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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
FAX: (517) 373-9228
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.,
in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported HB 5147 (Rep. Rheingans) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 5450 (Rep. MacDonnell) with recommendation.
3.
Reported HB 5451 (Rep. Brixie) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 1142 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose
and Johnson, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 5147, and invited Ryan Bartholomew, of Rep. Rheingans office to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5147:
Katie Witkowski, Michigan Community College Association – Support
Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5147 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 5450-5451, and invited Matt Dargay of Rep. MacDonnell’s office to summarize the
bills.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5450-5451:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy and Olivia Ponte, MI Department of Education – Support
Ted and Nancy Verner, Parents of Alexandria Verner – Support
Susan Arthur, Self – Support
Liz Morley, Mom’s Demand Action – Support
Nicholas Buggia, NRA – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 5450-5451:
Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Director, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support
Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support HB 5450
Ramya Swami, Brady United – Support
Brian Broderick, MI Association of Non Public Schools – Support
Paul Stankewitz, MI Catholic Conference – Support
Eadie Harley, Moms Demand Action – Support
Linda Danders, Moms Demand Action – Support
Ann Anderson, Self – Support
Maya Monuel, End Gun Violence MI – Support
Frank Foster, Everytown for Gun Safety – Support HB 5450
Jennifer Smith, MI Association of Schools Boards – Support
Anne Gallagner, Moms Demand Action – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5450 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 5451 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and McDonald Rivet
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1142 and summarized the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1142. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1142 (S-1):
Tom Michalos and Shannon Underwood, MI School Counselor Association – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of MI – Support
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, MCAN – Oppose
Adanna Smith, MI Association for College Admission Counseling - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 1142:
Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy – Support
Dave Worthams, MI Manufacturers Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 1142 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, and Camilleri.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:56 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. REGGIE MILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Absent: Rep. VanderWall.
Excused: Rep. VanderWall.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 986 before the committee:
SB 986
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as
amended by 2016 PA 188.
Remy Gelderloos, representing the Office of Senator Anthony, James Hull, representing the
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Administrative Services Division,
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, and Ben Ploch, the Chair of Michigan Elected
Operators Committee, testified in support of SB 986. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:21 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out SB 986 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 882 before the committee:
SB 882
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as
amended by 2016 PA 188.
Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 882.
James Lee, representing the Sustainable Beekeepers Guild of Michigan, testified in support of
SB 882. Questions and discussion followed.
Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, returned to answer questions from the
committee.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 882, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association.
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Young moved to report out SB 882 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6128, HB 6129, HB 6130, HB 6131, HB 6132 and HB 6133 before the
committee:
HB 6128
(Rep. Dievendorf)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 3103, 3127, 3131, 7104,
7105, 7106, 7107, 8105, and 8107 (MCL
289.3103, 289.3127, 289.3131, 289.7104,
289.7105, 289.7106, 289.7107, 289.8105, and
289.8107), sections 3103, 3127, and 8107 as
amended and section 7104 as added by 2012 PA
178 and sections 7105 and 8105 as amended and
section 7106 as added by 2007 PA 114; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 6129
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 2105, 2111, 2132, 3115,
4103, and 6135 (MCL 289.2105, 289.2111,
289.2132, 289.3115, 289.4103, and 289.6135),
section 2111 as amended by 2015 PA 61, section
3115 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 4103 as
amended by 2023 PA 194, and section 2132 as
added and section 6135 as amended by 2012 PA
178.
HB 6130
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 1107, 1109, 2129, and 6101
(MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, 289.2129, and
289.6101), sections 1107 and 2129 as amended by
2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018
PA 92, and section 6101 as amended by 2012 PA
178.
HB 6131
(Rep. Miller)
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.
HB 6132
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 1111, 2125, 4111, 4117,
5105, 6137, and 7114 (MCL 289.1111, 289.2125,
289.4111, 289.4117, 289.5105, 289.6137, and
289.7114), section 1111 as amended by 2018 PA
92, section 2125 as amended by 2022 PA 126,
section 4111 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section
4117 as amended by 2023 PA 194, section 5105 as
amended and section 7114 as added by 2012 PA
178, and section 6137 as amended by 2007 PA
114.
HB 6133
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending sections 3105, 3129, 3139, 4101,
4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL 289.3105, 289.3129,
289.3139, 289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and
289.6103), sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by
2012 PA 178, section 3139 as amended by 2007
PA 113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA 112,
and section 4105 as amended by 2016 PA 188.
The Chair testified on HB 6128, HB 6129, HB 6130, HB 6131, HB 6132 and HB 6133.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Mikaylah Heffernan and Tim Slawinski, representing the Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of support of HB 6128, HB 5129,
HB 6130, HB 6131, HB 6132, and HB 6133. Questions and discussion followed.
Amanda Shreve, the Executive Director of the Michigan Farmers Market Association,
testified in support of HB 6128, HB 6129, HB 6130, HB 6131, HB 6132, and HB 6133.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6131, but did not wish to speak:
Hailey Lamb, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association.
Beth Anzell, representing the Charlevoix Farmers Market.
Terran Tannis, representing the Grand Rapids Food Co-op.
Sara Piaskowski, representing the Gratiot MI Farmers Market.
Brenda Keith, representing the New Baltimore Farmers Market.
Linda Bader, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6132, but did not wish to speak:
Nancy Barr, representing the Michigan Allied Poultry Ind..
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 6128 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 6129 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: Reps. Bierlein, Smit.
Pass: Reps. Neyer, Roth.
Representative Neyer offered the following amendment to HB 6130:
1. Amend page 22, following line 17, by inserting:
"Sec. 7129. (1) If a food is subject to a standard established under this chapter, it shall the
food must be identified by the name required by that standard. If no standard applies, the
product shall must be identified by its the product's common or usual name. If no common
or usual name exists, the product shall must be identified by an appropriately descriptive
name that is not misleading and that accurately identifies or describes, in as simple and direct
terms as possible, the basic nature of the food and its the product's characterizing
ingredients or properties. A product manufactured or sold under the provisions of this act ,
which that is sold in closed or sealed packages shall must bear a complete label. The label
shall must bear the all of the following:
(a) The true name of the product as defined in this act. , an
(b) The ingredient statement if the product contains more than 1 ingredient. , the
(c) The net weight of the product. , and the
(d) The name and address of the manufacturer.
(2) Products A product sold from a bulk retail displays shall display must bear a sign or
placard containing that contains the true and approved name of the product. If the product
contains more than 1 ingredient, an ingredient statement shall must be placarded, posted, or
otherwise available for the customer in written form.
(3) Meat products A meat product using antioxidants shall must indicate on the label, or in
the absence of a label an adjacent placard, their the presence and purpose of the antioxidants
in the meat product.
(4) Meat products A meat product containing monosodium glutamate, hydrolyzed vegetable
protein, or any other source of monosodium glutamate shall must indicate on the label or, in
the absence of a label, an adjacent placard in its the presence of those substances in the
meat product.
(5) The meat ingredients in a meat product that specifies 1 type of meat in its name, such as
including, but not limited to, ham loaf, pork loaf, veal patties, or turkey sausage, shall must
be entirely from the species indicated in the product name. The meat in a meat product that
specifies more than 1 type of meat in its name, such as including, but not limited to, beef
and turkey sausage, shall must be entirely from the types of meat indicated, and shall must
contain at least 20% of each meat. A meat product that contains a type of meat consisting of
less than 20% of that meat may be labeled as "(product) _____ added" or "product with
_____", inserting the common name of that meat. Sausage labeled or advertised as all meat or
all beef shall must not contain any nonfat dry milk solids or dry whole milk.
(6) A person shall not label or identify as meat a laboratory-grown meat substitute.
(7) (6) All required words and numbers shall must be legible to potential customers.".
Representative Neyer moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6130. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report HB 6130 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 6131 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans,
Neyer, Bierlein, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Roth.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 6132 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Neyer, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 6133 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Neyer, Roth, Bierlein, Smit.
Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representative VanderWall from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at
10:11 AM.
Representative Reggie Miller, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANGELA WITWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11,
2024
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh,
Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 927 before the committee:
SB 927
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's
disability compensation act of 1969," by amending
section 625 (MCL 418.625), as amended by 2012
PA 83.
Jayshana Hicks, representing the Michigan Department of Learning and Economic Opportunity,
and Jack Nolish, representing the Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency, testified
in support of SB 927.
Representative Snyder moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 927. The motion prevailed 17-10-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Slagh, DeBoer.
Representative Martus moved to report out SB 927 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6027 before the committee:
HB 6027
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," by amending the title and
sections 18 and 19 (MCL 30.418 and 30.419), the
title as amended by 2006 PA 267, section 18 as
amended by 2018 PA 263, and section 19 as
amended by 2018 PA 264, and by adding section
18a.
Representative Morse, Sergeant Travis Fletcher, Captain Kevin Sweeney, and Inspector Michelle
Sosinski, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 6027 (H-2).
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6027. The motion prevailed 17-5-
7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Beson, Fink, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Green, Slagh, Borton, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette.
Representative Green offered the following amendment to HB 6027 (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, following line 25 by inserting:
"(8) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each year, 5% of the funds
remaining in the disaster and emergency contingency fund at the end of the fiscal year shall be
transferred to the department of corrections and expended by the department of corrections for
reimbursing emergency medical services and hospitals that are owed money for services
provided to prisoners under the jurisdiction of the department of corrections. The transfer
described in this subsection shall be made only if at the end of the fiscal year the balance in the
disaster and emergency contingency fund, after this transfer, will be $5,000,000.00 or more.".
Representative Green made a motion to adopt the amendment to HB 6027 (H-2). The motion did
not prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn,
Schuette, Steele.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Pass: None.
Representative Morse moved to report out HB 6027 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 17-11-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette,
Steele.
Pass: Rep. DeBoer.
The Chair laid SB 440 before the committee:
SB 440
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to
transfer state-owned property in Livingston
County from the administrative jurisdiction of the
department of corrections to the administrative
jurisdiction of the department of military and
veterans affairs and to provide for powers and
duties of state agencies and departments with
regard to the property and the jurisdictional
transfer.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, and Terry Sabo,
representing the Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs, testified in support of SB 440.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 440, but did not wish to speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
Representative Brabec moved to report out SB 440 with recommendation.
At 9:55 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The motion prevailed 25-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson,
Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Green, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Requests 2025-2 and 2025-3 before the Committee.
Arthur Lupia and Chris Kolb, representing the University of Michigan, and Scott Doebling,
representing the Los Alamos National Lab, testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request
2025-3. Questions and discussion followed.
Greg Braziunas, representing Detroit Diesel, and David Trebing, representing Daimler Trucks
North America, testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2025-3.
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus, testified in opposition to
Legislative Transfer Request 2025-2.
Lindsey Jaime, representing Protect the Porkies, testified in opposition to Legislative Transfer
Request 2025-2.
Margo Cooper testified in opposition to Legislative Transfer Requests 2025-2.
Germaine Finley testified in opposition to Legislative Transfer Requests 2025-2.
Marty Fittante, representing Invest U.P., testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request
2025-2.
The following person submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2025-2, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Barry O'Shea, representing Highland Copper.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to Legislative Transfer Request 2025-2, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Taylor Holzhei.
Cynthia Hampton.
Lauren G. Bruggeman.
Bob Pratt.
Jason A. Mac.
Skyler Faerber-Karain.
Kinga Oszkemp.
Birch Kemp.
Carly Maynard, representing Protect the Porkies.
Marjorie Steele, representing the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance of
Michigan.
Kaspyr Lazuli.
Zane Haywood.
Matthew Kain.
Ellie Schall.
Elizabeth Ryan.
Elaine Ryziewicz.
Jane Fitkin, representing Protect the Porkies.
Emily Duffelmeyer.
Thomas Hahn.
Walter Kristy.
Tom Grotewohl, representing Protect the Porkies.
The following people submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2025-2, but did
not wish to speak:
Maureen Donohue Krauss, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership.
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to Legislative Transfer Request 2025-2, but
did not wish to speak:
Ismael Ramos-Msreez.
Kyleigh Kirklin.
Leaha Skylar Dotson.
Grant Mikesell.
Mitchell Zto.
Griffin Kozlo.
Cole Fisher.
Katherine Rich.
Whitney McGill.
Skye Wilcox.
Bethany Henry-Dicken.
Korey Morris.
Erin Rich.
James Griffin.
Mallory Toliver.
Robyn Redding.
A, Freeman.
Bryana Biang.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Kathryn Hayes.
Adam Malinkowski.
Erilca Promislow.
Michael Kaufman-Schofield.
Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Logan Vance, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Anne Rauscher.
The following person submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2025-3, but did
not wish to speak:
Maureen Donohue Krauss, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership.
Representative Schuette moved to Divide the Question on Legislative Transfer Requests 2025-2
and 2025-3. The motion did not prevail 8-20-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brixie, Morgan, Price, Green, Beson, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Borton, Fink, Kuhn.
Pass: Rep. Steele.
Representative O'Neal moved to approve Legislative Transfer Requests 2025-2 and 2025-3. The
motion prevailed 17-10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus,
McKinney, Mentzer, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Green, Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Morgan, Price, Lightner, Bollin, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Kuhn, Steele.
Pass: Reps. Cavitt, DeBoer.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at
10:38 AM.
Representative Angela Witwer, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 870 before the committee:
SB 870
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
Senator McCann and Teri Langley, representing Disability Network Michigan, testified in
support of SB 870. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 870, but did not wish to speak:
William Wagner, representing Himself.
Katherine Bussard, representing Herself.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers- Michigan
Chapter.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 870 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene.
The Chair laid SB 669 and SB 670 before the committee:
SB 669
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 2 (MCL
15.232), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
SB 670
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending sections 6, 10, and
13 (MCL 15.236, 15.240, and 15.243), section 6
as amended by 1996 PA 553, section 10 as
amended by 2014 PA 563, and section 13 as
amended by 2023 PA 64, and by adding section
14a.
Senator Moss and Senator McBroom testified in support of SBs 669 and 670. Questions and
discussion followed.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in
support of SBs 669 and 670,
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 669 and SB 670, but did not wish to
speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Julie Campbell-Bode, representing Herself.
MaryJo Ebert and Nomi Joyrich, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social
Justice Network.
Denise Hartsough and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan.
Representative Erin Byrnes.
Charmie Gholston, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
James Tarrant, representing the Michigan Press Association.
Casey Jones, representing the Michigan Association of Broadcasters.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of
Industrial Organizations.
Denzel McCampbell, representing the Progress Michigan.
Representative Tom Kunse.
David Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 670, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing Herself.
William Wagner, representing Himself.
At 12:48 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:48 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Greene moved to report out SB 669 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 670. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out SB 670 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6034 and HB 6035 before the committee:
HB 6034
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to create standards and processes for the
selection of materials for inclusion in or
withdrawal from the collections of certain public
libraries; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to provide remedies.
HB 6035
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to create standards and processes for the
selection of materials for inclusion in or
withdrawal from a district library's collection; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local governmental officers and entities; and
to provide remedies.
Representative Glanville and Representative Paiz discussed the substitutes H-3 and H-2 to
HBs 6034 and 6035.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 6035. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6034 and HB 6035, but did not wish
to speak:
Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers- Michigan
Chapter.
Jenny Marr, representing the Michigan Library Association and Capital Area District
Libraries.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6035, but did not wish to speak:
William Wagner, representing Himself.
Bill Whitbeck, representing Himself.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 6034. The motion prevailed 3-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Posthumus, Greene.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 6034 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Posthumus, Greene.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6035. The motion prevailed 3-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Posthumus, Greene.
Pass: None.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 6035 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Reps. Posthumus, Greene.
Pass: None.
At 1:04 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5936 before the committee:
HB 5936
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to declare the powers and duties of the
commission on Middle Eastern American affairs;
and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities.
Dylan Gebhard, representing the Office of Representative Farhat, and Representative Byrnes
testified in support of HB 5936. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs.
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 3-
1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Rep. Greene.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 5936 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall.
Nays: Rep. Greene.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 1:16 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525 before the committee:
HB 5404
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by
2002 PA 28.
HB 5405
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 10, entitled "An act to
define the use of travel aids by blind persons; to
provide protection against accidents to such
persons; to require instruction and examination in
certain circumstances; and to provide penalties for
violation hereof," by amending sections 1a and 3
(MCL 752.51a and 752.53), section 1a as
amended by 2002 PA 401 and section 3 as
amended by 1986 PA 62.
HB 5525
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525, but
did not wish to speak:
Teri Langley, Executive Director, representing the Disability Network Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5525, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5525, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Carol Brun Del Re, representing the Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5404, but did not wish to speak:
Carol Brun Del Re, representing the Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5404. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5404 with recommendation, as
substitute . The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5405. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5405 with recommendation, as
substitute . The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5525. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5525 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6259 before the committee:
HB 6259
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
7103 and 7110 (MCL 700.7103 and 700.7110), as
amended by 2024 PA 1.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6259, but did not wish to speak:
Regina Bell, representing the Council of Michigan Foundations.
Bel Martin, representing the Michigan Non-Profit Association.
Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6259 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 688 before the committee:
SB 688
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile
diversion act," by amending section 9 (MCL
722.829), as amended by 2023 PA 287.
Ellen Heinitz, representing Senator Chang, testified in support of SB 688.
Sheryl Kubiak, Ph.D, representing Wayne State University School of Social Work, testified in
support of SB 688.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 688, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League of Public Policy.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 688. The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out SB 688 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
The Chair laid SB 813 before the committee:
SB 813
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section
2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA
343.
Nick Haas, representing Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 813. Questions and
discussion followed.
Lori Kirkhoff, representing I'm Safe CAC, testified in support of SB 813. Questions and
discussion followed.
Melissa Workman, representing the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan, testified in
support of SB 813. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 813, but did not wish to
speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 813 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.
The Chair laid HB 4198 before the committee:
HB 4198
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled "An act to
prohibit local units of government from imposing
certain restrictions on the ownership, registration,
purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or
possession of pistols, other firearms, or pneumatic
guns, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or
components of pistols or other firearms," by
amending section 3 (MCL 123.1103), as amended
by 2015 PA 29.
Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 4198. Questions and discussion followed.
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in opposition to HB 4198.
Jason Gillman, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in opposition to HB 4198.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4198, but did not wish
to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4198, but did not wish to speak:
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Hersanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4198, but did not wish to speak:
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservations Club.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
Bill Whitbeck, representing himself.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4198. The motion prevailed
7-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Johnsen.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4198 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB 6185 before the committee:
HB 6183
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by
2023 PA 22.
HB 6184
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 3845.
HB 6185
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to
regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption
devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying
of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and
electro-muscular disruption devices without a
license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular
disruption devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties
of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit
certain conduct against individuals who apply for
or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to
make appropriations; to prescribe certain
conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"
by amending section 15 (MCL 28.435), as
amended by 2023 PA 17.
Representative Puri testified in support of HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB 6185. Questions and
discussion followed.
Kelly Sampson, representing Brady, testified in support of HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB 6185.
Questions and discussion followed.
Nicholas Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in opposition to HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB
6185.
Lauren Lieb, representing Brady, testified in support of HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB 6185.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6185, but due to the time
constraints was unable to speak:
Jason Gillman, representing Michigan Open Carry.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB 6185, but
did not wish to speak:
Nancy Dodge, representing Moms Demand Action Grand Rapids.
Maya Manuel, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Patti Oates, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Bonnie Czuhajewski, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Alyssa Moore, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Raelyn Elliott-Remes, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Laurie Decker, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Monica Goble, MD, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Allen Wolf, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Beverly Leaf, representing End Gun Violence Michigan and Spirit of Peace Church of
the Brethren.
Joanne Emrich, representing End Gun Violence Michigan and Spirit of Peace Church of
the Brethren.
Paul Brun Del Re, representing the Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren and the Peace
Education Center.
Carol Brun Del Re, representing the Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren.
Michael Otto, M.D., representing Physicians for the Prevention of Gun Violence.
James Peggs, M.D., representing Physicians for Prevention of Gun Violence.
Sean Holihan, representing Giffords.
Kathryn Stavropoulos, representing Oxford High School.
Emily Busch, representing Oxford High School.
Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6183, HB 6184 and HB 6185, but
did not wish to speak:
Moriah Day, representing the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6184 and HB 6185, but did not wish
to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6184 and HB 6185, but did not
wish to speak:
Bill Whitbeck, representing himself.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6183, but did not wish to speak:
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 6183 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 6184 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 6185 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6222 and HB 6223 before the committee:
HB 6222
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 232a
(MCL 750.232a), as amended by 2023 PA 18.
HB 6223
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by
2023 PA 200.
Anthony Buffa, representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, testified in support of
HB 6222 and HB 6223.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6222 and HB 6223, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6222 and HB 6223, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Van Langevelde, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6222, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6222, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Sauger, President, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6222. The motion prevailed 8-0-
5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 6222 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6223. The motion
prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 6223 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:59 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4693 before the committee:
HB 4693
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4693. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4693 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4693, but did not wish to speak:
Lynne Lesky, representing the Alanson Area Public Library.
Lisa Waskin, representing the Superior District Library.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Dillon Geshel, representing the Superiorland Library Cooperative.
Alan Bolter, representing the CMH Association of Michigan.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4693, but did not wish to speak:
Professor William Wagner, representing himself.
Bill Whitbeck, representing himself.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
The Chair laid HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017 before the committee:
HB 6015
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 50
(MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
HB 6016
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled "Animal
welfare fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
287.992).
HB 6017
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950
(MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2018 PA 146.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6015. The motion prevailed 11-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Bezotte, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Prestin.
Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 6015 with recommendation, as substitute . The
motion prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 6016 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 6017 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
The Chair laid SB 480 before the committee:
SB 480
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 108 (MCL
560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 480. The motion prevailed 8-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 480, but did not wish to
speak:
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 480, but did not wish to speak:
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planning.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners.
Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveryors.
Brett Hollandsworth, representing himself.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 480 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: Rep. Bezotte.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, BeGole, Prestin.
The Chair laid SB 896 before the committee:
SB 896
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home
rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding
section 5l.
Danielle Burke, representing Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 896.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 896 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
The Chair laid HB 5820 before the committee:
HB 5820
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to authorize the department of technology,
management, and budget to convey or transfer
state-owned property in Arenac County; to
prescribe conditions for the conveyance or
transfer; to provide for powers and duties of state
departments, agencies, and officers in regard to
the property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance.
Ryan Zoschnick, representing Representative Hoadley, testified in support of HB 5820.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections; and Neil DeSouza,
representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget; testified in
support of HB 5820. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5820 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn,
Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Zorn moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:23 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5937 before the committee:
HB 5937
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan
business tax act," by amending section 433 (MCL
208.1433), as amended by 2014 PA 282.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat called the committee back to order.
Chair Neeley testified in support of HB 5937.
Troy Cumings, representing Request Foods, testified in support of HB 5937. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 12:12 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat laid the committee at ease.
At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5937, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5937 with recommendation. The motion did
not prevail 6-0-5:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:18 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
The Chair laid HB 6160 before the committee:
HB 6160
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 34f.
Representative Whitsett testified in support of HB 6160.
At 12:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5937.
Representative Farhat made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 5937 failed to be
reported. The motion prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Price, VanWoerkom, Tisdel,
Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Outman.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5937 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Price, VanWoerkom.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
The Chair laid HB 4330 before the committee:
HB 4330
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending sections 7u
and 53b (MCL 211.7u and 211.53b), section 7u as
amended by 2020 PA 253 and section 53b as
amended by 2022 PA 141, and by adding section
7yy.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4330, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4330, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4330. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Price moved to report out HB 4330 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
The Chair laid HB 4691 before the committee:
HB 4691
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 280.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4691. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4691, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4691. The motion prevailed 8-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Price moved to report out HB 4691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Hoadley.
Nays: Rep. Markkanen.
Pass: Reps. Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel.
The Chair laid HB 5637, HB 5638 and HB 5639 before the committee:
HB 5637
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to require the adjustment of reimbursements
made to child care providers under the child
development and care program for inflation; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and entities.
HB 5638
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL
722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and
722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111,
section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by
2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256,
and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.
HB 5639
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 12a.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5638 and HB 5639, but did not wish
to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5637 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5638 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5639 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom,
Markkanen, Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, Hoadley.
The Chair laid HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868 before the committee:
HB 5865
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 27
(MCL 211.27), as amended by 2022 PA 240.
HB 5866
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax
tribunal act," (MCL 205.701 to 205.779) by
adding section 38.
HB 5867
(Rep. Xiong)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax
tribunal act," by amending section 37 (MCL
205.737), as amended by 2012 PA 220.
HB 5868
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax
tribunal act," by amending section 3 (MCL
205.703), as amended by 2008 PA 125.
Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB
5868.
Representative Steele testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Dan Stanley,
representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition to HB 5865, HB
5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB
5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, testified in support of HB 5865,
HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Mayor Byron Nolen, representing the Michigan Black Caucus, testified in support of HB
5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Kern Slucter testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Shane Peters, representing Bridgman Schools, testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB
5867, and HB 5868.
Matthew Showalter testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Andrea Ingmire, representing the Peter White Public Library, testified in support of HB 5865,
HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Kermit Williams, representing Oakland Forward, testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866,
HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Molly Sweeny, representing 482 Forward, testified in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB
5867, and HB 5868.
Mikal Goodman, representing Pontiac City Council, testified in support of HB 5865, HB
5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Denny Olsen, representing the Breitund Township Dickinson Company, testified in support of
HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to HB
5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber, testified in opposition to HB 5865, HB
5866, HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Shawon Cecil, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 5865, HB 5866,
HB 5867, and HB 5868.
Dan Stanley returned to answer questions from the Committee.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867, and HB
5868, but did not wish to speak:
Karl Bohnak, representing himself.
Eric Waara, representing Houghton City.
Diego Vasquez-Salgado, representing the We the People Michigan Action Fund.
Marita Ky, representing We the People.
Charlie Cavell, representing Fund Michigan Future.
Rachel Udabe, representing We the People.
Art Reyes, representing United Automobile Workers.
Yvonne Navarrete, representing We the People Michigan.
Nia Wells, representing We the People Michigan.
Shawn Kendrick, representing 482 Forward.
Krystina Wilson, representing 482 Forward.
Erricka Wilson, representing 482 Forward.
Atinuke Usoro, representing 482 Forward.
Arlyssa Heard, representing 482 Forward, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.
Marta Johnson, representing herself.
Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Jenny Marr, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Michigan.
Greg Eding, representing Lakeshore Public Schools.
Murryum Farouqi, representing Fund Michigan Future.
Eileen Hayes, representing Michigan Faith in Action.
Denzel McCampbell, representing Progress Michigan.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.
Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association.
Imani Foster, representing 482 Forward.
Liam Foster Jr, representing Fund Michigan Future.
Leah Reeves, representing herself.
Debi Steele, representing herself.
Kristina Steele, representing herself.
Marge Wisniewski, representing herself.
William T. Weir, representing Michigan Future, 482 Forward.
Andrew Reinel, representing Fund Michigan Future.
Angela Domas, representing Meridian Township.
Jessica Newman, representing Fund Michigan Future, United for Respect.
Phil Deschaine, representing Meridian Township.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Jackson, Calhoun, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Jason Mellema, representing the Ingham Intermediate School District.
Nikki Devitt, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Kate Pohjola Andrade, representing the Woodlands Library Conservative.
Rich Rhoades, representing the Marquette County Ambassadors.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opprotunity.
Althea Madison Shelly, representing the Mather Elementary School Library.
Mark Massicotte, representing the Baraga County Economic Development Corporation.
Yvette Drayton, representing We the People Michigan.
Jessica Luther, representing the Alpena County Library.
Bob LaFave, representing the Village of L'Anse.
Katie Cavanaugh, representing the Okemos Public Schools Board of Education.
Lisa Waskin, representing herself.
Karen Gonyea, representing the Manistique School and Public Library.
Ellen Moore, representing herself.
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Alan Fox, representing himself.
Julie Houck, representing Grand Rapids for Affordable Housing.
Matthew Kuschel, representing himself.
Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, representing the City of Dearborn.
Steve Schmunk, representing the Peter White Public Library.
Christopher Germain, representing the Lake Superior Community Partnership.
Joe Meyskens, representing the Peter White Public Library.
Randall Smolinski, representing Rogers Township (Presque Isle County).
Anne Donohue, representing the Superiorland Library Cooperative.
Melissa Alan, representing the Peter White Public Library.
Jeremy Morelock, representing the Superiorland Library Cooperative.
Sarah Rehborg, representing the Peter White Public Library.
Debra L. Hoyt, representing Hayes Township, Clare County.
Courtney Blake Sims, representing Mothering Justice.
Catherine Thompson, representing the Charter Township of Vienna.
Megan Owens, representing Transportation Riders United.
Dillon Geshel, representing the Superiorland Library Cooperative.
Rande Listerman, representing the Village of Pentwater.
Sandy Stump, representing DeWitt Charter Township.
Marsha Drouin, representing Richland Township, Kalamazoo County.
Charlie Hirst, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition.
Dian Slavens, representing Canton Township.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5865, HB 5866, HB 5867 and HB
5868, but did not wish to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Fred Nicely, representing the Council on State Taxation.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
At 1:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Chair Neeley adjourned the committee, from Representative Hall, the time being 6:12 P.M.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 299 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 300 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead).
4. Reported SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 1124 (S-1) (Sen. Shink)
6. Reported SB 1124 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
7. Testimony regarding SB 1169 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), SB 1170 (S-1) (Sen. Shink), SB 1171 (S-1) (Sen.
Shink), and SB 1172 (Sen. Shink).
8. Reported SB 1169 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 1170 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 1171 (S-1) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 1172 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley and Hoitenga, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Victory was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain S-2 substitute to SB 299. Member questions followed.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 299. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-2) version of SB 299 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 300 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Bumstead to explain SB 664 and S-1. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 664:
Justin Tomei, Michigan United Conversation Clubs – Support
Taylor Ridderbusch, DNR – Support
Nick Buggia, NRA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 664 and
(S-1):
Bill Whitbeck – Support
Katherine Bussard – Support
Professor William Wagner – Support
Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelheaders – Support
Ramya Swami, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence – Support
Tood Johnson, National Deer Assoc. – Support
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Dept of Education – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 664. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of SB 664 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
Chair Shink explained SB 1124 and substitute S-1. Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1124:
John Allison, Trustee Ann arbor Charter Township – Support
Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Pollicy – Opposition
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Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy – Support
Emily Smith, MI Environmental Council – Support
Davis Lossing, Huron River Waterrshed Council – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Tim Minotas Sierra Club – Support
Taylor Ridderbusch – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1124. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 1124 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1169 (S-1), SB 1170 (S-1), SB
1171(S-1) and SB 1172:
Mikaylah HEffernan, DMARD – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299, (S-
2), SB 300 and (S-1):
Jessical Isler, EGLE – Support
Dan Milan, Milan Supply and Valley Farms Supply – Support
Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support
Denise Hartsough and Paula Bowman League of Women Voters of MI – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Madeline Fata, MI Assoc. of Counties – Neutral
Norm Hess, MI Assoc. for Local Public Health – Support
Eric Pessell, Calhoun Co. Health Department – Support
Heresanna Richards, MI Municipal League – Neutral
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LCV – Support
Brad Wood, MI Realtors – Support
Larry Stephens, Stephens Construction Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1169 and
(S-1):
Rebecca Park, MI Farm Bureau – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1170 and
(S-1):
Amy Drumm, MI Retailers Assoc. – Opposition
Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1171 and
(S-1):
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Nate Love, American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers – Support
Dallas Gerber, Growth Energy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1169. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1170. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1171. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 1169 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1170 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-1) version of SB 1171 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 1172 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley and Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 958 (S-2) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 959 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 960 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 961 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1196 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1197 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 1198 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 1179 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from October 9, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair summarized S-2 substitute to SB 958. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 958. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
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 958 (S-
2), SB 959, SB 960 and SB 961:
Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-2) version of SB 958 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 959 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 960 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 961 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Moss and Senator McBroom to explain SBs 1196, SB 1197, SB 1198. The Chair
explained S-1 substitute to SB 1198. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1198. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 1196 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 1197 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 1198 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McMorrow and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 9:53 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 10:30 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1179:
Diedra Wilson, McLaren Health Care – Support
Bret Jackson Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition – Opposition
Ken Kaiser, Domestic Policy Council – Opposition
Arthur Woodson – Opposition
Rev. Horace Sheffield – Opposition
Eric Batts and Stuart Genschaw, The Cancer and Hematology Centers – Opposition
Bill Smith, Pioneer Institute – Neutral
Travis Butchello, Health Distribution Alliance – Opposition
Kelly Ryan, PhRMA – Support
Ben Fredericks, Memorial Healthcare – Support
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Assoc. – Support
Kalvin Pugh, Community Access National Network – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
Gerard Scimeca, Consumer Action for a Strong Economy – Opposition
Kathy Oubre, Coalition for Hematology and Oncology Practices – Opposition
Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health – Support
Jon Shiflett, Priority Health – Support
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health MI – Support
Emily Giberllina, Abbvie – Opposition
Sandy Benen, GSK – Opposition
Chip Felahee, Branson Health – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Assoc. – Support
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Jarrett Sorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition
Danielle Devine, Corewell Health – Support
Dee George, Novartis – Opposition
Lily Melander, BIO – Opposition
Jessie Crews, Gilead Sciences – Opposition
Jen Laws Community Access National Network – Opposition
Eric Batts Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western MI – Opposition
Americans for Tax Reform – Opposition
Chriss Baggett, Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Opposition
Nina Abubakari, Advantage Health Care Detroit – Support
Joe Lotus, UCB Parmaceuticals – Opposition
Kim Ross, Michigan Medicine – Support
Community Liver Alliance – Opposition
Marcia Horn, ICAN – Opposition
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Danielle Dimond, MI Lupus Foundation – Opposition
Terry Wilcox, Patients Rising – Opposition
Jerry King, Michigan State A. Philip Randolph Institute – Opposition
Madeline Feldman, Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations – Opposition
Mark Thompson, Community Oncology Alliance – Opposition
David Balto, Law Offices of David Balto – Opposition
Laura Hameed, Our Health Equity – Opposition
ED Sagebiel, Eli Lilly – Opposition
Community Oncology Alliance – Opposition
Amanda Krzepicki, Autoimmune Assoc. of MI – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 1179 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki.
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
2.
3.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:41 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2024 and
November 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At <<TIMESTAMP>>, Sen. Nobody entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 540. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, and Outman.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 540 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, and Outman.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 541 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, and Outman.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 1103 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, and Outman.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1103:
Jeff Jones, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Maintenance of Way Employes Division – Support
Honorable Peter O'Rourke, National Assoc for Veteran Rights – Support
Connie Jones, United Veteran Benefits Agency LLC – Support
Paul Cockerham, Purple Heart Homes – Support
Josh Smith, Veteran Benefits Guide – Support
Shawn L Deadwiler, Black Veterans Empowerment Council Inc – Support
Brian M Johnson, Veterans Guardian – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at <<TIMESTAMP>>.
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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 11, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024,
at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5699 (Rep. Tsernoglou), HB 5700 (Rep. Paiz), HB 5701 (Rep. Koleszar),
HB 5702 (Rep. MacDonell) and HB 5583 (Rep. Byrnes).
2. Testimony regarding HB 5583 (Rep. Byrnes).
3.
4.
5.
6.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss,
Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited Rep. Tsernoglou to explain HBs 5699-5702. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5699, HB 5700, HB 5701 and
HB 5702:
Mary Clark, Michigan Assoc. of Clerks – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5699,
HB 5700, HB 5701, HB 5702 and HB 5583:
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Erin Schor, MDOS – Support
Sheri Ritchie, MI Fair Elections Institute, Pure Integrity MI Elecitons – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5699,
HB 5700, HB 5701 and HB 5702:
Bill Zaagrman, MI Assoc. of County Clerks – Support
Dave Hodgkins, MI Municipal League – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5699:
Mike Batterbee, MI Townships Assoc. – Neutral
The Chair invited Representative Byrnes and Erin Schor with MDOS to explain HB 5583 and S-1 substitute.
Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5583:
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support
At 9:56 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 2:15 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5699 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 5700 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5701 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5702 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, and McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
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