HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak,
Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 829 and SB 830 before the committee:
SB 829
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by
2002 PA 29.
SB 830
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan
occupational safety and health act," by amending
the title and sections 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j,
14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45,
46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, and 91 (MCL 408.1004,
408.1013, 408.1014, 408.1014a, 408.1014e,
408.1014f, 408.1014j, 408.1014n, 408.1024,
408.1027, 408.1028, 408.1029, 408.1030,
408.1031, 408.1033, 408.1035, 408.1036,
408.1037, 408.1041, 408.1045, 408.1046,
408.1052, 408.1054, 408.1055, 408.1056,
408.1063, 408.1065, and 408.1091), the title as
amended by 1986 PA 147, sections 4, 35, and 36
as amended by 2024 PA 17, section 14 as amended
by 2020 PA 143, sections 14a, 14e, 14f, 14j, 24,
31, 54, and 63 as amended by 2012 PA 447,
section 14n as amended by 1991 PA 105, section
33 as amended by 1996 PA 87, and section 55 as
amended by 1993 PA 197; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Senator Cherry testified in support of SB 829 and SB 830. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid SB 895 before the committee:
SB 895
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections 701,
711, 715, and 717 (MCL 339.5701, 339.5711,
339.5715, and 339.5717), section 701 as amended
by 2018 PA 151.
Senator Cherry testified in support of SB 895.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 829 and SB 830.
Dawn Jack, representing MIOSHA, and Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department
of Labor and Economic Opportunity, provided a presentation in support of SB 829 and SB 830.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 895.
Aaron Pangborn and Chad Jansen, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, State Conference – Michigan, testified in support of SB 895. Questions and discussion
followed.
Senator Cherry approached to answer questions from committee members.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 829 and SB 830.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 829 and SB 830, but did not wish to
speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 829 and SB 830, but did not wish to
speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
James Ryan, representing the Michigan Commercial Real Estate Group.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 829 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Kunse.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 830 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: Rep. Wozniak.
The Committee returned to consideration of SB 895.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 895, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Neil Parish, representing the National Electrical Contractors Association.
Jeffery O'Donnell, representing the IBEW 58.
Ryan Bennett, representing Michigan Pipe Trades.
Dustin Howard, representing the UA Local 333.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Lansing City Council.
Price Dobernick, representing the United Association.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Todd Tenniss, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 895, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Al Pscholka, representing the Lake Michigan College.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out SB 895 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County ISD's.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Brad Wilson, representing the UFCW 951.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the AFL-CIO.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Right Center.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5594, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5594 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
The Chair laid SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965 before the committee:
SB 963
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by
2002 PA 29.
SB 964
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.104,
409.105, 409.107, 409.108, 409.110, and
409.120), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 438,
section 4 as amended by 2011 PA 80, and section
5 as amended by 2020 PA 323, and by adding
sections 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d.
SB 965
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
3, 21, and 22 (MCL 409.103, 409.121, and
409.122), section 3 as amended by 1997 PA 132
and section 22 as amended by 1980 PA 436.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965, but did not
wish to speak:
Eli Isaquirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Aaron Squeo, representing the UFCW 876.
Brad Wilson, representing the UFCW 951.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Right Center.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 963, SB 964 and SB 965, but did not
wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 964, but did not wish to
speak:
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 964, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe
County ISD's.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 965, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to SB 963:
1. Amend page 2, following line 10, by striking out lines 11 through 17.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 963. The motion did not prevail 3-5-
2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Pass: Reps. Mentzer, O'Neal.
Representative Kunse offered the following amendments to SB 965:
1. Amend page 4, line 14, after "a" by striking out "felony" and inserting
"misdemeanor".
2. Amend page 4, line 18, after "a" by striking out "felony" and inserting
"misdemeanor".
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendments to SB 965. The motion did not prevail 3-
2-5:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Wegela.
Pass: Reps. Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches.
Representative Churches moved to report out SB 963 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 964 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 965 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at
9:54 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov