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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee:
HB 4926
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 14a
(MCL 211.14a), as amended by 2022 PA 240.
Representative Brenda Carter, Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers
Association, and Peter Mormon and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of
Treasury testified in support of HB 4926. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Manny Lentine, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Area of United Ways.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4926, but did not wish to speak:
John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4926 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
The Chair laid SB 55 before the committee:
SB 55
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 7u
and 53b (MCL 211.7u and 211.53b), section 7u as
amended by 2020 PA 253 and section 53b as
amended by 2022 PA 141.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 55, but did not wish to speak:
Manny Lentine, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
Robb Kennedy, representing Michigan Community Action.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Area of United Ways.
Representative Price moved to report out SB 55 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
12:16 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 7, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Schmaltz,
Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representatives Glanville, MacDonell, St. Germaine and Thompson joined the committee
remotely.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee an update on federal mental health activity. David
Lloyd, representing The Kennedy Forum, and Angela Kimball, representing Inseparable,
gave an update to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 9:50 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 7, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Thursday, September, 7, 2023, at 9:00
a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
1) Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2023-3
2) Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4
3) Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana,
Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga,
Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 28, 2023.
Without Objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chair invited Cory Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize Legislative Transfer Request
2023-3, Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4, and Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Legislative Transfer Request 2023-3,
Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4, and Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6:
Bree Anderson, MEDC – Support
Amiee Evans, MEDC– Support
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to amend Legislative Transfer Request 2023-5,
by removing page 15.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis.
Nays: Sen.(s) None
The motion prevailed and the Transfer Request was amended.
Page 1 of 2
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by Sen. Cherry, to adopt Legislative Transfer
Request 2023-3, Legislative Transfer Request 2023-4, and Legislative Transfer Request 2023-6. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
The motion prevailed and the Transfer Requests were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported
by Sen. Damoose, to adjourn the committee at 9:40a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/04/2023
Page 2 of 2


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12,
2023
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The House Committee on Criminal Justice met jointly with the Senate Committee on Civil
Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety.
The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628 and HB 4629 before the
committee:
HB 4624
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 117a (MCL
400.117a), as amended by 2019 PA 114.
HB 4625
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile
diversion act," by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9
(MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829),
section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section
6 as amended by 1996 PA 137.
HB 4626
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile
diversion act," by amending sections 5 and 6
(MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996
PA 137.
HB 4627
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 18 of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA
209.
HB 4628
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending section 2f of chapter
XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185.
HB 4629
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," by amending sections 15 and 16 of
chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16),
section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and
section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102.
Representative Morse, Representative Brenda Carter, and Senator Santana testified in support
of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628 and HB 4629. Questions and discussion
followed.
Thom Lattig, President of the Michigan Association For Family Court Administration, and
Juvenile Court Director at the 20th Circuit Court, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625,
HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628 and HB 4629. Questions and discussion followed.
Jason Smith, Executive Director of the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, testified in support
of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628 and HB 4629. Questions and discussion
followed.
Suzy Shkreli, Director of Juvenile Justice Reform, and Demetrius Starling, Senior Deputy
Director of the Children's Services Administration, both representing the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB
4626, HB 4627, HB 4628 and HB 4629.
At 9:54 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627,
HB 4628 and HB 4629, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Elvin Gonzalez, Berrien County Court Administrator.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625, HB 4626, HB 4627,
HB 4628 and HB 4629, but did not wish to speak:
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Keith den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition.
Jen Peacock, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4626, HB 4627, HB 4628
and HB 4629, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4625, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
9:59 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Grant.
Excused: Rep. Grant.
The Chair laid HB 4618, SB 293 and SB 397 before the committee:
HB 4618
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 2011 PA 152, entitled "Publicly
funded health insurance contribution act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 15.562), as amended by
2013 PA 269.
SB 293
(Sen. McDonald Rivet)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending sections 58, 58b, and 58c (MCL
125.1458, 125.1458b, and 125.1458c), sections 58
and 58c as amended by 2008 PA 216 and section
58b as amended by 2008 PA 244.
SB 397
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966," by
amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as
amended by 2020 PA 73.
Senator McDonald Rivet and Amy Hovey, the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority Director, testified in support of SB 293. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 293, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Evie Z. Sweeney, representing the Michigan Housing Council.
Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Director Amy Hovey and Jeff Sykes, both representing the Michigan State Housing
Development Authority, and Lauren Bohac, representing the Office of Senator Cavanagh,
testified in support of SB 397. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 397, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Evie Z. Sweeney, representing the Michigan Housing Council.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4618 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins offered the following amendment to SB 397:
1. Amend page 4, line 23, after "exceeding" by striking out "$7,000,000,000.00," and
inserting "$10,000,000,000.00,".
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the amendment to SB 397. The motion prevailed 7-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report SB 397 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Chair Hoskins read a letter referring HBs 4818, 4878, 4891, and 4919 to the Economic
Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:40 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Stone.
Excused: Rep. Stone.
Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely.
Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a series of presentation on the subject of school safety.
Representatives Breen and Meerman gave a presentation on a bipartisan bill package which
addresses school safety. Questions and discussion followed.
Monica Merritt, superintendent of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, and John Dignan,
superintendent of Wayne-Westland Community Schools, from Wayne County Regional
Educational Service Agency gave a presentation on school safety in their schools and how to
improve safety measures. Questions and discussion followed.
Buck Myre, President and Executive Director, and Scott Claxton, Program Director, from 42
Strong gave an overview presentation on their program. Questions and discussion followed.
Bob Kefgan, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, gave a presentation on
school safety priorities for the organization.
Jill Lemond, Evolv Technology, gave a presentation on school safety. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lori Alhadeff and Will Fullerton, Centegix, gave a presentation on the importance of school
safety.
Representative Churches moved to excuse Representative Stone from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 10:25 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September 19,
2023


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4129 and HB 4130 before the committee:
HB 4129
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 931b.
HB 4130
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by
2018 PA 661.
Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4129 and HB 4130. Questions and discussion
followed.
Chris Swope and Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks,
testified in support of HB 4129 and HB 4130. Questions and discussion followed.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified
in support of HB 4129 and HB 4130. Questions and discussion followed.
Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to HB
4129 and HB 4130. Questions and discussion followed.
Lata Nott, representing the Campaign Legal Center, testified in support of HB 4129.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4129, but did not wish to speak:
Ilana Beller-Kernish, representing Public Citizen.
Melanie Macey, representing Promote The Vote.
Camden Weber, representing NextGen America.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4129 and HB 4130, but
did not wish to speak:
Ethan Petzold, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4129 and HB 4130, but did not wish
to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4129 and HB 4130, but did not
wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:15 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs before the committee.
Paige Fults, Director of the Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, and Jay Calewarts,
Director of Adult Foster Care Licensing and Camps, representing the Michigan Department
of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs gave a presentation on Adult Foster Care. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
12:54 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September 18,
2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen,
Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 176, SB 330 and SB 364 before the committee:
SB 176
(Sen. Santana)
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.
SB 330
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 7c.
SB 364
(Sen. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
53b (MCL 211.53b), as amended by 2022 PA 141.
Nick Cook, representing the Office of Senator Santana, testified in support of SB 176.
Questions and discussion followed.
Senator Cavanagh testified in support of SB 330. Questions and discussion followed.
Peter Morman and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified
in support of SB 176, SB 330 and SB 364. Questions and discussion followed.
Sue Lockhart testified in support of SB 176, SB 330 and SB 364. Questions and discussion
followed.
Josh Parish, founder of VetLife, testified in support of SB 176, SB 330 and SB 364.
Questions and discussion followed.
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion, testified in support of SB 176, SB 330 and
SB 364.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 176, SB 330 and SB 364, but did not
wish to speak:
Jack Devine, representing the MI Commanders Group.
Mandy Tomich, representing the MI Assessors Association.
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
12:40 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Grant.
Excused: Rep. Grant.
Representative Wilson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4562 before the committee:
HB 4562
(Rep. Coleman)
A bill to require certain manufacturers of certain
digital electronic equipment to make diagnostic,
maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and
documentation available to independent repair
providers and owners of that equipment; to
provide remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 4562. Questions and discussion followed.
John Pendergast, representing the Alarm Industry Communications Committee; and Anthony
Sharpy, representing Guardian Alarm; testified in support of HB 4562.
Stephen Rapundalo, representing MichiBio, testified in support of HB 4562.
Jason Blough, representing the SEI, testified in support of HB 4562.
Paul Roberts, representing Secure Repairs, testified in support of HB 4562.
Kevin O'Reilly, representing Repair.org, testified in support of HB 4562.
Gay Gordon-Byrne, representing Repair.org, testified in support of HB 4562.
Matt Moore, representing People for Bikes, testified in opposition to HB 4562.
Andrew O'Connor, representing the The Entertainment Software Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4562.
Michael Blank, representing ctia, testified in opposition to HB 4562.
Tyler Diers, representing Technet, testified in opposition to HB 4562.
Jesse McArdell, representing the National Marine Manufacturers Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4562.
Eric Wareham, representing the North American Equipment Dealers Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4562.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4562, but did not wish to speak:
Benjamin Ingerwerson, representing Frontier.
Bob Wolfer, representing the Bradford White Corporation.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4562, but did not wish to speak:
Dustin Brighton, representing the Repair Done Right Coalition.
Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
John Keane, representing The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association.
Christine Simon, representing John Deere/CNH.
Walter Alcorn, representing the Consumer Technology Association.
The Chair laid HB 4177 before the committee:
HB 4177
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
An act to provide for the establishment of history
museum authorities; to provide for the powers and
duties of a history museum authority; to authorize
the levy and collection of a property tax by a
history museum authority; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HB 4177.
Kirk Profit, representing GCSI; Elana Rugh, representing the Detroit Historical Society; and
Neil Barclay, representing the Charles Wright Museum, testified in support of HB 4177.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4177, but did not wish
to speak:
Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4177, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 4601 before the committee:
HB 4600
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957).
HB 4601
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102, 402, 501, 502, and 504 (MCL
333.27102, 333.27402, 333.27501, 333.27502,
and 333.27504), section 102 as amended by 2021
PA 57, section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161,
sections 501 and 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10,
and section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4600 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller,
Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Neyer.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4600, but did not wish to speak:
Mevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Manny Lentine, representing the Common Citizen.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4601 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller,
Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Neyer.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4601, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Indsutry Association.
Manny Lentine, representing the Common Citizen.
The Chair laid SB 262 before the committee:
SB 262
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 7b (MCL
29.7b).
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 262 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller,
Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 268 before the committee:
SB 268
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA
513.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 268 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller,
Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 268, but did not wish to speak:
Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association.
Rob Anderson, representing the Farm Bureau.
Mandy Bolter, representing the Great Lakes Partnership.
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
Representative Snyder moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:52 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4126 before the committee:
HB 4126
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL
257.627), as amended by 2022 PA 52.
Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 4126.
Muskegon County Sheriff Mike Poulin testified in support of HB 4126. Questions and discussion
followed.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4126.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4126, but did not wish to speak:
Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4183 before the committee:
HB 4183
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 20a (MCL
257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239.
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4183.
John Russell, representing the Twin Bay British Car Club, testified in support of HB 4183.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4183, but did not wish to
speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 4511 and HB 4512 before the committee:
HB 4511
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 710d and
710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d
as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as
amended by 2016 PA 460.
HB 4512
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL
257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382.
Representative Fitzgerald and Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 4511 and HB
4512. Questions and discussion followed.
Lew Moquin, a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor, testified in support of HB
4511 and HB 4512. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Brittany Tayler, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
testified in support of HB 4511 and HB 4512.
Matt Gezequel, representing Safe Kids testified, in support of HB 4511 and HB 4512. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4511 and HB 4512, but did not wish to
speak:
Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The Chair laid HB 4308 before the committee:
HB 4308
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 811hh; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative O'Neal, joined by former Representative Ronnie Peterson, and Craig Bradley,
representing the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, all testified in support of HB 4308.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4308, but did not wish to
speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:52 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 337 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 337, and invited Caitlin Stadler, of Sen. Polehanki’s office to summarize the (S-1)
version of SB 337.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 337:
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 337. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 337 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
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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 1:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 09/26/2023
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location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, September 12,
2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 417 (Sen. Singh).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4273 (Rep. O'Neal).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize SB 417.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 417:
Amy Hovey, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
Clarence Stone, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
Michael Stefanko, Ginosko Development – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 417:
Patrick Harrington, Michigan Housing Council – Support
Patrick Harrington, The Related Companies – Support
Norma Bauer, Rent is Too Damn High – Support
The Chair invited Rep. O'Neal to summarize HB 4273.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4273:
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Forrest Wall, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Properties Owners Association – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Mark Garcia, Michigan State Housing Development Authority – Support
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Norma Bauer, Rent is Too Damn High – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 19, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 1:30 p.m.,
in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4752 (Rep. Koleszar).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4752:
Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4752. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4752:
Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support
John Thompson, Brighton Schools – Support
Cody Inglis, Michigan High School Athletic Association – Support
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition
Anthony Estell, Office of Retirement Services – Neutral
Alicia Urbain, Michigan Association of Public School Academies – Support
Ray Hill, Resident – Support
Erik Edoff, Christina Gibson, and Paul Bodiya, Macomb Superintendents – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4752:
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Paul Liabenow, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition
Robert McCann, K-12 Alliance of Michigan – Opposition
Trevor Bulmer, Comstock Park Public Schools – Support
Howard Dashney and Katrina Morris, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/19/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday,
September 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 441 (Sen. Shink).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized Senate Bill 441. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 441:
Taylor Ridderbusch, MI DNR – Support
Bill Winoweicki, MI Charter Boat Association – Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 441:
Scott Everett, Michigan Fish Producers Association – Opposed
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Singh was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 26, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, September
12, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 464 (Sen. McMorrow).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4352 (Rep. Shannon).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4353 (Rep. MacDonell).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann,
Bellino, McBroom, and Victory, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bumstead was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize SB 464.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 464:
Mike Austin, Guidehouse Consulting – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair invited Rep. Shannon to summarize HB 4352 and HB 4353.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4352 and HB 4353:
Colin Forbes, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
Mark Dubay, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
Leslie Jacobson, WSP – Support
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Matt Oumedian, WSP – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
HB 4352 and HB 4353:
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Eric Morris, HNTB – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 20, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety with the House
Committee on Criminal Justice was scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the House
Appropriations Room 352 of the State Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 418 (Sen. Santana).
2.
Testimony regarding SB 419 (Sen. Santana).
3.
Testimony regarding SB 421 (Sen. Klinefelt).
4.
Testimony regarding SB 422 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
5.
Testimony regarding SB 423 (Sen. Victory).
At 9:05 a.m. the House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order and the roll was called. A quorum
was present.
Chair Chang called the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety to order at 9:06 a.m. She
instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s)
Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Rep. Morse, Sen. Santana and Rep. B. Carter were invited to summarize the bills for the committees.
The following individuals were invited to present testimony:
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Thom Lattig, President, MI Association for Family Court Administration – Support
-
Jason Smith, MI Center for Youth Justice – Support
-
Suzy Shkreli, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support
-
Demetrius Starling, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The following individuals submitted testimony cards:
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Tom Hickson, MI Catholic Conference – Support SB 418
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Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MI – Support SB’s 418, 419, 421-423
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Bobby Dorigo Jones – Support SB’s 418, 419, 421-423
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Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support SB’s 418, 419, 421-423
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Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Support SB’s 418, 419, 421-423
The following individuals submitted written testimony:
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National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers – Oppose HB’s 4160-4164 and SB’s 119-123
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Peri Stone-Palmquist, Student Advocacy Center of MI – Support SB’s 418, 419, 421, 423, 424, 426,
427, 428-431, 432-438, 437
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Bruce Timmons, Self – Neutral HB 4452
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Shink was excused from
the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/14/2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill,
MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coleman joined the committee remotely.
Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 28, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Melville Nickerson, Director
Government Affairs, NRG. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:47 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION
REP. CAROL GLANVILLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell,
Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4853 and HB 4854 before the committee:
HB 4853
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-
Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 402
(MCL 37.2402), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
HB 4854
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1300.
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4853. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Scott testified in support of HB 4854. Questions and discussion followed.
Nat Spurr, Vice Chair of the Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party,
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Nicole Keway Biber, Treasurer of the Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic
Party, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Mary Lee testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Ramona Henry testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Holly T. Bird, Attorney, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Julie Dye, Anishinaabek Caucus Secretary, Pokagon Band Potawatomi Elder, testified in
support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Linda Cypret Kilbourne, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Racism in Sports and
Media, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854.
Yvonne Moore testified in support of HB 4853.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854, but did not wish
to speak:
Lisa Carlson, Tribal Citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa.
Duane Bedell, representing the Bay Mills Community College.
Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
President Mary Mireles, representing the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting
at 11:30 AM.
Representative Carol Glanville, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4920 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 803
(MCL 600.803), as amended by 2022 PA 8.
HB 4920
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8130
(MCL 600.8130), as amended by 2014 PA 60.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4920, but did not wish
to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4920 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fink moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Breen laid before the committee a presentation on guardianship. Nicole Shannon,
representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 6, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Edwards moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:29 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 6, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee:
HB 4860
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter
township act," by amending section 7 (MCL 42.7),
as amended by 1992 PA 15.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4860 was previously adopted on September 6, 2023.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4860 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Paquette,
Bezotte.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, BeGole, Prestin.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4860, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Barnett, representing the Orion Township.
The Chair laid HB 4274 and HB 4275 before the committee:
HB 4274
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by
adding sections 11a and 11b.
HB 4275
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4274 was previously adopted on June 21, 2023.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4274 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Substitute (H-3) to HB 4275 was previously adopted on June 21, 2023.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4275 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275, but did not wish
to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Nichole Fisher, representing the mParks.
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Kochville Township.
Chris Barnett, representing the Orion Township.
Chris MatusWarren Evans, representing the Wayne County CEO Warren Evans.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
At 12:05 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4605 and HB 4606 before the committee:
HB 4605
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108.
HB 4606
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by
adding sections 11a and 11b.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4605 was previously adopted on June 21, 2023.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4605. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4606. The motion prevailed
7-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Questions and
discussion followed.
Deena Bosworth representing the Michigan Association of Counties testified in support of
HB 4605 and HB 4606.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4605 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Representative Shannon moved to report out HB 4606 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606, but did not wish
to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4606, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Matus, representing the Wayne County CEO Wayne Evans.
The Chair laid HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896 before the committee:
HB 4894
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 520, 522, and
524 (MCL 206.520, 206.522, and 206.524),
sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA 179
and section 524 as amended by 1987 PA 254, and
by adding section 521.
HB 4895
(Rep. Roth)
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 4896
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
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.
Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 4894.
At 12:39 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:39 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4896.
At 12:41 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease.
At 12:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jen Rigterink, Judy Allen, and Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of
Counties;, Judy and Deena testified in support of HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896.
Tim Poxson representing the The American Legion Department of Michigan testified with a
neutral position on HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896, but
did not wish to speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Kochville Township.
Chris Barnett, representing the Orion Township.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894 and HB 4895, but did not wish
to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the MASB.
Matt Schueller, representing the MASA.
Jerry Johnson, representing the South Central Education.
Bob Kefgen, representing the MASSP.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:50 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: September 27,
2023


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 6, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970 before the committee:
HB 4966
(Rep. Young)
A bill to provide for the authorization and levy of
a specific tax in lieu of certain ad valorem
property taxes for purposes of improving equity in
the taxation of property and to encourage the
development of property within the boundaries of
certain cities and local units of government; to
prescribe the powers, duties, and jurisdictions of
those cities and local units of government, and
certain local and state officials, in the
authorization and levy of the specific alternative
tax and for the administration of this act; to limit
the levy of certain ad valorem property taxes and
exempt certain property from the collection of
certain ad valorem property taxes within cities and
local units of government qualified to levy the
specific alternative tax; to regulate the levy,
collection, and distribution of the specific
alternative tax within the jurisdiction of each city
or local unit of government qualified to levy the
specific alternative tax; to create and provide for
the modification of certain credits and exemptions
against the specific alternative tax in certain
circumstances in order to enhance the equitable
purposes and objectives of this act; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; and to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 4967
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 2,
78a, and 89b (MCL 211.2, 211.78a, and 211.89b),
section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 620, section 78a
as amended by 2014 PA 499, and section 89b as
amended by 2008 PA 512, and by adding section
7yy.
HB 4968
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 260, entitled "Tax
reverted clean title act," by amending section 5
(MCL 211.1025), as amended by 2016 PA 151.
HB 4969
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
"Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending
section 9 (MCL 207.779), as amended by 2005 PA
340.
HB 4970
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 512a (MCL
206.512a), as added by 2003 PA 28.
Representative Young and Mayor Mike Duggan testified in support of HB 4966, HB 4967,
HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969
and HB 4970, but did not wish to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Jennifer Hayes, representing Invest Detroit.
Roderick Hardamon, representing the URGE Development Group.
David DiRita, representing the Roxbury Group.
Richard Hosey, representing Hosey Development.
The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127 before the committee:
HB 4530
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 260.
HB 4531
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 261.
SB 127
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 261.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did
not wish to speak:
Ja'Nel Jamerson, representing the Flint Center for Educational Excellence.
Representative Farhat offered the following amendment to HB 4530 at the June 21st, 2023
meeting:
1. Amend page 2, line 13, after "less." by inserting "To claim a credit under this
section, the taxpayer must have received a written acknowledgment from the shelter for
homeless persons, food kitchen, food bank, or other entity that the contribution was
made to that entity.".
Representative Farhat moved to withdraw the amendment to HB 4530. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant offered the following amendment to HB 4531:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, by striking out "2023" and inserting "2024".
Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4531. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant offered the following amendment to SB 127:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, by striking out "2023" and inserting "2024".
Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendment to SB 127. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4530 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Grant moved to report HB 4531 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Grant moved to report SB 127 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
The Chair laid HB 4553 and HB 4554 before the committee:
HB 4553
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by
adding section 3a.
HB 4554
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as
amended by 2021 PA 109.
Representative Mentzer testified in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554. Questions and
discussion followed.
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB
4553 and HB 4554. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, Deena Bosworth, representing
the Michigan Association of Counties, and John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan
Municipal League testified in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554, but did not wish
to speak:
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 4553 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4554. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4554 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
The Chair laid HB 4724 before the committee:
HB 4724
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 506, 520, 522,
and 530 (MCL 206.506, 206.520, 206.522, and
206.530), section 506 as amended by 1996 PA
484, sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA
179, and section 530 as amended by 2011 PA 38.
Representative Price testified in support of HB 4724. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Price offered the following amendment to HB 4724:
1. Amend page 14, line 11, after "year" by striking out the balance of the line through
"year," on line 12.
Representative Price moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4724. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4724, but did not wish
to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion, Department of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
1:09 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
September 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4602 (Rep. Wilson).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4602 and invited Rep. Wilson to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4602:
Al Merritt, Vietnam Veterans of America, Charles S. Kettles Chapter 310 – Support
Vance McCrum, Vietnam Veterans of American, Charles S. Kettles Chapter 310 - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:12 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 09/27/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023,
at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 470 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson
and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:04 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 3:07 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited Senator Wojno to explain Senate Bill 470. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 470:
Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 470:
Bill Zaagman, MI Assoc. of County Clerks and MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support
Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters not Politicians – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 470 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom.
Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 27, 2023
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location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and Daley


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at
12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 133 (Sen. McCann).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4619 (Rep. Rogers).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4620 (Rep. Edwards).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4621 (Rep. Fitzgerald).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4622 (Rep. Miller).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4623 (Rep. Koleszar).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. McCann to summarize SB 133.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 133:
Dr. Joyce de Jong, National Association of Medical Examiners – Support
Abigail Grande, Michigan Association of Medical Examiners – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 133:
Norm Hess, Michigan Association for Local Public Health – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Judge Linda Davis, Families Against Narcotics – Support
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Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
The Chair invited Rep.(s) Rogers and Koleszar to summarize HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, and HB 4263.
The Chair invited Rep. Miller to summarize HB 4622.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB
4622, and HB 4623:
Dr. Michael Redinger, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4619,
HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622, and HB 4623:
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support
Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Support
Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 4, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 13, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Levin Center.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Jim Townsend, Levin Center – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 10/18/23
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13,
2023
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus.
Absent: Rep. Aiyash.
Excused: Rep. Aiyash.
Speaker Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no objection,
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated September 13th, 2023. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Lightner moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated June 13th, 2023. The
motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Aiyash from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
8:38 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. JULIE M. ROGERS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 14, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia,
Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom,
Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 6, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 280 and SB 281 before the committee:
SB 280
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 9316 (MCL
333.9316), as added by 2020 PA 261.
SB 281
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406aa.
Representative Conlin moved to report out SB 280 with recommendation.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Kris Young, from Senator Singh's office; Neema Katibai, from the Michigan Dental
Association; and Joseph Sullivan, from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services, testified in support of SB 281.
Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 281. The motion prevailed
19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out SB 281 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin,
Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth,
Schmaltz, Thompson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB
4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959 before the committee:
HB 4949
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to list certain constitutional rights related to
reproductive freedom; to prohibit the violation of
certain rights and provide remedies; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 4950
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2690, 2803,
2848, 2854, 9141, 10102, 16221, 16226, 16245,
16299, and 20115 (MCL 333.2690, 333.2803,
333.2848, 333.2854, 333.9141, 333.10102,
333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16245, 333.16299,
and 333.20115), section 2690 as amended by 2016
PA 386, section 2803 as amended by 2020 PA 54,
sections 2848 and 20115 as amended and section
2854 as added by 2012 PA 499, section 9141 as
added by 2004 PA 501, section 10102 as amended
by 2008 PA 39, section 16221 as amended by
2023 PA 47, section 16226 as amended by 2023
PA 48, section 16245 as amended by 2014 PA 413,
and section 16299 as amended by 2020 PA 375;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4951
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 10d
of chapter II, sections 1a and 3 of chapter IV,
section 6e of chapter V, section 4a of chapter IX,
and sections 13k, 16d, and 16p of chapter XVII
(MCL 762.10d, 764.1a, 764.3, 765.6e, 769.4a,
777.13k, 777.16d, and 777.16p), section 10d of
chapter II, section 3 of chapter IV, and section 6e
of chapter V as added and section 1a of chapter IV
as amended by 2020 PA 394, section 4a of chapter
IX as amended by 2019 PA 115, section 13k of
chapter XVII as amended by 2018 PA 587, section
16d of chapter XVII as amended by 2023 PA 59,
and section 16p of chapter XVII as amended by
2008 PA 467.
HB 4952
(Rep. Rheingans)
A bill to amend 2002 PA 687, entitled "Born alive
infant protection act," by amending section 1
(MCL 333.1071).
HB 4953
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5711
(MCL 600.5711), as amended by 2014 PA 223.
HB 4954
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 6
(MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2023 PA 103.
HB 4955
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 1810
(MCL 339.1810), as amended by 2020 PA 265.
HB 4956
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to
provide for setting aside the conviction in certain
criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such
action; to provide for the retention of certain
nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain public agencies and
officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending
section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2021 PA
78.
HB 4957
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 500, entitled "Pregnant
and parenting student services act," by amending
section 5 (MCL 390.1595).
HB 4958
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by repealing sections 109a, 109d,
and 109e (MCL 400.109a, 400.109d, and
400.109e).
HB 4959
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending sections 108 and 109
(MCL 400.108 and 400.109), section 108 as
amended by 2013 PA 107 and section 109 as
amended by 2022 PA 98.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB
4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Dr. Sarah Wallett, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB
4958 and HB 4959.
Dr. Halley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
testified in support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955,
HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Dr. Charita L. Roque, representing the Western Michigan School of Medicine, testified in
support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956,
HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Amanda Mazur, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951,
HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Rob Davidson, MD, MPH, representing the Committee to Protect Health Care, testified in
support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956,
HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Michelle Monticello, MD, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4949, HB 4950,
HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB
4959.
Catherine Stark, MD, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4949, HB 4950, HB
4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in opposition to
HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957,
HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, testified in opposition to HB
4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB
4958 and HB 4959.
Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB
4958 and HB 4959.
Dr. Lisa Harris, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB
4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959.
Representative Pohutsky, Dr. Crissman, Dr. Davidson, and Dr. Monticello returned to the
table for questions and further discussion.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB 4952,
HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959, but did not wish
to speak:
Hannah Mathers, MSW, representing herself.
Hannah DeBoer, representing Planned Parenthood Generation Action.
Cynthia Gutierrez, representing herself.
Jessica Prozinski, representing the Michigan Coalition for Reproductive Liberation.
Dr. Paul Van Oeyen, representing the United Church of Christ
Margaret A. Stephenson, representing herself.
Lisa Rodriguez, representing the YWCA of Kalamazoo.
Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
Dr. Suha Syed M.D., representing themselves.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Cassy Jones McBryde, representing the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice.
Chashah Johnson, representing herself.
DJ Perry, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan.
Amy Belfer, representing herself.
Sommer Foster, representing Michigan Voices.
Nupur Huria, representing Mission Menstruation.
Emily Bourgeois, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Alexa Williamson, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Yuliana Mendoza, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Raina Korbakis and Dennis Denno.
Alexandra Ingalls, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan.
Emily Clancy, representing herself.
Barbra Reinoehl, representing the Fountain Street Church Choice Fund.
Donna Pennington, representing the Progressive Democratic Women's Caucus.
Andrew Chicotel, representing himself.
Jeanna Yu, representing herself.
Dr. Britnee Lett, representing herself.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Matt Black, representing Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Denzel McCampbell, representing himself.
Lindsay Maas, representing herself.
Sandra Riccardi, representing herself.
Marney McGraw, representing NARAL Pro-Choice America
Steph Sleeman, representing the Center for Change: Northern Michigan Advocacy and
NARAL MI.
Nicole Vinickier, representing herself.
Sydney Olthoff, representing herself.
Tina De La Fe, representing herself.
Robin McCants, representing herself.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB
4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959, but did not
wish to speak:
Joanne Stille, representing herself.
Robert Brines, representing himself.
Janice Brines, representing herself.
Dick Ranshaw, representing himself.
Joseph Tuski, representing himself.
Jan Gillisse, representing God's Truth about Life.
Christen Polo, representing Protect Life MI.
Cassidy Shooltz, representing herself.
Haili Gusa, representing herself.
Adelaide Helwig, representing herself.
Trevor Pollo, representing himself.
Gabriel Wiechert, representing Protect Life MSU.
Craig Orji, representing Protecting Life MSU.
Kim Laforet, representing herself.
Mark Laforet, representing himself.
Mitch Dobrzelewski, representing himself.
Representative Fox.
Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America.
Professor William Wagner, representing himself.
Saanvi Dadwal, representing Protect Life MSU.
Jennifer Abbott, representing herself.
Christine Bodwell, representing herself.
Viviat Upton, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB
4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959, but due to
the time constraints were unable to speak:
Ed Rivet, representing himself.
Sandy Westerby, representing herself.
Jan Rechtenwald, representing herself.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
Libby Ranshaw, representing the MMWCV.
Tony Gratson, representing the Rochester Hills, Precinct 11.
Donna Gratson, Precinct Delagate, representing the Rochester Hills, Precinct 11.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4949, HB 4950, HB 4951, HB
4952, HB 4953, HB 4954, HB 4955, HB 4956, HB 4957, HB 4958 and HB 4959, but due to
the time constraints were unable to speak:
Bruce Borloud, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4949, HB 4950 and HB 4951, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Austin Kreutz, representing the Bonhoeffer Forum.
The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4949, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Hassan Aoun, representing himself.
Stephanie Butler, representing herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at
11:59 AM.
Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov