36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 268 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann,
and Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman invited Sen. Horn to summarize SB 268 and the (S-4) version for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 268:
Anne Mervenne, United Way Southeastern Michigan – Support
Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Talent 2025 – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support
Todd Tennis, AFT – MI – Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support
Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Community College Association – Support
Todd Gustafson, Kinexus – Support
Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, Lake Michigan College – Support
Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25
Doug Ross, Advisor to the Governor – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the (S-4) version
of SB 268. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: None
The (S-4) version of SB 268 was adopted.
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The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Victory, to report SB 268 (S-4) to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer
Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett and Runestad
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 268 (S-4). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Outman, to adjourn the Senate
Committee on Appropriations. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 5-13-20
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