MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 29, 2020
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at
3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 5217 (Rep. Iden).
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8. Testimony regarding HB 4437 (Rep. Wakeman).
9. Testimony regarding HB 4186 (Rep. Farrington) and HB 4187 (Rep. Farrington).
10. Testimony regarding HB 4187 (Rep. Farrington).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:19 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss,
Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5217:
Rebecca DeVooght, University of Michigan – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 1095 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4488,
HB 4489, HB 4490, HB 4491 and HB 4492:
Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Alex Houseman, Michigan Realtors Association – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support
Amanda Klein, United Way of Southeast Michigan – Support
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4488 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4488. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4489 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4489. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4490 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4490. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4491 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4491. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report HB 4492 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4492. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4437:
Rep. Rodney Wakeman – Support
Mark Evely, Wayne State University – Support
Marnie Triemstra and Linda Clegg, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs –
Opposition
Cana Garrison, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4437:
Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4186 and HB 4187:
Henry Wolf, Rep. Farrington – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Chrissy Sider, CP Financial Credit Union – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4187:
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Businesses – Opposition
Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4186
and HB 4187:
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
Greg Dietrich, Dana Reif, and Vickie Schmitzer, Frankenmuth Credit Union – Support
Robin Wybenga, TBA Credit Union – Support
Mike Palumbo, Northland Area Federal Credit Union – Support
Jessica Broad, Gerber Federal Credit Union – Support
Ryan Larson, LAFCU – Support
Jim Hunsanger, MSU Federal Credit Union – Support
No Name Given, Michigan Retailers Association – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: October 27, 2020
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