HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 28,
2021
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4419, HB 4420 and HB 4421 before the committee:
HB 4419
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4420
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4421
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11,
17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b,
388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 201, and
236 as amended by 2020 PA 165 and section 17b
as amended by 2007 PA 137.
Substitutes (H-1) were adopted for HB 4419, HB 4420, and HB 4421 at the April 21st
meeting.
Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, introduced a proposed substitute
(H-2) for HB 4420. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee:
HB 4082
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled "An act to
promote the efficiency of the government of the
state, to create a state administrative board, to
define the powers and duties thereof, to provide
for the transfer to said board of powers and duties
now vested by law in other boards, commissions,
departments and officers of the state, and for the
abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions,
departments and offices, whose powers and duties
are hereby transferred," by amending section 3
(MCL 17.3), as amended by 2019 PA 161.
Representative Frederick introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4669 before the committee:
HB 4669
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to
provide for the classification of all public roads,
streets, and highways in this state, and for the
revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up
and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to
provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for
the allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and administration
of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote
safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers,
bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of
roads, streets, and highways; to set up and
establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and
administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain businesses;
to provide for the continuing review of
transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties,
cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds,
and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds
for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide
for the limitations, payment, retirement, and
security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and
townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration
of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state
trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain
other funds of money raised by specific taxes and
fees; to provide for definitions of public
transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds
may be allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for review
and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the
establishment and functions of certain advisory
entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to
provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by
local units and agencies of those loans from
certain specified sources; to investigate and study
the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 11 (MCL 247.661), as amended by 2015
PA 175, and by adding section 18n.
Representative VanSingel introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4669, but did not wish to speak:
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4419, HB 4420, and HB 4421.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB
4420.
Dave Palserock, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 4420.
Cathy Wilson, representing Consumers Energy, testified in support of HB 4420.
Rita Schiffman, representing the Mid Michigan Health, testified in support of HB 4420.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4420, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4420. The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4419. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendments to HB 4419 (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, line 23, after "$" by striking out "726,368,200" and inserting
"1,452,736,400".
2. Amend page 3, line 27, after "revenues" by striking out "726,368,200" and inserting
"1,452,736,400".
3. Amend page 4, line 3, after "$" by striking out "34,828,000" and inserting
"79,934,000".
4. Amend page 4, line 19, after "meals" by striking out "15,833,600" and inserting
"27,694,300".
5. Amend page 4, line 25, after "program" by striking out "103,209,500" and inserting
"206,419,000".
6. Amend page 5, line 3, after "revenues" by striking out "1,001,223,400" and
inserting "1,161,399,600".
7. Amend page 6, line 24, after "$" by striking out "378,324,900" and inserting
"900,363,600".
8. Amend page 7, line 1, after "revenues" by striking out "379,229,200" and inserting
"901,267,900".
9. Amend page 8, following line 12, by inserting:
10. Amend page 8, line 16, after "revenues" by striking out "100" and inserting
"2,545,700" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4419 (H-2). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments to HB 4419 (H-2):
1. Amend page 2, line 27, after "$" by striking out "767,612,500" and inserting
"769,270,000".
2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "funds" by striking out "1,474,297,700" and inserting
"1,475,955,200" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 12, line 26, after "$" by striking out "518,350,000" and inserting
"296,200,000".
4. Amend page 13, line 2, after "$" by striking out "3.00" and inserting "1.75".
5. Amend page 13, line 3, after "$" by striking out "2.15" and inserting "1.25".
6. Amend page 13, line 4, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
7. Amend page 13, line 7, after "$" by striking out "3.00" and inserting "1.75".
8. Amend page 13, line 8, after "$" by striking out "2.15" and inserting "1.25".
9. Amend page 13, line 9, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
10. Amend page 13, line 12, after "$" by striking out "3.20" and inserting "1.85".
11. Amend page 13, line 13, after "$" by striking out "2.30" and inserting "1.35".
12. Amend page 13, line 14, after "$" by striking out "2.25" and inserting "1.30".
13. Amend page 13, line 17, after "$" by striking out "3.55" and inserting "2.05".
14. Amend page 13, line 18, after "$" by striking out "2.65" and inserting "1.55".
15. Amend page 13, line 19, after "$" by striking out "2.60" and inserting "1.50".
16. Amend page 13, line 22, after "$" by striking out "3.70" and inserting "2.15".
17. Amend page 13, line 23, after "$" by striking out "2.85" and inserting "1.65".
18. Amend page 13, line 24, after "$" by striking out "2.80" and inserting "1.60".
19. Amend page 13, line 27, after "$" by striking out "4.05" and inserting "2.35".
20. Amend page 13, line 28, after "$" by striking out "3.20" and inserting "1.85".
21. Amend page 13, line 29, after "$" by striking out "3.15" and inserting "1.80".
22. Amend page 14, line 5, after "$" by striking out "2.45" and inserting "1.40".
23. Amend page 14, line 6, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
24. Amend page 14, line 7, after "$" by striking out "2.00" and inserting "1.15".
25. Amend page 14, line 10, after "$" by striking out "2.45" and inserting "1.40".
26. Amend page 14, line 11, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
27. Amend page 14, line 12, after "$" by striking out "2.00" and inserting "1.15".
28. Amend page 14, line 15, after "$" by striking out "2.60" and inserting "1.50".
29. Amend page 14, line 16, after "$" by striking out "2.25" and inserting "1.30".
30. Amend page 14, line 17, after "$" by striking out "2.20" and inserting "1.25".
31. Amend page 14, line 20, after "$" by striking out "2.95" and inserting "1.70".
32. Amend page 14, line 21, after "$" by striking out "2.60" and inserting "1.50".
33. Amend page 14, line 22, after "$" by striking out "2.55" and inserting "1.45".
34. Amend page 14, line 25, after "$" by striking out "3.15" and inserting "1.80".
35. Amend page 14, line 26, after "$" by striking out "2.80" and inserting "1.60".
36. Amend page 14, line 27, after "$" by striking out "2.70" and inserting "1.55".
37. Amend page 15, line 1, after "$" by striking out "3.50" and inserting "2.00".
38. Amend page 15, line 2, after "$" by striking out "3.15" and inserting "1.80".
39. Amend page 15, line 3, after "$" by striking out "3.05" and inserting "1.75".
40. Amend page 15, line 8, after "$" by striking out "2.45" and inserting "1.40".
41. Amend page 15, line 9, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
42. Amend page 15, line 10, after "$" by striking out "2.00" and inserting "1.15".
43. Amend page 15, line 13, after "$" by striking out "2.45" and inserting "1.40".
44. Amend page 15, line 14, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
45. Amend page 15, line 15, after "$" by striking out "2.00" and inserting "1.15".
46. Amend page 15, line 18, after "$" by striking out "2.60" and inserting "1.50".
47. Amend page 15, line 19, after "$" by striking out "2.25" and inserting "1.30".
48. Amend page 15, line 20, after "$" by striking out "2.20" and inserting "1.25".
49. Amend page 15, line 23, after "$" by striking out "2.95" and inserting "1.70".
50. Amend page 15, line 24, after "$" by striking out "2.60" and inserting "1.50".
51. Amend page 15, line 25, after "$" by striking out "2.55" and inserting "1.45".
52. Amend page 15, line 28, after "$" by striking out "3.15" and inserting "1.80".
53. Amend page 15, line 29, after "$" by striking out "2.80" and inserting "1.60".
54. Amend page 16, line 1, after "$" by striking out "2.70" and inserting "1.55".
55. Amend page 16, line 4, after "$" by striking out "3.50" and inserting "2.00".
56. Amend page 16, line 5, after "$" by striking out "3.15" and inserting "1.80".
57. Amend page 16, line 6, after "$" by striking out "3.05" and inserting "1.75".
58. Amend page 16, line 11, after "$" by striking out "1.25" and inserting "0.70".
59. Amend page 16, line 12, after "$" by striking out "1.25" and inserting "0.70".
60. Amend page 16, line 14, after "$" by striking out "1.25" and inserting "0.70".
61. Amend page 16, line 16, after "$" by striking out "2.10" and inserting "1.20".
62. Amend page 16, line 17, after "$" by striking out "1.85" and inserting "1.05".
63. Amend page 16, line 19, after "$" by striking out "1.85" and inserting "1.05".
64. Amend page 16, line 27, after "$" by striking out "19,500,000" and inserting
"32,500,000".
65. Amend page 17, line 1, by striking out "2022" and inserting "2023".
66. Amend page 17, line 3, after "$" by striking out "74,842,500" and inserting
"205,450,000".
67. Amend page 17, line 5, after "on" by striking out "December" and inserting
"June".
68. Amend page 17, line 5, after "December" by striking out "31" and inserting "30".
69. Amend page 17, line 5, after "31," by striking out "2021" and inserting "2022".
70. Amend page 17, line 8, by striking out all of section 306 and inserting:
"Sec. 306. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for COVID-19 child care public
assistance, $135,200,000.00 shall be used for bonus pay for child care professional
workers in the amount of $2.00 per hour from June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.".
71. Amend page 18, line 5, after "$" by striking out "767,612,500" and inserting
"769,270,000".
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4419 (H-2). The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4419 (H-2):
1. Amend page 18, line 23, by striking out all of section 310.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4419 (H-2). The motion
did not prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative VanSingel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4421. The motion prevailed
29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Tate offered the following amendments for HB 4421 (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, line 4, after "exceed" by striking out "$65,000,000.00" and inserting
"$80,000,000.00".
2. Amend page 29, following line 10, by inserting:
"Sec. 32s. (1) From the funds allocated in section 11n, there is allocated to eligible
intermediate districts an amount not to exceed $15,000,000.00 from the federal funding
awarded to this state from the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund under the
American rescue plan act of 2021, title IX, subtitle M of Public Law 117-2, for 2020-
2021 to begin the implementation of and continue the implementation of a program to
provide pre-kindergarten education to eligible children as described in this section for
the 2021-2022 program year. This program is intended to improve kindergarten
readiness and subsequent academic achievement for educationally disadvantaged
children.
(2) To be eligible to receive funding under this section, an intermediate district
must contain at least 1 district that is either a member of a community engagement
advisory committee in partnership with the department of treasury or that meets all of
the following:
(a) Assessed at least 10 third grade students in 2018-2019 on the third grade
English language arts portion of the state assessment, as determined by the department.
(b) Had more than 75 percent of assessed third grade students identified as not
meeting proficiency on the English language arts portion of the 2018-2019 state
assessment, as determined by the department.
(c) Had more than 75 percent of pupil membership in 2018-2019 identified as
economically disadvantaged as defined in section 31a.
(d) Is in a city with a population greater than 500,000.
(3) To receive funding under this section, an intermediate district eligible to
receive funds under this section shall submit an application for the funding to the
department, in a form and manner prescribed by the department by a date specified
by the department. The application must, at a minimum, contain the number of eligible
children the intermediate district is requesting to serve and the number of eligible
children the intermediate district has the capacity to serve under this section, including
a verification of physical facility and staff resource capacity. Eligible intermediate
districts are encouraged to collaborate with local governments to identify children
eligible for funding under this section. Payments to eligible intermediate districts under
this section must not exceed an amount that the intermediate district has requested and
has the capacity to serve.
(4) Eligible intermediate districts must receive an amount not to exceed $7,400.00
per eligible child enrolled and participating in a full-day program provided under this
section. If a child is enrolled and participating in a program under this section on less
than a full-day basis, the department shall prorate the allocation under this subsection
based on the proportion of a full-day program in which the child is enrolled and
participating. Eligible intermediate districts receiving funding under this section may
contract with local governments to provide services, subject to the program
requirements described in subsections (6) and (7). If the total amount requested by all
intermediate school districts is not sufficient to fully fund all eligible children for which
intermediate districts have the capacity to serve, the number of children receiving
funding under this section must be prorated on an equal percentage basis.
(5) For an intermediate district to receive funding under this section for a
participating child, all of the following must be met:
(a) The child must be at least 4, but less than 5, years of age as of September 1 of
the school year in which the program is offered.
(b) The child’s district of residence must be a district meeting the requirements
described in subsection (2) and the district of residence must be a constituent district of
the intermediate district receiving funding.
(c) The child must not be enrolled in programs funded under section 32d, the
head start program, or a developmental kindergarten program.
(6) Funding under this section must be used for educational programming that
prepares eligible children for success in school and includes all of the following:
(a) Participation in a collaborative recruitment and enrollment process to assure
that each child is enrolled in programming most appropriate to his or her needs and to
maximize the use of federal, state, and local funds.
(b) Age-appropriate educational curriculum that is in compliance with the early
childhood standards of quality for prekindergarten children adopted by the state board.
(c) Nutritional services for all program participants supported by federal, state,
and local resources as applicable.
(d) Physical and dental health and developmental screening services for all
program participants.
(e) Referral services for families of program participants to community social
service agencies, including mental health services, as appropriate.
(f) Active and continuous involvement of the parents or guardians of the
program participants.
(7) Programs receiving funding under this section must follow the same child
health, child safety, child well-being, educator qualification standards, and student-ratio
requirements as the great start readiness programs funded under sections 32d and 39,
as determined by the department.
(8) If the total amount for which eligible intermediate districts are awarded
under this section is less than the amount allocated under subsection (1), any remaining
funds that were allocated under this section must be distributed to intermediate districts
receiving funding under section 32d, pursuant to the formula under section 39.
(9) As used in this section:
(a) "District" means a local school district, as that term is defined in section 6 of
the revised school code, MCL 380.6.
(b) "District of residence" means the district in which an eligible child’s
custodial parent or parents or legal guardian resides.".
Representative Tate moved to withdraw the amendments. There being no objection the
motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Weiss offered the following amendments to HB 4421 (H-2):
1. Amend page 6, line 11, by striking out all of subdivision (b) and relettering the
remaining subdivisions.
2. Amend page 7, line 3, by striking out all of subdivision (d).
3. Amend page 9, line 4 after "district" by striking out the balance of the line through
"enrolled" on line 24 and inserting "that has an ESSER III formula payment per pupil
that is less than $1,093.00 is an eligible district under this subsection".
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4421 (H-2). The motion did not
prevail 11-18-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink,
Thanedar.
Pass: None.
Representative Bollin moved to report out HB 4419 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 17-10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec,
O'Neal, Steckloff, Weiss.
Pass: Reps. Hammoud, Thanedar.
Representative Glenn moved to report out HB 4421 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 17-10-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec,
O'Neal, Steckloff, Weiss.
Pass: Reps. Hammoud, Thanedar.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:48 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov