HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
The Chair laid HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683, HB 4684, HB 4685 and HB 4686
before the committee:
HB 4680
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," by amending the title and section 7
(MCL 15.307).
HB 4681
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 2 (MCL
15.262), as amended by 2001 PA 38.
HB 4682
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," by amending the title and section 1
(MCL 15.301).
HB 4683
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," by amending section 9 (MCL 15.309).
HB 4684
(Rep. Bolden)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to
implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4
of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts
of interest on the part of members of the
legislature and state officers in respect to contracts
with the state and the political subdivisions
thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation
thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain
contracts," (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding
section 7a.
HB 4685
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to require certain state officers to file
financial disclosure reports; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; and to prescribe sanctions.
HB 4686
(Rep. Shannon)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled "An act to
prescribe standards of conduct for public officers
and employees; to create a state board of ethics
and prescribe its powers and duties; and to
prescribe remedies and penalties," by amending
sections 5 and 6 (MCL 15.345 and 15.346).
Nancy Wang, representing Voters Not Politicians, submitted a card in support of the bills, but
did not wish to speak.
Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4680. The motion prevailed 6-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4680 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4681 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4682. The motion prevailed 6-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4682 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4683 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4684. The motion prevailed
6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4684 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 5-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Secretary of State, testified on HB 4685 and HB
4686.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4685. The motion prevailed
6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4685 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4686. The motion
prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4686 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee:
HB 4690
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 5 (MCL
4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83.
HB 4691
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding
section 7a.
Representative Kahle testified in support of her bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sabo testified in support of his bill. Questions and discussion followed.
John Clore, testified on House Bill No. 4691.
Nancy Wang, representing Voters Not Politicians, submitted a card in support of the bills, but
did not wish to speak.
At 12:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4691, but did not wish to speak:
Kathryn Sampson.
Sandra Carolan.
William Lethemon, Jr.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4690, but did not wish to speak:
William Lethemon Jr..
Sandra Carolan.
The Chair laid HJRD before the committee:
HJRD
(Rep. Lasinski)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the
state constitution of 1963, by amending sections
16 and 27 of article IV, to allow for the suspension
of salaries and expense allowances for legislators,
and to modify certain effective date and
immediate effect provisions.
Minority Leader Lasinski testified in support of the House Joint Resolution. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJRD, but did not wish to speak:
Kathryn Sampson.
Sandra Carolan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HJRD, but did not wish to
speak:
Nancy Wang, representing the Voters Not Politicians.
The following people submitted a card in support of HJRD, but did not wish to speak:
Kathleen O'Laughlin, representing the Convention of States Action.
The Chair laid HCR 5 before the committee:
HCR 5
(Rep. Damoose)
A concurrent resolution to reaffirm states' rights
under the United States Constitution to establish
election laws.
Representative Damoose testified in support of his concurrent resolution. Questions and
discussion followed.
Rebecca Behrends, testified in support of HCR 5.
Rachael Marcero, representing Us Against Media, testified in support of HCR 5.
Patrice Johnson, representing the Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of
HCR 5.
Janette Wearham, representing Guard the Vote, testified in support of HCR 5.
Sandra Carolan, representing the AFP, testified in support of HCR 5.
Gerry Clixby, testified in support of HCR 5.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 5, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Kathryn Sampson.
William Lenthemon Jr..
Robert S. Brines.
Charlene Morris, representing Guard the Vote.
Katholeen O'Laughlin, representing the Convention of States Action.
Marlene Rofe.
Cliff Montri.
Judy Yanachik.
Susan Mikolajczak.
Matthew Mikolajczak.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HCR 5, but did not wish to speak:
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Nancy Wang, representing the Voters Not Politicians.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the
meeting at 1:07 p.m.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Angie Lake
Acting Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov