MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, May
26, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4117 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4026 (S-1) (Rep. Eisen) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 379 (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding HB 4201 (Rep. O'Malley).
5. Testimony regarding HB 4202 (Rep. Carter).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4203 (Rep. Jones).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4204 (Rep. VanWoerkom).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss,
Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair recessed the committee from 12:02 p.m. until 12:12 p.m.
The Chair invited Rep. S. Johnson and Rep. Eisen to summarize HB 4117 and HB 4026.
The Chair invited Rep. O'Malley to summarize HB 4201 – HB 4204.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203, and
HB 4204:
Katrina Morris, West Shore Educational Service District – Support
Fred Doelker, Dean Transportation – Support
Mac Dashney, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support
Carl Ingram, ABC Student Transportation Inc. – Support
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4117.
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The Chair offered, and summarized, and (S-1) version of HB 4026.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4117:
Andrew Varmeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4117. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-1) version of HB 4117 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4026. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of HB 4026 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Nesbitt to summarize SB 379.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 379:
Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 379 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, and Geiss
Nays: Sen. Hollier
Pass: Sen. Bullock
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 379. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4201, HB
4202, HB 4203, and HB 4204:
Kenni Jean Schrader, Three Rivers Community Schools – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4201,
HB 4202, HB 4203, and HB 4204:
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Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Neutral
Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
Theodoric Ward, DHT Transportation – Support
Kelli Schultz, Wayne RESA – Support
Jo Allen, Iosco RESA – Support
Roberto Rego Bus Patrol – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support
Scott Peterson, Escanaba Area Public Schools – Support
Mike Grima, Grosse Ile Township Schools – Support
David Stull, Westwood Community School District – Support
Jackie DeLeon, Utica Community Schools – Support
Marilyn West, Riverview Community Schools – Support
Carl Myles, U of D Jesuit High School and Academy – Support
Valerie Conklin, Forest Hills Public Schools – Support
Darryl Hofstra, Forest Hills Public Schools – Support
Lori Richardson, Oakland Schools – Support
Rob Matthews, Hudsonville Public Schools – Support
Thereasa Klouw, Grand Haven Area Public Schools – Support
Marc Fox, Schoolcraft Community Schools – Support
Don Ball, Old Redford Academy – Support
Mark Murray, Bullock Creek School District – Support
Karen McKinstry, Vicksburg Community Schools – Support
Thomas Korth, Chippewa Valley Schools – Support
Kim Carpenter, Stockbridge Community Schools – Support
Cindy Krall, Decatur Public Schools – Support
Jason Smith, Saranac Community Schools – Support
Sara Petrosius, St. Joseph Public Schools – Support
Rhonda Lyons, Wayne-Westland Community Schools – Support
Pete Bucholtz, Grand Ledge Public Schools – Support
Jake Hunt, Oakridge Public Schools – Support
William Coaster, Northwest Michigan Transportation Consortium – Support
Elizabeth Banks, Van Buren Public Schools – Support
Darren Hayes, ABC Student Transportation – Support
Terry Lampros, Coloma Community Schools – Support
Brian Flaggs, ABC Student Transportation – Support
Reuben Metreger, Detroit Cristo Rey High School – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 2, 2021
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