HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978 before the committee:
HB 4976
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled
"Streamlined sales and use tax revenue
equalization act," by amending section 5 (MCL
205.175), as amended by 2015 PA 177.
HB 4977
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to
create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to
prescribe its powers and duties; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the
title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 3.161 and 3.163).
HB 4978
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 3 (MCL
207.213).
Representative Markkanen explained the proposed substitutes (H-2) to HB 4976, HB 4977, and
HB 4978.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4976. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 4976 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4977. The motion prevailed 12-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4977 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4978. The motion prevailed 12-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4978 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978, but did
not wish to speak:
Matt Kurta, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.
Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 4959 and HB 4960 before the committee:
HB 4959
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The motor
carrier act," by amending section 9 of article V
(MCL 479.9), as amended by 2014 PA 493, and by
adding section 9a of article V.
HB 4960
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 252d and
252e (MCL 257.252d and 257.252e), section 252d
as amended by 2012 PA 498 and section 252e as
amended by 2008 PA 539.
Representative Fink explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4960.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4959 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4959, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Beardslee, representing the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the
Workers Disability Compensation Agency.
The Chair laid HB 5291 before the committee:
HB 5291
(Rep. O'Malley)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL
247.651 to 247.675) by adding sections 9d and
10s.
Chair O'Malley explained substitute (H-1) to HB 5291.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5291. The motion prevailed 12-1-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 5291 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4960.
Representative Sneller moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4960 was reported with
recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman withdrew his motion to report HB 4960 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-1).
Representative LaFave moved to reconsider the vote by which substitute (H-1) to HB 4960 was
adopted. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. The motion prevailed 12-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Shannon.
The Chair laid HB 4973 before the committee:
HB 4973
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to
revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to
the establishment, opening, discontinuing,
vacating, closing, altering, improvement,
maintenance, and use of the public highways and
private roads; the condemnation of property and
gravel therefor; the building, repairing and
preservation of bridges; maintaining public access
to waterways under certain conditions; setting and
protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting
weeds and brush within this state; providing for
the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county,
township, and district highway officials; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 7 of chapter X (MCL 230.7).
Representative Filler, joined by Adam Tountas, representing the Michigan County Road
Commission Self Insurance Pool, testified in support of HB 4973. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4973, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon. Representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:56 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov