HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 11,
2020
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing 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, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4476 before the committee:
HB 4476
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets,
and highways in this state, and for the revision of that
classification and for additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the
Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor
vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund
and the use and administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor
vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users
of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the
truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from
the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck
safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck
safety commission; to establish certain standards for road
contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize
the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and
villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of
funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for
the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the
limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds
and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by
counties and townships for county roads; to authorize
contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for
the establishment and administration of the state trunk line
fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund,
and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the
state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised
by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to define the
purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants;
to provide for review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative
requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for
conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation
department and for the receipt and repayment by local units
and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11c
(MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182.
Monica Ackerson, representing Michigan Road Preservation Association, testified in opposition
to HB 4476.
The Chair laid HB 5197 and HB 5198 before the committee:
HB 5197
(Rep. Maddock)A bill to amend 1992 PA 116, entitled
"Records reproduction act," (MCL 24.401 to 24.406) by
adding section 2a.
HB 5198
(Rep. Maddock)A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 491 (MCL
750.491), as amended by 2017 PA 182.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5197 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5198 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5197, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair returned to HB 4476:
Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4476. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4476 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4476, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4476, but did not wish to speak:
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association.
The Chair laid HB 4508 before the committee:
HB 4508
(Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1202 (MCL
500.1202), as amended by 2016 PA 114, and by adding
chapter 12b.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4508. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 4508 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4508, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the American International Group.
The Chair laid HB 4740 before the committee:
HB 4740
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 75102, 75103, and 75104 (MCL
324.75102, 324.75103, and 324.75104), section 75102 as
amended by 2016 PA 11, section 75103 as added by 1995 PA
58, and section 75104 as amended by 2012 PA 251.
Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4740 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4740, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683, HB 4684 and SB 118 before the
committee:
HB 4680
(Rep. Jones)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803i (MCL
257.803i), as amended by 2011 PA 74.
HB 4681
(Rep. Tate)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 803e and
803f (MCL 257.803e and 257.803f), section 803e as
amended by 2011 PA 46 and section 803f as amended by
2018 PA 681.
HB 4682
(Rep. Sabo)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803n (MCL
257.803n), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
HB 4683
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803j (MCL
257.803j), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
HB 4684
(Rep. Vaupel)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803k (MCL
257.803k), as amended by 1999 PA 183.
SB 118
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803e (MCL
257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46.
Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4680 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4681 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4682 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4683 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4684 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 118. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 118 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel,
Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:42 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov