HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS
REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox,
Johnsen, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003, HB 6004 and HB 6005 before the
committee:
HB 6234
(Rep. Whitsett)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended
by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022
PA 170.
HB 6235
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 4
and 5 (MCL 722.644 and 722.645), the title as
amended by 2019 PA 18, section 4 as amended by
2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA
314, and by adding sections 1a and 2d.
HB 6002
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645),
the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and
4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as
added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a,
1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, 1m, 1o, and 2f.
HB 6003
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended
by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022
PA 170.
HB 6004
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1,
2, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.645),
the title and section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 18,
section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section
5 as added by 1988 PA 314.
HB 6005
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and
3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended
by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022
PA 170.
At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order.
At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease.
At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order.
Rep. Young testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion
followed.
Michael Smith testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion
followed.
Minou Jones, representing the Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco Free Coalition, testified in
support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion followed.
Rev. Horace Sheffield III testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and
discussion followed.
Dr. Brittany Taylor testified in support of HB 6234 and HB 6235. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 12:38 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease.
At 12:40 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Raheem Diaz, representing the Concern Community Coalition, testified in opposition to HB
6234 and HB 6235.
Dan Leaman, representing the Michigan Distributor and Vendors Association, testified in
opposition to HB 6234 and HB 6235.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health testified in
support of HB 6234 and HB 6235.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB 6003,
HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Trezevant, representing the Detroit Wayne Oakland Coalition.
Taylor Argo MD, FIAAP, representing the University of Michigan Health Pediatric
Adolescent Clinic.
Jonathan Gold MD.
Lance Boucher, representing the American Lung Association.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special
Education.
Kara Hurvitz, representing the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network.
Caitlin Mitchell-Schucker, representing the Corewell Health.
Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.
Megan Blue, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan.
Elizabeth Stern.
Phillip Gardiner, representing the African American Tobacco Control Leadership
Council.
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Justen Daniels.
Erin Nessmith.
Tamra Baerwolf.
Polly Hollenbeck.
Shelly Klockack.
Kelly Michaud.
Jeenie Kobb.
Irene Sun.
Linda Lupi.
Heidi Denton.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers &
Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6234, HB 6235, HB 6002, HB
6003, HB 6004, HB 6005 and HB 6022, but did not wish to speak:
Mudi Kpohraror, representing the Cigar Association of America.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Beyonca Smith, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
William Robinson, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
Rahod Mittchell, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
Autumn Kinnard, representing the Concerned Community Coalition.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association & Michigan Association
of Convenience Stores.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Michael Morrow, representing Swisher International.
Ashlie Kuhn, representing ITG.
Rob Zora, representing Wild Bill's Tobacco.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6002. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6002 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 6003 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6004. The motion prevailed 6-
4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6004 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 6005 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925 before the committee:
SB 922
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2950p.
SB 923
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g
(MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174.
SB 924
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 174a
(MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34.
SB 925
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to provide for the creation of a vulnerable
adult multidisciplinary team; to prescribe the
powers and duties of a vulnerable adult
multidisciplinary team; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
Renee Wilson representing the Senator Klinefelt's Office, testified in support of SB 922, SB
923, SB 924 and SB 925.
Stephanie Hall, representing AgeWays, testified in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and
SB 925. Questions and discussion followed.
Megan A. Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in support of
SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925.
Emily Jackson Miller, representing the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project, testified in
support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925.
Randi Merchant, Jennifer Walker, and Ashley Steffen, representing the Attorney General's
Office, testified in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925. Questions and discussion
followed.
Roslund Harris testified in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925,
but did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers.
Emily Miller, representing the Crime Victims Legal Assistance Project.
Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the PAAM.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.
Todd Tennis, representing the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of
Michigan.
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Cynthia Mifsud.
Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 922, SB 923, SB 924 and SB 925,
but did not wish to speak:
Jody White.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 922 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 923 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 924 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 925 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at
1:29 PM.
Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov