HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Absent: Rep. Leutheuser.
Excused: Rep. Leutheuser.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 956 before the committee:
SB 956
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 21717 (MCL
333.21717), as amended by 2014 PA 66, and by
adding section 5145.
Senator Lucido testified in support of SB 956.
Representative Love testified in opposition to SB 956.
The Chair laid HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913 before the committee:
HB 5910
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1231
(MCL 380.1231), as amended by 2020 PA 23, and
by adding section 1851b.
HB 5911
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 21f
(MCL 388.1621f), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
HB 5912
(Rep. Schroeder)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101
(MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2019 PA 58.
HB 5913
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 3,
6, 18, 23a, and 104 (MCL 388.1603, 388.1606,
388.1618, 388.1623a, and 388.1704), section 3 as
amended by 2017 PA 108, sections 6, 18, and 104
as amended by 2019 PA 58, and section 23a as
amended by 2020 PA 22.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB
5913, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid SB 171 before the committee:
SB 171
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278a
(MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 171, but did not wish to speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 171 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4483 before the committee:
HB 4483
(Rep. Carter)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1164c.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4483. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4483 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4483, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4483, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The Chair laid HB 5470 before the committee:
HB 5470
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1220
(MCL 380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5470 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5470, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair returned to HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912, and HB 5913:
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5910. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle offered the following amendment to HB 5910 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 29, after "388.1621f," by striking out the balance of the
sentence through "1851b," on line 2 of page 3.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5910 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report HB 5910 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5911 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5912. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to HB 5912 (H-3):
1. Amend page 15, following line 7, by inserting:
"(i) A requirement that, if the district provides in-person pupil instruction to
pupils in any of grades K to 5 for the 2020-2021 school year, the district shall ensure that
both of the following are met:
(i) Either of the following:
(A) Plastic or plexiglass barriers are placed between pupils' desks, as applicable.
(B) Teachers are provided with moveable plastic or plexiglass partitions.
Representative Iden moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5912 (H-3). The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report HB 5912 as amended, as substitute (H-4). The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5913. The motion prevailed 6-4-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5913 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
The Chair returned to SB 956:
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 956. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 956. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 956 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "shall" by striking out "describe" and inserting "do both
of the following:
(a) Describe".
2. Amend page 2, line 11, following "facility." by inserting:
"(b) Provide for all of the following:
(i) Twenty-four hour notice to the individual, the individual's family members, or
the individual's legal representative regarding the transfer of the individual to a
dedicated facility described in subdivision (a).
(ii) The ability for an individual described in subparagraph (i) to have a choice in
the location of the transfer.
(iii) The ability for an individual described in subparagraph (i) to appeal a
decision regarding the transfer to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a). The
department shall develop an appeals process for purposes of this subparagraph that
includes a time frame to file an appeal and that designates where the individual who is
the subject of the transfer may reside while the appeal is pending.
(3)" and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after "under" by striking out "this subsection," and
inserting "subsection (2),".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 956 (H-3). The motion did not
prevail 4-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendments to SB 956 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "shall" by striking out "describe" and inserting "do
both of the following:
(a) Describe".
2. Amend page 2, line 11, following "facility." by inserting:
"(b) Include both of the following:
(i) That if an individual tests positive for coronavirus and needs to be transferred
to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a), a physician shall provide, in writing
and in a time frame and manner determined by the department, that the individual is
medically stable for the transfer to the dedicated facility. The plan must specify where
the individual may reside while awaiting a physician's determination.
(ii) That the individual be transferred to a dedicated facility described in subdivision (a)
by a
paramedic as that term is defined in section 20908.
(3)" and renumbering the remaining subsection.
3. Amend page 2, line 12, after "under" by striking out "this subsection," and
inserting "subsection (2),".
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendments to SB 956 (H-3). The motion did not
prevail 4-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 956 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to excuse Representative Leutheuser from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 11:11 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov