mover_label: Eisen

evidence_text: Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 517 before the committee: SB 517 (Sen. Bizon) 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," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by amending the title, as amended by 2010 PA 135, and by adding section 10r. At 8:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Senator Bizon testified in support of SB 517. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of the SB 517. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Morris, representing HNTB, testified in support of SB 517. Questions and discussion followed. Baruch Feigenbaum, representing the Reason Foudnation, testified in support of SB 517. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 517, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 517, but did not wish to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. Samantha Zandee and Mike Hawks, representing the Motorola. The Chair laid SB 515 and SB 516 before the committee: SB 515 (Sen. Barrett) 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 11 (MCL 247.661), as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding section 11i. SB 516 (Sen. Barrett) 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 9a (MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325, and by adding section 11i. Senator Barrett testified in support of SB 515 and SB 516. Questions and discussion followed. John LaMacchia II, representing Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB 516. Ed Noyola, representing Michigan County Road Association, testified in support of SB 516. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer questions from committee members, with a neutral position on SB 515 and SB 516. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 515, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association.


mover_label: Sneller

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representatives Clemente and Shannon from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Lilly

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 27, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 686 before the committee: SB 686 (Sen. Barrett) A bill to prohibit a state department or agency or a member or office of the senate or house of representatives from taking disciplinary action against certain state employees for communicating with certain individuals in the legislative branch. Tim Langholz, representing Senator Barrett's Office, testified in support of SB 686. The Chair laid SB 173 before the committee: SB 173 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676d (MCL 257.676d), as added by 2014 PA 303. Brian Shoaf, representing Senator Stamas's Office, testified in support of SB 173. The Chair returned to SB 686:


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 686 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 Chair returned to SB 173:

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Leutheuser

evidence_text: Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 173 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 Chair laid HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050 before the committee: HB 5046 (Rep. Howell) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 5047 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 5048 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 5049 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 5050 (Rep. Howell) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. Mike Goschka, representing Representative Howell's Office, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. MaryAnn Dolehanty, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. Karen Kajiya-Mills, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050, but did not wish to speak: Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Michael Ruddock, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5047.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5047. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5049.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5049. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Hauck

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5050.

evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5050. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5050.

evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5050. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Frederick

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Hornberger and Afendoulis from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HCR 24 before the committee: HCR 24 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution to demand that the Governor compile and make publicly available certain data, to encourage medical professionals to provide elective medical procedures, and to encourage the people of Michigan to continue to practice safe social distancing. Representative Meerman testified in support of HCR 24. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5767 before the committee: HB 5767 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by adding section 7b. Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 5767. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff White and Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services, testified in support of HB 5767. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5767, but did not wish to speak: Lt. Col. Tom Sands (Ret.), representing MOPEC. The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee: HCR 7 (Rep. Whitsett) A concurrent resolution to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to protect the people of Michigan from Lyme disease by improving efforts to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat the disease. Representative Whitsett testified in support of HCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5832 before the committee: HB 5832 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b, 161, 409, and 439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161 as amended by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018 PA 593, and section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118, and by adding chapter 9A. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5832. Questions and discussion followed. Beverly Ryskamp, representing Network 180 - The Kent County Community Mental Health Authority, testified in support of HB 5832. Questions and discussion followed. Chad Witcher, representing the Office of Recipient Rights, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, testified in support of HB 5832. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5832, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 3:31 PM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Ellison

evidence_text: Representative Ellison moved to refer HB 5824 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Marino

evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to refer HB 5825 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 940 before the committee: SB 940 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2018 PA 633. Senator Victory testified in support of SB 940. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 940, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Retailors. At 8:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to refer SB 940 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Crawford

evidence_text: Representative Crawford moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen, Paquette and Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting at 8:41 AM. Representative James Lower, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wakeman

motion_text: to adopt the minutes from the June 2nd, 2020 meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5551 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5552 before the committee: HB 5552 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as amended by 2018 PA 643. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5552. Tom Knutson testified in support of HB 5552. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5552. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 1:28 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5672 before the committee: HB 5672 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to prohibit employers from requiring employees and prospective employees to have devices implanted or otherwise incorporated into their bodies as a condition of employment or any employment benefit; to prohibit employers from discriminating in the terms, conditions, and benefits of employment against employees who refuse to have a device implanted or otherwise incorporated into their bodies; and to provide remedies. Representative Kahle testified in support of HB 5672. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5672, but did not wish to speak: Tim Griemel, representing AFSCME Council 25. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Lee Gonzales, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. The Chair laid HB 5623 before the committee: HB 5623 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled "An act to provide for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in municipal police and fire departments; to define such public departments; to provide for the selection of members of arbitration panels; to prescribe the procedures and authority thereof; and to provide for the enforcement and review of awards thereof," by amending section 2 (MCL 423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116. Representative O'Malley testified in support of HB 5623. Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officer Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5623. Frank Guido, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5623. Reggie Crawford, representing the Wayne County Deputy Sheriffs Association, testified in support of HB 5623. Sheriff Hinkley, representing the Calhoun County Sheriff, testified in support of HB 5623. Steve Delie, Director of Workers of Opportunity Mackinac Center for Public Policy, submitted written testimony in opposition to HB 5623, but due to technical difficulties was unable to testify. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5623, but did not wish to speak: Barb Farrah, representing the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan. Berrian County Sheriff's Office. Kristie Fortina, representing the Grand Traverse Corrections Deputy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5623, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. At 4:35 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 4:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 432 before the committee: SB 432 (Sen. Horn) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 74 (MCL 125.2074), as amended by 2006 PA 616. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 432, but did not wish to speak: Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.


evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 432 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: At 4:40 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 4:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: Rep. Reilly. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steve Marino adjourned the meeting at 4:45 PM. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


mover_label: O'Malley

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 657 before the committee: SB 657 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2018 PA 106. Senator Theis testified in support of SB 657. Questions and discussion followed. Dave Saba, representing the Teachers of Tomorrow, testified in support of SB 657. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 657, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing the Oakland County Schools. Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 657, but did not wish to speak: Megan Morris, representing Central Michigan University. Beth Kubitskey, representing the Michigan Association of Teacher Education. Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc of Michigan. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. The Chair laid HB 5482 before the committee: HB 5482 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to provide for certain requirements regarding suicide prevention for schools; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments; and to provide for the regulation of certain school employees.


mover_label: Vaupel

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5482.

evidence_text: Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5482. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder testified in support of HB 5482. Kristine and Joe Miller testified in support of HB 5482. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5482, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. David Randels, representing Oakland County Schools. The Chair laid HB 5603 before the committee: HB 5603 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to create the office of the higher education ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, and certain other state governmental officers and entities. Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 5603. Katarina Klawes testified in support of HB 5603. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in opposition to HB 5603. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5603, but did not wish to speak: Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The Chair returned to HB 5482


mover_label: Hall

evidence_text: Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5482 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 1:18 PM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Lower

evidence_text: Representative Lower moved to excuse Representatives Wittenberg and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the following: Update from the Michigan Department of Treasury Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 9:22 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5126, HB 5060 and HB 5504 before the committee: HB 5126 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154 (MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as amended by 2018 PA 646. HB 5060 (Rep. Garza) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 2008 PA 509. HB 5504 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434 (MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as amended by 2002 PA 406. Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 5126. Representative Lower testified in support of HB 5504. Representative Garza testified in support of HB 5060. Questions and discussion followed. Stacey Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5126, HB 5060 and HB 5504. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5126, HB 5060 and HB 5504, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5060, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermecsch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The Chair laid HB 5602 before the committee: HB 5602 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille- DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 28a (MCL 125.1528a), as amended by 2018 PA 332. Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5602. Michael Pate, representing Amarok, testified in support of HB 5602.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5602 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 Chair laid SB 630 before the committee: SB 630 (Sen. Bizon) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16111, 16333, 17705, 17706, 17707, 17709, 17722, 17742, 17748, 17767, and 17768 (MCL 333.16111, 333.16333, 333.17705, 333.17706, 333.17707, 333.17709, 333.17722, 333.17742, 333.17748, 333.17767, and 333.17768), section 16111 as amended by 2006 PA 392, section 16333 as amended by 2014 PA 285, section 17705 as amended by 1986 PA 304, section 17706 as amended by 2014 PA 280, sections 17707, 17709, 17722, 17742, 17748, and 17768 as amended by 2020 PA 4, and section 17767 as amended by 1993 PA 79, and by adding sections 17748e and 17748f. David Biswas, representing Senator Bizon's office, testified in support of SB 630. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 630 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 Chair laid SB 940 before the committee: SB 940 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7cc (MCL 211.7cc), as amended by 2018 PA 633. Steven Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 940. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of SB 940 and answered questions on the proposed (H-1).


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 940.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 940. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 940 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 Chair laid HB 5046, HB 5047, HB 5048, HB 5049 and HB 5050 before the committee: HB 5046 (Rep. Howell) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 5047 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 5048 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 5049 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 5050 (Rep. Howell) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted to HB 5047 on June 3, 2020. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5049 on June 3, 2020. Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted to HB 5050 on June 3, 2020.


evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5046 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5047 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5048 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None.


mover_label: Warren

evidence_text: Representative Warren moved to report out HB 5049 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5050 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Rendon

evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5051 before the committee: HB 5051 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035, and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991 PA 105. Rep. Sowerby testified on HB 5051. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5051, but did not wish to speak: Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25.


mover_label: LaGrand

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5051.

evidence_text: Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5051. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative LaGrand moved to report out HB 5051 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Rendon, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Wozniak. Pass: Rep. Berman. The Chair laid HB 5153 before the committee: HB 5153 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA 60. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5153, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: John Tuinstra, representing Citizens for Parental Rights.


mover_label: Farrington

evidence_text: Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5153 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Berman, Bolden. The Chair laid HB 5795 before the committee: HB 5795 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 2502 (MCL 700.2502) and by adding section 2504a. The Elder Rights and Disability Section of the State Bar submitted a card in opposition to HB 5795, but did not wish to speak.


mover_label: Steven Johnson

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5795.

evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5795. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey.


evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5795 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Bolden. The Chair laid HB 5837 and SB 945 before the committee: HB 5837 (Rep. Peterson) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and by adding section 9f. SB 945 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending the title and sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 237, sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d as amended by 2018 PA 552, and by adding sections 9f and 9g. At 9:25 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Senator Irwin testified on SB 945. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 945, but did not wish to speak: M. Roy Wilson, representing Wayne State University. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Julie Rowe, representing AFT Michigan. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 945, but did not wish to speak: Ben Bodkin, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. Director Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, testified on HB 5837 and SB 945. Questions and discussion followed. Bob Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in support of HB 5837 and SB 945. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Fancher, representing the ACLU, testified in support of HB 5837 and SB 945. Representative Peterson testified on HB 5837. The Chair laid HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804 before the committee: HB 5684 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 82105, 82113, 82114, and 82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82113, 324.82114, and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82113 as amended by 1998 PA 297, and section 82119 as amended by 2005 PA 307. HB 5685 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a, 233, 234, 243, and 907 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.233, 257.234, 257.243, and 257.907), section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5686 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 802 and 907 (MCL 257.802 and 257.907), section 802 as amended by 2019 PA 88 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5687 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80141 (MCL 324.80141), as amended by 2018 PA 400. HB 5688 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 255, 256, and 907 (MCL 257.255, 257.256, and 257.907), section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, section 256 as amended by 1987 PA 34, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5689 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 82120 and 82126 (MCL 324.82120 and 324.82126), section 82120 as added by 1995 PA 58 and section 82126 as amended by 2008 PA 399. HB 5690 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 306 (MCL 257.306), as amended by 2015 PA 11. HB 5691 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 244 and 907 (MCL 257.244 and 257.907), section 244 as amended by 2013 PA 231 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5692 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 82122 and 82123 (MCL 324.82122 and 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA 58. HB 5693 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 81122 (MCL 324.81122), as amended by 2013 PA 119. HB 5694 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as added by 1995 PA 57. HB 5695 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541. HB 5696 (Rep. Peterson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15 (MCL 207.225). HB 5697 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL 324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as amended by 2013 PA 108. HB 5698 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 801e and 907 (MCL 257.801e and 257.907), section 801e as amended by 1983 PA 91 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5699 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 311 and 907 (MCL 257.311 and 257.907), section 311 as amended by 1983 PA 63 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5802 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and 907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907), section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section 904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5803 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by 2008 PA 508. HB 5804 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to create and maintain a fingerprint identification and criminal history records division within the department of state police; to require peace officers, persons in charge of certain institutions, and others to make reports respecting juvenile offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police; to require the fingerprinting of an accused by certain persons; and to provide penalties and remedies for a violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA 67. Jim Miller, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association, testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Association Chiefs of Police, testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804. Craig DeRoche testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804.


evidence_text: Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representatives LaFave and Howell from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Mueller testified on the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Geolfrey Leonard, representing the Detroit Justice Center. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center. Tyler Ketesley, representing Americans For Prosperity. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrators Office. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Secretary of State. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5684, HB 5685, HB 5686, HB 5687, HB 5688, HB 5689, HB 5690, HB 5691, HB 5692, HB 5693, HB 5694, HB 5695, HB 5696, HB 5697, HB 5698, HB 5699, HB 5802, HB 5803 and HB 5804, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Erin Keith, representing the Detroit Justice Center. Jayesh Patel, representing the Street Democracy. Kamal Anderson. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Sneller

evidence_text: Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5145 before the committee: HB 5145 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 7, 173, and 177 (MCL 460.1007, 460.1173, and 460.1177), as amended by 2016 PA 342. Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 5145. Ben Schimpf, representing Peninsula Solar, testified in support of HB 5145. Dr. Nelson Sommerfeldt, visiting researcher at Michigan Tech University, testified in support of HB 5145. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 5145. David Camps, representing Blue Terra Energy, testified in support of HB 5145. Brett French, representing the Upper Peninsula Power Company, testified in opposition to HB 5145. Renze Hoeksema, representing DTE, testified in opposition to HB 5145. Brandon Hofmeister, representing Consumers Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5145. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, testified in support of HB 5145. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Mike Berkowitz, representing the Sierra Club. Dr. Ed Mahoney, representing himself. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Joseph Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Michigan State Conference. Michael O'Brien, representing the Indiana Michigan Power Company. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Tanya Paslawski, representing the Michigan Electric and Gas Association.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Frederick

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee: HCR 7 (Rep. Whitsett) A concurrent resolution to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to protect the people of Michigan from Lyme disease by improving efforts to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat the disease.


evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to report out HCR 7 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente. Pass: None. At 12:12 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HR 276 before the committee: HR 276 (Rep. Berman) A resolution to oppose the Governor's policies regarding the placement of COVID-19 patients into nursing homes. Representative Berman testified in support of HR 276. Questions and discussion followed.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 276.

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 276. The motion prevailed 13-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone. Pass: None.


mover_label: Stone

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HR 276.

evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HR 276. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak. Pass: None.


mover_label: Afendoulis

evidence_text: Representative Afendoulis moved to report out HR 276 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone. Pass: Rep. Clemente. The Chair laid HCR 24 before the committee: HCR 24 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution to demand that the Governor compile and make publicly available certain data, to encourage medical professionals to provide elective medical procedures, and to encourage the people of Michigan to continue to practice safe social distancing. Representative Meerman testified in support of HCR 24.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 24.

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 24. The motion prevailed 15-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Clemente, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Stone. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HCR 24.

evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HCR 24. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lower moved to report out HCR 24 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 14-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Stone. Pass: Rep. Clemente. The Chair laid HB 5832 before the committee: HB 5832 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b, 161, 409, and 439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161 as amended by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018 PA 593, and section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118, and by adding chapter 9A. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5832. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5832, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Jim Blundo, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5832, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc of Michigan. Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Representative Whiteford offered the following amendments to HB 5832: 1. Amend page 16, line 22, after "treatment." by inserting "Crisis services at a crisis stabilization unit must entail an initial psychosocial assessment by a master's level mental health professional and a psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours to stabilize the individual.". 2. Amend page 16, line 24, after "hours" by striking out "unless 1 of the following applies:" and inserting a comma and "after which the individual must be provided with the clinically appropriate level of care, resulting in 1 of the following:". 3. Amend page 16, line 26, by striking out the balance of the page through "services." on line 1 of page 17 and inserting: "(b) A referral to outpatient services for aftercare treatment. (c) A referral to a partial hospitalization program. (d) A referral to a residential treatment center, including crisis residential services. (e) A referral to an inpatient bed." and relettering the remaining subdivision. 4. Amend page 18, following line 16, by inserting: "(3) A psychiatric hospital or general hospital may establish and operate a crisis stabilization unit under this chapter. As used in this subsection, "general hospital" means hospital as that term is defined in section 20106 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20106.". 5. Amend page 18, following line 27, by inserting: "(d) Standards to prevent inappropriate referral between entities of common ownership." and relettering the remaining subdivisions. 6. Amend page 18, line 29, after "unit" by inserting "with discharge planning upon intake to a clinically appropriate level of care consistent with section 409(7)". 7. Amend page 19, following line 5, by inserting: "(i) Standards requiring a minimum amount of face-to-face psychiatric supervision of an individual receiving services in the crisis stabilization unit that are consistent with the face-to-face supervision requirements applicable in a psychiatric hospital or psychiatric unit setting." and relettering the remaining subdivisions. 8. Amend page 20, line 5, after "chapter." by striking out the balance of the subsection.


mover_label: Whiteford

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 5832.

evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5832. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 5832 to the Committee on Ways and Means as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5298 before the committee: HB 5298 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100b and 100c (MCL 330.1100b and 330.1100c), section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 100c as amended by 2016 PA 320, and by adding section 137a. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5298. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5298, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 12:43 PM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


motion_text: to adopt the minutes from the June 9th, 2020 meeting.


mover_label: Berman

evidence_text: Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4437 before the committee: HB 4437 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1801, 1803, 1804, 1806, and 1809 (MCL 339.1801, 339.1803, 339.1804, 339.1806, and 339.1809), section 1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300 and section 1806 as amended by 2013 PA 80, and by adding section 1806b. Substitute (H-4) was previously adopted on May 13, 2020.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4437.

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4437. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4437, but did not wish to speak: Vern Pixley, representing the Service Corporation International.


evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 4437 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 665 before the committee: SB 665 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 411 (MCL 436.1411), as amended by 2018 PA 403. Senator Victory testified in support of SB 665. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 665. Isaac Hartman, representing the New Holland Brewing Co., testified in support of SB 665. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 665, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 665, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid SB 349 before the committee: SB 349 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233). Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 349. Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, testified in support of SB 349. Mike Bird, representing the Michigrain Distillery, testified in support of SB 349. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Isaac Hartman, representing New Holland Spirits. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee: HB 4213 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27 and by adding section 1116. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4213. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Jennifer Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.


mover_label: Chirkun

evidence_text: Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representatives Cambensy, Jones and Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 8:59 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Sheppard

evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 520 before the committee: SB 520 (Sen. Outman) 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 sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175. Nick Plescia, representing Senator Outman's Office, testified in support of SB 520. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs, and Gregg Brunner, Director of the Bureau of Construction and Field Services, both representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified with a neutral position on SB 520. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, testified in support of SB 520. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 520, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5334 before the committee: HB 5334 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2084) by adding section 16d. Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5334.


mover_label: Howell

evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5334 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5334, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. At 8:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 876, SB 877 and SB 878 before the committee: SB 876 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 216, 226, 255, 301, 309, and 314 (MCL 257.216, 257.226, 257.255, 257.301, 257.309, and 257.314), section 216 as amended by 2009 PA 32, section 226 as amended by 2018 PA 342, section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, sections 301 and 314 as amended by 2011 PA 159, and section 309 as amended by 2016 PA 23, and by adding sections 312k and 801k. SB 877 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 2 and 9a (MCL 28.292 and 28.299a), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 669 and section 9a as added by 2008 PA 32. SB 878 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending sections 4 and 6 (MCL 28.304 and 28.306), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 47 and section 6 as amended by 2009 PA 211.


evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to refer Senate Bill No. 876 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 877 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Bellino

evidence_text: Representative Bellino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 878 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 876, SB 877 and SB 878, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid SB 517 before the committee: SB 517 (Sen. Bizon) 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," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by amending the title, as amended by 2010 PA 135, and by adding section 10r. Chair O'Malley explained the proposed amendment to SB 517. Representative O'Malley offered the following amendment to SB 517: 1. Amend page 5, line 11, after "than" by striking out "18" and inserting "24".


motion_text: to adopt the amendment to SB 517.

evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendment to SB 517. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma. Nays: Rep. Shannon. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 517 to the Committee on Ways and Means as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma. Nays: Reps. Cole, Afendoulis, Shannon. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 8:51 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5761 and HB 5810 before the committee: HB 5761 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding sections 44e and 78t. HB 5810 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e. Representative Lower gave a presentation on HB 5761 and HB 5810. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Balkama, representing the Kalamazoo County Treasurer, testified in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 5761 and HB 5810. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5761 and HB 5810, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs. Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. John MacNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 5843 before the committee: HB 5843 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Glenn testified on HB 5843. Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting: “ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL (1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................1.0 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 250,000 Interdepartmental grant revenues: Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers............................................................................................................ ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $ 250,000 Federal revenues: Total federal revenues......................................................................................... Special revenue funds: Total local revenues............................................................................................ Total private revenues......................................................................................... Total other state restricted revenues.................................................................... State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 250,000 (2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Edenville dam investigation--1.0 FTE positions................................................ $ 250 ,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 250,000 Appropriated from: State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 250,000 Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY (1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................3.0 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 350,000 Interdepartmental grant revenues: Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers............................................................................................................ ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $ 350,000 Federal revenues: Total federal revenues......................................................................................... Special revenue funds: Total local revenues............................................................................................ Total private revenues......................................................................................... Total other state restricted revenues.................................................................... State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 350,000 (2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Land and water interface permit programs --3.0 FTE positions......................... $ .......................................................................................................... 350,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 350,000 Appropriated from: State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 350,000” adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining sections. 2. Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting: “DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for Edenville dam investigation shall be used to support costs related to investigating events leading to the Edenville dam failure, determining the party, or parties, responsible for the failure, and supporting efforts to recoup expenses from damages caused by the dam failure from the party, or parties, responsible for the failure. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs shall be used by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to review dam inspection policies, support ongoing dam investigations, and provide recommendations to the legislature about needed dam inspection policies and funding within 90 days.” and renumbering the remaining sections.


mover_label: Brixie

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 5843.


mover_label: Anthony

evidence_text: Representative Anthony moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5843. The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glenn, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting: "Sec. 302. The department shall seek reimbursement for flood-related expenditures made from the appropriation in part 1 from the disaster and emergency contingency fund in the event that any party is found to be criminally or civilly liable for the failure of either the Edenville dam or the Sanford dam.”.


mover_label: Hoadley

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 5843.

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting: "Sec. 302. By September 30, 2020, the department shall submit a report to the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies that includes all of the following information: (a) The name and location of any entity that received funding from the disaster and emergency contingency fund for costs related to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents. (b) The purpose and use of each expenditure that was made. (c) The amount of federal funding that was provided for flood response related to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents and an itemization of any expenses covered by the disaster and emergency contingency fund related to these incidents that are eligible for reimbursement. (d) The status of any programs that received support from the disaster and emergency contingency fund due to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents. (e) The job titles and number of state full-time equated positions, broken down by department, that were engaged in responding to the Edenville and Sanford dam incidents. (f) A listing of all local and county units that applied for disaster and emergency contingency fund assistance grants and the determination that was made on each of these applications.”.


mover_label: Cherry

evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sabo offered the following amendment to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 4, following line 11, by inserting: "Sec. 302. Assistance grants may be made from the funding appropriated in part 1 to local units that declared a state of emergency related to excessive rainfall and resulting flooding that occurred during May 2020. These grants are subject to amount restrictions established in section 19 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, being MCL 30.419.".


mover_label: Sabo

evidence_text: Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion did not prevail 11-17-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom. Pass: None. Representative Tate offered the following amendment to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 3, following line 28, by striking out all of section 301 and inserting: "Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 from the disaster and emergency contingency fund shall be allocated to a county with a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, to a county with a population of more than 200,000 and less than 205,000, to a county with a population of more than 15,000 and less than 16,000, to a county with a population of more than 25,600 and less than 25,700, to a county with a population of more than 25,800 and less than 25,900, and to a city with a population of more than 35,000 located in a county with a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, according to the most recent federal decennial census. Funding shall be used to reimburse project restoration costs and expenses caused by the federally declared disaster impacting those counties. Restoration projects include, but are not limited to, debris removal, emergency protective measures such as road blockades, sheltering, and evacuations, chemical contamination clean-up efforts, and the repair of real estate and personal property. (2) Funding appropriated in part 1 for grants to counties or municipalities must be made in accordance with section 19 of the emergency management act, 1976 PA 390, being MCL 30.419.".


mover_label: Tate

evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hood offered the following amendment to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 3, following line 28, by striking out all of section 301 and inserting: "Sec. 301. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 from the disaster and emergency contingency fund shall be allocated to a county with a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000 and to a city with a population of more than 35,000 located in a county with a population of more than 80,000 and less than 85,000, according to the most recent federal decennial census. Funding shall be used to reimburse project restoration costs and expenses caused by the federally declared disaster in that county. Restoration projects include, but are not limited to, debris removal, emergency protective measures such as road blockades, sheltering, and evacuations, chemical contamination clean-up efforts, and the repaid of real estate and personal property. Expenditures for chemical contamination clean-up efforts must not be made on projects where existing parties are responsible for monitoring and remediating contaminated properties. (2) Funds must be allocated with priority given to supporting housing assistance costs for individuals displaced from their residence.".


mover_label: Hood

evidence_text: Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5843. The motion prevailed 28- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5843, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.


mover_label: Glenn

evidence_text: Representative Glenn moved to report House Bill No. 5843 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 5761 and HB 5810.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5761.

evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5761. The motion did not prevail 0-28-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Pass: None.


mover_label: Albert

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5761.

evidence_text: Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5761. The motion prevailed 27- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yaroch. Representative Albert offered the following amendment to HB 5761 (H-3): 1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "to” by striking "any interest, penalty, or late charge or fee of any kind" and inserting "penalties or interest".


evidence_text: Representative Albert moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5761 (H-3). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Huizenga

evidence_text: Representative Huizenga moved to report HB 5761 as amended, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 27-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yaroch.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5810.

evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5810. The motion did not prevail 0-28-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5810.

evidence_text: Representative Albert moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5810. The motion prevailed 27- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yaroch. Representative Albert offered the following amendment to HB 5810 (H-2): 1. Amend page 2, line 24, after "(b)." by inserting "Funds necessary to support the short-term state financing under this subdivision may be obtained from any appropriate source, including, but not limited to, notes or bonds issued by the Michigan finance authority created by Executive Reorganization Order No. 2010-2, MCL 12.194.".


evidence_text: Representative Albert moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5810 (H-2). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley gave remarks on HB 5761 and HB 5810.


mover_label: Allor

evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to report HB 5810 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 27-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yaroch.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Love from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM. Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov