J I M S TA MA S
36TH DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MI 48909-7536
THE SENATE
STATE OF MICHIGAN
A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4694 (Rep. Lilly).
2. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2019-4.
3. Reported HB 4850 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4853 (Rep. Brann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4857 (Rep. Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 4858 (Rep. Huizenga) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 4889 (Rep. Hoadley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 4890 (Rep. Sabo) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Reported HB 4891 (Rep. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect.
10. Reported HB 4892 (Rep. Tate) with recommendation and immediate effect.
11. Reported HB 4893 (Rep. Hood) with recommendation and immediate effect.
12. Reported SB 530 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
13. Reported SB 473 – SB 476 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
14. Reported HCR 9 (Rep. Miller) with recommendation.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata,
MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from August 28, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Ben Green, of Rep. Lilly's office, and Chris Glass of the West Michigan Talent
Triangle to summarize HB 4694 for the committee.
Next, the Chairman invited Senate Fiscal Director, Chris Harkins, to summarize the Legislative Transfer
Request 2019-4 for the committee.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the Legislative Transfer Request 2019-4. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.
Next, the Chairman invited Senate Fiscal Director, Chris Harkins, to summarize HB 4850, HB 4853, HB 4857,
HB 4858, HB 4889, HB 4890, HB 4891, HB 4892, HB 4893, and SB 530.
The following individuals turned in cards not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4853:
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Santana, to report HB 4853 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 4853. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Hollier, to report HB 4857 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 4857. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Barrett, to report HB 4858 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4858.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to report HB 4889 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
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The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4889. Without
objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report HB 4890 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4890.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The following individuals turned in cards not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4891:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to report HB 4891 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Runstead, to recommend
immediate effect for HB 4892. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to report HB 4892 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect
for HB 4892. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The following individuals turned in cards not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4893:
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. McCann, to report HB 4893 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Santana, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 4893. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to report SB 530 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 530. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 473 – SB 476 for the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 473 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 473. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 474 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 474. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 475 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 475. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 476 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The bill was reported to the floor.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 476. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Bruce Baker of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize HCR 9 for the committee.
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The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HCR 9:
Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support
Undersheriff Daniel Pfannes, Wayne County Sheriff's Office – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report HCR 9 to the floor
with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The resolution was reported to the floor.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel,
supported by Sen. LaSata, to adjourn the meeting at 2:37 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: 11-6-19
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