HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5298 before the committee:
HB 5298
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100b and 100c
(MCL 330.1100b and 330.1100c), section 100b as
amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 100c as
amended by 2016 PA 320, and by adding section
137a.
Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5298. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5298, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The Chair laid HB 4098 before the committee:
HB 4098
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 21903, 21905,
21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919,
21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905,
333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913,
333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and
333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172.
Representative Frederick testified in support of HB 4098. Questions and discussion followed.
Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4098. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4098, but did not wish to speak:
Renee Beniak, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council.
Dalton Herbel, representing Leading Age Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4098, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee:
HB 5777
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 2104, 2132, and 2165 (MCL
324.2104, 324.2132, and 324.2165), sections 2104
and 2132 as amended by 2018 PA 238 and section
2165 as added by 2018 PA 240.
Michael Goschka, representing Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 5777.
Questions and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in
support of HB 5777.
Representative Warren spoke to a proposed amendment to HB 5777.
The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee:
HB 5059
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield
redevelopment financing act," (MCL 125.2651 to
125.2670) by adding section 15b.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5059. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5059 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak:
Abby Cypher, representing the Education Service Area Legislative Group.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Berry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe
Intermediate School Districts.
Chris Glass, representing Michigan Talent Triangle.
Greg Nyen, representing the Marquette-Algers Regional Education Service Area.
The Chair returned to HB 5298.
Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5298. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 5298 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4954 and HB 4955 before the committee:
HB 4954
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 266.
HB 4955
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to
18.1594) by adding section 262a.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4954. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4954 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4955. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4955 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 4098.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4098. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4098 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 435 before the committee:
SB 435
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1075a.
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 435 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 435, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid SB 132 before the committee:
SB 132
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," by amending sections 12
and 48 (MCL 250.1012 and 250.1048), and by
adding section 1085.
Representative Kahle moved to report out SB 132 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 132, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 5553 before the committee:
HB 5553
(Rep. Garza)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 102.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to HB 5553:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "the" by striking out ""PFC" and inserting ""SPC".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5553. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report House Bill No. 5553 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5553, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4170 before the committee:
HB 4170
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 6b.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 4170 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4170, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 5570 before the committee:
HB 5570
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2091) by adding section 106.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5570 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5570, but did not wish
to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 11:10 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov