MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 25, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 25,
2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4129 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4130 (Rep. Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4131 (Rep. Griffin) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4132 (Rep. Bolden) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4440 (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 229 (Sen. Barrett).
7. Testimony regarding SB 230 (Sen. LaSata).
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad,
Chang, and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rep(s). Griffin and Bolden to summarize HB’s 4129-4132.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4129-4132:
Jack Schick and Aaron Minnefield. Correct Health – Support
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4129-
4132:
Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Neutral
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support
Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Neutral
Dan Wojciak, Michigan Health Link Ombudsman, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Oppose
Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Oppose
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4129 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4129. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4130 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4130. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4131 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4131. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4132 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang, and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4132. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chairman brought up HB 4440.
The Chairman went at-ease from 9:08 a.m. – 9:09 a.m.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4440:
Frank Waters, Michigan Department of Licensing and regulatory Affairs – Neutral
Matt Miner, Great Lake Cannabis Chamber of Commerce – Support
Kelli Hykes, Weedmaps - Support
The Chairman invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB’s 229 and 230.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 229 and 230:
Dr. Donna Harrison, M.D., American Association of Pro Life Obstetrician-Gynecologist - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 229 and 230:
Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood of Michigan – Oppose
Ethan Schmitt, Citizen – Oppose
Maura Villhauer, Citizen – Oppose
Emily Kurjan, Citizen – Oppose
Christina Soltz, Citizen – Oppose
Crystal Demps, Planned Parenthood - Oppose
Kennedy Sawicki, Citizen - Oppose
Megan VanderWoude, Citizen – Oppose
Ashlea Phenicie, Citizen – Oppose
Dan Jarvis, Michigan Family Forum – Support
Carina Kiessling, Save the 1 – Support
Gabriella Strubhar, Citizen – Support
Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women – Oppose
Contessa Kiessling, Save the 1 – Support
Kaylee Tegethoff, Students for Life of America – Support
Lara Chelian, Northland Family Planning – Oppose
Coralie Kiessling, Save the 1 – Support
Eva Sagolibeh, Center for Inquiry - Oppose
John Keserich, Citizen – No Position
The Chairman invited Rep. Lilly to summarize HB 4440.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4440 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4440. Sen. Irwin objected to the motion.
The Chairman moved for a roll call vote on recommending immediate effect for HB 4440. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad
Nays: Sen. Irwin
Pass: Sen. Chang
The motion prevailed and immediate effect was granted.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 229 and 230:
Dr. Jen Villavicencio, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Oppose
Due to senate session, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was
adjourned at 9:51 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/09/2019