evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 15, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Majority Vice 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: Majority Vice Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Daley, Huizenga, Santana, Irwin,
and Brinks, a quorum was present.
At 8:31 a.m., Sen. Rick Outman entered the meeting.
The Majority Vice Chair John Bizon, M.D. invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Governor Whitmer’s proposed FY 2022-23 Budget Recommendation.
Paula Kaiser Van Dam, Department of Health and Human Services- Director of the Bureau of Community
Services
Lynn Hendges, Department of Health and Human Services- Housing Services Section Manager
Debi Cain, Department of Health and Human Services- Director of the Michigan Division of Victim
Services
At 8:32 a.m., Sen. Wayne Schmidt entered the meeting.
At 8:34 a.m., Sen. Michael MacDonald entered the meeting.
At 8:54 a.m., Sen. Adam Hollier entered the meeting.
At 8:54 a.m., Sen. Kevin Daley left the meeting.
At 9:00 a.m., Sen.(s) John Bizon and Wayne Schmidt left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor Whitmer’s proposed FY
2022-23 Budget Recommendation.
Pastor Heather Boone, Oaks Village of Monroe
Randy Richardville, Oaks Village of Monroe
At 9:22 a.m., Sen. Adam Hollier left the meeting.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor Whitmer’s proposed FY
2022-23 Budget Recommendation.
Sarah Prout Rennie, Executive Director of the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Santana, to excuse absent members from
the meeting. Without objection, Sen. LaSata was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald,
to adjourn the committee at 9:39 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5742, HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745, HB 5746, HB 5747 and HB 5748 before
the committee:
HB 5742
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
8308a.
HB 5743
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
8507a.
HB 5744
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law,"
by amending section 2125 (MCL 289.2125), as
amended by 2015 PA 61, and by adding section
2124.
HB 5745
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 120, entitled "Feed law,"
by amending section 19 (MCL 287.539), as added
by 2015 PA 83.
HB 5746
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 189, entitled "The insect
pest and plant disease act," (MCL 286.201 to
286.228) by adding section 17a.
HB 5747
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled
"Manufacturing milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.561
to 288.740) by adding section 92.
HB 5748
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A
milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.471 to 288.540) by
adding section 36.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5742 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5743 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5744 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5745 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Carra moved to report out HB 5746 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5747 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5748 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope,
Witwer, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5893 before the committee:
HB 5893
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights
and measures act," by amending sections 2, 9a, 9b,
24, 27, 28c, 28e, 28f, 31, and 31a (MCL 290.602,
290.609a, 290.609b, 290.624, 290.627, 290.628c,
290.628e, 290.628f, 290.631, and 290.631a),
sections 2, 9a, and 9b as amended by 2012 PA
253, section 28c as amended by 2016 PA 464,
section 28e as amended by 2012 PA 469, section
28f as added by 2017 PA 168, and sections 31 and
31a as amended by 2012 PA 254.
Representative Witwer, joined by Craig VanBuren and Ashley Steffen, both representing the
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, all testified in support of HB 5893.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5893, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5893, but did not wish to speak:
Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
Glenn Stevens, representing MICHauto.
Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Sugar Company before the committee.
John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided
a presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at
11:15 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Slagh moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5248 before the committee:
HB 5248
(Rep. Steenland)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to
provide police and fire protection for townships
and for certain areas in townships, certain
incorporated villages, and certain cities; to
authorize contracting for fire and police
protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and
police equipment, and the maintenance and
operation of the equipment; to provide for
defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize
the creation of special assessment districts and the
levying and collecting of special assessments; to
authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds
in anticipation of the collection of special
assessments and the advancement of the amount
necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for
reimbursement for such advances by reassessment
if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for
certain emergency services in townships and other
municipalities; to authorize the creation of
administrative boards and to prescribe their
powers and duties; to provide for the appointment
of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and
duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by
amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended
by 2020 PA 64.
Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5248 on February 16, 2022.
Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 5248 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 258 and SB 259 before the committee:
SB 258
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 247, entitled "An act to
define the term "newspaper" as used in the statutes
of this state regarding publication of notices," by
amending section 1 (MCL 691.1051).
SB 259
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1461
(MCL 600.1461); and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 258 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Ellison moved to report out SB 259 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 258 and SB 259, but did not wish to
speak:
Andrew Richner, representing Detroit Legal News.
Bill Black, representing International Teamsters.
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association.
The Chair laid SB 618 before the committee:
SB 618
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled "School bond
qualification, approval, and loan act," by
amending section 9 (MCL 388.1929), as amended
by 2012 PA 437.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 618 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison,
Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 618, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing Calhoun Intermediate Schools.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Sherisse Butler, representing Detroit Public Schools.
Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:06 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5255 and HB 5872 before the committee:
HB 5255
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 4o (MCL 205.94o), as
amended by 2015 PA 204.
HB 5872
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 4t (MCL
205.54t), as amended by 2015 PA 205.
Lynn Ghandi, representing Foley and Lardner, and Doug Needham, representing the
Michigan Aggregates Association, testified in support of HB 5255 and HB 5872.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5255 and HB 5872, but did not wish
to speak:
Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Concrete Association.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5255 and HB 5872, but did not
wish to speak:
Eddie Kindle, representing the Genesee Intermediate School District.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5255. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yancey offered the following amendment to HB 5255 (H-1):
1. Amend page 8, line 9, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the
remaining enacting section.
Representative Yancey moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5255 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 6-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Nays: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5255 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 9-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5872 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler,
Outman.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
The Chair laid SB 195 before the committee:
SB 195
(Sen. Nesbitt)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending section 691 (MCL
206.691), as amended by 2014 PA 14.
Senator Nesbitt testified in support of SB 195.
Leah Robinson and Wayne Roberts, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce,
testified in support of SB 195.
Lynn Ghandi, representing Foley and Lardner, testified in support of SB 195.
Meredith Beeson and Alan Pasetsky, representing the Global Business Alliance, testified in
support of SB 195.
Paul Connors and Angela Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury,
testified with a neutral position on SB 195.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 195, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Carolee Kvoriak, representing Consumers Energy.
Jeremy Eisemann, representing Liberty Mutual.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 852 and SB 853 before the committee:
SB 852
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"
by amending section 14a (MCL 205.104a), as
amended by 2022 PA 4.
SB 853
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General
sales tax act," by amending section 18 (MCL
205.68), as amended by 2022 PA 3.
Tas Blekys, representing Senator Runestad, Caitlin Stadler, representing Senator Chang,
Dayne Bartscht, representing the Eastern Market Brewing Company, and Scott Graham,
representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 852 and SB 853.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 852 and SB 853, but did
not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:10 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported HB 4332 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4205 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4206 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding HB 4080 (Rep. LaFave).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4332, and invited Rep. S. Johnson to summarize the bill. The members had no
questions for Rep. S. Johnson.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4332:
Thomas Dunn, American Motorcyclist Association, District 14 – Support
Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4332:
Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources – Neutral
Karen Middendorf, Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association – Support
James Hunt, Cycle Conservation Club - Support
The Chair brought up HB's 4205 – 4206, and invited Rep.(s) S. Johnson and Roth to summarize the bills.
Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4332:
Via Zoom, Karen Middendorf, Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association – Support
The members had no questions.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4205-4206:
Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources – Support
The Chair brought up HB 4080, and invited Rep. LaFave to summarize the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4080:
Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources – oppose. Member questions followed.
Jandin Miller, Michigan Traditional Bowhunters – oppose. Member questions followed.
Paul Biediger, Michigan Traditional Bowhunters – oppose. Member questions followed.
Clayton Morrice, Michigan Bow Hunters – oppose. The members had no questions.
Bob Jones, Michigan Bow Hunters – oppose. Member questions followed.
Dean Hall, Self – oppose. The members had no questions.
The following individuals submitted written testimony, but did not attend the hearing regarding HB 4080:
Bruce and Jane Folske – Oppose
Todd Sumners – Oppose
Greg Darling – Oppose
Larry Burcz – Oppose
John McIntosh – Oppose
Dean and Ellen Hall – Oppose
Bob Petrie – Oppose
Ron Spangler – Oppose
Ronald Tucker – Oppose
David Laskosky – Oppose
John Baggett – Oppose
Neugene Hall – Oppose
Gary Larsen - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4332 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4205 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4206 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/23/2022


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Bizon (C) and Hollier

Excused: Senator Runestad


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Schmidt and Hollier


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The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

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

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

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

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:14 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, and
Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding an update on Office of Inspector
General public assistance fraud activities.
Alan Kimichik, Department of Health and Human Services-Inspector General
At 12:32 p.m., Sen.(s) Sylvia Santana and Winnie Brinks entered the meeting.
At 1:13 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin left the meeting.
At 1:15 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Schmidt and Hollier were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald,
to adjourn the committee at 1:28 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 16, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday,
March 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga, Irwin and McCann. A quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Executive Director John Johnson, Department of Civil Rights
Ann Holmes, Interim Director of Budget and Management Services, Department of Civil Rights
Jerome Reide, Legislative Liasion, Department of Civil Rights
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Amy Pung, Chief Financial Officer, Michigan Civil Service Commission
Kurt Weiss, External Relations, Michigan Civil Service Commission
John Gnodtke, State Personnel Director, Michigan Civil Service Commission
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Michelle Lange, Acting Director, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
Laura Clark, Chief Information Officer, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead,
to adjourn the committee at 3:53 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
8:30 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated March 16th, 2022.
Representative Frederick moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated March 16th, 2022.
The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at
8:36 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: June 15, 2022


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. MIKE MUELLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 17, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4415 before the committee:
HB 4415
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 43516 (MCL 324.43516), as
amended by 2016 PA 461.
Representative Johnson testified in support of HB 4415. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4415, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
At 9:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:18 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5569, HB 5732, HB 5772 and HB 5773 before the committee:
HB 5569
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled "Of county
officers," by amending section 77 (MCL 51.77), as
amended by 1982 PA 313.
HB 5732
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
1201 (MCL 436.2201).
HB 5772
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending section 181
(MCL 600.181), as amended by 2016 PA 292.
HB 5773
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL
257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5569, HB 5732, HB 5772 and HB
5773, but did not wish to speak:
Sheriff Scott Frank, representing the Iosco County.
Sheriff Brian Begole, representing the Shiawassee County.
Sheriff John Pollack, representing the Branch County.
Sheriff Raphael Washington, representing the Wayne County.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5569 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5732 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5772:
1. Amend page 2, line 11, by inserting:
"(a) To the secondary road patrol and training fund created in section 629e of the Michigan
vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.629e, drug treatment court fund created in section
185 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.185, an amount equal to
$10.00 multiplied by the number of civil infraction actions on which assessments are
collected each month under section 629e or 907 of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300,
MCL 257.629e and 257.907.
(b) The balance of the fund remaining after the allocation in subdivision (a) shall be
distributed as follows:" and renumbering the remaining subdivisions as subparagraphs.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5772. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5772 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 5773 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi.
The Chair laid HB 4315 before the committee:
HB 4315
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added
by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4315. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4315, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting
at 9:30 AM.
Representative Mike Mueller, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: May 5, 2022


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 17, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927, HB 4928 and HB 5894 before the committee:
HB 4925
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 100c,
100d, 116, 206, 208, 210, 232, 269, 270, 271, 273,
274, 275, and 281c (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100c,
330.1100d, 330.1116, 330.1206, 330.1208,
330.1210, 330.1232, 330.1269, 330.1270,
330.1271, 330.1273, 330.1274, 330.1275, and
330.1281c), section 100a as amended by 2020 PA
402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285,
section 100d as amended by 2020 PA 99, section
116 as amended by 1998 PA 67, sections 206 and
232 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 208 and
210 as amended and sections 269, 270, 271, 273,
274, and 275 as added by 2012 PA 500, and
section 281c as added by 2014 PA 200, and by
adding sections 110a and 117; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 4926
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109f (MCL
400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
HB 4927
(Rep. Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7408a (MCL
333.7408a), as amended by 2020 PA 380.
HB 4928
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
703 (MCL 436.1703), as amended by 2020 PA
377.
HB 5894
(Rep. Brabec)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care
and adoption services act," by amending section
4c (MCL 722.954c), as amended by 2020 PA 56.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927 and HB 4928.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 5894. Questions and discussion followed.
Melissa Roy, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4925,
HB 4926, HB 4927 and HB 4928.
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, testified
with a neutral position on HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927 and HB 4928. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927 and HB
4928, but did not wish to speak:
Tyrone Sanders and Becky Bechler, representing the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health
Network.
The Chair laid HB 5875 before the committee:
HB 5875
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL
400.109), as amended by 2018 PA 315.
At 11:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Meerman called the committee back to order.
Chair Kahle testified in support of HB 5875.
At 11:17 AM, Majority Vice Chair Meerman laid the committee at ease.
At 11:18 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dr. Renee Beniak, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council,
testified in support of HB 5875.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5875, but did not wish to speak:
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Meghan Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid HB 5876 before the committee:
HB 5876
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1945 PA 47, entitled "An act to
authorize 2 or more cities, townships, and villages,
or any combination of cities, townships, and
villages, to incorporate a hospital authority for
planning, promoting, acquiring, constructing,
improving, enlarging, extending, owning,
maintaining, and operating 1 or more community
hospitals and related buildings or structures and
related facilities; to provide for the sale, lease, or
other transfer of a hospital owned by a hospital
authority to a nonprofit corporation established
under the laws of this state for no or nominal
monetary consideration; to define hospitals and
community hospitals; to provide for changes in the
membership therein; to authorize the cities,
townships, and villages to levy taxes for
community hospital purposes; to provide for the
issuance of bonds; to provide for the pledge of
assessments; to provide for borrowing money for
operation and maintenance and issuing notes for
operation and maintenance; to validate elections
heretofore held and notes heretofore issued; to
validate bonds heretofore issued; to authorize
condemnation proceedings; to grant certain
powers of a body corporate; to validate and ratify
the organization, existence, and membership of
entities acting as hospital authorities under the act
and the actions taken by hospital authorities and
by the members of the hospital authorities; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 9 (MCL 331.9), as amended by
1990 PA 69.
Representative VanWoerkom and Shelleye Yaklin, representing the North Ottawa Community
Hospital, testified together in support of HB 5876. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5876, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Chair Kahle returned to HB 4925, HB 4926, HB 4927 and HB 4928.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4925. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4926. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4927. The motion prevailed 18-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4928. The motion prevailed
18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 11:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:34 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 247 before the committee:
SB 247
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2212c (MCL 500.2212c), as added by 2013 PA 30,
and by adding section 2212e.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 247 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
1:36 PM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 17, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Aiyash.
Absent: Rep. Eisen.
Excused: Rep. Eisen.
Representative Markkanen joined the committee remotely.
The Chair laid HB 5642 before the committee:
HB 5642
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly
as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.
Representative Brixie, Monica Taylor and Jeanette Meyer, both representing the Michigan
Garden Club, testified in support of HB 5642. Questions and discussion followed.
Susan Leahy, representing the Meridian Garden Club, testified in support of HB 5642.
Keira Voldeck, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School, testified in support of HB
5642. Questions and discussion followed
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5642, but did not wish
to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5642, but did not wish to speak:
Christian Doxie, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Allie Panagopoulos, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Hudson Winn, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Autumn Fluker, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Jennifer Muffett, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Ethan Muffett, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Shulawn Doxie, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Keira Heie, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
William Doxie, Jr., representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Brian Winn, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Greg Panagopoulos, representing the Okemos Public Montessori School.
Ellen Hoekstra, representing the private citizen.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Cinny Gould, representing the Lowell Showboat Garden Club.
David Drain, representing the Lowell Showboat Garden Club.
Carol McGregor, representing the Lowell Showboat Garden Club.
Karla Labby, representing the MGC, KGC and Chula Vista Garden Club.
Rosemary LaDuke, representing the Michigan Garden Clubs and the Plainwell Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Jean Goetz, representing the Meridian Garden Club.
The Chair laid HB 5631 before the committee:
HB 5631
(Rep. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section
40503.
Representative Cherry and Al Stewart, the Director of Nimrod Education Center, Hillsdale
College, testified in support of HB 5631. Questions and discussion followed.
Glen Blackwood, representing the Ruffed Grouse Society, testified in support of HB 5631.
Taylor Ridderbusch and Jared Duquette, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5631. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5631, but did not wish to speak:
Scot Williamson, representing the Wildlife Management Institute.
Brian Vigue, representing the Audubon Great Lakes.
Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Eisen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at
11:28 AM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 17, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5802 and HB 5803 before the committee:
HB 5802
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 2 (MCL
15.262), as amended by 2001 PA 38.
HB 5803
(Rep. Cynthia Johnson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of
information act," by amending section 2 (MCL
15.232), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
Vice Chair Outman took over the gavel, the time being 10:31.
At 10:31 AM, Vice Chair Outman called the committee back to order.
Chair Steven Johnson and Representative Cynthia Johnson testified in support of HB 5802
and HB 5803. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:59 AM, Vice Chair Outman laid the committee at ease.
Chair Johnson returned to the gavel, the time being 11:00.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kirk Profit and Peter Ruddell, representing the Detroit Zoological Society and the Detroit
Institute of Arts, testified in opposition to HB 5802 and HB 5803. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5802 and HB 5803, but did not wish
to speak:
Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:54 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
[**DRAFT**]
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 739 (Sen. LaSata), SB 740 (Sen. LaSata), SB 741 (Sen. Schmidt) and HB
5527 (Rep. Griffin).
2. Reported HB 4994 (Rep. Witwer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
Huizenga, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Payton White, of Rep. Griffin's office, and Senator LaSata to summarize Senate Bills 739,
740, 741 and House Bill 5527.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 739, SB 740, SB 741 and HB
5527:
Daniel Phelan, Jackson College President – Support
Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association – Support
Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College – Support
Ana Del Angel, Williams International – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 739, SB
740, SB 741 and HB 5527:
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Community College – Support
David Worthams, MI Manufacturers Association – Support
Jeff Cassidy, Michigan Works! Association – Support
The Chair invited Sofia Rishar, of Rep. Witwer's office to summarize HB 4994.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 4994 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4994. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March
17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 855 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 944 (Sen. Victory).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report SB 855 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 855. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited Steven Gilbert, of Sen. Victory's office, to summarize SB 944.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 944:
Shelleye Yaklin, North Ottawa Community Hospital – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 944:
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:31 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 24, 2022
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evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin

Excused: Senator Hertel

Scheduled Meetings

Advice and Consent – Thursday, March 24, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Community Health/Human Services – Wednesday, March 23, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

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

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

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

Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Elections – Wednesday, March 23, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 24, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 23, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Transportation and Infrastructure – Wednesday, March 23, 11:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:42 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

MARGARET O’BRIEN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Green moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5859 before the committee:
HB 5859
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to establish a learning loss recovery grant
program; to establish a learning loss recovery
fund; to provide for certain grants; to prescribe
conditions for the use of grant funds; to prescribe
for the use of money in the learning loss recovery
fund; to provide for the administration of the
learning loss recovery grant program; to provide
for the administration of the learning loss recovery
fund; to prescribe certain powers and duties of
certain state officers, agencies, and departments;
and to make appropriations to the learning loss
recovery fund.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5859, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The Chair laid HB 4375 and HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 4375
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," by
amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended
by 2018 PA 482.
HB 5536
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public
school employees retirement act of 1979," (MCL
38.1301 to 38.1437) by adding section 61a.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4375, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies.
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Department Transportation, Managements,
and Budget.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5536, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4375. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4375 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Stone testified in support of HB 5536.
Representative Camilleri moved to report out HB 5536 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5859.
Representative Green moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5859. The motion prevailed 11-
1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon.
Nays: Rep. Camilleri.
Pass: Rep. Stone.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 5859 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus.
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:12 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Absent: Reps. Calley, Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Calley, Whitsett.
The Chair laid before the committee a Presentation from the Auditor General, and Bureau of
Elections, on the recent audit of the Bureau of Elections.
Mary Lowe, Aaron David, and Jordan Schafer, representing the Office of the Auditor General,
testified regarding the March 2022 Performance Audit Report. Questions and discussion followed.
Jonathan Brater, the Director of Elections, testified regarding the March 2022 Performance Audit
Report. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Calley and Whitsett from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 1:00 PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a
quorum was present.
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. There
being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee:
HB 5777
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1705.
The Chair explained the changes made in the (H-1) substitute.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5777. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda
Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777 (H-1), but did not wish to
speak:
Sheryl Y. Kennedy, Ph.D., Legislative Liaison in the Office of Public and
Governmental Affairs of the Michigan Department of Education, and
Teri Langley, representing the Disability Network Michigan.
The following individuals submitted written testimony in support of HB 5777:
Frida Morrison, Michigan Spokesperson for Language Equality and Acquisition for
Deaf Kids-Kindergarten Ready (LEAD-K), and
Martin Dale-Hench.
Emails submitted in support of HB 5777.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5777 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee; Representative Rendon moved that the
committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:08 p.m.
Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Berman and Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487 before the committee:
HB 5485
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to
445.922) by adding section 3p.
HB 5486
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending the title
and section 3 (MCL 445.903), section 3 as
amended by 2021 PA 46, and by adding section
3n.
HB 5487
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," (MCL 445.901 to
445.922) by adding section 3o.
Representative Frederick, Representative Steckloff and Representative Tisdel testified
together in support of HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, and Kimberly Walz,
representing Walgreens, testified together in support of HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487.
Questions and discussion followed.
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB
5487.
Liz Hunger, representing ETSY, testified in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487.
Kevin Callahan, representing eBay, testified in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB
5487. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Shutley, representing Amazon, testified in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB
5487.
Amy Boss, representing Net Choice, testified in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB
5487.
Kristin Reif, representing Philip Morris International, testified in support of HB 5485, HB
5486 and HB 5487.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Ruth Whittaker, representing the Chamber of Progress.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487, but
did not wish to speak:
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Jared Holt, representing The Home Depot.
Erik Hingst, representing the 35,191 Walmart Associates in Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5485, HB 5486 and HB 5487, but
did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing Google.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:39 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5538 before the committee:
HB 5538
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to
promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by regulating
the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling
of, and the installation of certain security devices
at, certain public or private school buildings or
additions to those buildings and by regulating the
construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of,
and the installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school purposes;
to define the class of buildings affected by this act;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for
the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2
(MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1
as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as
amended by 2002 PA 627.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5538. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5538 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5538, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5538, but did not wish to speak:
Jan Culbertson, representing the AIA Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5538, but did not wish
to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4915, HB 4916 and HB 4917 before the committee:
HB 4915
(Rep. Hoitenga)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
3009, 3037, 3101, and 3113 (MCL 500.3009,
500.3037, 500.3101, and 500.3113), section 3009
as amended by 2019 PA 22, section 3037 as
amended by 2016 PA 346, and sections 3101 and
3113 as amended by 2019 PA 21, and by adding
section 3018.
HB 4916
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 401 (MCL
257.401), as amended by 2002 PA 652.
HB 4917
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to provide for peer-to-peer car sharing; to
impose obligations on and provide rights to
persons that operate peer-to-peer car sharing,
shared vehicle owners, and shared vehicle drivers;
to impose obligations on and provide rights to
insurers that provide automobile insurance for
persons that operate peer-to-peer car sharing,
shared vehicle owners, and shared vehicle drivers;
to provide rights to persons operating airports; to
provide for liability for personal injuries and
property damage in peer-to-peer car sharing; and
to provide remedies.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4915. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4917. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoitenga and Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4915, HB
4916 and HB 4917.
Bob Binck and Brian Rothery, representing the Enterprise Holdings, testified in support of
HB 4915, HB 4916 and HB 4917. Questions and discussion followed.
Miles Weaver, representing the Michigan Association of Airport Executives, testified in
support of HB 4915, HB 4916 and HB 4917. Questions and discussion followed.
Kyndell Gaglio and Sean Vinck, representing the Turo, Inc., testified in opposition to HB
4915, HB 4916 and HB 4917. Questions and discussion followed.
Tyler Diers, representing the TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 4915, HB 4916 and HB
4917.
Representative Hoitenga offered the following amendment to HB 4915 (H-2):
1. Amend page 4, line 10, after "3018." by striking out the balance of the section and
inserting:
"(1) An authorized insurer that writes automobile insurance in this state may
exclude any coverage and the duty to defend or indemnify for any claim afforded under
a shared vehicle owner's automobile insurance policy, including, but not limited to, all
of the following:
(a) Liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage.
(b) Personal injury protection coverage.
(c) Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.
(d) Comprehensive physical damage coverage.
(e) Collision physical damage coverage.
(2) As used in this section, "shared vehicle owner" means that term as defined in
section 3 of the peer-to-peer car sharing program act.".
Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4915 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report HB 4915 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion
prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Garza, Witwer, Young.
Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 4916 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Garza, Witwer, Young.
Representative Outman offered the following amendment to HB 4917 (H-2):
1. Amend page 9, line 13, after "policy" by striking out the balance of the subsection
and inserting "as allowed under section 3018 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218,
MCL 500.3018.".
Representative Outman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4917 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report House Bill No. 4917 as amended, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Garza, Witwer, Young.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4915, HB 4916 and HB 4917, but
did not wish to speak:
Torrance Richardson, representing the Gerald Ford International Airport Authority.
Kevin Klein, representing the Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4917, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:42 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 871 before the committee:
SB 871
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 10r (MCL 247.660r), as added by 2020 PA
140.
Representative Roth moved to report out SB 871 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Reps. LaFave, Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 871, but did not wish to speak:
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324.
The Chair laid HB 5568 before the committee:
HB 5568
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 224 (MCL
257.224), as amended by 2018 PA 656.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5568 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati,
Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5734 before the committee:
HB 5734
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled "An act to
authorize highway officials to close roads under
construction, improvement or repair, or any
portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being
constructed or repaired; to require such officials to
place in good repair and to mark by proper signs
suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads,
which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable
barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end
of such roads or portions of roads which are thus
closed and at the intersections thereof with other
roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers
located and placed hereunder; and to provide a
penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof,"
by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by
adding sections 1a and 1b.
The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5734.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5734. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5734 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati,
Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5734, but did not wish to speak:
Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers' District Council.
The Chair laid the presentation on the Michigan State Transportation Innovation Council before
the committee.
Carol Aldrich, P.E., Engineer of Research, representing the Michigan Department of
Transportation, joined by Steve Purri, P.E., Engineering Specialist, representing the Michigan
County Road Association, both provided a presentation on the Michigan State Transportation
Innovation Council. Questions and discussion followed.
Greg Brunner, Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Bureau of Field
Services, approached to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid SB 706 before the committee:
SB 706
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 2b, 642, and
665 (MCL 257.2b, 257.642, and 257.665),
sections 2b and 665 as amended by 2016 PA 332
and section 642 as amended by 2012 PA 498, and
by adding sections 665c, 665d, and 666a.
Jami Des Chenes, representing Senator Horn's office, joined by Tyler Durval, representing
Cavnue, both testified in support of SB 706. Questions and discussion followed.
Collin Castle and Troy Hagon, both representing the Michigan Department of Transportation,
testified in support of SB 706. Questions and discussion followed.
James Murphy, representing Locomation, testified with a neutral position on SB 706.
Hess Bates, representing ABATE of Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 706.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified with a neutral position on SB
706.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 706, but did not wish to speak:
Gabby Bruno, representing Ford Motor Company.
Paul Corbett, representing MICHauto.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representative Clemente from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
11:41 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov