36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 9:00
a.m., in the Senate Hearing room of the Boji Tower.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 943 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5761 (S-1) (Rep. Lower) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5810 (S-1) (Rep. Lower) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 153 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 748 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported SB 751 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2020-5.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He 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. MacGregor and Rep. Lower to summarize SB 943, HB 5761, and HB 5810.
The Chairman offered (S-1) versions to SB 943, HB 5761, and HB 5810.
The Chairman invited Sen. MacGregor and Rep. Lower to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 943, HB
5761, and HB 5810.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 943, HB 5761, and HB
5810:
Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
John Axe, Clark Hill – Oppose
Mary Balkema, Michigan Association of County Treasurers – Neutral
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
943, HB 5761, and HB 5810:
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant Association – Support
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Association of CPAs – Support
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Alex Houseman, Michigan Relators – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
David Randels, Oakland Schools – Oppose
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chairman invited Bruce Baker, of the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency, to summarize the Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-5 for the committee.
Next, the Chairman summarized SB 153, SB 748, and SB 751.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 9:36 a.m. to 9:39 a.m.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from June
3, 2020. Without objection, the committee meeting minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the (S-1)
version of SB 943. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to report the (S-1) version
of SB 943 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. LaSata, recommend immediate
effect for SB 943 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to adopt the (S-1) version
of HB 5761. 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 motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Victory, to report the (S-1) version of
HB 5761 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5761 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Outman, to adopt the (S-1) version
of HB 5810. 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 motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report the (S-1)
version of HB 5810 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to recommend immediate
effect for HB 5810 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to report SB 153 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertain a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 153. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald, supported by Sen. Outman, report SB 748 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to recommend immediate effect for SB 748.
Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report SB 751 to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt,
Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, and Victory
Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. LaSata, to recommend immediate
effect for SB 751. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Due to Senate Session, the Chairman called for the committee to go at ease at 9:49 a.m.
The Chairman called the committee back to order at 3:23 p.m.
The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the Legislative
Transfer Request 2020-5. The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman,
Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer
Nays: None
The Legislative Transfer Request 2020-5 was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel,
supported by Sen. Irwin, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at
3:24 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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