MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 28, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 2:30
p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5164 (Rep. Jim Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5315 (S-1) (Rep. Sara Cambensy) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 5341 (Rep. Wendzel), HB 5342 (Rep. Wendzel), HB 5343 (Rep. Wendzel),
HB 5344 (Rep. Wendzel), HB 5345 (Rep. Wentworth), HB 5346 (Rep. Wentworth), HB 5347 (Rep.
Garza), HB 5348 (Rep. Garza), HB 5349 (Rep. Hall), HB 5350 (Rep. Hall), HB 5351 (Rep. Filler),
HB 5352 (Rep. Filler), HB 5353 (Rep. Cambensy), HB 5354 (Rep. Cambensy), HB 5355 (Rep.
Cambensy) and HB 5400 (Rep. Garza).
4. Testimony regarding SB 942 (Sen. Nesbitt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5164:
Winston Feeheley, DTE Energy – Support
Cathy Wilson, Consumers Energy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5164 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5164. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5315:
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5315. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of HB 5315 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5315. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5341, HB 5342, HB 5343, HB
5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5349, HB 5350, HB 5351, HB 5352, HB 5353, HB 5354,
HB 5355 and HB 5400:
Rep. Pauline Wendzel, Michigan House of Representatives – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5341,
HB 5342, HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5349, HB 5350, HB 5351, HB
5352, HB 5353, HB 5354, HB 5355 and HB 5400:
Kerry Krone, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5341,
HB 5342, HB 5343, HB 5344, HB 5345, HB 5346, HB 5347, HB 5348, HB 5349, HB 5350, HB 5351, HB
5352, HB 5353, HB 5354 and HB 5355:
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5353:
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5341,
HB 5352, HB 5354, HB 5355 and HB 5400:
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5342
and HB 5349:
Shelly Stahl, Anheuser Busch – Opposition
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5351
and HB 5352:
Shelly Stahl, Wine Institute – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5342:
Bret Marr, Direct Wines – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5355:
Jared Rapp, Traverse City Whiskey Co. – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 942:
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 942:
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Resaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 942:
Michael LaFaive, Mackinac Center – Support
Brian Pizutti, Republic National Distributing Company – Support
Mike Tobias and Marie Hansen, Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:59 p.m.
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