HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
9:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 1160 before the committee:
SB 1160
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 22210 (MCL
333.22210), as amended by 2014 PA 165.
Nick Plescia, representing Senator Outman, and Allisyn Mattice-Zskau, representing
McLaren Health Care, both testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1160, but did not wish to speak:
Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health Services.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1160 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
The Chair laid SB 1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218 before the committee:
SB 1215
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home
rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding
section 5k.
SB 1216
(Sen. Horn)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to
define the powers and duties of the county boards
of commissioners of the several counties, and to
confer upon them certain local, administrative and
legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for
the violation of the provisions of this act," (MCL
46.1 to 46.32) by adding section 23a.
SB 1217
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155)
by adding section 7xx.
SB 1218
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 189, entitled "An act to
provide for the taxation of lessees and users of
tax-exempt property," by amending section 1
(MCL 211.181), as amended by 1998 PA 244.
Senator Horn, testified in support of SB 1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218.
Dana Muscott, representing the City of Bay City, testified in support of SB 1215, SB 1216,
SB 1217 and SB 1218.
Kevin Bischel, representing the United Bridge Partners, testified in support of SB 1215, SB
1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218. Questions and discussion followed.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB
1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB 1218.
Jon Byrd, representing the LiUna Local 1098, testified in support of SB 1215, SB 1216, SB
1217 and SB 1218.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1215, SB 1216, SB 1217 and SB
1218, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
Matt Felam, representing the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance.
John Koczynski, representing the Saginaw Valley State University.
Clarence Sevillian, representing the McLaren Bay Regional Hospital.
Travis Brady, representing the Michigan Building Trades Council.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Ron Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Ren Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Lance Bironiemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation
Association.
Trevor Keyes, representing the Bay Futures, Inc.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Sugar Company.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 1217 and SB 1218, but
did not wish to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Rahbi gave remarks in opposition to the package to the committee.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1215 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1216 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Greig moved to report out SB 1217 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1218 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: Rep. Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1075 before the committee:
SB 1075
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to authorize the department of technology,
management, and budget to convey or transfer
state-owned property in Gogebic County; to
prescribe conditions for the conveyance or
transfer; to provide for powers and duties of state
departments, agencies, and officers in regard to
the property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance.
Senator McBroom testified in support of his legislation.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1075 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Rabhi.
The Chair laid HR 342 before the committee:
HR 342
(Rep. Cole)
A resolution to grant the House Standing
Committee on Oversight the full scope of power
as authorized by MCL 4.101 and MCL 4.541 to
administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and examine
books and records related to the 2020 primary and
general elections.
Representative Cole testified in support of his resolution. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Cole moved to report out HR 342 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly.
Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1186, SB 1187, SB 1188 and SB 1189 before the committee:
SB 1186
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 305, entitled "Uniform
electronic transactions act," by amending section
18a (MCL 450.848a), as added by 2020 PA 247.
SB 1187
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "Michigan
law on notarial acts," by amending sections 9, 26c,
and 26d (MCL 55.269, 55.286c, and 55.286d),
section 9 as amended and sections 26c and 26d as
added by 2020 PA 249.
SB 1188
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 123, entitled "Uniform
real property electronic recording act," by
amending section 5a (MCL 565.845a), as added
by 2020 PA 248.
SB 1189
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and
protected individuals code," by amending sections
1202 and 5108a (MCL 700.1202 and 700.5108a),
as added by 2020 PA 246.
Questions and discussion was held between the members of the committee
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1186, SB 1187 and SB 1189, but did
not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1187, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1186 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1187 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1188 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1189 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1246 before the committee:
SB 1246
(Sen. Theis)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending sections 3 and 3a
(MCL 15.263 and 15.263a), section 3 as amended
and section 3a as added by 2020 PA 228.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1246, but did not wish to speak:
Rob Koehler, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne RESA.
Sherisse Butler, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community.
Abby Cypher, representing the ESA Legislative Group.
Chris Izworski, representing the Michigan Communications Directors' Association.
Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Meghann Keit-Corrin, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, came forward to answer
questions of the members. She submitted a card in support of the legislation.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1246 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 879 and SB 920 before the committee:
SB 879
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3406o (MCL 500.3406o), as amended by 2016 PA
276, and by adding section 3406w.
SB 920
(Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 17713.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 879 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 920 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Questions and discussion was held between members of the committee.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 879 and SB 920, but did not wish to
speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The Chair laid SB 1251 and SB 1252 before the committee:
SB 1251
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 2, 4, 7,
and 23 (MCL 125.2002, 125.2004, 125.2007, and
125.2023), sections 4 and 23 as amended by 2014
PA 507 and section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 454.
SB 1252
(Sen. Ananich)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL
12.252), as amended by 2016 PA 193, and by
adding section 11.
Representative Cole moved to report out SB 1251 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to report out SB 1252 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 1200 before the committee:
SB 1200
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled "Student
safety act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
and 8 (MCL 752.912, 752.913, 752.914, 752.915,
752.916, 752.917, and 752.918), section 3 as
amended by 2018 PA 670.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1200 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1200, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 10:26 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angie Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov