HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3,
2020
12:30
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Green moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2020. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 12:36 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 690 before the committee:
SB 690
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 690. The motion prevailed 29-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the substitute (H-1) for
SB 690. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, line 13, by striking out "11,000,000" and inserting
"25,000,000".
2.
Amend page 4, line 17, by striking out "11,000,000" and inserting
"25,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 13, line 15, following "501." by inserting "(1)".
4.
Amend page 13, following line 21, by inserting:
"(2) The unemployment insurance agency shall adopt a policy requiring the agency to
inform unemployment insurance recipients of their tax obligations under federal and state law
including information about tax withholding options.".
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690 (H-1). The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kennedy offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 3, following line 18, by inserting:
“Essential local public health service................................................10,000,000”.
2.
Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out "236,600,000" and inserting
"245,600,000".
3.
Amend page 3, line 25, by striking out "0" and inserting "1,000,000" and
adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
4.
Amend page 13, following line 12, by inserting:
“Sec. 404. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for essential local public health
services, the department shall allocate $10,000,000.00 to local public health departments.
Funds shall be allocated on the basis of need as determined by the department and shall be
allocated for the following purposes:
(a) $9,000,000.00 of federal funding for essential services to address the coronavirus
pandemic including contact tracing and testing.
(b) $1,000,000.00 of general fund/general purpose funding for enhanced immunization
activities to increase childhood immunization rates and address a recent decline in children
receiving immunizations due to the pandemic.” and renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Kennedy moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did
not prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 27, by inserting:
“Sec. 105. DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION………………………………………………….$. 20,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION……………………………………$
20,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………...$ 20,000,000
(2) PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Public service commission…………………………………………………...$ 20,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION………………………………………………….$. 20,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$
20,000,000
Sec. 106. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION………………………………………………….$
10,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers..........................................................................................................
0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION…………………………………...$.
10,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
0
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
0
Total other state restricted revenues...................................................................
0
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$
10,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Statewide broadband…………………………………………………………$ 10,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION…………………………………………………$.
10,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$ 10,000,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Sec. 601. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for public service commission shall be
used to create a broadband subsidy program to support distance learning and telework for
low-income individuals and families. The subsidy shall support the cost of monthly
broadband service. The Michigan public service commission shall develop and publish
guidelines that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Eligibility similar to the federal lifeline program guidelines for broadband service.
(b) Payments and monthly subsidy amounts.
(c) Eligible broadband services that provide a wired home broadband connection, or
cellular and wi-fi hotspot costs.
(d) Fraud and compliance rules.
(2) The department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall submit a report by
September 30 to the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations committees, the
chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house
fiscal agencies, and the state budget office, on program expenditures and recommendations to
improve affordable high-speed broadband service to Michigan residents.
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
Sec. 701. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for statewide broadband must be used to
provide additional grants through the connecting Michigan communities grant program
within the department of technology, management, and budget. Grants must be awarded to
extend retail broadband access to support distance learning, telework, and telehealth
purposes. A single grant must not exceed $2,500,000.00. Eligible grant recipients may
include schools, health facilities, public-private partnerships, municipal and co-operative
electric providers, and retail broadband providers.
(2) The department of technology, management, and budget shall develop and publish
streamlined grant program guidelines that consider best practices developed from
administering the awarding of previous connecting Michigan communities grants.” and
renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 9, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................1.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
250,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
250,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Edenville dam investigation--1.0 FTE positions................................................ $
250
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
250,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 250,000”.
2.
Amend page 3, following line 2, by inserting
“ Sec. 104. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................3.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $
350,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $
350,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Land and water interface permit programs --3.0 FTE positions......................... $
350
,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $
350,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 350,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
3.
Amend page 7, following line 1, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for Edenville dam investigation shall be used
to support costs related to investigating events leading to the Edenville dam failure,
determining the party, or parties, responsible for the failure, and supporting efforts to recoup
expenses from damages caused by the dam failure from the party, or parties, responsible for
the failure.” and renumbering the remaining sections.
4.
Amend page 9, following line 13, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs
shall be used by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to review dam
inspection policies, support ongoing dam investigations, and provide recommendations to the
legislature about needed dam inspection policies and funding within 90 days.” and
renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690 (H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Glenn.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 5, following line 15, by inserting:
“Flood mitigation............................................................................................ 4,000,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 23, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 604. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for flood mitigation, the
department of treasury shall use $2,000,000.00 to develop a loan loss program to support
property owners directly impacted by the state of emergency identified in Executive
Order No. 2020-94. The department of treasury shall develop guidelines that prioritize
property owners without flood insurance that have a demonstrated need for assistance.
Up to 25% of the funds may be used to offset loan origination costs and department of
treasury administrative costs.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for flood mitigation, the department of
treasury shall provide $2,000,000.00 to a city with a population greater than 600,000
according to the most recent federal decennial census to support emergency repair costs
directly related to the neighborhood flooding along the Detroit River.”.
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Glenn.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting:
“Testing capacity grant program............................................................................ 5,000,000”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 26, by striking out "750,000,000" and inserting
"755,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 506. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the testing capacity grant
program, the Michigan strategic fund shall develop a testing capacity grant program that
would provide grants for COVID-19 or antibody testing to assist in scaling up testing
capacity.
(2) Grants under the program must not exceed $1,000,000.00 per grant recipient.
(3) Priority should be given to those applicants who have not received assistance from
the federal paycheck protection program, federal small business administration programs
developed in response to COVID-19, or Michigan economic development corporation and
Michigan strategic fund programs developed in response to COVID-19.
(4) Grant funding made available under the program must be used for one or more of
the following:
(a) Hiring of laboratory and administrative support staff.
(b) Upgrading software for automated reporting to the state database.
(c) Training and resources for pharmacy collection.
(d) Purchasing inventory necessary for testing including, but not limited to, reagents,
personal protection equipment, and consumables.”.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Cherry offered the following amendments to SB 690 (H-1):
1.
Amend page 18, line 6, following "(3)" by inserting "Subject to subsection
(4),".
2.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“(4) From the funds appropriated to the unemployment insurance stabilization fund in
subsection (2), $100,000,000.00 shall be used by the unemployment insurance agency to
create and operate a loan program for individuals who have applied for but have not received
unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic as determined by the unemployment
insurance agency. The unemployment insurance agency shall automatically collect loan
repayments from benefits payed to claimants and deposit the loan repayments in the
unemployment insurance stabilization fund created in subsection (2). The loan program shall
provide for collection procedures if an individual receives a loan under the loan program and
is determined not to be eligible for unemployment benefits. The unemployment insurance
agency shall work with the department of treasury as needed to assist with implementation of
the loan program and collecting loan payments. The unemployment insurance agency shall
provide a report to the senate and house of representatives, the senate and house fiscal
agencies, and the state budget office not later than October 31, 2020 on the results of the loan
program.”.
Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 9, by inserting:
“ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 2,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers............................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $ 2,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues............................................................................................
Total private revenues.........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues....................................................................
State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 2,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
ALPACT program enhancement......................................................................... $ 2 ,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 2,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose…………………………………………..$
2,000,000”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 7, following line 1, by inserting:
“DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS
Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ALPACT program enhancement shall
be used to increase activities of the advocates and leaders for police and community trust
program. Funds may be used to support existing chapters of the program or to develop new
chapters. Funds may be used for all of the following:
(a) Addressing trust issues between police and the communities they serve.
(b) Examining issues affecting police and community relations including racial
profiling, police discretion, use of force, recruitment and training, citizen complaint
processes, community partnering, and police leadership and management disciplinary
practices.
(c) Ensuring equitable enforcement of laws.
(d) Developing recommendations and best practices designed to enhance the bonds of
trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
(2) The department of civil rights shall submit a report by September 30. The report
shall describe all activities of the program from the current fiscal year and must include
recommendations to further build trust and communication between communities and police.
The report shall be submitted to chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations
committees, the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations subcommittee on general
government, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office.” And
renumbering the remaining sections.
Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, sBrixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 23, following line 20, by inserting:
“(3) The statewide organization representing Michigan restaurants that operates the
hospitality relief fund created under this section shall provide a report on expenditures to the
senate and house of representatives committees on appropriations, the senate and house fiscal
agencies, the state budget office, and the state treasurer by August 15, 2020. At a minimum,
the report shall include the total amount of grants awarded and the number of individuals that
received grant funding.”.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to SB 690(H-1). The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Love offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 27, by inserting:
"Sec. 105. DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION....................................................................................
$ 1,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental
transfers................................................................................................................
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION...............................................................
$ 1,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues.............................................................................................
1,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues.................................................................................................
Total private revenues.............................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues........................................................................
State general fund/general purpose.........................................................................
$
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Bureau of community and health systems administration--8.0 FTE positions........... $ 1 ,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION....................................................................................
$ 1,000,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Coronavirus relief fund........................................................................................
1,000,000
State general fund/general purpose.........................................................................
$
0”
adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining
sections.
2.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
"DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Sec. 601. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for bureau of community and health
systems administration, the department of licensing and regulatory affairs shall hire no more than
8 term-limited employees for up to 6 months to intake complaints, conduct inspections, and
conduct investigations of entities under the bureau’s purview.
(2) Any funds remaining after costs for staffing are sufficiently covered must be used to
acquire and distribute personal protective equipment to bureau staff, with priority given to staff
whose official duties require the use of such equipment.” and renumber remaining sections.
Representative Love moved to withdraw the amendment. There being no objection, the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting:
“MiOSHA COVID-19 response grants…………………………………….. 15,000,000”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 26, by striking out "750,000,000" and inserting
"765,000,000" and adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 506. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for MiOSHA COVID-19 response
grants, the department of labor and economic opportunity shall allocate funding to support
the following:
(a) Dollar for dollar matching grants up to $10,000.00 for employers with 250 or
fewer employees companywide who are under the jurisdiction of MiOSHA to purchase safety
and health related equipment for COVID-19 response including training; supplies and
materials for risk mitigation, such as hygiene stations; and personal protection equipment,
including masks. Applicants must be required to conduct a site-specific evaluation justifying
the expenditure in relation to direct improvements.
(b) MiOSHA surge capacity to add staff.
(c) A MiOSHA workplace safety ombudsman phone center to answer worker and
employer questions on workplace safety to improve compliance outcomes.
(d) A symptom tracking application to increase employer access control for sick workers and
provide visibility into existing COVID-19 hotspots.”.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Love offered the following amendment to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 16, following line 1, by inserting:
“(3) The Michigan strategic fund shall prioritize businesses that meet one or more of
the following criteria when awarding grants under the program:
(a) Has not received assistance from the federal paycheck protection program, any
federal small business administration program provided in response to COVID-19, or any
Michigan economic development corporation or Michigan strategic fund program developed
in response to COVID-19.
(b) Comprises 50 employees or fewer.
(c) Is located in a community particularly hard hit based on the number of COVID-19
cases.” and renumbering the remaining subsections.
At 1:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Love moved to adopt the amendment to SB 690(H-1). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: None.
Representative Hammoud offered the following amendment to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 19, following line 27, by inserting:
“(5) Applicants for hazard pay premiums for law enforcement officers must agree to
prohibit the use of knee and choke holds as a restraint practice and to require all of the
applicant's law enforcement officers to complete training in all of the following areas:
(a) De-escalation techniques.
(b) Implicit bias training.
(c) Procedural justice training.
(d) Mental health resources and support available for law enforcement officers." and
renumbering the remaining subsections.
Representative Hammoud moved to adopt the amendment to SB 690(H-1). The motion did
not prevail 12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry,
Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom.
Pass: Rep. Glenn.
Representative Hernandez offered the following amendments to SB 690(H-1):
1.
Amend page 16, line 24, following "of" by striking out "treasury" and
inserting "labor and economic opportunity".
2.
Amend page 17, line 14, following "of" by striking out "treasury" and
inserting "labor and economic opportunity".
3.
Amend page 17, line 19, following "of" by striking out "treasury" and
inserting "labor and economic opportunity".
Representative Hernandez moved to adopt the amendments to SB 690(H-1). The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood,
Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 690, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
West Michigan Food Processing Association.
Representative Sheppard moved to report SB 690 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley,
Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the
meeting at 1:29 PM.
Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov