HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 19,
2019
1:00
PM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 13, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0294 before the committee:
SB 0294
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted to SB 294 on June 13th, 2019.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0294 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 7-4-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0294, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Lee Schwartz, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of SB 0294, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the IBEW Michigan State Conference.
Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Plumbers and Pipefitters.
Sam Fuller, representing the Michigan Sheet Metal Workers Association.
John Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Nic Clark, representing the Operating Engineers 324.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Carpenters Council.
The Chair laid HB 4446 before the committee:
HB 4446
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
"Michigan campaign finance act, "by amending sections 5, 9,
12, 21, 24, 34, 41, 51, 54, and 55 (MCL 169.205, 169.209,
169.212, 169.221, 169.224, 169.234, 169.241, 169.251,
169.254, and 169.255), sections 5 and 41 as amended by
1999 PA 237, sections 9, 24, 51, 54, and 55 as amended by
2017 PA 119, section 12 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section
21 as amended by 2015 PA 269, and section 34 as amended
by 2012 PA 277.
Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted to HB 4446 on June 13th, 2019.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4446 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee:
HB 4044
(Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 1205 and
1239 (MCL 500.1205 and 500.1239), section 1205 as
amended by 2008 PA 422 and section 1239 as amended by
2008 PA 423.
Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted to HB 4044 on June 13th, 2019.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out HB 4044 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4162 before the committee:
HB 4162
(Rep. Reilly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code, "by amending section 1279g (MCL
380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding
section 1279i.
Representative Wentworth offered the following amendments to HB 4162:
1. Amend page 9, line 16, after “1279I.” by inserting: “(1)”.
2. Amend page 9, line 20, after “DECISIONS.” by striking out the balance of the line through
“SECTION.” on line 22.
3. Amend page 9, following line 22, by inserting:
“(2) THE BOARD OF A ACHOOL DISTRICT OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A
PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY MAY PROVIDE PUPILS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO
TAJE AN ASSESSMENT DESCRIBED UNDER SUBSECTION (1).
“(3) THE LEGISLATURE SHALL APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT TO
REIMBURSE SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIES THAT
OFFER PUPILS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE AN ASSESSMENT DESCRIBED
UNDER SUBSECTION (1). BY JUNE 1, 2020, AND BY JUNE 1 OF EACH YEAR
THEREAFTER, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE
LEGISLATURE THAT INCLUDES BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING:
(A) THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMIES
THAT OFFERED PUPILS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE AN ASSESSMENT
DESCRIBED UNDER SUBSECTION (1) DURING THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING
SCHOOL YEAR.
(B) THE NUMBER OF PUPILS WHO TOOK AN ASSESSMENT DESCRIBED UNDER
SUBSECTION (1) DURING THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SCHOOL YEAR.”.
Representative Wentworth moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4162. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to report House Bill No. 4162 as amended, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth.
Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel.
Pass: Reps. Leutheuser, Neeley.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4162, but did not wish to speak:
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Nic Clark, representing the Operating Engineers 324.
Katy Lawrence, representing the ACT.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Kevin Stotts, representing the Talent 2025.
The Chair laid HB 4069 before the committee:
HB 4069
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act, "by amending sections 27 and 34d
(MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), section 27 as amended by 2013
PA 162 and section 34d as amended by 2014 PA 164.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4069. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4069. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4069 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4069, but did not wish to speak:
Kirk Profit, representing the Ypsilanti Township, the City of Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township,
and the City of Ann Arbor.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Mike Berkowitz, representing the Sierra Club, Michigan Chapter.
Lee Schwartz, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4465 before the committee:
HB 4465
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act, "by amending section 9i (MCL
211.9i), as added by 2002 PA 549.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4465 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4465, but did not wish to speak:
Kirk Profit, representing the Ypsilanti Township, the City of Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township,
and the City of Ann Arbor.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Mike Berkowitz, representing the Sierra Club, Michigan Chapter.
Lee Schwartz, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 0047 before the committee:
SB 0047
(Sen. Barrett)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act, "by amending sections 27 and 34d
(MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), section 27 as amended by 2013
PA 162 and section 34d as amended by 2014 PA 164.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0047. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wentworth moved to report out SB 0047 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0047, but did not wish to speak:
Kirk Profit, representing the Ypsilanti Township, the City of Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township,
and the City of Ann Arbor.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Mike Berkowitz, representing the Sierra Club, Michigan Chapter.
The Chair laid HB 4570 before the committee:
HB 4570
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act, "by amending section 32
(MCL 250.1032).
Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4570 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 0128 before the committee:
SB 0128
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
"Public health code, "by amending section 7104 (MCL
333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA 233.
Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 0128. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hertel moved to report out SB 0128 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
1:18 PM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov