evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 107 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4326 (S-1) (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 726 (Sen. Zorn).
4. Reported SB 940 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 941 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5701 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 4953 (S-2) (Rep. Martin) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 107:
Linda Davis, Families Against Narcotics – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 107 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4326. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4326:
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of HB 4326 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Huizenga.
Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki.
Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 726:
Bree Anderson and Anthony Estell, Office of Retirement Services – Opposition
Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 726:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 940 and SB 941:
Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 940 and SB 941:
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 940 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 940. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 941 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 941. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5701:
Rob Winkleman, The office of Rep. Scott VanSingel – Support
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Jack Taylor and Cris Ahearns, Nightlock – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5701:
Mack Jones, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
Drake Jamali and Don Erickson, Security Industry Association – Opposition
Rhonda Grant, HID – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5701 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4953:
Rep. David Martin – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4953:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Non Public Schools – Support
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition
Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4953. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report the (S-2) version of HB 4953 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.
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meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Huizenga and Hertel


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by Toyota Motor North America regarding Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon,
Schmidt, Wozniak, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding hydrogen and fuel cell electric
vehicles:
Jason Sekhon, Advanced Technology Research Consultant, Toyota Motor North America – No Position
Karen Johnston, Regional Director of Government Affairs, Toyota Motor North America – No Position
Adam Karibian, VP of Technical Planning and Strategy, Toyota Motor North America – No Position
Ken Laberteaux, Sr. Principal Scientist, Toyota Motor North America – No Position
The following individuals submitted written testimony regarding hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles:
John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Referred the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence,
Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and
Career Readiness.
2. Referred the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools,
Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18 to the Senate Committee on Education
and Career Readiness.
3. Presentation by the Michigan Corrections Organization.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to refer the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report,
Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18 to the Senate
Committee on Education and Career Readiness. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the Audit Report was referred.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to refer the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report,
Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18 to the
Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the Audit Report was referred.
The Chair invited Byron Osborn, President of the Michigan Corrections Organization, and Ray Sholtz, V.P. /
Chief of Staff of the Michigan Corrections Organization to give the committee a presentation.
Mr. Osborn and Mr. Sholtz presented the committee with information from the Michigan Corrections
Organization regarding staffing at Michigan correctional facilities, staffing recruitment and retention,
mandatory overtime, facility operations and safety among other topics.
Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 2:48 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee:
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location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, McCann and Bayer

Excused: Senator Victory

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 10, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 10, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 15, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:50 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Absent: Rep. Carra.
Excused: Rep. Carra.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5671 and HB 5704 before the committee:
HB 5671
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending section 4102 (MCL 289.4102), as
amended by 2012 PA 178.
HB 5704
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 1105 and 4102 (MCL
289.1105 and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended
by 2014 PA 516 and section 4102 as amended by
2012 PA 178.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5671 was previously adopted on February 16th, 2022.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5704 was previously adopted on February 16th, 2022.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Posthumus called the committee back to order.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5671 as proposed substitute (H-2), and HB
5704 as proposed substitute (H-2).
At 10:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Posthumus laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5671. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander offered the following amendments to HB 5671 (H-2):
1. Amend page 4, line 6, after "MSU" by striking out "Products" and inserting
"Product".
2. Amend page 4, line 9, after the first "MSU" by striking out "Products" and inserting
"Product".
3. Amend page 4, line 9, after the second "MSU" by striking out "Products" and
inserting "Product".
4. Amend page 4, line 17, by striking out "Products" and inserting "Product".
5. Amend page 4, line 20, after "MSU" by striking out "Products" and inserting
"Product".
Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5671 (H-2). The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5671 with recommendation, as amended, as
substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5704. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5704 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5671 (H-2) and HB 5704
(H-2), but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Rural Development.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5671 (H-2) and HB 5704 (H-2), but did
not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5671 and HB 5704, but did
not wish to speak:
Sara Simmonds, representing the Michigan Association of Local Environmental Health
Administrators.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
The Chair laid HB 5742, HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745, HB 5746, HB 5747, and HB 5748 before
the committee:
HB 5742
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
8308a.
HB 5743
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
8507a.
HB 5744
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending section 2125 (MCL 289.2125), as
amended by 2015 PA 61, and by adding section
2124.
HB 5745
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 120, entitled "Feed law,"
by amending section 19 (MCL 287.539), as added
by 2015 PA 83.
HB 5746
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 189, entitled "The insect
pest and plant disease act," (MCL 286.201 to
286.228) by adding section 17a.
HB 5747
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled
"Manufacturing milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.561
to 288.740) by adding section 92.
HB 5748
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A
milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.471 to 288.540) by
adding section 36.
Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 5742, HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745, HB
5746, HB 5747, and HB 5748. Questions and discussion followed.
Brad Deacon, Tim Slawinski, and Jamie Zmitko-Somers, all representing the Michigan
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of HB 5742, HB 5743,
HB 5744, HB 5745, HB 5746, HB 5747, and HB 5748. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5742, HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745,
HB 5746, HB 5747, and HB 5748, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Rendon moved to excuse Representative Carra from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at
10:58 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gotv


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 9,
2022
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate,
Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar,
Weiss.
Absent: Reps. Marino, Cynthia Johnson.
Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5586 before the committee:
HB 5586
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
accept and convey real property in Isabella
County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the
revenue from the conveyance.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5586 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 25-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Rep. Sabo.
Pass: Rep. Rogers.
The Chair laid HB 5765 before the committee:
HB 5765
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section
68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2020 PA 314.
Representative Allor moved to report out HB 5765 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 27-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:49 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Weiss made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 5586 was reported.
At 4:49 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:52 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion prevailed 27-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5586 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 20-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch,
Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson,
Hood, Steckloff.
Nays: Reps. Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to lay Legislative Transfer Request 2022-1 before the
committee. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Whiteford moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2022-1.
The motion prevailed 18-9-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Brann, Frederick, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Borton,
Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Allor, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Maddock, Beson,
Thanedar.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Cynthia Johnson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at
4:56 PM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Appropriations Room in the State Capitol building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2022-1.
2. Reported SB 618 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 758 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
At 2:03 p.m., the Chairman called for the committee to go at ease.
At 2:04 p.m., the Chairman reconvened the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. McDonald, to adopt the
committee meeting minutes from February 23, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen. Victory and Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West
Michigan, to summarize SB 618.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
618:
Peter Morman and David Boye, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Sherisse Butler, Detroit Public Schools – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Matthew Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
At 2:07 p.m., the Chairman recessed the committee.
At 2:10 p.m., with all members now present, the Chairman called the committee back to order.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report SB 618 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Huizinga, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 618. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt Legislative
Transfer Request 2022-1. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Schmidt, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizinga, Outman,
Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Runestad and Irwin
The motion prevailed and the Legislative Transfer was adopted.
Next, the Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 758 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Huizinga, Outman, Runestad, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Daley, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 758. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Huizinga, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adjourn the
committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 5-11-22
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, March
9, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 795 (S-2) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 796 (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 875 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5286 (Rep. Huizenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 640 (Sen. Zorn).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4252 (Rep. Sneller).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers,
Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 795.
Sen. Wozniak offered the Wozniak Amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 795.
The Chair invited Sen. Wozniak to summarize the Wozniak Amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 795.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the Wozniak amendment to the (S-1) version of SB
795. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 795, as amended. The vote was
as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 795, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 795 (S-2). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 796 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 796. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 875:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 875 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, and Bullock
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss and Hollier
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 875. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Huizenga and Todd Melin, of Ver-Mac, to summarize HB 5286.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5286:
Lance Binonieni, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, Michigan State Police – Support
Jonathan Byrd, Michigan Laborers Union – Support
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5286 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5286. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB 640.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 640:
Joel Ballor, Ballors Towing and Michigan Towing Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 640:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair invited Ashley Christian, of Rep. Sneller's office, to summarize HB 4252.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Hb 4252:
Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:36 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 15, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4127 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4128 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4129 (Rep. Marino) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4130 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4131 (Rep. Sabo) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127
and HB 4128:
Dorian Tyus, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4127 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4127. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4128 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4128. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4129 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4129. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4130 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4130. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4131 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall
Nays: Sen. Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4131. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 23, 2022
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location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Huizenga, Santana, Irwin and Brinks

Excused: Senator Hollier


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga and McCann

Excused: Senator Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 15, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 17, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Finance, Joint with Transportation and Infrastructure – Tuesday, March 15, 9:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5312 and (517) 373-5323

Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:00 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, LaSata, Schmidt, Huizenga, and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from
February 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor Whitmer’s proposed FY
2022-23 Budget Recommendation.
Demetrius Starling, Executive Director of the Children's Services Agency and Rachel Willis, Director of
the Bureau of Out of Home Services, Department of Health and Human Services
At 12:35 p.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga left the meeting. A quorum was not present.
At 12:37 p.m., Sen. Winnie Brinks entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
At 12:41 p.m., Sen. Sylvia Santana entered the meeting.
At 12:48 p.m., Sen. Michael MacDonald entered the meeting.
At 12:51 p.m., Sen. John Bizon entered the meeting.
At 1:10 p.m., Sen. Wayne Schmidt left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor Whitmer’s proposed FY
2022-23 Budget Recommendation.
Janet Reynolds Snyder, Executive Director, Michigan Federation for Children & Families
David Gehm, CEO, Wellspring Lutheran Services
At 1:26 p.m., Sen. Winnie Brinks left the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was excused from the meeting.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to
adjourn the committee at 1:29 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 9, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sens. Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Legislative Auditor General's FY
2022-23 budget.
Auditor General, Doug Ringler, Legislative Auditor General
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan Gaming Control
Board's FY 2022-23 budget.
Executive Director, Henry Williams, Michigan Gaming Control Board
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan State Lottery's FY
2022-23 budget.
Lottery Commissioner, Brian O. Neill, Michigan State Lottery
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:33 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. LaFave.
Excused: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Aiyash joined the committee remotely.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Emily Finnell, Senior Great Lakes Advisor
and Strategist, and Travis Boeskool, Legislative Liaison, Office of Legislative Affairs,
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative LaFave from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:22 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Adult Protective Services, Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, February 2022.
Leah Decker and Keith Edwards, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified
regarding the audit report. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:43 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 17,
2022


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 10,
2022
11:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Hertel,
Kuppa.
Absent: Reps. Anthony, Sneller.
Excused: Reps. Anthony, Sneller.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4640 before the committee:
HB 4640
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child
abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA
60.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4640 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Hertel,
Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4912 before the committee:
HB 4912
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16215, 16283,
16286, 16287, 16288, 18802, 18805, 18811,
18812, and 18814 (MCL 333.16215, 333.16283,
333.16286, 333.16287, 333.16288, 333.18802,
333.18805, 333.18811, 333.18812, and
333.18814), section 16215 as amended by 2019
PA 140, sections 16283, 16286, and 16288 as
added by 2016 PA 359, section 16287 as amended
by 2017 PA 22, section 18802 as amended by
2000 PA 22, section 18805 as amended by 1982
PA 353, section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA
406, and section 18812 as amended by 1982 PA
337, and by adding sections 18811a, 18818,
18819, and 18829; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4912 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-4). The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Kuppa.
The Chair laid HB 5804 before the committee:
HB 5804
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 18818.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5804 (H-1).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5804 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Mark Cushing, representing the Animal Policy Group.
Molly Tamulevich, representing the Human Society of the United States.
Torio Vittorio, representing the Reason Foundation.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5804. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Hertel,
Kuppa.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5804 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Damoose, Posthumus, Hertel.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Kuppa.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representatives Anthony and Sneller from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lilly adjourned the meeting at
11:10 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 10,
2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 5274 (S-1) (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2.
Reported HB 5275 (S-2) (Rep. LaGrand) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3.
Reported HB 5276 (S-1) (Rep. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4.
Reported HB 5277 (S-1) (Rep. Hoitenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5.
Reported HB 5278 (Rep. Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6.
Reported HB 5279 (Rep. Camilleri) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7.
Reported HB 5280 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8.
Reported HB 5534 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9.
Reported HB 5594 (S-1) (Rep. Hornberger) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10.
Reported HB 5541 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak,
Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5541, and invited Rep. Fink to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5541:
Cami Pendell, Michigan Supreme Court – Support
Ms. Rabab Qamar, Student, MSU Law, via Zoom – Support
Jonathan Liu, Student, MSU Law, via Zoom – Support
Kellie Early, National Conference of Bar Examiners, via Zoom – Support
Maribeth Graff, Board of Law Examiners – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5541:
Kathy Wilbur, MSU Law School – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Jelani Jefferson Exum, Detroit Mercy Law School - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5541 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson, and Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5541. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and 5594, and invited Rep. Meerman and Max Aulbach, staff of
Rep. LaGrand to summarize the bills and substitutes.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5274-5280, 5534 and
5594:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support HB's 5274-5280
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5274. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5274 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5274 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5275. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 5275 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5275 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5276. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 5276 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5276 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5277. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5277 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5277 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 5278 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5278. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5279 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5279. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5280 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5280. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5534 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5534. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5594. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 5594 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5594 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, Vice Chair VanderWall moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/14/2022


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4880 (Rep. Hauck) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 855 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4880 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4880. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 855.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 855:
Adaora Ezike, Detroit Public Health Department – Support
Brian Gadwell, Detroit Police Department's 4th Precinct – Support
Sylvia Gucken, Ideal Group – Support
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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 1:32 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 17, 2022
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C) and Runestad

Excused: Senator Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 17, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services – Wednesday, March 16, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 24, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursdays, March 17, 12:00 noon, and March 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, March 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 17, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 17, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 16, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:23 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


LARA-DIFS — 2022-03-10


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy,
Cherry, Manoogian, Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Cambensy joined the committee remotely.
Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5656 before the committee:
HB 5656
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 90a and
90b (MCL 125.2090a and 125.2090b), section 90a
as amended by 2017 PA 239 and section 90b as
amended by 2018 PA 423.
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5656. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5656, but did not wish to speak:
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Department of Economic Development
Corporation.
The Chair laid SB 791 before the committee:
SB 791
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended
by 2021 PA 66.
Maggie Leonard, representing Senator Horn's Office, and Rachel Wineland, representing the
Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified in support of SB 791. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 791, but did not wish to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Representative Manoogian moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting
at 9:20 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from NCSL Detailing how different states
handle elections and elections funding related issues.
Wendy Underhill, representing the National Conference of State Legislatures, gave a
presentation on how different states handle elections and elections funding related issues.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
12:40 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee:
HB 5777
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1705.
Mallorie Evans, an Educational Audiologist at Los Angeles Unified School District, testified
via zoom in support of HB 5777.
Jerome Reide, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, and Annie
Urasky, Director of the Division on Deaf, Deaf/blind and Hard Hearing in the Michigan
Department of Civil Rights, testified and submitted written testimony in support of HB 5777.
Shon Halacka, representing the Cued Speech Association, testified and submitted written
testimony in opposition to HB 5777.
Daniel Seraphinoff, President of the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chapter, testified in opposition to HB 5777.
Sidney Kraizman, Advocacy Chair of the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chapter, testified and submitted testimony in opposition to HB
5777.
Lori Earls, representing LEAD-K, testified in support of HB 5777.
Martin Dale-Hench testified in support of HB 5777.
Peter Dale testified and submitted written testimony in support of HB 5777.
Natalie Grupido, a deaf Educational Specialist, representing Deaf Educators, testified and
submitted written testimony in support of HB 5777.
Cindy Blackman , representing FAD, testified in support of HB 5777.
Sean Forbes testified in support of HB 5777.
Ashley Garber, representing the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing, testified in opposition to HB 5777.
Walter LaPlante testified in support of HB 5777.
Michelle Kulpa testified in support of HB 5777.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but did not wish to speak:
Sheryl Y. Kennedy, Ph.D., Legislative Liaison in the Office of Public and
Governmental Affairs of the Michigan Department of Education:
Merissa Kovach, Policy Strategist, for the American Civil Liberties Union ACLU;
Natasha Abner, Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of
Michigan;
Judy Ann Lowie;
Michael Morrison;
Kevin Morrison;
Todd Morrison;
Barry Morrison;
Carol Kuplicki;
Ora Sue Bogden;
Peppy Stuckless-Whaley;
Nicole Gaines Cotton;
Rose Bonacci;
Beth Caverly;
Deborah McNally;
Lawson McNally;
Janis Duchnicki;
Marcus Bentley;
Debbie Petersmarck;
Mary Mitchell;
Rachel Glaver;
Ron Deschler;
Margaret Botker;
Millie Tursin;
Kayah Kitchen;
Maria Klein;
Michael Morrison;
Freida Morrison;
Barney Morrison;
Theresa Miracle;
Shaylee Kales
Paul Kuplicki;
Sharron Smith;
James Allen;
Dallas Barker;
Erica Chapin;
Rosemary Langevon;
Vicky Hovinen;
Judy Ann Lowrie;
Linda Sykova;
Steve Chu;
Kaitlin Jane Duchan;
Clifford Seipke;
Jailah Dru-Islam;
Jennifer Darnell;
Sebastian Sarkissiah;
Sandra Casey;
Ardis J. Gardella
Heather Vandesteen;
Steve Vandesteen;
Mary Blair;
Danielle Tier;
Rachel Klinger;
Jennifer Dahlstrom;
Glynette Wolk;
Marilyn Vogel;
Esther Uttman;
Kristen LaPlatte;
Ronald Scripter;
Joanne Forbes;
Jennifer Berrigan;
Darlene Weir;
Edward Weir;
Lisa Heck;
Harry Lewis;
Darlene Lewis;
Rowan Dougherty;
Janet Deschler;
Matthew Whitfield;
Jodi Seres;
Jordan Jones;
Kid Black Fedio; and
Mike Depcik.
Helen Kraizman submitted a card in opposition to HB 5777, but did not wish to speak.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Rendon moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5862 before the committee:
HB 5862
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to provide limited immunity from civil
liability for personal injury or property damage to
owners and operators of campgrounds and their
employees.
Representative Borton and Greg Katt, representing Camp Michigan, testified in support of
HB 5862. Questions and discussion followed.
Gary Becker and John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreational
Vehicles and Campgrounds, testified in support of HB 5862. Questions and discussion
followed.
Eugenie "Genie" Eardley, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in
opposition to HB 5862. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5862, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Negligence Law Section, State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5713
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018
PA 182.
HB 5714
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
HB 5715
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section
16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section
16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233.
HB 5716
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 520d
(MCL 750.520d), as amended by 2012 PA 372,
and by adding section 219g.
HB 5717
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16l
and 16y of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l and
777.16y), section 16l of chapter XVII as amended
by 2016 PA 150 and section 16y of chapter XVII
as amended by 2006 PA 655.
Representative Roth and Representative Breen testified in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB
5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717. Questions and discussion followed.
Lynne Spencer, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB
5716 and HB 5717.
Kara Rubinstein Deyerin, representing the Right to Know, testified in support of HB 5713,
HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716 and HB 5717.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5713, HB 5714, HB 5715, HB 5716
and HB 5717, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
The Chair laid HB 5512 before the committee:
HB 5512
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Medical Marihuana Act," by amending section 7
(MCL 333.26427), as amended by 2016 PA 546.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5512, but did not wish to speak:
Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 5512 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Yancey,
Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaGrand.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:02 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: Rep. Garza.
Excused: Rep. Garza.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5695, HB 5696 and HB 5726 before the committee:
HB 5695
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
HB 5696
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
502 (MCL 436.1502), as amended by 2020 PA
112.
HB 5726
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending section
15 (MCL 409.115).
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5695 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5696 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5726 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5695, but did not wish to speak:
Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5695 and HB 5696, but
did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5695 and HB 5696, but did not
wish to speak:
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health Safety.
The Chair laid HB 5871 before the committee:
HB 5871
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and
333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA
648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5871. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5871 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:43 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: March 22,
2022


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Reps. Eisen, LaFave.
Excused: Reps. Eisen, LaFave.
Representatives Berman and Shannon joined the committee remotely.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5629 before the committee:
HB 5629
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 1078a.
Evan Cruse, representing Representative Reilly's office, testified in support of HB 5629.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 5629 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Howell, Griffin, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5629, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid SB 871 before the committee:
SB 871
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 10r (MCL 247.660r), as added by 2020 PA
140.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing Senator Schmidt's office, and Eric Morris, representing HNTB
Corporation, both testified in support of SB 871. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 871, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Roth moved to excuse Representatives Eisen and LaFave from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
10:39 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 726 (S-2) (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 726. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 726:
Bill Miller, MAISA – Support
Peter Spadafore, Middle Cities Education Association – Support
Breeann Anderson, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget – Support
Bob Kefgen, MASSP – Support
Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Bill Miller, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support
Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support
Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-2) version of SB 726 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 726. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/22/22
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4591 (Rep. Roth).
2. Reported HB 4705 (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4591 and invited Rep. Roth to summarize the bill.
Member questions followed.
The Chair brought up HB 4705 and invited Rep. Meerman to summarize the bill.
Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4705:
Via Zoom, Phil Forner, Citizen - Support
Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 4705 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to
adjourn the committee at 2:14 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/22/2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4842 (Rep. Outman).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4232 (Rep. Hoitenga).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, VanderWall, Huizenga, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Lauwers and
Zorn were excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4842:
Jacob Boyer, The office of Rep. Outman – Support
Jon O'Connor, Michigan Craft Distillers – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4842:
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Opposition
Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
Mike Tobias, Michigan Alcohol Policy – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4232:
Ken Morin, The office of Rep. Hoitenga – Support
Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Mike Tobias, Michigan Alcohol Policy – Opposition
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4232:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Matt Miner, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Opposition
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:26 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 04/19/22
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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, MacDonald, Schmidt, Huizenga, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier

Excused: Senator LaSata


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Huizenga

Excused: Senator Hertel


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, Victory, McCann and Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 17, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

General Government – Wednesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 24, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursdays, March 17, 12:00 noon, and March 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 17, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, March 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 17, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 17, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:59 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2022
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground
Floor, Boji Tower.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations regarding a Review of Michigan's Gas Taxes, Structure, Pricing Transparency, and
Projections.
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander,
a quorum was present.
The Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order at 9:04 a.m. The Committee
called roll. A quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made opening remarks regarding the meeting's agenda.
Chair Barrett made opening remarks regarding the meeting's agenda.
Chair Runestad invited Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association, to give a presentation
regarding Michigan's motor fuel, its costs, and taxes of gasoline.
Member questions followed from both committees.
Chair Runestad invited David Zin, Chief Economist for the Senate Fiscal Agency, to give a presentation
regarding motor fuel taxation in Michigan.
Member questions followed from both committees.
Chair Runestad invited Aaron Keel and Jeff Guilfoyle, of the Michigan Department of Treasury, Troy Hagon,
Director Paul Ajegba, and Patrick McCarthy, from the Michigan Department of Transportation, to answer
questions regarding Michigan's motor fuel taxes.
Member questions followed from both committees.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
The Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 04/20/2022


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2022
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on
Finance was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor,
Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations regarding a Review of Michigan's Gas Taxes, Structure, Pricing Transparency, and
Projections.
The Senate Committee on Finance was called to order at 9:03 a.m. The Committee called roll. A quorum was
present.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Outman was
excused from the meeting.
Chair Runestad made opening remarks regarding the meeting's presentations.
Chair Barrett made opening remarks regarding the meeting's presentations.
Chair Runestad invited Mark Griffin, President of the Michigan Petroleum Association, to give a presentation
regarding Michigan's motor fuel, its costs, and taxes of gasoline.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
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Chair Runestad invited David Zin, Chief Economist of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to give a presentation
regarding motor fuel taxation in Michigan.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
Chair Runestad invited Aaron Keel and Jeff Guilfoyle, of the Michigan Department of Treasury, Troy Hagon
and Paul Ajegba, Directors, and Patrick McCarthy, of the Michigan Department of Transportation, to answer
questions regarding Michigan's motor fuel taxes.
Questions followed from members of both committees.
The Senate Committee on Finance adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
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: March 23, 2022
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