MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
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**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
December 10, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 1149 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
2.
Reported SB 1150 (S-1) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
3.
Reported SB 1160 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
4.
Reported SB 1161 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 1162 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 1174 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
7.
Reported SB 1158 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
8.
Reported SB 942 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1149 and 1150, and invited Sen. McMorrow to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1149 and 1150:
Denise Wieck, Moms Demand Action – Support
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Oppose
Nicholas Buggia, NRA – Oppose
Jessica Ojeda, Giffords – Support
Avi Rachlin, Self - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1149-1150:
Ann Anderson, Self – Support
Peggy Judge, Self – Support
Sara Kerai, Self – Support
Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Bradley Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose
Dwayne Gill, End Gun Violence MI – Support
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough League of Women Voters of MI – Support
Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence MI - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1149. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1149 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1150. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1150 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1160 – 1162, and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1160-1162:
Katie Macomber, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Jay Kaplan, ACLU Michigan – Support
Avi Rachlin, Self – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 1160-1162:
Katherine Bussard, Self – Oppose
Kelly Doyle, HIV / Aids Alliance of Michigan – Support
Prof. William Wagner, Self – Oppose
Kyle Zawacki, ACLU Michigan - Support
Emme Zanotti, Equality Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1160 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 1161 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1162 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 1174, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1174:
Terry Sabo, MI Dept. of Military & Veterans Affairs – support
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:21 a.m. to 9:22 a.m.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 1174 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Santana
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 1158-1159, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1158. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 1158-1159:
Pam Bushle, Self – Support
Dr. Tom George, MSMS – Oppose SB 1158
Steve Goethel, MAS – Support
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:53 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
With all members present, the Chair continued with testimony regarding SB’s 1158-1159:
Norma DeMott, Self – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 1158 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The following cards were submitted regarding SB’s 1158-1159:
Frank Venuto, Pro Assurance – Oppose
Sean Bennett, Self – Support
Mark Lipton, Lipton Law – Support SB 1158
Carmine Barone, Self – Support SB 1158
Chad Engelhardt, Center for Truth & Medical Justice – Support SB 1158
Danielle Devine, Corewell Health - Oppose
Duncan Campbell, MI Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons - Oppose
Jon Shiflett, Priority Health – Oppose
Bed Frederick, Memorial Healthcare Owosso – Oppose
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health – Michigan – Oppose
Matthew Sardelli, MD, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose
Bill Sullivan, Michigan Dental Association – Oppose
Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Association – Oppose
Adam Carlson, MI Health & Hospital Association – Oppose
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose
Dr. Andrew Mastay, MI Podiatric Medical Association – Oppose SB 1158
Bryan Huffman MD, President Ottawa County Medical Society – Oppose
Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Oppose
Dr. Joseph Junewick, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Oppose
James Mitchiner, MD Washtenaw County Medical Society – Oppose
Paul Bozyk, MD Michigan Thoracic Society – Oppose
Christopher J. Allen MD Saginaw County Medical Society – Oppose
David Ozog, MD Michigan Dermatological Society – Oppose
Karol Zakalik, Oakland County Medical Society – Oppose
Lawrence Handler MD, Macomb County Medical Society – Oppose
Narasimha Gundamraj, MD, Ingham County medical Society – Oppose
Brian Stork, MD Muskegon County Medical Society – Oppose
Dr. Michael Kasotakis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Dr. Rocky Saezz, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Warren Lanphear, MD, Kent County Medical Society – Oppose
Dr. Leah Davis, Michigan Radiological Society – Oppose
Katie John, MSU School of Medicine – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Katie John, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine – Oppose
Rob Keller, Kalamazoo Anesthesiology – Oppose
Robert Koswsia, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose
Kris Kangas Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Oppose
Colin Ford, MI Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics – Oppose
Alisha Cottrell, Henry Ford Health – Oppose
Christine Shearer, MI Association of Health Plans – Oppose SB 1158
Dr. Therese Mead, MI College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose
Dr. Eric Reilly, MI Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose
Mary & David Yamamoto, Self – Support SB 1158
Mary Bartlett & Shelly Davis, Self – Support SB 1158
Dr. Halley Crissman, MI Section American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists – Oppose
Wendy Block, MI Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Grand Meade & Dr. Rachel Klamo, MI Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
Heather Nicholoff, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine - Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 942, and invited Sen. Polehanki to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 942:
Steve Lindley, Brady Campaign & Center to Prevent Gun Violence – Support
Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence Michigan – Support
Nick Buggia, NRA – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 942:
Jessie Ojeda, Giffords – Support
Maya Manuel, SitDown MSU – Support
Aaron Van Langevelde, MI Department of Attorney General - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 942 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: