36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 17, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 26 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 27 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 28 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 215 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony only regarding SB 99 (Sen. Bayer).
6. Testimony only regarding HB 4247 (Rep. Koleszar).
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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, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was excused from the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the committee
meeting minutes from February 24. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rep. Koleszar to summarize HB 4247 for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee
regarding HB 4247.
Michael Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support
Ken Grabowski, Police Officers of Michigan – Support
Aaron Keel, Deptment of Treasury – Support
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Bayer to summarize SB 99 for the committee.
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee
regarding SB 99.
Aaron Keel, Deptment of Treasury – Support
Mike Krombeen, Oakland Community College – Support
Mike Krombeen, Lake Michigan College – Support
Erin Schor, Michigan Community Colleges Association – Support
Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support
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Next, the Chairman summarized SB 26, SB 27, SB 28, and SB 215 for the committee members.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. McDonald, to report SB 26 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 26. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Bizon, to report SB 27 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Barrett, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 27. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Runestad, to report SB 28 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 28. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. McDonald, to report SB 215 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 215. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Victory, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 3-24-21
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