mover_label: Mueller

evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5338, HB 5428, HB 5592 and SB 694 before the committee: HB 5338 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8154 (MCL 600.8154), as amended by 2012 PA 20. HB 5428 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 515 and 521 (MCL 600.515 and 600.521), section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256. HB 5592 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 803 (MCL 600.803), as amended by 2012 PA 36. SB 694 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 504, 511, 515, and 521 (MCL 600.504, 600.511, 600.515, and 600.521), section 504 as amended by 2014 PA 59, section 511 as amended by 2018 PA 6, and section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256. Senator Bumstead introduced SB 694. Chief Judge Gregory Pittman, representing the 14th Circuit Court, testified in support of HB 5428 and SB 694. Circuit Court Administrator Sandra Vanderhyde, representing Muskegon County, testified in support of HB 5428 and SB 694. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 694, but did not wish to speak: Bob DeVries, representing Ottawa County. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5338: Judge Aaron Guathier, representing Presque Isle and Cheboygan Circuit Court The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5428 and SB 694: Judge Marietti, representing the 14th Circuit Court Representative VanWoerkom, Representative Allor, and Representative LaGrand introduced their bills. Senator Bumstead returned and questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 654 before the committee: SB 654 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 528, 549c, 550a, 8143, 8144, and 8176 (MCL 600.528, 600.549c, 600.550a, 600.8143, 600.8144, and 600.8176), section 528 as amended by 2012 PA 18, section 550a as amended by 2012 PA 36, sections 8143 and 8176 as amended by 2002 PA 92, and section 8144 as amended by 2020 PA 82. Senator Bumstead introduced SB 654. Judge Kevin Drake, representing the Newaygo County, testified in support of SB 654. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrator's Office, testified in support of HB 5338, HB 5428, HB 5592, SB 654 and SB 694. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 244 before the committee: SB 244 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1910 (MCL 600.1910), as amended by 1994 PA 403. Senator Runestad, testified in support of SB 244. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officer Deputy Sheriff's Association, testified in support of SB 244. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 244, but did not wish to speak: Matt Miner, representing the Michigan Creditors Bar Association. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 2:56 PM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Outman

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5528, HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553 and HB 5554 before the committee: HB 5528 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 62a. HB 5549 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32f. HB 5550 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 10b. HB 5551 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231. HB 5552 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to create the office of the unemployment citizens' advocate to provide a process for investigating certain complaints; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 5553 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g. HB 5554 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32e.


mover_label: O'Malley

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5528 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5528, but did not wish to speak: Gabriel Mongefranco.

validation_state: consistent


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549.

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Yaroch

evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5550.

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5550. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Hoitenga

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5551.

evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5551. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 5551 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5552.

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5552. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5552 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Reilly

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5553.

evidence_text: Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5553. The motion prevailed 8-0- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. LaGrand.


evidence_text: Representative Reilly moved to report out HB 5553 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young. Pass: Rep. LaGrand.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5554.

evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5554. The motion prevailed 8- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. LaGrand.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5554 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Young. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5528, HB 5549 and HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Bonnie Anderson. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Kristie Walls. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5551, HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not wish to speak: Rachael Wineland, representing the Unemployment Insurance Agency. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5528 and HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency before the committee. Julia Dale, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and Todd Cook, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in regard to the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 13, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee. The Chair laid before the committee a report from the Office of the Auditor General on nursing home deaths related to COVID-19. The Chair gave remarks on the report. The Chair invited Doug Ringler, Michigan's Auditor General, Laura Hirst, Michigan's Deputy Auditor General, and Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor, to give a presentation on the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed. The chair invited Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to respond to the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, returned to continue responding to the Auditor General's report. Questions and discussion followed. Doug Ringler, Michigan's Auditor General, Laura Hirst, Michigan's Deputy Auditor General, and Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor returned to continue the discussion on the report. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 1:25 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Roth

evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5425 and HB 5426 before the committee: HB 5425 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711 (MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by 2018 PA 118. HB 5426 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by adding chapter 8F. Representative Witwer and Representative Tisdel introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Owen, representing Lakeshore Advantage, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Maureen Krause, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed. John Mozena, representing the Center for Economic Accountability, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Diana Prichard, representing Americans for Prosperity, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussion followed. Pat Garofalo, representing the American Economic Liberties Project, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Tim Sawton, representing Business Leaders for Michigan. Rusty Merchant, representing Winning Michigan Jobs Coalition. Henry Wolf, representing Traverse City Connect. Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber. Tim Daman, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Henry Wolf, representing the Northing Michigan Chamber Alliance. Ryan Hundt, representing the Michigan Works! Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Tori Sachs, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Hanna Schulze, representing People First Economy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Sondra Gordon Acting Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Steven Johnson

evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation by the EAC (Election Assistance Commission) before the Committee. Commissioner Donald Palmer gave a presentation via Zoom on behalf of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:48 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:49 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575 before the committee: HB 5573 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376. HB 5574 (Rep. Bollin) 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 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 306 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73. HB 5575 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 509q, 509gg, and 509hh (MCL 168.509q, 168.509gg, and 168.509hh), section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and section 509hh as added by 2005 PA 71. Chair Ann Bollin testified in support of HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:53 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wendzel laid the committee at ease. At 12:54 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Adam Reames representing the Michigan Department of State testified in opposition to HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5573, HB 5574 and HB 5575, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman (GCSI), representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


motion_text: to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021.


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5611 and HB 5612 before the committee: HB 5611 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and 205.111), as amended by 2021 PA 109. HB 5612 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 4a and 25 (MCL 205.54a and 205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108. Representatative Julie Alexander, the bill sponsor for HB 5611 and HB5 612, explained the bills. Questions and comments followed. Amy Zaagman, Executive Director for the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health testified and submitted written testimony in support of HB 5611 and HB 5612. Questions and discussion followed. Aaron Keel, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 5611 and HB 5612. The following Individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5611 and HB 5612, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy Director for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Robin Bozek, Executive Director for Michigan Head Start Association; Carlos Gutierrez, Vice President of State and Local Government Affairs for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association; Michelle Roberts, Executive Director for Disability Right Michigan; and Mary Pollock, Legislative Representative for the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Lacey Gero, Policy and Coalition Coordinator for the National Diaper Bank Network and Alliance for Period Supplies, submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 5611 and HB 5612, but did not wish to speak. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdill moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:23 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 12, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4701 before the committee: HB 4701 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319b, 625a, 625c, and 625g (MCL 257.319b, 257.625a, 257.625c, and 257.625g), section 319b as amended by 2015 PA 11, sections 625a and 625g as amended by 2017 PA 153, and section 625c as amended by 2014 PA 315, and by adding section 36d. Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4701. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Holmes, Director of Global Road Safety for Abbott Labs testified in support of HB 4701. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 654 before the committee: SB 654 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 528, 549c, 550a, 8143, 8144, and 8176 (MCL 600.528, 600.549c, 600.550a, 600.8143, 600.8144, and 600.8176), section 528 as amended by 2012 PA 18, section 550a as amended by 2012 PA 36, sections 8143 and 8176 as amended by 2002 PA 92, and section 8144 as amended by 2020 PA 82.


mover_label: Rendon

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 654.

evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 654. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 654 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 694 before the committee: SB 694 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 504, 511, 515, and 521 (MCL 600.504, 600.511, 600.515, and 600.521), section 504 as amended by 2014 PA 59, section 511 as amended by 2018 PA 6, and section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 694, but did not wish to speak: Barb Farrah, representing Wayne County.


mover_label: Kahle

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 694.

evidence_text: Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 694. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 9:24 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: LaGrand

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 694.

evidence_text: Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 694. The motion did not prevail 4-6-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon. Pass: Rep. Berman.


evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to report out SB 694 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4195 before the committee: HB 4195 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4195, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4195.

evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4195. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman.


evidence_text: Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4195 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman. The Chair laid SB 244 before the committee: SB 244 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1910 (MCL 600.1910), as amended by 1994 PA 403. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 244, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out SB 244 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman. The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee: HB 4173 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 19 of chapter XVI (MCL 776.19). Representative Hood and Sheriff Scott Wrigglesworth, representing Ingham County and the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified together in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5588 and HB 5589 before the committee: HB 5588 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled "Dog law of 1919," by amending section 14a (MCL 287.274a), as added by 2006 PA 551. HB 5589 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1988 PA 426, entitled "An act to regulate dangerous animals; to provide for the confinement, tattooing, or destruction of dangerous animals; and to provide penalties for the owners or keepers of dangerous animals that attack human beings," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 287.322). Representative Puri; Jacob McLaughlin, from Representative Clements office; and Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, testified together in support of HB 5588 and HB 5589. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Filler returned to HB 4701. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4701, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Fletcher and Sgt. McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4701, but did not wish to speak: Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute. Boro Reljic, representing Abbott Labs. Darrin Grondel, representing the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID). Brandy Axdahl, representing Responsibility.org. Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA Michigan. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4701, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:42 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Carra

evidence_text: Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 465 and SB 466 before the committee: SB 465 (Sen. Runestad) 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; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10o (MCL 247.660o), as amended by 2000 PA 188. SB 466 (Sen. MacDonald) 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; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2020 PA 222. Matas Blekys, representing Senator Runestead's office, and Kim Wadaga, representing Senator MacDonald's office, joined by Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, all testified in support of SB 465 and SB 466. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 465 and SB 466, but did not wish to speak: William Miller III, representing Operating Engineers 324. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 5662 and HB 5663 before the committee: HB 5662 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 23, 25, 43, 45, 55, 61, and 65 (MCL 256.623, 256.625, 256.627, 256.629, 256.631, 256.633, 256.637, 256.643, 256.645, 256.663, 256.665, 256.675, 256.681, and 256.685), section 55 as amended by 2016 PA 322. HB 5663 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 306a, 312e, and 312f (MCL 257.306a, 257.312e, and 257.312f), sections 306a and 312f as amended by 2021 PA 71 and section 312e as amended by 2015 PA 11. Representative Sneller, joined by Adam Reeves and Katie Bower, both representing the Michigan Department of State, all testified in support of HB 5662 and HB 5663. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5662 and HB 5663, but did not wish to speak: Jill Skutar, representing the Michigan Trucking Association. Howard Dashney, representing the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. Katrina Morris, representing West Shore ESD. There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:53 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Filler

evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4982 before the committee: HB 4982 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129). Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed. Zak Weston, representing the Good Food Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Walls, representing herself. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid the presentation on Cottage Food Law before the committee. Food Safety Educator Wade Syers, representing MSU Extension, provided a presentation on MSU Extension's Food Safety Courses in Relation to the Cottage Food Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Brooke Wykes, representing Oh Sweet Confections, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, provided a presentation on the Cottage Food Law and Michigan Farmers Markets. Questions and discussion followed. Liz Kruger, representing Honey Bun Bakery, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Christine Lebold, representing Michigan Cookier's, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Trish Adams, representing Twisted Sugar Boutique, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Ellen Hamlett, representing the Institute for Justice, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law.


mover_label: Witwer

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:44 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


motion_text: to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021.


motion_text: to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021.


motion_text: to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting.


mover_label: Whiteford

evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 14, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5525 before the committee: HB 5525 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.


mover_label: Allor

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5525.

evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5525. The motion prevailed 28- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in support of HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed. Alexi Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5524 and HB 5525. Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5525 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting: ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement 250,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "fund" by striking out "250,000,000" and inserting "500,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 302. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement shall be used for supplemental grants to individuals receiving unemployment benefits in the state of Michigan. The funds shall support benefit enhancement grants equal to the sum of the following: (a) 64.0% of the individual's weekly benefit rate. (b) $16.00 for each dependent, up to a maximum of 6 dependents, claimed by the individual at the time the individual files a new claim for benefits. (2) The benefit enhancement grants shall only be paid during weeks the individual is receiving a weekly benefit and shall be paid on a weekly basis. (3) The unemployment insurance agency must establish program guidelines and rules and a mechanism for distributing grants to eligible taxpayers. If there are insufficient funds to fully fund grants in a given week, the unemployment insurance agency shall prorate payments to all eligible individuals.".


mover_label: Sabo

evidence_text: Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5525 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 5525 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting: ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements 100,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "fund" by striking out "250,000,000" and inserting "350,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 302. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements must be used by the unemployment insurance agency to enhance information technology systems, increase administrative personnel, and increase the number of applicant advocates.".


mover_label: O'Neal

evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5525 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5525 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5524 before the committee: HB 5524 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.


mover_label: Brann

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5524.

evidence_text: Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5524. The motion prevailed 28- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited Representative Fink to testify on HB 4557-HB 4561 and how they relate to HB 5524. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of HB 5524. Questions and discussion followed. Claude Molinari, representing the Detroit Convention and Business Bureau, testified in support of HB 5524. Doug Small, representing Experience Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 5524. Bryan Rief, Michael Stack, and Alyssa Tushman, representing the Michigan Fitness Club Association, testified in support of HB 5524. Questions and discussion followed. Corey Jacobsen and Braden Allen, representing Phoenix Theaters, testified in support of HB 5524. Scott Hammontree and Chris Meyer, representing the Michigan Independent Venue and Promoter Association, testified in support of HB 5524. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5524, but did not wish to speak: Alexia Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Evie Sweeny, representing Invest Detroit. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Jennifer Hayes, representing the State CDFI Coalition. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Representative Tate offered the following amendments to HB 5524 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting: ARP – Michigan community development financial institution fund grants 25,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting "61,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 304. (1) From the money appropriated in part 1 for Michigan community development financial institution fund grants, $150,000,000.00 is appropriated and transferred to the Michigan community development financial institutions fund, which is created by this section, for grants to eligible community development financial institutions under this section. The legislature finds and declares that the appropriation described in this section is for a public purpose, including promoting community economic revitalization and community development through community financial institutions. (2) Within 84 days of the effective date of this act, the Michigan strategic fund shall develop a grant application, approval, agreement, and compliance process consistent with this section adopted by a resolution of the board and published and available on the Michigan strategic fund's website. (3) The application required under subsection (2), must include all of the following: (a) The name of the community development financial institution applying for a grant from the CDFI fund. (b) The location of the principal office of the applicant. (c) Documentation indicating whether the applicant is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI. (d) The amount of the grant sought, not exceeding the maximum eligible amount of the grant under subsections (4) to (6). (e) If the community development financial institution is a depository institution, the net assets of the depository institution. (f) If the community development financial institution is not a depository institution, the amount of qualifying commitments made by the community development financial institution during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which the application is submitted. (g) A description of the applicant's eligibility for funding under subsections (4) to (6). (h) A description of the proposed use of the grant award by the applicant for eligible activities consistent with the requirements of this chapter and the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719. (i) Documentation of the applicant's certification as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703. The documentation required by this subsection may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund. (j) A statement that the applicant is in compliance with all requirements applicable to the applicant under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719. (4) A community development financial institution that is a depository institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amount: (a) Up to $2,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of less than $500,000,000.00. (b) Up to $3,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $500,000,000.00 to $999,999,999.99. (c) Up to $4,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $1,000,000,000.00 to $1,999,999,999.99. (d) Up to $5,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $2,000,000,000.00 or more. (5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (6), a community development financial institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amount: (a) Up to $1,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged less than $1,000,000.00 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (b) Up to $3,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $1,000,000.00 to $3,999,999.99 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (c) Up to $5,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $4,000,000.00 to $5,999,999.99 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (d) Up to $7,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $6,000,000.00 to $9,999,999.00 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (e) Up to $8,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged at least $10,000,000.00 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (6) A grant to a multistate CDFI under subsection (5) must not exceed $5,000,000.00. (7) The Michigan strategic fund shall accept initial applications for a grant under this chapter until April 30, 2022. The Michigan strategic fund shall approve or deny a grant application within 63 days after the receipt of an administratively complete application as determined by the Michigan strategic fund. If the application complies with the requirements of this section, the Michigan strategic fund shall approve the award of the grant in the amount requested by the applicant. The Michigan strategic fund may deny a grant application submitted under this section only for the following reasons: (a) The applicant does not satisfy all of the requirements described in this section. (b) Subject to subsection (9), there is insufficient money in the CDFI fund to pay the grant amount requested. (c) The applicant is not in compliance with applicable requirements under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719. (8) If the Michigan strategic fund denies an application under subsection (7), the applicant may provide additional information to the Michigan strategic fund within 7 days of the notice of denial. The Michigan strategic fund shall review and reconsider the application and additional information within 28 days. (9) If there is an insufficient amount of money in the CDFI fund to pay the grants approved, the amount of each grant shall be reduced proportionately by the Michigan strategic fund based upon the amount of money available in the CDFI fund. (10) Upon approval of an application, the Michigan strategic fund and the applicant shall sign a written grant agreement providing the terms of the grant agreement. A grant agreement must include all of the following: (a) A requirement that at least 80% of the grant award be used for financial products and financial services. (b) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for technical assistance activities described in 12 CFR 1805.303. (c) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for administration and operations. (d) A requirement that a grant award be committed under a loan agreement or funding agreement or disbursed by the recipient within 3 years of the date that the recipient receives the grant award. (f) A requirement that the entire amount of the grant award be expended within this state. (g) A requirement that the grant award recipient maintain its certification as a community development financial institution under 12 CFR 1805.201 while the grant agreement is in effect. (h) A requirement that the grant award recipient comply with all requirements applicable under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719, while the agreement is in effect. (i) Provisions authorizing the Michigan strategic fund to enforce the terms of the grant agreement, including a requirement that a noncompliant recipient of a grant award repay the award for deposit in the CDFI Fund. (j) A requirement for the grant award recipient to report on activities consistent with the requirements of subsection (14). (11) A grant agreement may provide for the community development financial institution that is the recipient of a grant award to serve as an intermediary lender to another community development financial institution consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (12) A grant agreement must permit a grant award recipient to assign the award to an affiliate and for the affiliate to assume the obligations of the grant award recipient if the affiliate satisfies all of the following: (a) Is a community development financial institution. (b) Is organized in the same manner as the grant award recipient. (c) Is controlled by the grant award recipient in 1 or both of the following ways: (i) The grant award recipient owns a majority of the stock of the affiliate. (ii) A majority of the members of the board of the affiliate also are members of the board of the grant award recipient. (13) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (14), the Michigan strategic fund shall require the recipient of a grant award under this chapter to report annually to the Michigan strategic fund regarding its activities under this section beginning on the May 1 following the calendar year in which the grant award was received by the recipient. The Michigan strategic fund shall publish on its website a standard form for the report. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (14), the report must include all of the following information: (a) A copy of the recipient's most recent confirmation of recertification as a community development financial institution issued by the community development financial institutions fund under 12 CFR 1805.201, which may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund. (b) A list of financial products and services provided during the prior calendar year that includes all of the following: (i) The name of each transaction. (ii) A transition tracking number for each transaction. (iii) The date of each transaction. (iv) The amount of each transaction. (v) The total project cost for each transaction if other funding was involved. (vi) The physical address of the borrower or customer for each transaction. (vii) The census tract of the borrower or customer for each transaction. (viii) An indication of whether the census tract in which the transaction located is an eligible investment area. (ix) A description of the projected economic impact of the transaction. (x) A description of any financial products or financial services provided. (c) A description of technical assistance provided during the prior calendar year. (d) A summary of expenditures for administration and operations provided during the prior calendar year that includes all of the following: (i) A description of administration and operations costs incurred. (ii) Professional fees and expenses incurred. (iii) A summary of any other eligible expenses for administration and operation. (14) A grant award recipient is not required to provide a report under this section for any calendar year in which it did not loan or otherwise commit or disburse grant award money. The Michigan strategic fund shall not include information in the report required under subsection (13) if information that otherwise would be included in a report under subsection (13) is either of the following: (a) Exempt from disclosure or confidential as proprietary business or financial information under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4702. (b) Exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246. (15) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), not more than 4% of the appropriation provided from the CDFI fund may be used for the administering the programs and activities incurred in administering this section. (16) The unexpended portion of money in the CDFI fund provided for grants under this section is considered a work project appropriation in accordance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a. The following apply to the project: (a) The purpose of the project is to provide grants to eligible community development financial institutions under this section. (b) All grants will be distributed in accordance with this section and the grant guidelines as part of the application process and grant agreements between the Michigan strategic fund and grant recipients. (c) The estimated cost of the work project is identified in the appropriation line item. (d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2025. (17) As used in this section: (a) "CDFI fund" means the Michigan community development financial institutions fund created in subsection (1). (b) "Community development financial institution" means that term as defined in section 103 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4702, but is limited to a community development financial institution that satisfies all of the following: (i) Is an entity that meets the eligibility requirements described in 12 CFR 1805.200. (ii) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703. (iii) Maintains 1 or more physical offices within this state. (iv) Employs 2 or more individuals at a physical office within this state, including employees of an affiliate of the community development financial institution that provides services to the community development financial institution. (v) Is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI. (c) "Depository institution" means any of the following: (i) A bank as that term is defined in section 3(a) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12 USC 1813(a). (ii) A savings association as that term is defined in section 3(b) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12 USC 1813(b). (iii) A credit union as that term is defined in section 102 of the credit union act, 2003 PA 215, MCL 490.102. (iv) A depository institution holding company as that term is defined in 12 CFR 1805.104. (d) "Eligible activities" means activities described in 12 CFR 1805.301, and includes credit enhancements, loan loss reserves, and equity investments. (e) "Federal fund" means the federal community development financial institutions fund within the United States department of treasury. (f) "Financial products" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104. (g) "Financial services" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104. (h) "Michigan CDFI" means a community development financial institution that satisfies all of the following: (i) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703. (ii) Is headquartered at an address in this state, as recognized by the federal fund. (iii) Has a target market that includes this state, as recognized by the federal fund. (iv) Serves 1 or more targeted populations located within this state. (i) "Multistate CDFI" means a community development financial institution that is not a Michigan CDFI but is a community development financial institution that committed under a loan agreement or other funding agreement of at least $10,000,000.00 in financial products and financial services to a target market within this state under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719, during the 5 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (j) "Qualifying commitment" means funding committed by a community development financial institution under a loan agreement or other funding agreement in target markets or targeted populations in this state that is either of the following: (i) Financial products or financial services committed under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719. (ii) An additional credit enhancement, loan loss reserve, or equity investment committed by the community development financial institution or an affiliate of the community development financial institution. (k) "Target market" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.14. (l) "Targeted population" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.14.".


mover_label: Tate

evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524 (H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hood offered the following amendments to HB 5524 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting: ARP – Michigan housing and community development fund 150,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting "186,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 304. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan housing and community development fund shall be deposited into the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a.".


mover_label: Hood

evidence_text: Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative Rogers offered the following amendment to HB 5524 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting: ARP – artist relief grants 5,000,000 ARP – museum relief grants 10,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting "51,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 304. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – artist relief grants must be used for grants to artists throughout the state of Michigan who can document a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site. Sec. 305. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – museum relief grants must be used for grants to museums throughout the state of Michigan that can document a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site.".


mover_label: Rogers

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 5524.

evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524. The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Brann moved to report HB 5524 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 27-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at 10:13 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Puri

evidence_text: Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Melissa Seymour, representing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Jamie Ann Marie O'Brien, representing Advanced Energy Storage, LLC., gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Beeler

evidence_text: Representative Beeler moved to excuse Representatives Cherry and Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: February 16, 2022


mover_label: Hauck

evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5084 and HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5084 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 81d (MCL 750.81d), as amended by 2006 PA 517. HB 5682 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81, 81a, and 82 (MCL 750.81, 750.81a, and 750.82), section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87, section 81a as amended by 2012 PA 366, and section 82 as amended by 1994 PA 158. At 2:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order. Chair Mueller and Representative Frederick explained the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease. At 2:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Michelle Pena, representing Mercy Health-Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 5084 and HB 5682. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak: Brett Marr, representing Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084, but did not wish to speak: Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084 and HB 5682, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren Health Care. The Chair laid HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144, HB 5145, HB 5146, HB 5147, HB 5148, HB 5149, HB 5150, HB 5151, HB 5152, HB 5153, HB 5154, HB 5155, HB 5156, HB 5157 and HB 5158 before the committee: HB 5141 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled "Local financial stability and choice act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 7a, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, and 28 (MCL 141.1542, 141.1543, 141.1547, 141.1547a, 141.1548, 141.1549, 141.1550, 141.1551, 141.1552, 141.1553, 141.1554, 141.1555, 141.1556, 141.1557, 141.1558, 141.1559, 141.1560, 141.1561, 141.1562, 141.1564, 141.1567, and 141.1568), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 110 and section 7a as added by 2015 PA 113, and by adding section 9a. HB 5142 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1967 PA 204, entitled "Metropolitan transportation authorities act of 1967," by amending section 26 (MCL 124.426), as added by 1988 PA 481. HB 5143 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by 2015 PA 116. HB 5144 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 5145 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 2014 PA 181, entitled "Michigan financial review commission act," by amending sections 6 and 12 (MCL 141.1636 and 141.1642), as amended by 2016 PA 53. HB 5146 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 1a (MCL 45.501a), as added by 1988 PA 195. HB 5147 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 1a (MCL 46.1a), as added by 1988 PA 194. HB 5148 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 1a (MCL 42.1a), as added by 1988 PA 193. HB 5149 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 1a (MCL 41.1a), as added by 1988 PA 192. HB 5150 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 17a (MCL 388.1617a), as amended by 2015 PA 114. HB 5151 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1225 (MCL 380.1225), as amended by 2016 PA 192. HB 5152 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled "An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies," by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2017 PA 208. HB 5153 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5204e (MCL 324.5204e), as amended by 2017 PA 147. HB 5154 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled "Emergency municipal loan act," by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 141.933 and 141.937), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 197 and section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 115. HB 5155 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 1b (MCL 117.1b), as added by 1988 PA 190. HB 5156 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," by amending section 1c of chapter I (MCL 61.1c), as added by 1988 PA 196. HB 5157 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," by amending section 1b (MCL 78.1b), as added by 1988 PA 197. HB 5158 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending section 1d of chapter I (MCL 81.1d), as added by 1988 PA 191. Representative Yaroch and Representative Sneller introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with no position on HB 5141. Questions and discussion followed. Patrick Rose, a Consultant and Fellow at Michigan State University, testified in opposition to HB 5141. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Rabhi

evidence_text: Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Cherry from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting at 3:07 PM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paquette

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 562 before the committee: SB 562 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2020 PA 259.


mover_label: Bezotte

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 562.

evidence_text: Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 562. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 562 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4534 before the committee: HB 4534 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7cc and 53b (MCL 211.7cc and 211.53b), section 7cc as amended by 2020 PA 96 and section 53b as amended by 2020 PA 206.


mover_label: Slagh

evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to report out HB 4534 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors. Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association. The Chair laid HB 5666 before the committee: HB 5666 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled "School bond qualification, approval, and loan act," by amending section 9 (MCL 388.1929), as amended by 2012 PA 437. At 2:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte called the committee back to order. Representative Calley testified in support of HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:17 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte laid the committee at ease. At 2:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chris Glass and Jesse Nelson, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. Aaron Keel and David Boyne, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5666, but did not wish to speak: Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Matt Kurta, representing the ESA Legislative Group. Sherisse Butler, representing Detroit Public Schools. Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Barry Intermediate School District. Branch Intermediate School District. Calhoun Intermediate School District. Jackson Intermediate School District. Lenawee Intermediate School District. Monroe Intermediate School District. The Chair laid SB 258 and SB 259 before the committee: SB 258 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1963 PA 247, entitled "An act to define the term "newspaper" as used in the statutes of this state regarding publication of notices," by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1051). SB 259 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1461 (MCL 600.1461); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 258 and SB 259. Brad Thompson, representing the Detroit Legal News Publishing, testified in support of SB 258 and SB 259. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified with concerns about SB 258 and SB 259. Kyle O'Meara, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified with concerns about SB 258 and SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with concerns about SB 258 and SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB 258 and SB 259. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in support of SB 258 and SB 259. At 3:16 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 3:17 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5361 and HB 5362 before the committee: HB 5361 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 144 (MCL 389.144), as amended by 2003 PA 306. HB 5362 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 43 (MCL 211.43), as amended by 1994 PA 253. Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Odenwald, representing Southwestern Michigan College, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Henry Wolf, representing Traverse Connect, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Robert LeFevre and Colby Cesaro, representing Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362, but did not wish to speak: Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Elizabeth Kutter, representing Wayne State University. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing Bay De Noc Community College. Frank Foster, representing Mott Community College. Frank Foster, representing North Central Michigan College. Dr. Mike Gavin, representing Delta College. Jon Byrd, representing Kellogg Community College. Gabe Schneider, representing Northwestern Michigan College. Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, representing Lake Michigan College. Dr. Dale Nesbary, representing Muskegon Community College. Peter Provenzano, representing Oakland Community College. Russ Kavalahuna, representing Henry Ford College. Scott Ward, representing West Shore Community College. James Ryan, representing Schoolcraft College. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Acting Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Witwer

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5116 before the committee: HB 5116 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 13501, 13505, 13506, 13515, 13517, 13521, 13522, 13525, 13535, and 13536 (MCL 333.13501, 333.13505, 333.13506, 333.13515, 333.13517, 333.13521, 333.13522, 333.13525, 333.13535, and 333.13536), sections 13501 and 13522 as amended by 1994 PA 100 and section 13521 as amended by 2018 PA 544, and by adding part 135a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5116. Rex Miller, Board Chair, representing the Michigan Society of Radiation Technologists, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Melissa Snody, representing The Central Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging-Technologist Section, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Carl Alden, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, testified in opposition to HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Melissa Pergola, Associate Executive Director, representing the American Society of Registered Technologists, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Liana Watson, Senior Program Manager, representing the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, testified in support of HB 5116. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Ralph Lieto, President, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. The Chair laid HB 5637 before the committee: HB 5637 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 2014 PA 345, entitled "Right to try act," by amending section 1 (MCL 333.26451). Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5637. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. John Bizon, representing the himself, testified in support of HB 5637. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5637, but did not wish to speak: Sarah Lootens, representing herself. The Chair laid SB 412 before the committee: SB 412 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 412, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.


mover_label: Fink

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 412.

evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 412. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Filler

evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out SB 412 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Eisen

evidence_text: Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Amy Trotter, Executive Director, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, on Proposal G of 1996. She also testified in support of SCR 7. The Chair laid SCR 7 before the committee: SCR 7 (Sen. McBroom) A concurrent resolution to urge the Natural Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state's wolf management efforts beginning in 2021.


mover_label: Markkanen

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SCR 7.

evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SCR 7. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave and Senator McBroom testified in support of SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Nick Buggia, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, testified in support of SCR 7. Molly Tamulevich, Michigan State Director, Humane Society of the United States, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Erik Schnelle, representing the National Deer Association, testified in support of SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Scott Carter, representing the Detroit Zoological Society, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Nichole Biber, a tribal citizen - LTGG Odawa, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Thomas Gilpin, a Michigan resident, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Elijah Keller, representing the Michigan Bear Hunter's Association, testified in support of SCR 7. Gary Gorniak, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsman's Alliance, testified in support of SCR 7. The following people submitted a card in support of SCR 7, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Johnson, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsmans Alliance. Steve Dey, representing the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SCR 7, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Be Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The following people submitted a card in support of SCR 7, but did not wish to speak: Greg Peter, representing the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. George Lindquist, representing the UP Whitetails of Marquette. Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen Association. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Leon Hank, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and National Deer Association. Roger Thorman, representing the Michigan Fox Hunters Association. Jim Wale, representing the Michigan State United Coon Hunters Association. Mark Spencer, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predatory Callers Association. George Lindquist, representing the Big Bay Sportsmen Club. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SCR 7, but did not wish to speak: Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Ron Khoury, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.


mover_label: LaFave

evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to report out SCR 7 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin. Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Aiyash. Pass: Rep. Cambensy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Yaroch

evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 20, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair invited Beverly Fields to talk about her experience losing a loved one to COVID- 19 in a long-term care facility. The Chair invited Laurel Thibert and Janet Presson to talk about their experience losing a loved one to COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. The Chair invited Tamela Lortz to talk about her experience losing a loved one to COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. The committee discussed the testimony. The Chair laid HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee: HB 5659 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20158. HB 5660 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending section 11 (MCL 400.711), as amended by 2016 PA 525. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5659 and HB 5660, but did not wish to speak: Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Representative Yaroch introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:52 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hope

evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from Decemember 2, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent The Chair laid HB 5527 before the committee: HB 5527 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 166 (MCL 389.166), as added by 2008 PA 359. Peter M. Provenzano, Jr., Chancellor for Oakland Community College; submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 5527, but did not wish to speak. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5527, but did not wish to speak: Gabriel TS Schneider representing the Northwestern Michigan College; Brandy Johnson representing the Michigan Community College Association; and Jonathan Byrd representing the Kellogg Community College.


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5527 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. The Chair laid SB 445 before the committee: SB 445 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended by 2020 PA 229. The committee adopted a (H-1) substitute for SB 445 on September 30, 2021. The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 445 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Rachael Wineland, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency; Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Thomas W. Weeks; Mark Risk, an attorney; Robert Cramer, Director of Community Services for the Michigan Association of United Ways; Angana Shah, Policy Manager for the Michigan United; David Blanchard, representing the Blanchard and Walker, PLLC; and David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association.


mover_label: Sabo

evidence_text: Representative Sabo moved to report out SB 445 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on Mavin-Integrating Data and People to create a Better Learning Experience. Bob Kefgen, Associate Executive Director for Government Relations Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, introduced Colin Ripmaster, Deputy Executive Director Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Sai Naik, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Principal Solution Architect for the Mavin Global Company, and Kevin Stotts, President Talent 2025, who put forward their video presentation on Mavin, a student learning program. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Sabo moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Roth

evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5305 and HB 5306 before the committee: HB 5305 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251. HB 5306 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added by 2015 PA 252.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5305.

evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5305. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cherry offered the following amendments to HB 5305 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 12, after "2046" by inserting "or, with respect to an enterprise data center subject to a certificate that is located on the property included in a brownfield plan under the brownfield redevelopment financing act, 1996 PA 381, MCL 125.2651 to 125.2670, or on property that was once an industrial site used primarily as a power plant to generate electricity for sale, through December 31, 2061". 2. Amend page 8, line 17, after "2046" by inserting "or, for a facility that is located on the property included in a brownfield plan under the brownfield redevelopment financing act, 1996 PA 381, MCL 125.2651 to 125.2670, or on property that was once an industrial site used primarily as a power plant to generate electricity for sale, through December 31, 2061".


mover_label: Cherry

evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5305 (h-5). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Cambensy

evidence_text: Representative Cambensy moved to report House Bill No. 5305 as amended, as substitute (H- 6). The motion prevailed 9-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: Reps. Alexander, Farrington. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5306.

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5306. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cherry offered the following amendments to HB 5306 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 12, after "2046" by inserting "or, with respect to an enterprise data center subject to a certificate that is located on the property included in a brownfield plan under the brownfield redevelopment financing act, 1996 PA 381, MCL 125.2651 to 125.2670, or on property that was once an industrial site used primarily as a power plant to generate electricity for sale, through December 31, 2061". 2. Amend page 8, line 19, after "2046" by inserting "or, for a facility that is located on the property included in a brownfield plan under the brownfield redevelopment financing act, 1996 PA 381, MCL 125.2651 to 125.2670, or on property that was once an industrial site used primarily as a power plant to generate electricity for sale, through December 31, 2061".


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5306 (H-5). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Cherry moved to report House Bill No. 5306 as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 9-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: Reps. Alexander, Farrington. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:06 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov