MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
September 21, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 9:30
a.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 938 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 6184 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 6185 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 6189 (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 6193 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation.
6. Reported HB 6194 (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation.
7. Reported HB 6202 (Rep. Martin) with recommendation.
8. Reported HB 6204 (Rep. O'Malley) with recommendation.
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 938 and offered an (S-1) version of the bill. The members had no questions at this
time.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 938. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Irwin
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
At 9:36 a.m., Sen. Chang entered the committee.
The Chair invited Sen. Barret to summarize the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 938:
Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Diana Rademacher, Americans for Prosperity – Support
Member questions followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 938:
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan – Oppose
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 938 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass.
The Chair recognized Sen. Irwin to provided comments.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB's 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6202 and 6204 and invited Rep. Alexander and via
Zoom, Michael Van Beek, Director of Research for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy to summarize the
bills.
Rep. Alexander brought up each bill individually and outline the current law followed by the changes as
specified in each bill. Mr. Van Beek provided additional information for each bill. Member questions and
discussion followed the conclusion of the presentation.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 6184, 6185,
6189, 6193, 6194, 6202 and 6204:
Mike Van Beek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – HB's 6184. 6194, 6202 and 6204 – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – HB's 6184 and 6194 – Support
John Fournier, Deputy City Administrator, City of Ann Arbor – HB 6193 – Oppose
Diana Rademacher, Americans for Prosperity - HB's 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6202, 6204 – Support
Sen. Irwin offered Amendment #1 to HB 6184 and summarized the amendment. Member questions followed.
Sen. Irwin offered Amendment #1 to HB 6193 and summarized the amendment. Member questions followed.
Sen. Irwin offered Amendment #1 to HB 6194 and summarized the amendment. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 6184. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 6193. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 6194. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6184 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6189 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6193 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6194 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6202 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6204 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak
Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to
adjourn the committee at 10:40 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: November 29, 2022