HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17,
2020
9:00
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Absent: Rep. Love.
Excused: Rep. Love.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5761 and HB 5810 before the committee:
HB 5761
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding sections 44e and 78t.
HB 5810
(Rep. Lower)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section 78a
(MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and
by adding section 44e.
Representative Lower gave a presentation on HB 5761 and HB 5810. Questions and
discussion followed.
Mary Balkama, representing the Kalamazoo County Treasurer, testified in support of HB
5761 and HB 5810. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to
HB 5761 and HB 5810.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
5761 and HB 5810.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5761 and HB 5810, but
did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810, but did not wish
to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs.
Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
John MacNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 5843 before the committee:
HB 5843
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Representative Glenn testified on HB 5843.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................1.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
250,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
250,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Edenville dam investigation--1.0 FTE positions................................................ $
250
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $
250,000
Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................3.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
350,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
350,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Land and water interface permit programs --3.0 FTE positions.........................
$
..........................................................................................................
350,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 350,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for Edenville dam investigation shall be used
to support costs related to investigating events leading to the Edenville dam failure,
determining the party, or parties, responsible for the failure, and supporting efforts to recoup
expenses from damages caused by the dam failure from the party, or parties, responsible for
the failure.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs
shall be used by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to review dam
inspection policies, support ongoing dam investigations, and provide recommendations to the
legislature about needed dam inspection policies and funding within 90 days.”
and renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5843. The motion did not
prevail 11-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony offered the following amendments to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
10,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
10,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
10,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Dam repairs......................................................................................................... $
10,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
10,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $
10,000,000” adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering
the remaining sections.
2.
Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for dam repairs, in addition to any unencumbered and
unobligated funds the department has for dam repairs, shall be used by the department to
pursue repairs to dams that are in most immediate need and dams deemed by the department
to be highly hazardous. Funds may be used to pursue enforcement measures and to inform
the public of potential high hazard dam failures at privately-owned dams." and renumbering
the remaining sections.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5843. The motion did not
prevail 12-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Glenn, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. The department shall seek reimbursement for flood-related expenditures
made from the appropriation in part 1 from the disaster and emergency contingency fund in
the event that any party is found to be criminally or civilly liable for the failure of either the
Edenville dam or the Sanford dam.”.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. By September 30, 2020, the department shall submit a report to the
senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies that
includes all of the following information:
(a) The name and location of any entity that received funding from the disaster
and emergency contingency fund for costs related to the Edenville and Sanford dam
incidents.
(b) The purpose and use of each expenditure that was made.
(c) The amount of federal funding that was provided for flood response related
to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents and an itemization of any expenses covered by
the disaster and emergency contingency fund related to these incidents that are eligible for
reimbursement.
(d) The status of any programs that received support from the disaster and
emergency contingency fund due to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents.
(e) The job titles and number of state full-time equated positions, broken down
by department, that were engaged in responding to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents.
(f) A listing of all local and county units that applied for disaster and emergency
contingency fund assistance grants and the determination that was made on each of these
applications.”.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
"Sec. 302. Assistance grants may be made from the funding appropriated in part 1 to
local units that declared a state of emergency related to excessive rainfall and resulting
flooding that occurred during May 2020. These grants are subject to amount restrictions
established in section 19 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, being MCL
30.419.".
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion did not prevail
11-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 3, following line 28, by striking out all of section 301 and
inserting:
"Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 from the disaster and emergency
contingency fund shall be allocated to a county with a population of more than 80,000 and
less than 85,000, to a county with a population of more than 200,000 and less than 205,000,
to a county with a population of more than 15,000 and less than 16,000, to a county with a
population of more than 25,600 and less than 25,700, to a county with a population of more
than 25,800 and less than 25,900, and to a city with a population of more than 35,000 located
in a county with a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, according to the most
recent federal decennial census. Funding shall be used to reimburse project restoration costs
and expenses caused by the federally declared disaster impacting those counties. Restoration
projects include, but are not limited to, debris removal, emergency protective measures such
as road blockades, sheltering, and evacuations, chemical contamination clean-up efforts, and
the repair of real estate and personal property.
(2) Funding appropriated in part 1 for grants to counties or municipalities must be
made in accordance with section 19 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, being
MCL 30.419.".
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendment to HB 5843:
1.
Amend page 3, following line 28, by striking out all of section 301 and
inserting:
"Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 from the disaster and emergency
contingency fund shall be allocated to a county with a population of more than 80,000 and
less than 85,000 and to a city with a population of more than 35,000 located in a county with
a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, according to the most recent federal
decennial census. Funding shall be used to reimburse project restoration costs and expenses
caused by the federally declared disaster in that county. Restoration projects include, but are
not limited to, debris removal, emergency protective measures such as road blockades,
sheltering, and evacuations, chemical contamination clean-up efforts, and the repaid of real
estate and personal property. Expenditures for chemical contamination clean-up efforts must
not be made on projects where existing parties are responsible for monitoring and
remediating contaminated properties.
(2) Funds must be allocated with priority given to supporting housing assistance costs
for individuals displaced from their residence.".
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5843, but did not wish to speak:
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Glenn moved to report House Bill No. 5843 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5761 and HB 5810.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5761. The motion did not
prevail 0-28-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Pass: None.
Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5761. The motion prevailed 27-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Albert offered the following amendment to HB 5761 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "to” by striking "any interest, penalty, or late charge
or fee of any kind" and inserting "penalties or interest".
Representative Albert moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5761 (H-3). The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Huizenga moved to report HB 5761 as amended, as substitute (H-4). The
motion prevailed 27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5810. The motion did not
prevail 0-28-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: None.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Pass: None.
Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5810. The motion prevailed 27-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Albert offered the following amendment to HB 5810 (H-2):
1. Amend page 2, line 24, after "(b)." by inserting "Funds necessary to support the
short-term state financing under this subdivision may be obtained from any appropriate
source, including, but not limited to, notes or bonds issued by the Michigan finance
authority created by Executive Reorganization Order No. 2010-2, MCL 12.194.".
Representative Albert moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5810 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy,
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley gave remarks on HB 5761 and HB 5810.
Representative Allor moved to report HB 5810 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion
prevailed 27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Yaroch.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Love from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 10:01 AM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov