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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: Rep. Coleman.
Excused: Rep. Coleman.
Representatives Grant and Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4343 before the committee:
HB 4343
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171).
Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 4343, as proposed substitute (H-1).
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4343. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris,
Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4343 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris,
Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4197 before the committee:
HB 4197
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform
securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to
451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by
2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A.
Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB
4197. Questions and discussion followed.
Mark Staat and Ben Eichler, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial
Advisors of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4197. Questions and discussion followed.
Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, returned to testify on the
proposed amendment to HB 4197.
Representative Stone offered the following amendment to HB 4197:
1. Amend page 9, line 27, after "subsection" by striking out "must" and inserting "may".
Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4197. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald,
Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The chair laid before the committee a presentation on The Pharmaceutical Research and
Manufacturers of America.
Peter J. Fotos, Deputy Vice-President of Advocacy for the Midwest Region, gave a
presentation on The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Questions and
discussion followed.
The chair laid before the committee a presentation by The Michigan Chapter of the National
Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals.
Cathy Cooper and Jeff Romback, legislative co-chairs for The National Association of
Benefit and Insurance Profession, gave a presentation on The Michigan Chapter of the
National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Coleman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative McFall moved to
adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Justin Easter
Committee Clerk
jeaster@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela,
Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357 before the committee:
HB 4354
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
HB 4355
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h
(MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 4356
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to
prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to
provide review from disciplinary action with
respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of
grievances and the holding of elections; to declare
and protect the rights and privileges of public
employees; to require certain provisions in
collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe
means of enforcement and penalties for the
violation of the provisions of this act; and to make
appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL
423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
HB 4357
(Rep. Hood)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h
(MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
Representative Weiss testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357.
Questions and discussion followed.
Sean Egan, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity,
testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion
followed.
Amy Urbanowski-Nowak, representing the Birch Run Education Association, testified in
support of HB 4354.
Steve Cairns, representing the Ionia Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354.
Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Craite, representing the Waterford Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354.
Kelly Pearson, representing the Clawson Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354. Questions and discussion followed.
Matthew Marlow, representing the Grand Rapids Education Association, testified in support
of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed.
John Duffy, representing the Michigan Education Association Local 1 and the Center Line
Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed.
Suzanne Ziel, representing the Romeo Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354.
Blake Mazurek, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed.
Joanne Osborne, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB
4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
Andrew Richardson, representing the Saginaw Township Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Jen Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4355, but due to the time constraints
was unable to speak:
Chandra Madafferi, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB
4357, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Terrence Devlin, representing the Taylor Federation of Teachers.
Michelle Cook, Joshua Hansknecht, and Toni Coral, representing the Hamtramck
Federation of Teachers Local 1052.
Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers.
Eric Curtiss, representing Galesburg-Augusta.
Lakia Wilson, representing the Detroit Federation of Teachers.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB
4357, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Carol Weaver, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB
4357, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan.
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations Michigan Chapter.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB
4357, but did not wish to speak:
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.
Robert McCann, representing The K-12 Alliance of Michigan.
Joe DeVault, representing the Macomb Intermediate School District.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 10:30 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee:
HB 4159
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly
as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.
Representative Brixie and Dr. Jeanette Meyer, representing Michigan Garden Clubs, gave
testimony in support of HB 4159. Questions and discussion followed.
Susan Leahy, President of the Meridian Garden Club, provided testimony in support of HB
4159.
Students from Ms. Christine Batora's class at Okemos Public Montessori at Central provided
testimony in support of HB 4159. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak:
Barbara MacLaren, representing the Sweetwater Evening Garden Club.
Monica Taylor, representing Michigan Garden Clubs.
Jennifer Meilinger, representing the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Michigan
Butterfly Network.
Patricia Lajko, representing the Pentwater Garden Club.
Sue Hendrix, representing Touch the Earth Garden Club.
Kathy Royal, representing the Indian Hills Garden Club.
Margaret Arnold, representing the Charlevoix Evening Garden Club.
Jane Schneider, representing the Petoskey Area Garden Club.
Mary Jo McElroy, representing the Portage Lake Garden Club.
Phil Oczkowski, representing the Holland Garden Club.
Elizabeth Palulis, representing the River Valley Garden Club.
Kathy Tulgestke, representing the Ma-Me-Ne-Sewong Garden Club.
Andrea Stork, representing the Petal Pushers Garden Club.
Rose Wiggle, representing the Garden Club of Dearborn.
Janice Thelen, representing the Looking Glass Garden Club.
Margaret McAllister, representing the Grow and Show Garden Club.
Patricia Kelly, representing the Dirt Dauber Garden Club.
Nancy Smith, representing the Taylor Garden Club.
Marilyn McIntosh, representing the Edelweiss Garden Club of Gaylord.
Jeanette Meyer, representing the Western Hills Garden Club.
Kathy Messner, representing the Meek Mill Garden Club.
Kathryn Creek, representing the Parchment Garden Club.
Mary Geer Wangler, representing the Portage Garden Club.
Rosemary LaDuke, representing the Kalamazoo Garden Council.
Donna Robinson, representing the Kalamazoo Garden Club.
Rich Brown, representing the Nature Conservancy in Michigan.
Sandra Clark, representing the The Friendly Garden Club.
Dana Zolynsky, representing theJunior League Gardeners Garden Club.
Diane Hague, representing the Farmington Garden Club.
Naida Albin, representing the Milan Garden Club.
Christine Kosal, representing the Eden's Garden Club of Monroe.
Brenda Orwig, representing the Gardenettes Garden Club.
Agnes Cairns and Ronnie Dush, representing the DeWitt Millennium Garden Club.
Ron Osgood, representing the Rockford Garden Club.
Mary Smallwood, representing the Port Sanilac Garden Club.
Judy Lindemulder, representing the Tri-Cities Garden Club.
Jean Woznicki, representing the Morenci Garden Club.
Cynthia Quint and Lynn Higgs, representing the Wayne County Garden Club.
Alice Schneider, representing the Marshall Area Garden Club.
Julie Hays, representing the Little Garden Club.
Susan Leahy, representing the Meridian Garden Club.
Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Amy Upton, representing the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association.
Brian Peterson-Roest, representing Bees in the D.
Okemos Public Schools.
The Chair laid HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190 before the
committee:
HB 4185
(Rep. Mentzer)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," by amending
sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035,
and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA
416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991
PA 105.
HB 4186
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to allow local governments and certain
authorities to withhold payment under certain
conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement
project; to provide for mandatory contract
conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects;
to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe
the powers and duties of certain local officials.
HB 4187
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
5519b.
HB 4188
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections
5519 and 5519a.
HB 4189
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
HB 4190
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to prohibit certain public entities from
entering into certain contracts with certain entities
that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain
entities to disclose certain information when
bidding on certain contracts with public entities;
and to impose certain duties and responsibilities
on certain public entities.
Trent Wolf, representing the Office of Representive Aiyash, and Ben Poulson, representing
the Office of Representative Mentzer, gave an overview of the proposed substitute (H-1) for
HB 4188 and proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 4185.
Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 4188:
1. Amend page 2, line 3, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the remaining
subsection.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4188. The motion did not
prevail 3-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188,
HB 4189 and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak:
Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189
and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak:
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4185 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4186 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4187 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4188 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4189 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: Rep. Schriver.
Pass: None.
Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4190 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid presentations on the Michigan Timber Industry before the committee.
Jason Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen, and Henry Stienebeck,
representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals, gave a presentation.
Todd Siegert, representing the Packaging Corporation of America, gave a presentation.
Eric Steir, representing the American Forest Management, and Chris Fife, representing
Weyerhaesuer, gave a presentation.
Sandra Lupien, Director of Mass Timber at Michigan State University, gave a presentation.
Jason Knepper and Henry Stienebeck returned to answer questions from the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:47 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KEVIN COLEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf.
The Majority Vice Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn,
Fink, DeBoyer.
Absent: Rep. Coleman.
Excused: Rep. Coleman.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Majority Vice Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Realtors before the committee.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, Karlene Lehman, representing the Property
Management Association of Michigan (PMAM), and the Apartment Association of Michigan,
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association, and John Lindley,
representing the Manufactured Housing Association gave a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Stone moved to excuse Representative Coleman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf
adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM.
Representative Kevin Coleman, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 18, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair
Brabec.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans,
Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Brabec laid before the committee presentations by Debora Matthews, President and
CEO, of The Children’s Center; Sean de Four, President and CEO, of Southwest Solutions;
Kari Walker, President and CEO, of The Guidance Center; and Dr. Bob Powell, President and
CEO, of Family Service and Children's Aid, all representing the Michigan Federation for
Children and Families. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 10:20 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 25, 2023


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
FAX: (517) 373-3938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 169 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023 and May 4,
2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #1, to SB 169.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #1 to SB 169. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert
Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #2, to SB 169.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #2 to SB 169. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert
Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #3, to SB 169.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #3 to SB 169. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert
Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh
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The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #4, to SB 169.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #4 to SB 169. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert
Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh
The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 169. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-2) version of SB 169 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/22/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 262 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 268 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair explained Substitute (S-1) to SB 262.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 262:
Mack Jones, LARA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 262. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 262 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 268 (S-1):
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Jon O'Hara, Great Lakes Preneed Funeral Home – Support
Tracy Whitaker, Homesteaders Life Company – Support
Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 268 and
(S-1):
138 members of the MI Preneed Coalition – Support
Kierstie Sieloff, National Alliance of Life Companies – Support
Mark Neidinger, National Guardian Life Insurance Company – Support
Brian Linquist, Great Western Insurance Company – Support
Jessica Sever, American Memorial Life Insurance Company – Support
Marvin Joseph Cox, Jr, Forethought Life Insurance Company – Support
Marcia Hune, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Support
Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support
Joseph Sullivan, DIFS – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 268. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Lauwers 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 8:55 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
May 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 90 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
2.
Reported HB 4202 (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation.
3.
Testimony regarding SB 134 (Sen. Johnson).
4.
Testimony regarding SB 135 (Sen. Hertel).
5.
Testimony regarding SB 209 (Sen. Anthony).
6.
Testimony regarding SB 210 (Sen. Anthony).
7.
Testimony regarding SB 211 (Sen. Santana).
8.
Testimony regarding SB 212 (Sen. Klinefelt).
9.
Testimony regarding SB 213 (Sen. Bayer).
10.
Testimony regarding SB 214 (Sen. Johnson).
11.
Testimony regarding SB 215 (Sen. Huizenga).
12.
Testimony regarding SB 216 (Sen. Geiss).
13.
Testimony regarding SB 217 (Sen. Anthony).
14.
Testimony regarding SB 246 (Sen. Victory).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SB 90.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 90:
Cameron Mills, Self - Support
Peggy Evans, Restaurant Opportunities Center of MI - Support
Elisha Brown, ROC - Support
Ria Hill, Self - Support
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Cheriees Clayton, ROC - Support
Rhea McCauley, ROC - Support
Roquesha O’Neal, ROC - Support
Rhonda Williams, ROC - Support
Renee Fussello, ROC - Support
Chanel Cash, ROC - Support
Lecendra Jones, ROC - Support
Edria Fussello, ROC - Support
Romana Hall, ROC - Support
Reaba Gant, ROC - Support
Antoinett Bolden, ROC - Support
Tamara Lopes, ROC - Support
Tracey Rucker, ROC – Support
Shanayl Bennett-Reed – Support
Marie Muhammad, ROC – Support
Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan – Support
Chris White, Director Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC) of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 90. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 90 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4202.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4202:
Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan – Support
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Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board - Support
Susie Sherman Hall, MI State Council of Junior Leagues - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4202 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 134 and 135, and invited Sen. Johnson to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 134 and 135:
Kate Hude, Exec Director of Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 134 and 135:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Alicia Moon, State Court Administrative Office – Support
The Chair brought up SB’s 209-217, and SB 246, and invited Sen. Anthony, Sen. Bayer and Sen. Santana to
summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 209-217, and SB 246:
Fraidy Reiss - Founder/Executive Director, Unchained at Last – Support
Michele Hanash - Director of Policy and Women's Programs, AHA Foundation – Support
Cheryl Hall - Zonta International District 15 – Support
Nina Van Harn, Self – Support
Courtney Kosnik, Self – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 209-217, and SB 246:
Stephanie Johnson, Family Law Section of the State Bar of MI - Support
Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan - Support
Dr. Eileen A. Schweickert, Self - Support
Denise Sylvester, Zonta District 15 - Support
Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of Michigan - Support
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Jennifer Ross, Service Women’s Action Network - Support
Adelaide Kahn-Fowler, Protect Our Defenders - Support
Cathy Lucas, Self - Support
Unchained At Last - Support
Amber Theriault, Tempest Enterprises LLC - Support
Cherie Nutter, Self - Support
Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – support SB’s 209-212, 214, 216, and 246
Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Support SB 213
Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Oppose SB 215
Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Support SB 217
Michael Nyenhuis, President UNICEF USA – Support
Ryan D. Jayne, Freedom From Religion Foundation – Support
Nick Fish, President – American Atheists – Support
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Support SB 209-211
Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Neutral SB 213
Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support SB 216
Mitch Albers, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support
Susie Sherman-Hall, MI State Council of Junior Leagues – Support
Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad 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: 05/23/2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
FAX: (517) 373-5115
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at
1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 26 (S-3) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 302 (Sen. Camilleri).
3. Testimony regarding SB 303 (Sen. McDonald Rivet).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel,
Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers was
excused from the meeting.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-3) version of SB 26.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 26.
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 26:
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 26. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-3) version of SB 26 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and
Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet and Camilleri to summarize SB 302 and SB 303.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 302 and SB 303:
Justin Carpenter, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support
Todd Williams, Lean and Green Michigan – Support
Nicholas Zuba, CPACE Alliance – Support
Bali Kumar, PACE Alliance Group – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 302 and SB 303:
Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: May 24, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453 before the committee:
HB 4450
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled "An act to
revise and consolidate the laws relative to state
prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches
of state prisons and reformatories, and the
government and discipline thereof and to repeal all
acts inconsistent therewith," (MCL 800.33 to
800.61) by adding section 33a.
HB 4451
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of
chapter IX (MCL 769.12), as amended by 2012 PA
319.
HB 4452
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections
33, 33c, 34, and 35 (MCL 791.233, 791.233c,
791.234, and 791.235), sections 33 and 34 as
amended by 2019 PA 14, section 33c as added by
1994 PA 217, and section 35 as amended by 2019
PA 13.
HB 4453
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and
780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.
Representative Tyrone Carter and Representative Posthumus testified together in support of
HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Questions and discussion followed.
Diane Maher, President of DP Fox and Board Member of West Michigan Policy Forum,
testified in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453.
David Safavian, representing the American Conservative Union CPAC, testified in support of
HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Priscilla Bordayo, CSSJ State Manager, Elle Travis, and Quiana Wimbley, all representing
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452
and HB 4453.
Gary Mohr, the former Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
and the former Director of the American Correctional Association, testified in support of HB
4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB 4453. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney, representing the Prosecuting
Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452
and HB 4453.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB
4453, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center.
Keith den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition.
Reverend John Duckworth, representing the Council of Baptist Pastors Detroit.
Shaena Fazal and John Cutler, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4450, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor, representing the Michigan Domestic and
Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.
Nicole Beverly, Domestic Violence Survivor and Advocate.
Jane O'shea, representing Survivors.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB
4453, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum.
Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy and Government Relations Director, representing the
Michigan League for Public Policy.
Rulesha Mitchell
Bee Jones Harris
Debora Wright
Brenda Newell
Ursula Leftwich
Amber Perry
Siprenia Pearson
Shawn Dortch
Catherine Infantado
Antoinette Pagano
Carriann Crum
Deb Clark
Bonita Cameron
Barbara Davis
Barbara Segur
Beatrice Segur
Chanise Turner
Monica Sanders
Anita Brown
Malaika Ward
Jacqueline Johnson
Marrha Goetz
Sonja Aubrey
Willow Edwards
Abdullah EL-Alamin
Elizabeth McGinnis
Jeff Lewis
Vaughnzel Jacobs
Cindy Davis
Karol Price
Reandyland Henderson
Barbara Hubbard-Frazier
Bridgetta Bingham
Francine Hill
Kristian Powell
Deolis Allen
Kevin Massingille
Heidi Schaible
Michael Ryan
Kathleen E. F. Adair
Kathleen Nummerdor
Heather Winklepleck
Kathleen T. Hunt
Geci Biggs
Gloria J. Noble
Teresa Sexton
Bonita Lovejoy
Shari Ware
Bobbie Adams
Lorenzo Barber
Natalie Harrison
Timerra Brooks
Kimberly Budary
Kristy Pulaski
Bertrice Ringo-Wilson
Barbara Jones
Beverly Stevenson
Trista Maziarz
Angela Cosma
Shelby Campbell
Felicia Simila
Tempra Chesebro
Deni Hunter
Diana Turner
Robin Sweigert
Kimberly Roach
Elizabeth Ross
Dana Roberts
Marlene Nine
Sylvia Villareal-Foyt
Dawnette Begin
Karolyn Jennings
Marie McCullough
Michelle Wright
Heidi Plott
Debbie Thero
Dennis Hester
Diane Nielsen
Sharon Hall
Kristen Burgess
Dorothy Walsh-Cook
Victoria Enos
Amber L. Balkema
Lisa Howard
Heather Sierminski-Wink
Tandy Bidinger
Ruth Jarvis
Leslie Bradley
Barbara Carter
Lynn Walker
Natasha Huddleston
Eleanor West
Rebecca Boni
Gina Huser
Shirley Duncan
Margaret Masters-Jun
Melanie Poole
Stacey Kiernan
Jason Kostrzewa
Cynitra Anderson
Blake hart
Max Sokolnicki
Marell Richardson
Maureen Sheahan
Leigh Benigni
Adeenah Rosh
Marcia Nessan
Angela Rodriguez
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4450, HB 4451, HB 4452 and HB
4453, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission.
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Jeannine Lyons-Hamilton, representing Victims and Survivors.
The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee:
HB 4516
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 389, entitled "An act to
provide for the prevention and treatment of
domestic and sexual violence; to develop and
establish policies, procedures, and standards for
providing domestic and sexual violence assistance
programs and services; to declare the powers and
duties of the Michigan domestic and sexual
violence prevention and treatment board; to
establish a domestic violence prevention and
treatment fund and provide for its use; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to prescribe
immunities and liabilities of certain persons and
officials; and to prescribe penalties for violations
of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL
400.1501), as amended by 2018 PA 281.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4516, but did not wish to speak:
Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4516 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB 4423 before the committee:
HB 4420
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by
adding section 21b to chapter XVI.
HB 4421
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 8, 38, and 68 (MCL 780.758,
780.788, and 780.818), as amended by 2012 PA
457.
HB 4422
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 61 and 61a (MCL 780.811 and
780.811a), section 61 as amended by 2018 PA 370
and section 61a as amended by 2005 PA 184.
HB 4423
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van
Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by
amending sections 15, 43, and 75 (MCL 780.765,
780.793, and 780.825), as amended by 2018 PA
153.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4420, HB 4421, HB 4422 and HB
4423, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4423, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4420 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4421 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4422 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4423 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:15 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid SB 289 before the committee:
SB 289
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," by amending
sections 2, 8a, 11, 13, 13b, 13c, 14a, 15, and 16
(MCL 125.2652, 125.2658a, 125.2661, 125.2663,
125.2663b, 125.2663c, 125.2664a, 125.2665, and
125.2666), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 178,
sections 8a and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 46,
sections 13, 13b, 15, and 16 as amended by 2020
PA 259, and sections 13c and 14a as amended by
2021 PA 138.
Senator Moss and Jared Fleisher testified in support of SB 289. Questions and discussion
followed.
Tim Greimel,the Mayor of Pontiac, testified in support of SB 289.
Rosalyn Bliss, the Mayor of Grand Rapids, testified in support of SB 289.
Shannon Morgan, representing the Renovare Development, testified in support of SB 289.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of SB
289.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 289, but did not wish to speak:
Mayor Bryan Bennett, representing the City of Rochester Hills.
Mayor Michael Taylor and Mark Vanderpool, representing the City of Sterling Heights.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Greg Dobson, representing the AVB.
Melissa Fish, representingSouthwest Michigan First.
Bob Trezise, representing the Lansing Area Economic Partnership.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Rusty Merchant, representing Grand Action 2.0.
Rusty Merchant and Kate Skaggs, representing the Economic Development Leaders of
Michigan.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Henry Wolf, representing the Traverse Connect.
Henry Wolf, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Frank Foster, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Zach Morris, representing the Market VanBuren.
Rob Cleveland, representing the Cornerstone Alliance.
Luke Bonner, representing the Bonner Advisory Group.
JoAnn Crary, representing Saginaw Future.
Jill Ferrari, representing the Renovare Development.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Amy Hovey and Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority.
Rusty Merchant, representing the Lakeshore Advantage.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 289, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 9:48 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Elaine Kupiec
Committee Clerk
ekupiec@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4279 and HB 4549 before the committee:
HB 4279
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 681
and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681
as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as
amended by 2016 PA 535.
HB 4549
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1233
(MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2021 PA 149.
Representative Greene moved to report out HB 4279 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak:
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4549. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards,
Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4549 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Greene,
Paquette, Wendzel.
Nays: Rep. Wegela.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Johnsen from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting
at 9:08 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4536, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594 before the
committee:
HB 4536
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of charter counties;
to provide for the election of charter
commissioners; to prescribe their powers and
duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of
commissioners after the approval of the election of
a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory
and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide
for the exercise by a charter county of certain
powers whether or not authorized by its charter;
and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,"
(MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by adding section 14b.
HB 4567
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 497 and 761
(MCL 168.497 and 168.761), section 497 as
amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 761 as
amended by 2020 PA 302.
HB 4568
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 931 (MCL
168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583.
HB 4569
(Rep. Coffia)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 495, 509o,
509q, 509r, 509gg, and 516 (MCL 168.495,
168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and
168.516), section 495 as amended by 2018 PA
603, section 509o as amended by 2022 PA 195,
section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, sections
509r and 516 as amended by 2018 PA 125, and
section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by
adding section 496a.
HB 4570
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 759 (MCL
168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302.
HB 4594
(Rep. Wegela)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 764c (MCL
168.764c), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4536. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wegela testified in support of HB 4594. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Whitsett testified in support of HB 4568. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Coffia testified in support of HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:58 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 4567 and HB 4570. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 11:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Marie Wicks, representing the City of East Lansing, testified in support of HB 4567.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jacqueline Beaudry, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in
support of HB 4567. Questions and discussion followed.
Chris Swope, representing the City of Lansing, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB
4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594. Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Siegrist, representing the Canton Township Clerk's Office, testified in support of HB
4569.
Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568,
HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594.
Kim Murphy-Kovalick and Ricky Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in
support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4536, HB 4567, HB 4569 and HB
4594, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4536, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569,
HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Ardis, representing Next Gen America.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB
4594, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB
4570, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Broder, representing the Anti-Defamation League of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB
4570, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569, HB 4570
and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak:
Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Kelsey Rogers, representing the Campaign Legal Center.
Brooke Harris, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Rusty Merchant, representing Secure Democracy.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4568, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Prevatt, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
Landon Myers, representing the Fair Election Center's Campus Vote Project.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but
did not wish to speak:
Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4594, but
did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4569, but did not wish to speak:
Shakti Rambarran, representing the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health.
Vic Gipson, representing themselves.
Landon Myers, representing the Fair Election Center's Campus Vote Project.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4569, HB 4570 and HB 4594, but
did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4570 and HB 4594, but did not wish
to speak:
John Lindback, representing the National Vote at Home Institute.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4594, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Amy O'Leary, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition.
Representative Smit offered the following amendment to HB 4594:
1. Amend page 1, line 5, after "shall" by inserting a comma and "pursuant to rules
promulgated under the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL
24.201 to 24.328,".
Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4594. The motion did not prevail
2-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela offered the following amendments to HB 4594:
1. Amend page 3, line 2, after "envelope" by inserting a comma and striking out the
balance of the line through "ballot," on line 3.
2. Amend page 3, following line 29, by inserting:
"(4) An email address or phone number provided by an elector in order to receive
notifications from the electronic tracking system is confidential and exempt from
disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.".
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4594. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4594 with recommendation, as amended, as
substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches.
Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 11:59 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. JENNIFER CONLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair Conlin.
At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Bezotte, Martin,
St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Markkanen.
Excused: Rep. Markkanen.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid presentations on veteran's mental health before the committee.
Representative Brabec gave a presentation on veteran's mental health. Questions and
discussion followed.
Dr. Hosanqa Auinash, representing Michigan Medicine, gave a presentation on veteran's
mental health. Questions and discussion followed.
Tommy Aceto and Jessie MacLachan, representing Reason For Hope, gave a presentation on
veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed.
General Martin Steele and Brett Waters, representing Reason For Hope, gave a presentation
on veteran's mental health. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4555 before the committee:
HB 4555
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to designate June 12 of each year as Women
Veterans Recognition Day.
Erika Hoover, Women Veteran and Special Populations Coordinator for the Michigan
Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, testified in support of HB 4555.
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4555.
Tony Kennedy, a U.S. Army veteran, testified in support of HB 4555.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4555, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Feeterstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's
Affairs.
Jack G. Devine, representing the Michigan Commanders Group.
Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4555 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Bezotte, Martin, St.
Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid an additional presentation on veteran's mental health before the committee.
Robert Near, Deputy Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs,
and Brian Webb, Veteran Liaison for the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, gave a presentation on veteran's mental health.
Representative Bezotte moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at
1:24 PM.
Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 141 before the committee:
SB 141
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA
64.
Senator McMorrow testified in support of SB 141.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 141, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US.
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 141, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
The Chair laid HB 4561 before the committee:
HB 4561
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
609h (MCL 436.1609h), as added by 2022 PA
225.
Representative Liberati, and Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine
Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 4561.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4561, but did not wish
to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4561, but did not wish to speak:
Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser Busch.
Matt Swentkofske, representing Molson-Coors.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4561, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
The Chair laid HB 4273 before the committee:
HB 4273
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing
law of Michigan," by amending section 132 (MCL
125.532), as amended by 2000 PA 479.
Representative Mueller offered the following amendment to HB 4273:
1. Amend page 1, line 6, after "notified" by striking out "and each occupant".
2. Amend page 2, line 9, after "owner" by inserting a period and striking out the
balance of the subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 23, after "hours" by inserting "and each occupant".
4. Amend page 2, line 25, after "violated," by striking out "whether" and inserting
"that".
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4273. The motion did not
prevail 5-6-2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall.
Pass: Reps. Snyder, Wilson.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4273 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson,
Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4273, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 10:44 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4158 before the committee:
HB 4158
(Rep. Zorn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 6d.
Representative Zorn, joined by Sheriff Troy Goodnough, representing the Monroe County
Sheriff's Office, both testified in support of HB 4158.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4158. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4158 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4158, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4158, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee:
HB 4154
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending section 92
(MCL 250.1092), as added by 2006 PA 2.
Representative DeBoyer, joined by Phil May, Pam May, and Theresa May, family of Senior
Chief Petty Officer Jason P. May, all testified in support of HB 4154.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4154, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid SB 125 before the committee:
SB 125
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11i.
Chair Shannon explained proposed substitute (H-1) to SB 125.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 125. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Coleman moved to report out SB 125 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association,
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The Chair laid HB 4153 before the committee:
HB 4153
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11j.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4153.
Representative Roth moved to withdraw the motion to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4153. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4153. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4153 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at
11:01 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
May 23, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 134 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 135 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
3.
Testimony regarding SB 248 (Sen. Lauwers).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:32 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the SB’s 134 and 135.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 134 and 135:
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 134 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 135 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair brought up SB 248, and invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize the bill and the (S-1) version.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 248. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 248:
The Honorable Judge Feeney - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 248:
Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support
Jessica Zimbelman, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/08/23
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
FAX: (517) 373-2964
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, May 23,
2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SR 15 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 103 ( Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 104 ( Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 105 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SR 15 to the floor with recommendation that it be
adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103, SB
104 and SB 105:
Ross Gavin, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
Mark Spencer, MI Trappers and Predator Callers Association – Support
Taylor Ridderbusch, MI DNR – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 103 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 103. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 104 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 104. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 105 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, and Victory.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 105. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following organizations for a presentation on 30 X 30 initiative:
Erin Ford, Audubon Great Lakes
Kris Olsson, Huron River Watershed
Chris Semrinec and Hudson Villeneuve, League of Conservation Voters
Christy McGillivray, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 6, 2023
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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, May 23,
2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 22 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 251 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann,
Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 22 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 251 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom,
Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: September 12, 2023
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. HELENA SCOTT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by
Chair Scott.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell,
McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz.
Absent: Rep. Neeley.
Excused: Rep. Neeley.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Scott Stevenson, President, and Joelle
Demand, Vice President of Public Policy, with the Telecommunications Association of
Michigan.
Scott Stevenson and Joelle Demand presented an overview and priorities of the
Telecommunications Association of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at
9:22 AM.
Representative Helena Scott, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. TULLIO LIBERATI
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4519 before the committee:
HB 4519
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to designate May 2 of each year as Negro
Leagues Day.
Representative Scott and Lydia Teasley, representing the Negro Leagues Family Alliance,
testified in support of HB 4519. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4388 before the committee:
HB 4388
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 21105 (MCL 324.21105).
Representative Roth and Casey Smith testified in support of HB 4388. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4388, but did not wish
to speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4388, but did not wish to speak:
Pete Langley, representing Mark Griffin the President of the Michigan Petroleum
Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting
at 12:18 PM.
Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair
Legan Rose
Acting Committee Clerk
Lrose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4522 before the committee:
HB 4522
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1082
(MCL 600.1082), as amended by 2012 PA 334,
and by adding chapter 10D.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4522, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court
Professionals.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4522, but did not wish to speak:
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4522. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4522 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB 4419 before the committee:
HB 4416
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918,
3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304,
5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5507, 7103,
7105, 7110, 7302, 7402, 7506, 7604, and 7820a
(MCL 700.1106, 700.1210, 700.2519, 700.2806,
700.3605, 700.3916, 700.3917, 700.3918,
700.3959, 700.3981, 700.3982, 700.3983,
700.5102, 700.5301, 700.5303, 700.5304,
700.5305, 700.5306a, 700.5310, 700.5311,
700.5313, 700.5314, 700.5507, 700.7103,
700.7105, 700.7110, 700.7302, 700.7402,
700.7506, 700.7604, and 700.7820a), section 1106
as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections 1210, 7302,
7402, and 7506 as amended and sections 7110 and
7604 as added by 2009 PA 46, section 2519 as
amended by 2010 PA 325, section 3917 as
amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as
amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305
as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as
added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended
by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012
PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594,
section 5507 as amended by 2008 PA 41, sections
7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA 664, and
section 7820a as added by 2012 PA 483, and by
adding sections 1215, 1216, 5301c, 7408, 7409,
and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4417
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 236 (MCL
257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64.
HB 4418
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled "Michigan
uniform transfers to minors act," by amending
sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531).
HB 4419
(Rep. Breen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as
amended by 2000 PA 65.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order.
Chair Breen; Representative Filler; Mark Kellogg, Chairperson of the Probate and Estate
Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan; and Nathan Piwowarski, representing the
Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified together in
support of HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB 4419.
At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB
4419, but did not wish to speak:
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4417 and HB 4419, but did not wish
to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
10:48 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov