36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2021,
at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Room of the Capitol Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5094 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4247 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4263 (Rep. Paquette), HB 4264 (Rep. Johnson), HB 4265 (Rep. Bollin),
and HB 4266 (Rep. Brann).
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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, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from June 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited John Maxwell of the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize HB 5094 for the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding HB 5094:
Caleb Hughes, Citizen – Support
Angie Brown, Oaklawn Hospital – Support
Laura Walker, Citizen – Support
Valerie Canary, Michigan Trama Coalition – Support
Nicole Matthews, Citizen – Support
Kellie McFarlin, Michigan Chapter of American College of Surgeons – Support
Barbara Smith, Beaumont Farmington Hills – Support
Dr. Cathy Burtram, Oaklawn Hospital – Support
Karla Klas, A Level 1 Trama Center – Support
Sara Hughes, Oaklawn Hospital – Support
Nick Smith, Citizen – Support
Marshal Area Firefighters Ambulance Authority – Support
Madonna Walters, Henry Ford Allegiance Health – Support
Chris McEachin, Michigan Trauma Coalition – Support
Christopher Johnson, American College of Surgeons – Support
Sara Capizzo, Henry Ford Hospital – Support
Angela Madden, Michigan Association – Support
Belinda Chandler, Mcihigan College of Emergency Physicians – Support
Emily Shcwarzkopf, DHHS – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
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Elinor Jordan, Michigan Coalition to end Domestic Sexual Violence – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 5094 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. Daley, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 5094. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman brought HB 4247 before the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding HB 5094:
Kyle Svoboola, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society- Support
Don Bigger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support
Bob Murphy, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support
Tom Gehart, Detroit Firefighters Association – Support
Mike Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support
Michael McLeer, Michigan State Firemen's Association – Support
Makr Docherty, Michigan Professional Firefighter's Association – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 4247 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 4247. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Laurel Cummings, of Rep. Albert's office, Anthony Estell, of the Office of
Retirement Services, and Ryan Frost, of the REASON foundation, to summarize HB 4263 – HB 4266 for
the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding HB 4263 – HB 4266 :
Eric Hoppstock, Berrien RESA – Support
Gerg George, Mackinac Center – Support
The Chairman welcomed Rep. Albert to the committee, and recessed the committee for a brief moment to
recognize Laurel Cummings on her departure from Rep. Albert's office.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adjourn the committee. The
Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10-13-21
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