evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair
Webber.
Chairman Webber and Minority Vice Chair Chirkun shared memories of the late Rep. Issac
Robinson and asked for a moment of silence to honor his passing.
The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Chatfield appointing Rep. Cynthia Neeley to the
committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee:
HB 5407
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to require certain standards for smoke alarm
and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain
conduct.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5407 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute . The motion prevailed 12-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Filler, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati,
Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Farrington, Hoitenga, Hall.
The Chair laid HB 4488, HB 4489, HB 4490, HB 4491, HB 4492 and HB 4493 before the
committee:
HB 4488
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 381, entitled "An act to
encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of
former offenders and to assist them in the
assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship;
to prescribe the use of the term "good moral
character" or similar term as a requirement for an
occupational or professional license or when used
as a requirement to establish or operate an
organization or facility regulated by this state; and
to provide administrative and judicial procedures
to contest licensing board or agency rulings
thereon," by amending the title and sections 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (MCL 338.41, 338.42, 338.43,
338.44, 338.45, 338.46, and 338.47), section 2 as
amended by 2014 PA 361.
HB 4489
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 934
(MCL 600.934), as amended by 2004 PA 558.
HB 4490
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section 105
(MCL 339.5105).
HB 4491
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16104 and
21755 (MCL 333.16104 and 333.21755), section
16104 as amended by 2011 PA 210.
HB 4492
(Rep. Gay-Dagnogo)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 104
(MCL 339.104), as amended by 2016 PA 412.
HB 4493
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 411
(MCL 339.411), as amended by 2014 PA 265.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4488. The motion prevailed 14-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Farrington.
Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 4488 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute . The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4489 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4490 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4491 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4492 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4493 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4488, HB 4490, HB
4491, HB 4492 and HB 4493, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4489, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4488, HB 4489, HB 4490, HB
4491, HB 4492 and HB 4493, but did not wish to speak:
Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Gilda Jacobs, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
John Lindley, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice.
Diana Prichard, representing the Americans for Prosperity.
Jarrett Skorup, representing Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB
4488, HB 4489, HB 4490, HB 4491, HB 4492 and HB 4493.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4488, but did not wish to speak:
James Ryan, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid HB 5339 and HB 5340 before the committee:
HB 5339
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform
unclaimed property act," by amending section 36a
(MCL 567.256a), as added by 2016 PA 312.
HB 5340
(Rep. Byrd)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform
unclaimed property act," by amending section 36
(MCL 567.256), as amended by 2016 PA 312.
Rep. Byrd testified in support of HB 5339 and HB 5340.
Michael Zwick, representing Assets International, testified in support of HB 5339 and HB
5340.
Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 5339 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 5340 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Update on LARA's Mortruary Science Workgroup from Marnie Wills and Linda Clegg.
Questions and answers followed.
The Chair laid SB 696 before the committee:
SB 696
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801
and 1809 (MCL 339.1801 and 339.1809), section
1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300.
Senator Outman testified in support of SB 696.
Cana Garrison, representing Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of
SB 696.
Vern Pixley, representing Service Corporation International, testified in support of SB 696.
The Chair laid HB 4437 before the committee:
HB 4437
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801,
1803, 1804, 1806, and 1809 (MCL 339.1801,
339.1803, 339.1804, 339.1806, and 339.1809),
section 1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300 and
section 1806 as amended by 2013 PA 80, and by
adding section 1806b.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4437. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Rep. Wakeman and Mark Evely, representing Wayne State University, testified in support of
HB 4437. Questions and discussion followed.
Phil Douma, representing Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of HB
4437.
Vern Pixley, representing SCI, testified in opposition of HB 4437.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4437, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Wills, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 1:26 PM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 3, 2020


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4721 before the committee:
HB 4721
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 301 (MCL
257.301), as amended by 2011 PA 159.
The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4721.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4721. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4721 as substitute (H-1). Questions and
discussion followed.
Adam Reams and James Fackler, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in
opposition to HB 4721 as substitute (H-1).
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4721 to the Committee on Judiciary,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis.
Nays: Reps. Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 12:07 PM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13,
2020
3:08
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4965, HB 4966 and HB 4971 before the committee:
HB 4965
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending sections 11h, 12, 14,
and 15 (MCL 247.661h, 247.662, 247.664, and
247.665), section 11h as amended by 2018 PA
471, sections 12 and 14 as amended by 2015 PA
175, and section 15 as amended by 1999 PA 50.
HB 4966
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 13 (MCL
247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175.
HB 4971
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 9a (MCL
247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325.
Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 4965, HB 4966 and HB 4971.
Representative Schroeder testified in support of HB 4965, HB 4966 and HB 4971.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4965, HB 4966 and HB 4971.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4965, HB 4966 and HB
4971, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4965 and HB 4966, but did not wish
to speak:
Michael Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The Chair laid HB 5541 before the committee:
HB 5541
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL
28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2018
PA 605 and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 669.
Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 5541.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5541, but did not wish
to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid SB 278 and SB 279 before the committee:
SB 278
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 221 and 310
(MCL 257.221 and 257.310), section 221 as
amended by 1998 PA 64 and section 310 as
amended by 2018 PA 177.
SB 279
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 5
(MCL 28.305), as amended by 2018 PA 606.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 278 and SB 279, but did
not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid SB 350 before the committee:
SB 350
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general
law village act," by amending section 18 (MCL
69.18), as amended by 1984 PA 179.
Representative Griffin, read a statement prepared by Senator LaSata's Office, in support of
SB 350.
At 3:24 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 3:26 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to HB's 4965, 4966, and 4971:
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4965. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4965 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4966. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4966 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4971. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4971 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5541:
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5541 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB 350:
Representative Griffin moved to report out SB 350 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB's 278 and 279:
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 278. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 278 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 279. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out SB 279 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 3:31 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at
11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing room of the Boji Tower.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-3.
2. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-4.
3. Reported SB 690 (S-2) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. and held the committee at ease.
The Chairman called the meeting back to order at 11:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald was excused.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from March 11, 2020 and March 17, 2020. Without objection, the committee meeting
minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-3 for the committee.
Joe Carrasco, of the Senate Fiscal Agency provided additional information regarding Legislative Transfer
Request 2020-3.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-3. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2020-3 was adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Chris Harkins, Director of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-4 for the committee.
Page 1 of 2
Josh Sefton, of the Senate Fiscal Agency provided additional information regarding Legislative Transfer
Request 2020-4.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-4. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2020-4 was adopted.
Next, the Chairman summarized SB 690 and the (S-4) version for the committee.
Chris Harkins and Kathryn Summers of the Senate Fiscal Agency provided additional information regarding
SB 690 (S-2).
The Chairman held the committee at ease from 11:30 a.m. – 11:32 a.m.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to adopt the (S-2)
version of SB 690. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The (S-2) version of SB 690 was adopted.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 69 (S-2) to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Barrett, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 690 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata,
supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at
11:34 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6-3-20
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in
the S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding Executive Order Number 2020-50 - (COVID- 19) Enhanced protections for
residents and staff of long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to excuse absent members from the days meeting. Without
objection, Sen. MacDonald was excused.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up Executive Order Number 2020-50 - (COVID- 19) Enhanced protections for residents and
staff of long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Senate Committee on Oversight initiated a Zoom
meeting to allow speakers to present testimony remotely. All presenters spoke via Zoom.
The Chair invited Robert Gordon, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to
address the committee. Member questions followed.
Following Director Gordon, Orlene Hawks, Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs; Kate Massey Senior Deputy Director for the Medical Services Administration with the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services and Larry Horvath, Director of Community and Health Systems for
the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs all addressed the committee. Member questions
followed for all of the speakers.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn
the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/20/2020


evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., Room 519, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, Hertel and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

COVID-19 Pandemic, Joint Select - Thursday, May 21, 2:00 p.m. or after committees are given leave by the House to meet, whichever time is later., Room 519, Anderson House Office Building (517) 373-5795

Education and Career Readiness - Wednesday, May 20, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Health Policy and Human Services - Wednesday, May 20, 12:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323

Oversight - Wednesday, May 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May
13, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 879 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor).
2. Testimony regarding SB 920 (Sen. MacGregor).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, and Wojno,
a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 879.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 879. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 879 and SB 920.
At 12:35 p.m., Sen. Santana entered the meeting.
Page 1 of 2
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 879:
Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
Karen Jonas, Michigan Association of Health Plans – No Position
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 879:
Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – No Position
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 920:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) MacDonald
and Hertel were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:53 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 20, 2020
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 19,
2020
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Pagan, Hammoud.
Representative Albert moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Karen Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
gave a presentation on remote workforce capabilities in the department. Questions and
discussion followed.
Director Dan Eichinger, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, gave a
presentation on remote workforce participation in the Department. Questions and discussion
followed.
Director Liesl Clark, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy, gave a presentation on remote workforce capabilities in the department.
Questions and discussion followed.
Christina Grossi, Chief of Operations at the Michigan Department of Attorney General, gave
a presentation on remote workforce participation at the Michigan Attorney General's office.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representatives Hammoud and Pagan from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 9:46 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
8:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 420 before the committee:
SB 420
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
2559, 6002, and 6012 (MCL 600.2559, 600.6002,
and 600.6012), section 2559 as amended by 2018
PA 261.
Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido, testified in support of SB 420. Questions and
discussion followed.
Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in opposition to SB
420. Questions and discussion followed.
Deanna Swisher, representing Foster Swift, testified in support of SB 420. Questions and
discussion followed.
Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing Court Officers, testified in support of SB 420.
The Chair laid SB 899 before the committee:
SB 899
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," by amending section 11 (MCL
30.411), as amended by 2005 PA 321.
Amy Barkholz, representing the Michigan Hospital Association, testified in support of SB
899. Questions and discussion followed.
Kathleen Westfall, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of
SB 899.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 899, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Institute of Urology.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5700 before the committee:
HB 5700
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending
sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and
333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2019 PA 3
and section 402 as amended by 2018 PA 582.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5700, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5700 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Elder.
The Chair laid SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB 76 before the committee:
SB 70
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to create the address confidentiality
program; to provide certain protections for victims
of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or
human trafficking and for certain other
individuals; to prescribe duties and responsibilities
of certain state departments; to require the
promulgation of rules; to create a fund; to prohibit
the disclosure of certain information and obtaining
a certification under this act by fraud; and to
prescribe penalties.
SB 71
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 509q, 759,
and 761 (MCL 168.509q, 168.759, and 168.761),
section 509q as amended by 2012 PA 586 and
sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2018 PA 603,
and by adding sections 499b and 735a.
SB 72
(Sen. Johnson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1136
(MCL 380.1136), as added by 2016 PA 367.
SB 73
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 40b, 307,
310, and 314 (MCL 257.40b, 257.307, 257.310,
and 257.314), section 40b as amended by 2012 PA
498, section 307 as amended by 2018 PA 604,
section 310 as amended by 2018 PA 177, and
section 314 as amended by 2011 PA 159, and by
adding section 310f.
SB 74
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 4
(MCL 28.304), as amended by 2018 PA 47.
SB 75
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to
provide for an official personal identification card;
to provide for its form, issuance and use; to
regulate the use and disclosure of information
obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers
and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe
fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations;
and to provide an appropriation for certain
purposes," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2
(MCL 28.291, 28.291a, and 28.292), section 1 as
amended by 2018 PA 605, section 1a as amended
by 2008 PA 31, and section 2 as amended by 2018
PA 669, and by adding section 2a.
SB 76
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 916
and 1307a (MCL 600.916 and 600.1307a), section
916 as amended by 2000 PA 112 and section
1307a as amended by 2012 PA 69.
Senator Johnson testified in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB 75 and SB
76.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 70, SB 71, SB 72, SB 73, SB 74, SB
75 and SB 76, but did not wish to speak:
Jess Averill Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence
Prevention and Treatment Board.
Miriam Jane Black O'Shea, representing herself and the Michigan State Council of Junior
Leagues.
Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual
Violence.
Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program Family Law Task
Force.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 72, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 70. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 70 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaFave, Berman.
Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 71 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 72 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 73. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out SB 73 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 74. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 74 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 75. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 75 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
Representative Farrington moved to report out SB 76 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. LaFave, Berman.
The Chair laid HB 5679 before the committee:
HB 5679
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending sections
2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 7, 8, 9, 33, and 34 (MCL
28.722, 28.723, 28.723a, 28.724, 28.724a, 28.725,
28.725a, 28.727, 28.728, 28.729, 28.733, and
28.734), section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 328,
sections 3, 3a, 4, 4a, and 5 as amended by 2011 PA
17, section 5a as amended by 2019 PA 82, sections
7 and 9 as amended by 2011 PA 18, section 8 as
amended by 2013 PA 2, section 33 as added by
2005 PA 127, and section 34 as amended by 2005
PA 322, and by adding section 2a.
David Berghuis, representing the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers, testified in
opposition of HB 5679.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5679, but did not wish to speak:
Joshua Hoe, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Natalie Holbrook, representing the American Friends Service Committee's Michigan
Criminal Justice Program.
The following person submitted a card, wishing to speak, in opposition to HB 5679, but due
to the time constraints was unable to speak:
JJ Prescott, representing the University of Michigan Law School.
The following person submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 5679, but
due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Shirley Petersen, herself.
Representative Elder moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 9:58 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 19,
2020
3:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia
Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 686 before the committee:
SB 686
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to prohibit a state department or agency or a
member or office of the senate or house of
representatives from taking disciplinary action
against certain state employees for communicating
with certain individuals in the legislative branch.
The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 686, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Potter, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization.
Representative Reilly moved to refer Senate Bill No. 686 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the following before the committee:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Michigan Department of State,
Bureau of Elections, December 2019
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the House Oversight Committee Report
Recommendations on the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report on
Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, December 2019
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to refer the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit
Report on the Department of State, Bureau of Elections, to the committee on Elections and
Ethics.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair Laid the following before the committee:
Office of the Auditor General Report on the Food and Dairy Division, Michigan Department
of Agriculture and Rural Development, January 2020
Representative Webber moved to adopt the House Oversight Committee Report
Recommendations on the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report on the
Food and Dairy Division, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
January 2020
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer the Office of the Auditor General
Performance Audit Report on the Food and Dairy Division, Michigan Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, January 2020, to the committee on Agriculture.
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri, LaGrand.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Matt Hall adjourned the meeting
at 3:35 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee:
HB 4970
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by
adding section 12d.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4970, as substitute (H-1).
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted on March 3rd, 2020.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4970 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis.
Nays: Reps. Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon.
Pass: None.
Representative Clemente moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the
meeting at 10:33 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 19,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5217 and HB 5218 before the committee:
HB 5217
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to prohibit postsecondary educational
institutions in this state and certain athletic
organizations from preventing a college athlete
from receiving compensation for the use of his or
her name, image, likeness rights, or athletic
reputation.
HB 5218
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by repealing section 411e
(MCL 750.411e); and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217 and HB 5218, but did not wish
to speak:
Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Rebecca DeVooght, representing the University of Michigan.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5217. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5217. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5217 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Byrd moved to report out HB 5218 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5481 before the committee:
HB 5481
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 2661,
2663, 2665, 2667, 2673, and 2677 (MCL
339.2661, 339.2663, 339.2665, 339.2667,
339.2673, and 339.2677), as added by 2012 PA
505, and by adding section 2670.
Representative Farrington testified in support of HB 5481.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5481, but did not wish to speak:
Wendell Robinson, representing Amrock and Quicken Loans.
Mark Schiffman, representing the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5481. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5481 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending
sections 2, 8, 13, 13b, and 16 (MCL 125.2652,
125.2658, 125.2663, 125.2663b, and 125.2666),
section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 203, section 8 as
amended by 2016 PA 471, and sections 13, 13b,
and 16 as amended by 2017 PA 46.
Carrie Geyer, representing Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy,
testified in support of HB 4159.
Representative Iden testified in support of HB 4159.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4159. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4159 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5766 before the committee:
HB 5766
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax
tribunal act," (MCL 205.701 to 205.779) by
adding section 37a.
Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5766.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5766, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5766. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck offered the following amendment to HB 5766:
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "any" by inserting "property tax".
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5766. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report HB 5766 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 172 before the committee:
SB 172
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 513
(MCL 500.513), as added by 2001 PA 24.
Kristen Wall, representing Senator Stamas's Office, testified in support of SB 172.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 172, but did not wish to speak:
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 172. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 172 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 306 before the committee:
SB 306
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled "An act to
authorize the development or redevelopment of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to permit the creation of
certain boards; to provide for the operation of
principal shopping districts and business
improvement districts; to provide for the creation,
operation, and dissolution of business
improvement zones; and to authorize the
collection of revenue and the bonding of certain
local governmental units for the development or
redevelopment projects," by amending sections 1,
5, 10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and
10l (MCL 125.981, 125.985, 125.990, 125.990b,
125.990c, 125.990e, 125.990f, 125.990g,
125.990h, 125.990j, 125.990k, and 125.990l),
sections 1 and 5 as amended by 2003 PA 209,
sections 10, 10c, 10f, 10g, and 10k as amended by
2018 PA 262, sections 10b, 10e, 10h, and 10l as
amended by 2013 PA 126, and section 10j as
added by 2001 PA 260.
Leah Maher, representing Senator MacGregor's Office, testified in support of SB 306.
Andy Guy, representing Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., testified in support of SB 306.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 306, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Larson, representing the Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Mark Wallace, representing the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 306. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 306 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 10:59 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2020,
at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5709 (Rep. Sheppard) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2020.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Sheppard to summarize HB 5709.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-2) version of HB 5709 and summarized the (S-2) for the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5709. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen (s). Chang and Irwin
Nays: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
The motion failed and the (S-2) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 5709 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5709. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/04/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Tuesday,
May 19, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
Presentation on Michigan's Economic Recovery and Reopening Strategies
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata,
McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Michigan's Economic Recovery and
Reopening Strategies:
John McNamara, Andrew French and John Shostak, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – No
Position
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – No Position
Bill Golden, Golden Shoes – No Position
Charlie Owens and Nevin Groce, NFIB – No Position
Robert McMann, Tri-County Alliance for Public Education
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: September 10, 2020
Page 1 of 1


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in
the S403 Room of the Capitol Building.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Executive Order Number 2020-84 – Rescission of Executive Order 2020-50 - Enhanced protections
for residents and staff of long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. MacDonald was excused.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up Executive Order Number 2020-84 – Rescission of Executive Order 2020-50 - Enhanced
protections for residents and staff of long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sen. Lucido requested the committee receive accurate information concerning the number of COVID-19
patients living in or transferred to long-term care (and similar) facilities, the number of patients in said facilities
that passed away either in the facility or after being transferred to another medical care facility.
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Senate Committee on Oversight initiated a Zoom
meeting to allow speakers to present testimony remotely. All presenters spoke via Zoom.
The Chair invited Deanna Mitchell, Executive Director of Senior Care Resources, LeadingAge Michigan to
address the committee. Member questions and discussion followed concerning: interactions LeadingAge had
with State Departments and the Executive Office regarding the E.O. 2020-50; definitions of the different types
of long-term care facilities; regional hubs; guidance received by LeadingAge members regarding support and
implementation of E.O. 2020-50; best practices concerning dedicated COVID-19 patient treatment areas; air
ventilation systems in long-term care facilities; departmental inspections; obtaining PPE and medications and
local fire Marshall decisions.
The Chair invited Melissa Samuel, President/CEO and Rich Farran, V.P. Government Services of the Health
Care Association of Michigan (HCAM) to address the committee. Member questions and discussion followed
concerning: HCAM communication with state departments; development of regional hubs; classification of care
facilities in E.O. 2020-50; COVID-19 reporting; regional health care centers; obtaining PPE; mandate on
accepting COVID-19 patients; dedicated COVID-19 units; facility inspections; COVID-19 testing in facilities
and for staff. The committee requested copies of all inspection reports.
Due to time constraints, Salli Pung, Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman was unable to testify this day.
Due to senate session, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned
at 9:57 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/27/2020


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May
20, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 881 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor).
2. Testimony regarding SB 885 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel,
Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 881.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB 885.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 881. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 885. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
Nays: None
Page 1 of 2
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 881 and SB 885.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 881:
Angela Madden, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – No Position
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald
was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 27, 2020
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Wednesday, May 20,
2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
A summary of the meeting is as follows:
1. Adopted the (S-1) version of SB 873 (Sen. Schmidt).
2. Adopted the (S-1) version of SB 875 (Sen. Schmidt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad and Daley, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 873. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 875. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony:
Amanda and Jeffrey Harthoun, Bear Lake Schools – No Position
Beth DeShone, Great Lakes Education Project – No Position
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Polehanki
and Geiss were excused from the meeting.
Page 1 of 2
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:52 p.m.
Page 2 of 2


evidence_text:
The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Room 519, House Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, Schmidt, Hertel and Hollier

Scheduled Meetings

Education and Career Readiness - Thursday, May 28, 12:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5314

Finance - Thursday, May 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312

Regulatory Reform - Thursday, May 28, 2:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5314

Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:08 p.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
4:42 p.m.
Room 352, House
Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati,
Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4783 and HB 5474 before the committee:
HB 4783
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b
(MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2016 PA 488.
HB 5474
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by
2018 PA 374.
Representative Garrett moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4783. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5474. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bronna Kahle, the bill sponsor for HB 4783, explained HB 4783 and HB
5474, as amended, and introduced Megan and Brandon VanEtten, who testified in support of
the bills. Questions followed.
Angela J. Borders, Chief Assistant Prosecutor for Lenawee County, testified in support of HB
4783 and HB 5474, as amended. Questions followed.
Jean Doss, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Violence, testified in
opposition to HB 4783.
Amy Zaagman, Executive Director for the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health,
submitted a card in support of HB 4783 and HB 5474, but did not wish to speak.
Emily A. Hopkins, MSW, submitted written testimony in support of HB 4783, which is
attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Carter moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 27,
2020
11:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5137, HB 5138, HB 5299, HB 5627, HB 5657 and HB 5658 before the
committee:
HB 5137
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5138
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by
2016 PA 549.
HB 5299
(Rep. LaGrand)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2006 PA
631.
HB 5627
(Rep. Elder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by repealing section 7415 (MCL
333.7415).
HB 5657
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 17, entitled "An act to
prohibit or limit the access by prisoners and by
employees of correctional facilities to certain
weapons and wireless communication devices and
to alcoholic liquor, drugs, medicines, poisons, and
controlled substances in, on, or outside of
correctional facilities; to prohibit or limit the
bringing into or onto certain facilities and real
property, and the disposition of, certain weapons,
substances, and wireless communication devices;
to prohibit or limit the selling, giving, or
furnishing of certain weapons, substances, and
wireless communication devices to prisoners; to
prohibit the control or possession of certain
weapons, substances, and wireless
communication devices by prisoners; and to
prescribe penalties," by amending section 5 (MCL
800.285), as amended by 1982 PA 343.
HB 5658
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 29 of
chapter VII (MCL 767.29), as amended by 1988
PA 90.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5137, HB 5138, HB 5299, HB 5627, HB
5657 and HB 5658.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5137, HB 5138, HB 5299, HB 5627, HB 5657 and HB 5658.
At 11:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5137. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5137 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Berman, Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5138. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5138 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
5). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5299. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 5299 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Elder moved to report out HB 5627 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5657 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5658 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman,
Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yancey.
The Chair laid HB 5679 before the committee:
HB 5679
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," by amending sections
2, 3, 3a, 4, 4a, 5, 5a, 7, 8, 9, 33, and 34 (MCL
28.722, 28.723, 28.723a, 28.724, 28.724a, 28.725,
28.725a, 28.727, 28.728, 28.729, 28.733, and
28.734), section 2 as amended by 2014 PA 328,
sections 3, 3a, 4, 4a, and 5 as amended by 2011 PA
17, section 5a as amended by 2019 PA 82, sections
7 and 9 as amended by 2011 PA 18, section 8 as
amended by 2013 PA 2, section 33 as added by
2005 PA 127, and section 34 as amended by 2005
PA 322, and by adding section 2a.
JJ Prescott, representing the University of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Questions and discussion followed.
Shirley Peterson, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5679. Questions and
discussion followed.
James Bills, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Bob Schuyler, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Amy Case, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Aaron Frick, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Roy Burmeister, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Michala LeRolland, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Daniel Klecker, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5679. Questions and
discussion followed.
Rebecca Brown, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Ann King, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
Theresa Nutter, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5679.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the
meeting at 12:42 PM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by Chair LaFave.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 8:00 PM, the Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Marino, Jones.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HR 257 before the committee:
HR 257
(Rep. LaFave)
A resolution to reaffirm the sovereignty of tribal
nations and to encourage the Michigan Attorney
General to not infringe on that sovereignty.
Chairman LaFave testified on HR 257. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Chirkun moved to table HR 257. The motion did not prevail 3-4-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen.
Pass: None.
At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card with a support of HR 257, but did not wish to speak:
Bryan Newland, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
The committee continued to discuss HR 257.
Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Marino and Jones from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the
meeting at 10:53 AM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Calley.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the March 10th, 2020 meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5558, HB 5559 and HB 5560 before the committee:
HB 5558
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
43528c and 43528d.
HB 5559
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
48714a and 48714b.
HB 5560
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as
amended by 2016 PA 382.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 5559 (H-1).
Representative Sowerby moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5559. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
support of HB 5558 (H-1), HB 5559 (H-1) and HB 5560. Questions and discussion followed.
Seth Herbst, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support
of HB 5558 (H-1), HB 5559 (H-1) and HB 5560. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of
HB 5558 (H-1), HB 5559 (H-1) and HB 5560.
Michael Pedigo, representing the Michigan Guides and Outfitters Association, testified in
support of HB 5558 (H-1), HB 5559 (H-1) and HB 5560.
Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5558 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Sowerby moved to refer House Bill No. 5559 to the Committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 5560 to the Committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee:
HB 5777
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 2104, 2132, and 2165 (MCL
324.2104, 324.2132, and 324.2165), sections 2104
and 2132 as amended by 2018 PA 238 and section
2165 as added by 2018 PA 240.
Chairman Howell testified in support of HB 5777.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of
HB 5777.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
support of HB 5777.
The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5777, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Ruddock, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Calley from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the
meeting at 11:02 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov