HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by
Chairman Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda
Carter, Cynthia Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair briefed the committee about her and Representative Carter’s recent trip to the City of
Pontiac to see the adult services programs division within the Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services. A copy of her comments and handout are attached.
The Chair laid HB 4152 and HB 4153 before the committee:
HB 4152
(Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code, “by amending section 2891 (MCL
333.2891), as amended by 2013 PA 136.
HB 4153
(Rep. Guerra)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 2803 (MCL
333.2803), as amended by 2012 PA 499.
Representative Steven Johnson, the bill sponsor for House Bill 4152, and Representative Vanessa
Guerra, the bill sponsor for House Bill 4153, explained their legislation. Questions followed
Repressive Steven Johnson introduced his constituent Angela Young, who testified in support of
the bill. Questions followed.
Oakland County Clerk, Lisa Brown testified in support of the bill package. Saginaw County
Clerk Michael Hanley joined Ms. Brown and testified in support of the bills. Mr. Hanley
introduced his staff Christine Mefford, Deputy Clerk for Saginaw County and Kyle A. Bostwick,
Chief Deputy County Clerk, who were with him. Questions followed.
Jason Weller from Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, did not wish to speak, but
submitted a card in support of the bills.
Elizabeth Kelly, Michigan ID Task Force, testified in support of the bill package. Questions
followed.
Tami Weaver, State Registrar, with Karala Ruest, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services, submitted a card stating they were available for
questions.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kennedy, President of Capital Affairs, representing Michigan Community Action;
Bill Zaagman from Governmental Consultant Services, representing the Michigan Association of
County Clerks; and
Robert Genetski, Allegan County Clerk and Register of Deeds.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:43
AM.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov