MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 20, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5623 (Rep. Damoose) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 1111 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 1112 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
4. Testimony regarding SB 572 (Sen. Ananich), SB 573 (Sen. Outman), SB 574 (Sen. Theis) and SB 575
(Sen. Bullock).
5. Testimony regarding SB 1113 (Sen. Victory).
6. Testimony regarding HB 6105 (Rep. Hauck), HB 6106 (Rep. Steenland) and HB 6107 (Rep.
Hoitenga).
7. Testimony regarding HB 5871 (Rep. Hauck), HB 5965 (Rep. Hauck) and HB 5839 (Rep. Outman).
8. Testimony regarding HB 5477 (Rep. Stone).
9. Testimony regarding HB 5538 (Rep. Cambensy).
10. Testimony regarding SB 1163 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:14 p.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, Huizenga,
Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5623:
Matas Blekys, Rep. John DaMoose – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5623:
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Steven Betz, Lake Superior State University – Support
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair made a motion to report HB 5623 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1111 and SB 1112:
Sens. Jeremy Moss and Michael MacDonald – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1111 and
SB 1112:
Jasmine Tompkins, Michigan Gaming Control Board – Support
Kate Hude, Michigan Charitable Gaming Association – Support
Mike Gallagher, Michigan Lottery – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1112. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 1111 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 1112 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 572, SB 573, SB 574 and SB
575:
Sen. Jim Ananich – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 572, SB
573, SB 574 and SB 575:
Ken Fletcher, American Lung Association – Opposition
Alice Betz, American College of Cardiology – Opposition
Mary Kay Markarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Opposition
Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support
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Alex Clark, Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives – Opposition
Ron Pease, Mister-E-Liquid – Support
Danielle Patterson, American Heart Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 574 and
SB 575:
Shannon Quinby, Tobbaco 21 – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 572:
Tim Andrews, Americans for Tax Reform – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 572, SB
573 and SB 574:
Lindsey Stroud, Taxpayers Protection Alliance – No Position
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1113:
Sen. Roger Victory – Support
Sha'Ketra Payne, Resident – Support
Don Romain and Sam Boumis, Aveda Institute – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 6105, HB 6106 and HB 6107:
Rep. Roger Hauck – Support
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6105,
HB 6106 and HB 6107:
Lou Grech-Cumbo, Great Lakes Wine and Spirits – Support
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5871, HB 5965 and HB 5839:
Rep. Roger Hauck – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5477:
Rep. Lori Stone – Support
Derek Sova, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5477:
Mac Haddow, American Kratom Association – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5538:
Rep. Sara Cambensy – Support
Ron Breake, American Council of Engineering Companies – Opposition
Michael Livendale and Patrick Kreger, PSI – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5538:
Jimmy Greene, ABC Michigan – Neutral
Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
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Kevin Koehler, Construction Association of Michigan – Opposition
Jim Escamilla, Byce and Associates – Opposition
Damian Hill, AGC – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1163:
Sydney Hart, Sen. Curtis Hertel – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1163:
Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Brendan Ringlever, Michigan Spirits Association – Support
Matt Sowash, Distilled Spirits Council of the US – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
Date adopted by Committee: 09/28/22
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