36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 3, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Room of the Capitol Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 494 (S-2) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 700 (Sen. Stamas with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 643 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 685 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks) 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, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata,
Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was
present.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse members from the committee meeting.
Without objection, Sen.(s) Schmidt, and McDonald were excused from the hearing.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from
October 20, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Sen Daley to summarize SB 494 and the (S-2) version for the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 494:
Mike Frederick, Michigan Soybean Association – Support
Bob Devries, Michigan Pork Producers – Support
Bob Devries, Michigan Milk Producers – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Chuck Lippstrea, Michigan Agri-Business Association – Support
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to adopt the (S-2) version of
SB 494.The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The substitute was adopted.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report SB 494 (S-2) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: Sen. Irwin
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 494 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman summarized SB 700 for the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 700:
Bree Anderson, Department of Management and Budget – Support
The Chairman made a motion., supported by Sen. Bizon, to report SB 700 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Runestad, to recommend
immediate effect for SB 700. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Bill Drake, of Sen. Wojno's office, to summarize SB 643 for the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 643:
Bree Anderson, Department of Management and Budget – Support
Fred Schaible, Department of Veterans Affairs
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Hertel, supported by Sen. Hollier, to report SB 643 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 643. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Brinks and Al Vandenburg, Kent, County Administrator, to summarize SB
685 and the (S-1) version for the committee.
The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 685:
Bree Anderson, Department of Management and Budget – Support
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the (S-1) version
of SB 685.The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The substitute was adopted.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 685 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer,
Nays: None
The bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 685 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen.Irwin , to adjourn the committee. The
Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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