HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chair invited George Zrinyi, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, and Sue Bila,
representing Michigan and Festivals and Events, to give a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4620, HB 4621 and HB 4622 before the committee:
HB 4620
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 1028.
HB 4621
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609e.
HB 4622
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609d.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4620. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden, Representative Robinson, as well as John Wells, representing
Representative O’Malley, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The chair invited George Zrinyi, and Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits
Association, to give a presentation, and testify in support of the bills. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Juan Escareno, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Tony Antonelli, representing the Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits.
Kerry Krome, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Julie Wendt, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Jon O’Conner, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association.
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, submitted a card with a neutral position
to the bills, but did not wish to speak.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, submitted a card with a neutral
position to House Bill No. 4622, but did not wish to speak.
At 11:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 0294 and HB 4548 before the committee:
SB 0294
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
HB 4548
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
Dereck Sova and Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, testified with a neutral position to the bill.
At 11:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4548. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4548 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0294. The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 294 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of Senate Bill No. 294, but did not wish to
speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administration.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:27 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov