HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 3,
2021
8:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4019, HB 4047, HB 4048 and HB 4049 before the committee:
HB 4019
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4047
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
HB 4048
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11
(MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2020 PA 165,
and by adding sections 11n, 23b, 23c, 23d, 98b,
and 104a.
HB 4049
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453
(MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as
amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding section
2453a.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4019 was adopted at the January 27th, 2021 meeting.
Kevin Koorstra and Ben Gielczyk, both representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave an
explanation of the proposed substitutes to the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association submitted a
testimony card in support of HBs 4019, 4047, 4048, and 4049, but did not wish to speak.
Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, submitted a
testimony card in support of HB 4019 and HB 4047, but did not wish to speak.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, submitted a
testimony card in support of HB 4047 and HB 4048, but did not wish to speak.
The following people submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4047, but did not wish to
speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following people submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4048, but did not wish
to speak:
David Rondels, representing Oakland Schools
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA
The following people submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4049, but did not wish
to speak:
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health
Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4019. The motion did not
prevail 12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative VanWoerkom offered the following amendments to HB 4019, as substitute
(H-1):
. 1. Amend page 8, following line 3, by inserting:
"
Sec. 307. (1) By March 1, 2021, the department of health and human services shall
report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal
agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the formula, or
other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to each local health department and
each enrolled provider. The report must also include an example of how the formula, or other
detailed methodology, would distribute a statewide total of 100,000 vaccines to each local
health department and each enrolled provider.
(2) Within 1 business day of any changes made by the department of health and
human services to the formula, or other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to
each local health department and each enrolled provider, the department of health and human
services shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house
fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the changes
made to the formula, or other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to each local
health department and each enrolled provider, the rationale for the change to the formula, or
other detailed methodology, used to distribute vaccines to each local health department and
each enrolled provider, and an example of how the revised formula, or other detailed
methodology, would distribute a statewide total of 100,000 vaccines to each local health
department and each enrolled provider.
(3) By March 1, 2021, the department of health and human services shall report to the
senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate
and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the advantages and disadvantages of
incorporating a specific minimum, or baseline, number of vaccines to be distributed on a
weekly basis for each specific local health department and enrolled provider.
(4) The reports required by this section must be made accessible to the public by
placing the reports on an internet site.".
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the amendments. The motion prevailed by a
vote of 29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative C.A. Johnson offered the following amendment to HB 4019, as substitute (H-
1):
1. Amend page 6, line 11, by striking out all of section 303.
Representative C.A. Johnson moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail 12-
17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, line 27, by striking out "510,684,100" and inserting "2,052,736,400".
2.
Amend page 3, line 3, by striking out "510,684,100" and inserting "2,052,736,400"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Steckloff moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Brabec offered the following amendments for HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 4, line 18, by striking out "165,226,700" and inserting "660,906,600".
2.
Amend page 4, line 22, by striking out "165,226,700" and inserting "660,906,600"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 9, line 25, by striking out "$165,226,700.00" and inserting
"$660,906,600.00.
Representative Brabec moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a vote
of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative T. Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 3, line 23, by striking out "143,706,800" and inserting "574,827,300".
2.
Amend page 3, line 28, by striking out "166,266,800" and inserting "597,387,300"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3.
Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out "$20,000,000.00" and inserting
"$80,000,000.00" .
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative T. Carter offered the following amendments to HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 3, line 24, by striking out "22,560,000" and inserting "90,239,800".
2.
Amend page 3, line 28, by striking out "166,266,800" and inserting "233,946,600"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Sabo offered the following amendment for HB 4019, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 8, following line 17, by inserting:
"(4) Not more than $2,000,000.00 shall be distributed to community dispute
resolution program centers for eviction diversion programming." And renumbering
subsections accordingly.
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail by a vote of
12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to report HB 4019 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Representative Beson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4047. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Beeson offered the following amendment to HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 6, line 22, following "5%" by striking out the balance of the line and
inserting: “for a calendar quarter in 2020 when compared to the same calendar quarter in
2019.”.
Representative Beeson moved to adopt the amendment. The motion prevailed by a vote of
29-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hood offered the following amendment for HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 10, following line 29, by inserting:
"(9) The funds appropriated in this section shall not be expended until the Michigan
employment security act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, is amended to permanently expand state
unemployment benefits from 20 weeks to 26 weeks.".
Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail by a vote of
12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative T. Carter offered the following amendments to HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 3, following line 23, by inserting:
"SEC. 104. LEGISLATURE
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION ............................................................................... $ 5,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers ..........................0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION ........................................................ $ 5,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues ...........................................................................................
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues ..............................................................................................
Total private revenues ...........................................................................................
Total other state restricted revenues ......................................................................
State general fund/general purpose ................................................................... $ 5,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Capitol security improvements ............................................................................. $ 5,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION ............................................................................... $ 5,000,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose .................................................................$ 5,000,000"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 16, following line 21, by inserting:
"LEGISLATURE
Sec. 501. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for capitol security improvements, the
legislative council shall provide the security staffing; infrastructure improvements; and
equipment, including but not limited to, x-ray machines, magnetometers, and video and audio
equipment necessary to implement a weapons ban, including a ban on concealed pistols under
the firearms act, 1927 PA 372, in any building or portion of a building under the control of
the Michigan state capitol commission.".
Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4047. The motion did not
prevail by a vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Thanedar offered the following amendments for HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 27, by inserting
“Michigan main street recovery initiative.............................................................
125,000,000
Michigan business accelerator and resiliency initiative........................................ 75,000,000
Michigan microenterprise support initiative.......................................................... 25,000,000
MIOSHA restaurant supports ................................................................................ 10,000,000
Reconnect and futures for frontliners wraparound
Services.................................................................................................................. 6,000,000”.
and adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting
“Sec. 302. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan main street recovery
initiative, not less than $60,000,000.00 shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create
and operate a grant program for eligible businesses including the development of an
application process. The fund shall award one or more grants to a non-profit organization to
serve as administrator(s) for this program. Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and
approved by the grant administrator(s) and the administrator(s) shall distribute the funds.
Awards to eligible businesses shall not exceed $20,000.00.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan main street recovery
initiative, not less than $63,000,000.00 shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create
and operate a low-interest capital access program for eligible businesses including the
development of an application process. The fund shall distribute funds to eligible community
development financial institutions or other qualified institutions to serve as administrator(s)
for this program. Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and approved by the
administrators and the administrators shall distribute the funds. Awards to eligible businesses
shall not exceed $100,000.00.
(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan main street recovery
initiative, not less than $2,000,000.00 shall be used to fund planning grants to eligible
community development financial institutions to support access to available federal funding.
(4) An eligible business shall meet the following criteria:
(a) For grantees under subsection (1), has fewer than 25 employees.
(b) For eligible recipients for low-interest capital under (2), has not less than 1 and no
more than 50 employees.
(c) Has demonstrated income loss from March 1, 2020, of at least 5%.
(d) Has a need for working capital for operations, including payroll, equipment, utility
expenses, or similar expenses.
(e) Does not receive funding under the Michigan microenterprise support initiative or
the Michigan business accelerator and resiliency initiative.
(5) From the funds for each program, up to 5% may be retained by the fund for
administration of the program.
(6) Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2021.
(7) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility
criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website.
(8) The Michigan strategic fund shall report to the senate and house appropriations
committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget office on July 1, 2021,
and on September 30, 2021, with a summary of funding provided by industry, average
funding amount, and summary of funding provided by region over the previous three-month
period.
Sec. 303. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan business
accelerator and resiliency initiative, not less than $74,000,000.00 shall be used by the
Michigan strategic fund to create and operate a business accelerator and entrepreneurial
resiliency fund including the development of an application process. The fund shall award
one or more grants to a non-profit organization to serve as administrator(s) for this program.
Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and approved by the administrator(s) and the
administrator(s) shall distribute the funds. Awards to eligible businesses shall not exceed
$100,000.00 and shall be used for working capital for operations, including payroll,
equipment, utility expenses, or similar expenses and/or for capital support to leverage
additional investment funds.
(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan business accelerator and
resiliency initiative, not less than $1,000,000.00 shall be allocated to qualified non-profit
organizations providing international trade and business expansion services in advanced
manufacturing, medical devices, technology, mobility, defense, agriculture, and engineering
and design.
(3) Up to 5% of the appropriated funds for the program may be retained by the fund
for administration of the program.
(4) Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2021.
(5) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility
criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website.
(6) The Michigan strategic fund shall report to the senate and house appropriations
committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies and the state budget office on July 1, 2021,
and on September 30, 2021, with a summary of funding by industry, average funding amount
per recipient, and funding activity by geographic region over the previous three-month
period.
Sec. 304. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan microenterprise
support initiative, $25,000,000.00 shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create and
operate a business services support and grant program for eligible businesses including the
development of an application process. The fund shall award one or more grants to a non-
profit organization to serve as administrator(s) for this program including the provision of
support services. Applications shall be accepted, reviewed, and approved by the
administrator(s) and the administrator(s) shall distribute the funds. Awards to eligible
businesses shall not exceed $35,000.00.
(2) An eligible business shall meet the following criteria:
(a) Has not less than one and no more than 9 employees.
(b) Has limited access to traditional capital.
(c) Has demonstrated income loss from March 1, 2020, of at least 5% or certification
that the microenterprise entity that is qualified to do business in Michigan after March 1,
2020.
(d) Has need for working capital for operations, including payroll, inventory, supplies,
utility expenses or other similar expenses.
(e) Does not receive a grant or loan under the Michigan main street recovery initiative
or funding under the Michigan business accelerator and resiliency initiative.
(3) Grant recipients, as a condition of receiving grant funds, shall certify that they
have or will receive business support services from qualified providers, including but not
limited to, financial advising, marketing and e-commerce, and regulatory and employee
safety requirements.
(4) Qualified providers shall be existing non-profit entities that provide direct support
services to small businesses and microenterprises. Grantees shall not be charged for any
support services provided.
(5) Up to 5% of the appropriated funds for the program may be retained by the fund
for administration of the program.
(6) Funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2021.
(7) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility
criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website.
(8) The Michigan strategic fund shall report to the senate and house appropriations
committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies and the state budget office on July 1, 2021,
and on September 30, 2021, with a summary of funding by industry, average funding amount
per recipient, summary of funding by region, and eligible services provided by each qualified
provider over the previous three-month period.
Sec. 305. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for MIOSHA restaurant supports, the
department shall expend funds to support reopening food service establishments.
Sec. 306. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for reconnect and futures for
frontliners wraparound services, $6,000,000.00 shall be appropriated to the department of
labor and economic opportunity to fund childcare, broadband access, transportation, or other
services to individuals enrolled in Michigan reconnect or futures for frontliners, to support
continued efforts to remove barriers to employment and improve student success.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for reconnect and futures for
frontliners wraparound services are designated as a work project appropriation. Any
unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be
available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been
completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and
budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the work project is to support wraparound services for individuals
enrolled in Michigan reconnect or futures for frontliners.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or by contracts.
(c) The total estimated cost of the work project is $6,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2025.”.
Representative Thanedar moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a
vote of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments for HB 4047, as substitute (H-1):
1.
Amend page 2, following line 27, by inserting
“Pre-apprenticeship program for energy................................................................ 5,000,000”.
and adjusting subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2.
Amend page 4, following line 22, by inserting
“Sec. 302. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the pre-apprenticeship
program for energy, $5,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation
established and operated to provide employment and training services to unemployed and
underemployed Michigan residents for a statewide apprenticeship program that connects the
unemployed or underemployed with education, training, and resources necessary for gainful
employment. The program shall prioritize programming for residents from underrepresented
groups and economically distressed communities, providing them with the skills needed for
entry into federally registered apprenticeships in the energy sector. The grantee shall also
produce a report that identifies, specific to Michigan, future employment in the energy sector,
the economic impact of those changes, and pre-apprenticeship or federally registered
apprenticeship programming needed to address those employment needs.
(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for the pre-apprenticeship program
for energy are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted
funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for
projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in
compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL
18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the work project is to support a pre-apprenticeship program for
energy.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or by contracts.
(c) The total estimated cost of the work project is $5,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2025.”.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments. The motion did not prevail by a vote
of 12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Brann moved to report HB 4047 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, explained the proposed substitute
(H-1) for HB 4048. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Glenn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4048. The motion prevailed 29-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Weiss offered the following amendment for HB 4048, as substitute (H-1):
1. Amend page 18, line 27, after "2020-2021" by striking out the balance of the line
through " (5) " on line 13 of page 19 and inserting "to provide per-pupil payments to
districts to support costs associated with the resumption of in-person pupil instruction.
The amount of a payment under this section to each district must equal to $250.00 per
membership pupil.
(2)".
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendment. The motion did not prevail by a vote of
12-17-0.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Pass: None.
Representative Bollin moved to report out HB 4048 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Sue Frey, representing the House Fiscal Agency, explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for
HB 4049.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4049. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4049 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin,
Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the
meeting at 9:30 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov