location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 29, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Marino joined the committee remotely.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4242 before the committee:
HB 4242
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as
amended by 2018 PA 643.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4242.
Tom Knutson, representing Knutson's Recreational Sales, and Jim Mackie, representing
Mackie's Live Bait, testified in support of HB 4242. Questions and discussion followed.
Ben Gollon, representing Gollon Wholesale Live Bait, testified in support of HB 4242.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with a
neutral position on HB 4242.
Jim Dexter, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division
Chief, testified with a neutral position on HB 4242. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4470 before the committee:
HB 4470
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as
amended by 2014 PA 541.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4470, but did not wish to speak:
Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation-Great Lakes Office.
Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Terri Wild, representing the Black Lake Preservation Society.
Jason Wadage, representing the Burt Lake Preservation Authority.
Herm Boatin, representing the Mullet Lake Area Preservation Society.
Michael Kelly, representing the The Conservation Fund.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer HB 4470 to the Committee on Judiciary, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: Rep. LaFave.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4088 before the committee:
HB 4088
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40111a (MCL 324.40111a), as
amended by 2015 PA 265.
Representative Borton testified in support of HB 4088.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified with no position
on HB 4088. Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
opposition to HB 4088. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Dan O'Brien, representing the Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division,
Wildlife Veterinarian, testified in opposition to HB 4088. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4088, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4088. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Kyle Rorah, Regional Director of
Public Policy for the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region, Ducks Unlimited. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:49 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 29, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair made remarks to the committee.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Testimony from Robert Gordon, specifically related to his separation agreement.
Robert Gordon testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
James Gallant, representing the Marquette County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
The Chair made remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:49 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT
REP. BETH GRIFFIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 29, 2021
9:00 a.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was
present.
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Hope.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representatives Sabo and O'Neal joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. There being
no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4125 before the committee:
HB 4125
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections 701
and 737 (MCL 339.5701 and 339.5737), section
701 as amended by 2018 PA 151.
Rep. Howell, the bill sponsor, explained the bill. A question followed.
The following individuals testified in support of HB 4125:
Jimmy Greene, President and Chief Executive Officer of ABC of Michigan;
Evan Allardyce, Business Manager and Financial Secretary for the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local IBEW local 557 in Saginaw;
James Harrison, Director of Renewable Energy for the Utility Workers of America;
and
Greg Remington, Business Manager and Financial Secretary for the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 948 in Flint.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 4125, but did not wish to speak:
Katie Abraham, Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal Electric Association, and
Winston Feeheley, Manager of Corporate and Governmental Affairs and Legislative
Advocate for DTE Energy.
Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There
being no objections the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Hope moved that the
committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:28 a.m.
Representative Beth Griffin, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021,
at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Testimony regarding SB 223 (Sen. Chang).
2. Testimony regarding SB 224 (Sen. Lauwers).
3. Testimony regarding SB 225 (Sen. Geiss).
4. Testimony regarding SB 226 (Sen. Theis).
5. Testimony regarding SB 227 (Sen. Johnson).
6. Reported HB 4219 (S-1) (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4220 (S-1) (Rep. Bellino) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 4308 (Rep. Hammoud) with recommendation.
9. Reported HB 4309 (Rep. Filler) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 400 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB's 223 – 227, and invited Sen. Chang to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 223-227:
Lydia Maciel, Girls Making Change, via Zoom – Support
Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 223-227:
Jess Averill-Hammond, Mi Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB 223 - 225
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair brought up HB's 4219 - 4220 offered a (S-1) version of each bill.
The Chair brought up HB's 4308 – 4309, and SB 400.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4219-4220, HB 4308 – 4309,
and SB 400:
Mike Tobias, Michigan Alcohol Policy – Support
Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity - Support HB 4219 – 4220
Darrin T. Grondel, Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility – Support HB 4308 – 4309
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support HB 4219 – 4220
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support HB 4219 - 4220
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4219. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4219 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4220. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report HB 4220 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation
that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4308 to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4309 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 400 to the floor with recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Runestad, Chang and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 5/13/21
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location: room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH A. 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 W. 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
April 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 2:00
p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 242 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 245 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 258 (Sen. VanderWall).
4. Testimony regarding SB 259 (Sen. Santana).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:32 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 meeting minutes from January 28, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 242 and invited Sen. McBroom to summarize the bill.
The Chair brought up SB 245 and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 242 and 245:
Joe Stevens, Dickinson County Commissioner – Support
Jim Storey, Allegan County Commissioner, Michigan Association of Counties - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 242 to the floor with the recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 245 to the floor with the recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB's 258 and 259, and invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 258 and 259:
Brad Thompson, Detroit Legal News – Support
Julie Stafford, Michigan Press Association, The Greenville Daily News – Support
Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – No Position
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – No Position
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – No Position
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB's 258 and 259:
Tonda Rush, National Newspaper Association – Support
Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support
Richard Karpel, Public Notice Resource Center - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/17/2021


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, at
12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Henry Williams as the Executive Director of the Michigan
Gaming Control Board.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:14 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Henry Williams
as the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Henry Williams – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the
appointment of Henry Williams as the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Bruce Dall, Motor City Casino – Support
Shelly Stahl, Greektown Casino – Support
At 1:17 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:36 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:36 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 12, 2021
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location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, at
1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
Presentation on Line 5
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, Barrett, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, McMorrow
and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Ohio State Representative Brian Baldridge – Support
Stephanie Kromer, Ohio Chamber of Commerce – Support
Chris Ventura, Ohio Energy Consumer Alliance – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead and Brinks were 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 1:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 11, 2021
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April
29, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4043 (Rep. Whiteford)
2. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Whiteford).
3. Testimony regarding SB 246 (Sen. VanderWall).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 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, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Hertel and
Santana were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 4043 and HB 4044.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4043 and HB 4044:
Allen Jansen, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
The Chair summarized SB 246.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 246:
Beth Nagel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 13, 2021
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., in
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 396 (Sen. Lauwers), SB 397 (Sen. Ananich), SB 398 (Sen. Hertel) and SB
399 (Sen. Ananich).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers and Brinks, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Ananich and Lauwers to summarize SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399:
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB
399:
Brad Boyd, Michigan Horse Breeder – Support
Crystal Terrell, Michigan Harness Horsemen Association – Support
Mike Carlo, Northville Downs – Support
Patrick Neely, Exacta Systems – Support
The following testimony was submitted to the committee regarding SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399:
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys For Animals – Opposed
Karen Mouradjian – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 396, SB
397, SB 398 and SB 399:
Brendan Ringlever, Huron Band of Potawotomi – Opposed
Tyron Sanders, MM Grand Detroit – Opposed
Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community – Opposed
Matt Breslin, Greektown Casino – Opposed
Scott Breslin, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe – Opposed
Nelson Clemons, AmWest Entertainment – Support
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Kenneth Cole, City of Detroit – Opposed
Bruce Dall, Motor City Casino – Opposed
Jason Uelman, HBPA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Polehanki 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 4:09 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 13, 2021
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4462, HB 4463 and HB 4658 before the committee:
HB 4462
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 266.
HB 4463
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 262a.
HB 4658
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 262a.
Representative Marino, testified in support of HB 4462, HB 4463 and HB 4658.
Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4462, HB 4463 and HB 4658.
The Chair laid HB 4641 before the committee:
HB 4641
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
section 11 (MCL 207.781), as amended by 2020
PA 3.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4641 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry,
Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4462, 4463, and 4658:
Bree Anderson and Steve Davis, representing the Michigan Department of Technology,
Management & Budget, testified in support of HB 4462, HB 4463 and HB 4658.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steve Marino adjourned the
meeting at 9:13 AM.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4,
2021
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4728 before the committee:
HB 4728
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as
amended by 2006 PA 157.
Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4728. Questions and discussion followed.
Ken Guthman, Luke Babington, Reeya Mathur, and Aman Manchanda, representing the
Walled Lake Shool District, testified in support of HB 4728. Questions and discussion
followed.
Kathy Spray, the Co-Chair of the Milford Senior Parent Planning Committee, testified in
support of HB 4728. Questions and discussion followed.
Jessica Mathiak, a parent of a student at Huron Valley Schools, testified in support of HB
4728.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4728, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland County Schools.
Matt Smith, representing the Davison Board of Education.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4728, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4728 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4063 before the committee:
HB 4063
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending section 2
(MCL 409.102), as amended by 1996 PA 438.
Representative O'Malley motioned to report out HB 4063 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Shannon.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4074 before the committee:
HB 4074
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1166b.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4074 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Koleszar, Shannon.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Stone.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4074, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The Chair laid HB 4293 and HB 4294 before the committee:
HB 4293
(Rep. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
HB 4294
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1233
(MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2018 PA 418.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4293 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4294 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4063.
Representative Camilleri motioned to reconsider the vote by which HB 4063 was passed. The
motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Stone.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4063 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:43 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair recognized Professional Municipal Clerks Week in the state of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683, HB 4684, HB 4685 and HB 4686
before the committee:
HB 4680
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," by amending the title and section 7
(MCL 15.307).
HB 4681
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 2 (MCL
15.262), as amended by 2001 PA 38.
HB 4682
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," by amending the title and section 1
(MCL 15.301).
HB 4683
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," by amending section 9 (MCL 15.309).
HB 4684
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding
section 7a.
HB 4685
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to require certain state officers to file
financial disclosure reports; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; and to prescribe sanctions.
HB 4686
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled "An act to
prescribe standards of conduct for public officers
and employees; to create a state board of ethics
and prescribe its powers and duties; and to
prescribe remedies and penalties," by amending
sections 5 and 6 (MCL 15.345 and 15.346).
Representative Fink testified in support of his legislation and gave an overview of the
package. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Roth testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Bolden testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Tisdel testified in support of his legislation.
John Clore, representing Us Against Media.com, testified with a neutral position on the bills.
The Chair made a statement to the committee on Ethics Reform.
Representative LaGrand testified in opposition to the bills.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683,
HB 4684, HB 4685 and HB 4686, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692 before the committee:
HB 4687
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL
4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383.
HB 4688
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding
section 6b.
HB 4689
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding
section 6c.
HB 4692
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL
4.421).
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 4687 to the Committee on Rules and
Competitiveness. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4688 to the Committee on Rules and
Competitiveness. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4689. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whitsett moved to refer House Bill No. 4689 to the Committee on Rules and
Competitiveness, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 4692 to the Committee on
Rules and Competitiveness. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 12:44 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hope joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4562 and HB 4563 before the committee:
HB 4562
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending section
33e (MCL 791.233e), as amended by 2018 PA
339.
HB 4563
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending section
46 (MCL 791.246), as added by 1982 PA 314.
Representative Lightner; Representative Witwer; Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecutor,
representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan; and Randy Gilbert,
representing himself, testified together in support of HB 4562 and HB 4563. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4562 and HB 4563, but did not wish
to speak:
Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4562 and HB 4563, but did not
wish to speak:
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the State Appellate Defender Office.
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4698 before the committee:
HB 4698
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by
adding section 499.
Representative Albert, testified in support of HB 4698. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4698, but did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4631 and HB 4632 before the committee:
HB 4631
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7521a (MCL
333.7521a), as added by 2019 PA 7.
HB 4632
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7523a (MCL
333.7523a), as added by 2019 PA 8.
Thomas Zahina, representing the Wayne County Airport Authority Police, testified in support
of HB 4631 and HB 4632. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4277, HB 4278 and HB 4279 before the committee:
HB 4277
(Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 602b (MCL
257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.
HB 4278
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 320a (MCL
257.320a), as amended by 2018 PA 349.
HB 4279
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 602c and 732
(MCL 257.602c and 257.732), section 602c as
added by 2012 PA 592 and section 732 as
amended by 2017 PA 160.
Representative Manoogian, and Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA - The Auto Club Group,
testified together in support of HB 4277, HB 4278 and HB 4279. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4277, HB 4278 and HB 4279, but
did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Brain Injury Association of Michigan.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4277. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4277 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Berman.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4278. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4278 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Berman.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4279 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey,
Bolden, Breen.
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Berman.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:58 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coleman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 11 before the committee:
SB 11
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to
regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption
devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying
of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and
electro-muscular disruption devices without a
license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular
disruption devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit
certain conduct against individuals who apply for
or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain
conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"
by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b
and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95.
Meghan Reckling, representing the Office of Senator Theis, testified in support of SB 11.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 11, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 11, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The Chair laid HB 4380 before the committee:
HB 4380
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to create certain funds; to create a Michigan
military and veteran services support fund board
and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities.
Representative Steenland introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs,
testified in support of HB 4380. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626 before the committee:
HB 4624
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7b
(MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
HB 4625
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 7b
(MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
HB 4626
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 2154 (MCL 324.2154), as
amended by 2018 PA 239.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626, but
did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Educations Association.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe County ISDs.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Abby Cypher, representing the School Equity Caucus.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne RESA.
At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:18 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order.
Representative Yaroch, Representative Coleman, and Chair LaFave introduced the bills.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:36 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease.
At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum, testified with a neutral position on HB
4624 and HB 4625.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 12:42 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4256 before the committee:
HB 4256
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 502c
(MCL 750.502c), as amended by 2015 PA 144.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4256 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman,
Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to reconsider the vote for HB 4256.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hall moved to report out HB 4256 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4218 before the committee:
HB 4218
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-
Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by
amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended
by 1998 PA 465.
Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4218 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4431 before the committee:
HB 4431
(Rep. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-
McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 432.103), as amended by 2019 PA
159.
Representative Yancey moved to report out HB 4431 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 178 before the committee:
SB 178
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to
initiate legislation to provide for the use of
returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water,
carbonated natural or mineral water, other
nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale,
or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content,
and for certain other beverage containers; to
provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending sections 3a,
3b, and 3c (MCL 445.573a, 445.573b, and
445.573c), section 3a as added by 1989 PA 148,
section 3b as amended by 1998 PA 473, and
section 3c as amended by 1996 PA 384.
Paul Burns and Spencer Nivens, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers
Association, testified in support of SB 178.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 178, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Faygo.
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee:
HB 4516
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
(MCL 333.27951 to 333.27967) by adding section
11a.
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4516. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly and Representative Rabhi, testified in support of HB 4516.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4516, but did not wish to speak:
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Rick Fiato, representing the Conifer Insurance.
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The Chair laid HB 4517, HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and
HB 4746 before the committee:
HB 4517
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 333.27953), as
amended by 2020 PA 208.
HB 4740
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by
2020 PA 207.
HB 4741
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled "Industrial
hemp growers act," by amending section 103
(MCL 333.29103), as amended by 2021 PA 4.
HB 4742
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled "Marihuana
tracking act," by amending section 2 (MCL
333.27902), as amended by 2018 PA 439.
HB 4743
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7106 (MCL
333.7106), as amended by 2018 PA 642.
HB 4744
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 547, entitled "Industrial
hemp research and development act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 286.842), as amended
by 2018 PA 641.
HB 4745
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Medical Marihuana Act," by amending section 3
(MCL 333.26423), as amended by 2016 PA 283.
HB 4746
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
914b (MCL 436.1914b), as added by 2018 PA
346.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4517. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi and Representative Lilly, testified in support of HB 4517, HB 4740, HB
4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and HB 4746.
Stephen Linder and Lance Boldrey, representing the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturing
Association, testified in support of HB 4517, HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB
4744, HB 4745 and HB 4746.
Sarah Noon, representing the Students for Sensible Drug Policy, testified in support of HB
4517, HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and HB 4746.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in
support of HB 4517, HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and HB
4746.
Andrew Brisbo, representing the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB
4517, HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and HB 4746.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4517, HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742,
HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and HB 4746, but did not wish to speak:
Vincent Brown, representing the Natrabis.
Vincent Brown, representing the Emerald Business Park.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4517, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Anquenette Sarfoh, representing the herself.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Roger Hauck adjourned the
meeting at 11:25 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 11, 2021


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366 before the committee:
HB 4364
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 221 and 310
(MCL 257.221 and 257.310), as amended by 2020
PA 93.
HB 4365
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291),
as amended by 2020 PA 92.
HB 4366
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 5
(MCL 28.305), as amended by 2020 PA 94.
Andrew Marcum, representing the Representative Lilly's office, testified in support of HB
4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366.
Representative Sneller, testified in support of HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366. Questions
and discussion followed.
Dr. Anita Vereb, representing the Michigan Audiology Coaltion, testified in support of HB
4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366, but
did not wish to speak:
Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 4451 before the committee:
HB 4451
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 309 (MCL
257.309), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 4451.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4451.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4638 before the committee:
HB 4638
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 625k (MCL
257.625k), as amended by 2016 PA 32, and by
adding section 625u.
Representative Sneller, testified in support of HB 4638.
Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4638.
Questions and discussion followed.
Erika Eckley, representing the Intoxalock, testified in support of HB 4638. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4638, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Zugschwert, representing the Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufacturers.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 11:07 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 11, 2021


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
** DRAFT **
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 8:30
a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 87 (Sen. Nesbitt).
2. Testimony regarding SB 86 (Sen. Nesbitt).
3. Testimony regarding SB 82 (Sen. Victory).
4. Testimony regarding SB 85 (Sen. Horn).
5. Testimony regarding SB 80 (Sen. Bizon).
6. Testimony regarding SB 84 (Sen. Schmidt).
7. Testimony regarding SB 94 (Sen. LaSata).
8. Testimony regarding SB 93 (Sen. LaSata).
9. Testimony regarding SB 77 (Sen. Victory).
10. Testimony regarding SB 88 (Sen. Barrett).
11. Testimony regarding SB 89 (Sen. Barrett).
12. Testimony regarding SB 81 (Sen. Bizon).
13. Testimony regarding SB 79 (Sen. Outman).
14. Testimony regarding SB 92 (Sen. Schmidt).
15. Testimony regarding SB 83 (Sen. Schmidt).
16. Testimony regarding SB 90 (Sen. Bumstead).
17. Testimony regarding SB 91 (Sen. Bumstead).
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Daley, Hertel, Bayer, Irwin, McCann, and Santana, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Nesbitt and Hollier were excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 87. Elizabeth Raczkowski, of the Senate Fiscal
Agency, was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 86. Elizabeth Raczkowski, of the Senate
Fiscal Agency, was available to help answer questions.
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Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 82. Elizabeth Raczkowski, Cory Savio, Joe
Carrasco, and Ryan Bergan, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, were available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Cory Savino, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize SB 85.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Bizon to summarize SB 80. Joe Carrasco, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, was
available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 84. Cory Savino, of the Senate Fiscal Agency,
was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 94. Josh Sefton, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, was
available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 93. Josh Sefton, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, was
available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 77. Bruce Baker, of the Senate Fiscal Agency,
was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB 88. Bruce Baker, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, was
available to help answer questions.
Due to senate session, the Chairman recessed the committee from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB 89. Bruce Baker, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, was
available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Bizon to summarize SB 81. Michael Siracuse, of the Senate Fiscal Agency,
was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Outman to summarize SB 79. Ellen Ackerman and John Maxwell, of the
Senate Fiscal Agency, were available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 92. Michael Siracuse, of the Senate Fiscal
Agency, was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 83. Kathryn Summers, of the Senate Fiscal
Agency, was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 90. Ben Dawson, of the Senate Fiscal Agency,
was available to help answer questions.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 91. Ben Dawson, of the Senate Fiscal Agency,
was available to help answer questions.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee. The Senate
Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4603 before the committee:
HB 4603
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254.
Representative Bellino, joined by Jim Zook, representing the Michigan Corn Growers
Association, testified in support of HB 4603. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4603, but did not wish to speak:
George Quackenbash, representing the Michigan Cattlemen's Association.
Joe Cramer, representing the Michigan Bean Commission.
Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Soybean Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the
meeting at 10:54 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov