HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
11:30 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, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Absent: Rep. Bolden.
Excused: Rep. Bolden
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Bolden from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6179 before the committee:
HB 6179
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding
section 33a.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6179. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6179 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1) .
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6180 and HB 6181 before the committee:
HB 6180
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL
4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412.
HB 6181
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan
campaign finance act," by amending section 16
(MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6180. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6180 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6181. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6181 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1) .
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5446 before the committee:
HB 5446
(Rep. Frederick)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16605 and
16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section
16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section
16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5446. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendment to HB 5446 (H-2):
1. Amend page 3, following line 7, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 180 days after the date it is
enacted into law.".
Representative Iden spoke to his amendment.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5446 (H-2). The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden offered the following amendments to HB 5446 (H-2):
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after "dentist"," by striking out ""dentist" and inserting
""dental".
2. Amend page 2, line 2, after "anesthesiologist"," by inserting ""oral medicine
doctor", "public health dentist", "orofacial pain specialist",".
Representative Iden spoke to his amendments.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5446 (H-2). The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 5446 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5446, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association.
Ellen Hyman, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition
The Chair laid HB 5767 before the committee:
HB 5767
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency
management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by
adding section 7b.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5767. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5767. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5767 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6171 and HB 6172 before the committee:
HB 6171
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled "An act to
award tuition grants to resident students enrolled
in independent nonprofit institutions of higher
learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,"
by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as
amended by 1980 PA 503.
HB 6172
(Rep. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled "An act to
grant scholarships to students enrolled in
postsecondary education institutions; and to
provide for the administration of the scholarship
program," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL
390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by
1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986
PA 270.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6171 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6172. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren offered the following amendment to HB 6172 (H-1):
1. Amend page 2, line 20, after "achievement," by striking out the balance of the line
through "rank," on line 21 and inserting "including, but not limited to, grade point
average, class rank, or other measure of academic success as determined by the
authority,".
Representative Warren spoke to her amendment
Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6172. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Warren moved to report House Bill No. 6172 as amended, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6171 and HB 6172, but did not wish
to speak:
Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 293 before the committee:
SB 293
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 411
(MCL 339.411), as amended by 2014 PA 265.
Representative Warren moved to report out SB 293 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 293, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 1021 before the committee:
SB 1021
(Sen. Schmidt)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16186 (MCL
333.16186), as amended by 2006 PA 398.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 1021 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1021, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Gehle, representing the Trinity Health.
The Chair laid SB 820 before the committee:
SB 820
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA
472.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 820 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 897 before the committee:
SB 897
(Sen. LaSata)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
536 (MCL 436.1536), as amended by 2019 PA
131.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 897. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5204 and HB 5205 before the committee:
HB 5204
(Rep. Steven Johnson)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL
257.226), as amended by 2018 PA 342.
HB 5205
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL
257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5204. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5204. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5204 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5205. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5205. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5205 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5408 before the committee:
HB 5408
(Rep. Hammoud)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social
welfare act," by amending section 109f (MCL
400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5408. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5408 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 293, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The Chair laid HB 4826 before the committee:
HB 4826
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1278
(MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170,
and by adding section 1166b.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4826. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak:
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4826. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4826 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5123 before the committee:
HB 5123
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 765a (MCL
168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5123. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5123. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5123 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5032
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and
661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661),
sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270
and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and
by adding section 759e.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5032. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5032. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5032 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 6177 and HB 6178 before the committee:
HB 6177
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 510 (MCL
168.510).
HB 6178
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 509bb (MCL
168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6177. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6177 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6178. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 6178 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the
meeting at 12:15 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov