36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 2, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-6.
2. Reported SB 1066 (Sen. Bumstead) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
3. Reported SB 1067 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
4. Reported SB 1068 (Sen. Hertel) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
5. Reported SB 1069 (Sen. Hollier) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
6. Reported SB 1070 (Sen. Hollier) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
7. Reported SB 1071 (Sen. Hollier) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
8. Reported HB 4831 (Rep. Lightner) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
9. Reported HB 5053 (S-1) (Rep. Huizenga) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
10. Reported HB 5492 (Rep. Hammoud) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
11. Reported HB 5493 (S-1) (Rep. Whiteford) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
12. Reported HB 5494 (S-1) (Rep. Glenn) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
13. Reported HB 5495 (Rep. Sabo) to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
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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. MacGregor, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Joe Carrasco, of the Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize the Legislative Transfer
Request 2020-6 for the committee.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the 2020-6
Legislative Transfer Request. 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 transfer request was adopted.
The Chairman invited Senate Fiscal Director, Chris Harkins, to summarize SB 1066 – SB 1071 for the
committee.
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 1066 to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Bumstead, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 1066. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to adopt the (S-1)
version to SB 1067. 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 substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 1067 (S-1) to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 1067 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 1068 to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Hertel, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 1068. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 1069 to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate effect for SB 1069.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hollier, supported by Sen. Stamas, to report SB 1070 to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
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The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate effect for SB 1070.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hollier, to report SB 1071 to the floor with
recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate effect for SB 1071.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Rep. Lightner to summarize HB 4831 for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4831:
Bree Anderson, DTMB – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report HB 4831 to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen MacDonald, supported by Sen. Runestad, to recommend
immediate effect for HB 4831. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Rep. Huizenga to summarize HB 5053, HB 5492, HB 5493, HB 5494, and HB
5495 for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5053:
Tim Greimal, AFSCME – Support
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5053, HB
5492, HB 5493, HB 5494, and HB 5495.
Bree Anderson, DTMB – Support
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the (S-1)
version to HB 5053. 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 substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Santana, to report HB 5053 (S-1)
to the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Irwin, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate effect
for HB 5053 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Barrett, to report HB 5492 to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen MacDonald, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5492. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the (S-1)
version to HB 5493. 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 substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report HB 5493 (S-1) to
the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Bumstead, supported by Sen. Stamas, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5493 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the (S-1)
version to HB 5494. 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 substitute was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report HB 5494
(S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen McCann, supported by Sen. Hertel, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5494 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Victory, to report HB 5495
to the floor with recommendation that it be passed. 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.
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The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to recommend immediate effect for HB 5495.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adjourn the committee. The
Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 9-30-20
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