MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
October 27, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at
9:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 1138 (Sen. Schmidt), as amended, with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 1139 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 1140 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 934 (S-3) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding HB 6190 (Rep. Webber).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:38 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1138, SB
1139, SB 1140 and SB 934:
Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Jon O Connor, Michigan Craft Distillers Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1138, SB 1139 and SB 1140:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1139 and SB 1140:
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
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At 9:40 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 9:40 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1138. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 1138, as amended, to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1138. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1139. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 1139 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1139. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1140. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 1140 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1140. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
Senator Theis offered an amendment to the (S-2) version of SB 934, identified as Amendment #1.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to adopt Amendment #1 to the (S-2) version of SB 934. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 934. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the amended (S-2) version of SB 934, as a clean
substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 934. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 6190:
Rep. Michael Webber – Support
Brian Bayer and Matt Watson, Goldfish Swim School – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6190:
Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.
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