HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 3,
2020
8:15
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5575 before the committee:
HB 5575
(Rep. Cole)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 90l (MCL
125.2090l), as added by 2018 PA 423.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5575. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole testified in support of HB 5575.
MacKenzie Ledet, representing Stonehenge Capital, testified in support of HB 5575.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5575, but did not wish
to speak:
Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The Chair laid HB 5781 before the committee:
HB 5781
(Rep. Webber)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 551.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5781. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Wendzel, Chirkun,
Liberati, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Webber testified in support of HB 5781.
Ben Giovanelli, representing the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, testified in
support of HB 5781.
Michael Brower, representing Pigeon Hill Brewing, testified in support of HB 5781.
Justin Flagel, representing Niles DDA Main Street, testified in support of HB 5781.
Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, testified in support of HB 5781.
Mark Sellers, representing BarFly Ventures, testified in support of HB 5781.
Andy Guy, representing Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., testified in support of HB 5781.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
support of HB 5781.
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB
5781.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5781, but did not wish
to speak:
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Geoff Hansen, representing the City of Muskegon.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Gabe Schneider, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Dave Alexander, representing the City of Muskegon DDA.
Diana Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Joy Gaasch, representing the Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg.
Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage.
Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce.
Jane Clark, representing the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce.
Brooke Corbin, representing Southwestern Michigan First.
Dana Walker, representing the Michigan Downtown Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Mike Krombeen, representing Oakland Community College.
Karyn Ferrid, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Mike McLaughlan, representing the Illitch Holdings.
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5781, but did not wish to speak:
Barry Smith.
Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy.
WJ (Bill) Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
The Chair laid HB 5811 before the committee:
HB 5811
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 537a.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5811. 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, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Anthony testified in support of HB 5811.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of
HB 5811. Questions and discussion followed.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
support of HB 5811. Questions and discussion followed.
Alan Smith, representing R Street, testified in support of HB 5811.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5811, but did not wish
to speak:
Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5811, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Schneider, representing Traverse City Tourism.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce.
Kristie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.
Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber.
Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5811, but did not wish to speak:
WJ (Bill) Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
Leora Stutes, from Lansing.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Filler moved to refer HB 5811 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-2). 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, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5781.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5781 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Farrington.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to HB 5575.
Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5575 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation as substitute (H-1). 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, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5589 before the committee:
HB 5589
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending section 8
(MCL 446.208), as amended by 2002 PA 469.
Representative Hall moved to refer HB 5589 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 369 before the committee:
SB 369
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending section 9
(MCL 446.209), as amended by 2018 PA 345.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 369 and HB 5589, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association.
Representative Hall moved to refer SB 369 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The
motion prevailed 14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 696 before the committee:
SB 696
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1801
and 1809 (MCL 339.1801 and 339.1809), section
1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 696, but did not wish to speak:
Vern Pixley, representing Service Corporation International.
Representative Webber offered the following amendments to SB 696:
1.
Amend page 3, line 21, after “The” by deleting the remainder of line 21 through line
25, up to and including “members.” and inserting “director shall receive and approve or
deny requests for waivers to allow an individual to act as the manager of 2 funeral
establishments under this subsection.”.
2.
Amend page 4, line 6, after “The” by deleting “panel” and inserting “director”.
3.
Amend page 4, line 16, after “(c)” by deleting the remainder of line 16 through page
5, line 3 and inserting “if the waiver is denied, the director shall send a written notice of
the denial and the reasons for denial to the individual who requested the waiver. The
individual may appeal the denial to the board in the manner provided for in section
515.".
Representative Webber moved to adopt the amendment to SB 696. The motion prevailed 14-
0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Filler moved to refer SB 696 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with
recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel,
Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Webber adjourned the meeting
at 9:24 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov