HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
2:30 PM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Sneller.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5229
(Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 2011 PA 258, entitled
"Municipal partnership act," by amending section 7 (MCL
124.117).
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5229 was previously adopted on 12/4/19.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5229 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: Reps. Eisen, Alexander, Bellino, Howell.
Pass: Rep. Afendoulis.
The Chair laid HB 4965 and HB 4966 before the committee:
HB 4965
(Rep. Wakeman)
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;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections
11h, 12, 14, and 15 (MCL 247.661h, 247.662, 247.664, and
247.665), section 11h as amended by 2018 PA 471, sections
12 and 14 as amended by 2015 PA 175, and section 15 as
amended by 1999 PA 50.
HB 4966
(Rep. Schroeder)
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;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13
(MCL 247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4965 was previously adopted on 9/17/19.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4965. The motion prevailed 12-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4966. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 2:33 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Schroeder and Representative Wakeman both testified in support of the bills.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4965 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 4966 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4965, but did not wish to
speak:
Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4965, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4965 and HB 4966, but did
not wish to speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4966, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 4971 before the committee:
HB 4971
(Rep. Alexander)
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;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 9a
(MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4971. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander testified in support of her bill.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4971, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4971, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4971 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 2:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 2:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4923 and HB 4924 before the committee:
HB 4923
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16u of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
HB 4924
(Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 421d.
Representative Cole moved to refer House Bill No. 4923 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 4924 to the committee on Judiciary. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924, but did not wish to
speak:
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Tiffany Hauser, representing the American Automobile Association of Michigan.
The Chair returned to HB 5229.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5229, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5229, but did not wish to speak:
Matthew Davison, representing the Americans for Prosperity.
Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund.
Representative Clemente moved to excuse Representative Sneller from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 2:44 PM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov