21ST DISTRICT
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THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 18, 2023
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
1) Reported SB 23 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2) Reported SB 350 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3) Reported SB 555 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana,
Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga,
Outman and Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair moved, supported by Sen. Shink, to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 23, and invited Ryan Bergan from the Senate Fiscal Agency to summarize the (S-1)
version of SB 23 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 23 (S-1):
Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB 23. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to report SB 23 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Huizinga, Outman, and Theis
Nays: Sen. Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McCann, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 23 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
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The Chair brought up SB 350, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the (S-1) version of the bill.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 350 (S-1):
Katie Witkowski, MI Community College Association – Support
Rob Mass, MI Department of Treasury – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB
350. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizinga and Outman
Nays: Sen. Albert
Pass: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report SB 350 (S-1) to the floor with
recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizinga and Outman
Nays: Sen(s). Albert and Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Cherry, to recommend immediate effect for
SB 350 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 555.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 555:
Rob Mass, MI Department of Treasury – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 555 to the floor
with recommendation that is pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Damoose, Huizinga and Outman
Nays: Sen(s). Albert and Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 555. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert, supported
by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the committee at 2:21 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned
Date adopted by Committee:.11-8-23
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