPF) and the Assigned Claims Plan.
2. Presentation by Michael Ouding and Richanrd Bates, of State Farm Insurance, regarding
fraudulent insurance claims made in Michigan.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn,
Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Terri Miller, formerly of various insurance organizations, to present regarding the
Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility (MAIPF) and the Assigned Claims Plan.
The Chair invited Michael Ouding and Richard Bates, of State Farm Insurance, to present regarding
fraudulent insurance claims made in Michigan.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony:
Tom Rahn, ABATE of Michigan
Vince Consiglio, ABATE of Michigan
Gary Kopta, ABATE of Michigan
Butch Brown, ABATE of Michigan
Jim Rhoades, ABATE of Michigan
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:38 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 10, 2019
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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
March 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, March
20, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 129 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:44 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Craig Puckett, of Sen. Schmidt's office, to summarize SB 129.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 129:
Dennis Cawthorne, City of Mackinac Island – Support
Jason Gillman, Jr., Citizen – Oppose
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 129:
David Gregory, Mackinac Island Carriage Tours – Support
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 129.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 129. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of SB 129 to the floor with the
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 129 (S-1). 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 11:02 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 17, 2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding natural resources based industries.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Schmidt was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding natural resources-based
industries; questions from members followed.

Matt Johnson, Eagle Mine. Questions from members followed.

Randy Keen, Arauco and Michigan Forest Products Council; Todd Johnson, Weyerhaeuser
and Michigan Forest Products Council and Jim Maeder, Michigan Association of Timbermen
testified together. Questions from members followed.

Amber Peterson and Dana Seferin, Michigan Commercial Fishing Industry testified together.
Questions from members followed.

Erin McDonough, Michigan Oil and Gas Association. Questions from members followed.

Patrick Bloom, Cleveland Cliffs.

Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau.
There being no further business before the committee, Sen. Bumstead moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/24/2019


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J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4244 (Rep. Green).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4286 (Rep. Johnson).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, and McCann, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting.
Without objection, Sen.(s) Schmidt, Runestad, and Bayer were excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Barrett, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from March 5, 2019 and March 13, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Rep. Johnson, Jon Mieczkowski of Rep. Johnson's Office, Richard Phillips an
exoneree, and his attorney, Sarah Krause, to summarize HB 4286.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB 4286:
David Knezek – Attorney General Dana Nessel's Office – Support
Next, the Chairman invited Rep. Green to summarize HB 4244.
The Chairman invited Dan Lord, Grants Management Section Manager and Sharon Schafer, Chief of the
Financial Operations Divisions of the Department of Natural Resources, to provide an overview of the Natural
Resources Trust Fund.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead,
supported by Sen. LaSata, to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 4-10-19


evidence_text:
The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Schmidt