motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4965.

evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4965. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wakeman testified in support of his bill. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of the bill in concept. The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4965, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4966 before the committee: HB 4966 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13 (MCL 247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175. Representative Schroeder testified in support of her bill. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of the bill in concept. The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4966, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4971 before the committee: HB 4971 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 9a (MCL 247.659a), as amended by 2018 PA 325. Representative Alexander testified in support of her bill. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of the bill in concept. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of the bill in concept. The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4971, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:54 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Warren

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4406 before the committee: HB 4406 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2008 PA 525, entitled "Fostering futures scholarship trust fund act, "by amending section 7b (MCL 722.1027b), as added by 2014 PA 530.


mover_label: Lilly

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4406 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4406, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The Chair laid HB 4710 before the committee: HB 4710 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16215, 16322, 16501, 16511, 16521, 16525, and 16529 (MCL 333.16215, 333.16322, 333.16501, 333.16511, 333.16521, 333.16525, and 333.16529), section 16215 as amended by 2005 PA 211, sections 16322, 16501, 16525, and 16529 as added by 2006 PA 30, section 16511 as amended by 2006 PA 397, and section 16521 as amended by 2010 PA 79, and by adding sections 16513, 16515, and 16517.

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Leutheuser

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4710.

evidence_text: Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4710. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4710 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4710, but did not wish to speak: Henry Buchtel, representing the Michigan Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. The Chair laid SB 0228 before the committee: SB 0228 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to create a suicide prevention commission within the legislative council and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0228.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0228. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0228 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0228, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jeff Wieferich, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Renee Edmondson, representing the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics.


evidence_text: Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Byrd from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:38 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 0104 before the committee: HR 0104 (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo) A resolution to memorialize the United States Department of Agriculture to recognize industrial hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity and to take certain steps to remove barriers to encourage the commercial production of this crop. Chair Alexander explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HR 104.


mover_label: LaFave

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 104.

evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 104. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Gay-Dagnogo, joined by Margeaux Bruner, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HR 104 as substitute (H-1). Ron Bates, representing Michigan State University Extension, provided a presentation regarding Industrial Hemp and reviewed the following topics: History and Regulation; Uses and Markets; and Agronomy. The Chair returned to HR 104. Peter Behncke, representing Michigan Industrial Hemp, LLC, testified in support of HR 104 as a licensed hemp grower and processor. Jesse Riggs, representing Michigan Hemp Industries Association, testified in support of HR 104. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Gay-Dagnogo, Margeaux Bruner, Ron Bates, Peter Behncke, and Jesse Riggs, all approached to answer questions from committee members. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0104, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.


mover_label: Elder

evidence_text: Representative Elder moved to report out HR 0104 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


motion_text: to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019.


motion_text: to report out HR 0104 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4801 before the committee: HB 4801 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled"Michigan consumer protection act,"by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2018 PA 211, and by adding section 3j. Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4801. Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4801. Adam deAngeli testified in support of HB 4801. Roy LangolfCommander Dennis Hoffman, testified in support of HB 4801. Katerina Klawes testified in support of HB 4801. Carl SzaboNetChoice, testified in opposition of HB 4801. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4801, but did not wish to speak: Colleen Daley, representing the Internet Association. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: December 4, 2019


mover_label: Garrett

evidence_text: Representative Garrett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. ______ The Chair laid HB 4254, HB 4255, HB 4256, HB 4257, HB 4258, HB 4259, HB 4260, and HB 4265 before the committee: HB 4254 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by amending the heading of chapter XXA and by adding section 145s. HB 4255 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 134a (MCL 330.1134a), as amended by 2014 PA 72. HB 4256 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20173a and 21313 (MCL 333.20173a and 333.21313), section 20173a as amended by 2017 PA 167 and section 21313 as amended by 2012 PA 51. HB 4257 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending sections 13, 31, and 34b (MCL 400.713, 400.731, and 400.734b), section 13 as amended by 2012 PA 52, section 31 as amended by 1994 PA 150, and section 34b as amended by 2014 PA 73. HB 4258 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 2802 (MCL 700.2802), as amended by 2012 PA 173. HB 4259 (Rep. Guerra) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2012 PA 169. HB 4260 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 174a (MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34. HB 4265 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2017 PA 74. Ryan Cowmeadow, Executive Director for Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan, representing the Area Agency on Aging Association, submitted a card in support of HB 4254, HB 4255, HB 4256, HB 4257, HB 4258, HB 4259, HB 4260 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak. Jean Doss for Alison Hirschel, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4260 (H-3), but did not wish to speak.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 4254 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Hoitenga

evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4255 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4256 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair explained and offered the conflict substitute (H-1) for HB 4257.


mover_label: Meerman

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4257.

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4257. The motion prevailed 7- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Rendon

evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4257 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Garrett moved to refer House Bill No. 4258 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4259 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Anthony explained the substitute (H-3) to HB 4260. Questions followed.


mover_label: Cynthia Johnson

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4260.

evidence_text: Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4260. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4260 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4265.

evidence_text: Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4265. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4265 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. ______ The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the committee: HB 4704 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2 and 8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511. HB 4705 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 4706 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 4707 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 4708 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 4709 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,"(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 9b.


evidence_text: Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 4704 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4705 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Gabriella Reihanian, Legislative Assistant for Representative Schroeder, explained the substitute (H-1) to HB 4706. Questions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4706 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4706.

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4706. The motion prevailed 8-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati, explained his substitute (H-1) for HB 4707.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4707.

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4707. The motion prevailed 8-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 4707 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Meerman explained his (H-1) substitute to HB 4708. Questions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 4708 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: Rep. Hoitenga. Pass: Rep. Garrett.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4708.

evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4708. The motion prevailed 8-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to refer House Bill No. 4709 to the committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. ______ The Chair laid HCR 0002 before the committee: HCR 0002 (Rep. Vaupel) A concurrent resolution to declare Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) a critical health issue, commit the Legislature to action, and encourage the Governor to direct agencies to assess and report progress on reducing ACEs. Representative Hank Vaupel, the resolution sponsor, explained his resolution HCR2 to the committee, and introduced Rick Murdock, former Director of the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP), and now Coordinator of the Michigan ACE Initiative for the MAHP Foundation, who testified in support of HCR 0002. Discussion and Questions followed. A copy of his written testimony and handouts are attached. Lisa Farnum, Managing Director for the Michigan Association of Health Plans Foundation, submitted a card in support of HCR 2. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HCR 0002, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, Deputy Director in the Office of Legislation and Advocacy at Michigan Association of Health Plans; Brandon Dillon, representing the Michigan Complete Health; Parker James, a Kids Count Research Associate at Michigan League for Public Policy; Derek Dalling, a lobbyist representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan; Rory Lafferty, Director of Government Affairs for Health Alliance Plan (HAP); and John McNamara, Manager of State Government Relations for McLaren Health Care.


evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to excuse Representative Brenda Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee,


motion_text: to adjourn the Committee meeting.

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adjourn the Committee meeting. The motion prevailed without objection. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:01 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Marino

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4447.

evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4447. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette. Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Pass: None. Todd Tennis, representing the Utility Workers Union of America, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4447 and in support of HB 4448, but did not wish to speak. Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4447 and in support of HB 4448. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4447 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-5-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette. Nays: Reps. Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Pass: Rep. Calley.


mover_label: Calley

evidence_text: Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 4448 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 0173 before the committee: SB 0173 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676d (MCL 257.676d), as added by 2014 PA 303.


evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 173 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 0173, but did not wish to speak: Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The Chair laid SB 0322 and SB 0323 before the committee: SB 0322 (Sen. Victory) 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 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2016 PA 77. SB 0323 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 6 of chapter IV (MCL 224.6), as amended by 2015 PA 237.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 322 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Kuppa. Nays: Reps. Howell, Sowerby, Garza, Hope. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 323 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Kuppa. Nays: Reps. Howell, Sowerby, Garza, Hope. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting at 12:20 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


mover_label: O'Malley

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 11, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4125 before the committee: HB 4125 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by amending sections 51 and 51d (MCL 206.51 and 206.51d), as amended by 2018 PA 588; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4125 was previously adopted on September 11, 2019.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4125.

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4125. The motion prevailed 12- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Lower, Steven Johnson. Pass: None.


mover_label: Schroeder

evidence_text: Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 4125 to the committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Lower, Steven Johnson, Hall. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125, but did not wish to speak: Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle. Kathleen Merry, representing the Wayne County RESA. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Ray Felman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers. Andy Nevmann, representing the Michigan Education Association.


mover_label: Yancey

evidence_text: Representative Yancey moved to excuse Representative Robinson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 10:39 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Warren

evidence_text: Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391 before the committee: HB 4389 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1 of part 147 and by adding sections 14701, 14703, 14705, and 14707. HB 4390 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled "Firefighters training council act, "by amending sections 2 and 9 (MCL 29.362 and 29.369), as amended by 2017 PA 144, and by adding section 9c. HB 4391 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act, "by amending section 14 (MCL 408.1014), as amended by 2012 PA 415, and by adding section 14r. Representative Allor and Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, but did not wish to speak: Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Fireman's Association. Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to speak: Eric Friedman, representing the DOW. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Alia Phillips, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.


evidence_text: Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Whiteford

evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee: HB 4325 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 18101, 18107, 18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.18101, 333.18107, 333.18111, and 333.18115), sections 18101 and 18111 as added by 1988 PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding sections 18106 and 18116. Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted to HB 4325 on September 5th, 2019. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325 and (H-3), but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Flowers, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Michigan Association-Community Health. David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Jean Doss, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association. Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers of Michigan. Joseph Kennedy, representing the representing himself. Elizabeth Boyd, representing the representing herself. Reverend Tom Jones, representing the Reflective Spirit Counseling. Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals. Melina Brann, representing the representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4325 and (H-3), but did not wish to speak: Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Christin Nohner, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:33 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: Frederick

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4325 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 1:34 PM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paquette

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4546 and HB 4547 before the committee: HB 4546 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 2000 PA 258, entitled "Career and technical preparation act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 388.1903 and 388.1904), section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 132 and section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 133. HB 4547 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled "Postsecondary enrollment options act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 388.513 and 388.514), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 11 and section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 134.


mover_label: Crawford

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4546.

evidence_text: Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4546. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4547.

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4547. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Kahle, Representative Frederick, and Kyle Griffith, representing Lenawee County Intermediate School District, testified in support of HB 4546 and HB 4547. Questions and discussion followed Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support of HB 4546 and HB 4547. Questions and discussion followed The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4546 and HB 4547, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.


mover_label: Vaupel

evidence_text: Representative Vaupel moved to excuse Representative Brenda Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: LaFave

evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Leutheuser) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 780.621 and 780.624), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 336 and section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 335, and by adding section 1b. HB 4981 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4982 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4983 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4984 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4985 (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. Representative Leutheuser and Representative LaGrand testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rabhi, Representative Meerman, Representative Wendzel, and Representative Gay-Dagnogo testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Andy Schor, Mayor of Lansing, representing the Urban Core Mayors, and Jared Fleisher, representing Quicken Loans, testified together in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Sonja Starr, representing the University of Michigan Law School, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Labelle and Jeff Herbstman, both representing the City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Spence Purnell, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Sergeant Steve Miller, representing the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids. Jason Smith, representing the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency. Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Rodney Cole, representing DTE. Bill Wortz, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice. Annie Patnaude, representing the Americans for Prosperity. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Margeaux Bruner, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Kelli Hykes, representing Weedmaps. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with a neutral position on HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Hakim Crampton, representing Just Leadership USA. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Jon Meyer, representing Abcor Industries. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Aaron Suganuma, representing the Nation Outside. Gabriel Blauer, representing the himself. Glen Ashley, representing Action of Greater Lansing. Steven Shank, representing the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. Detective Sergeant Theodore L. Nelson, representing himself. Monica Jahner, representing A.A.R.O, Advocacy, Re-entry, Resources, Outreach. Frank Rodriguez, representing himself. Aaron Kinzel, representing himself. Tony Gant, representing Nation Outside. Ben Rosa, representing Safe and Just Michigan. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Philip Aitkin, representing himself. Barbara Thomas, representing herself. The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, with no position on HB 4982, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan The following people submitted a card, wishing to speak, in support of HB 4980, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mr. Burton, representing himself. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Sheppard

evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the September 4th, 2019 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4823 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled" The general property tax act," by amending section 24f (MCL 211.24f), as amended by 2000 PA 244. Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 4823. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4823, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee: HB 4937 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled" An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412), section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937.

evidence_text: Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4938 before the committee: HB 4938 (Rep. Lightner) 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 14 (MCL 45.514), as amended by 2017 PA 210. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938. Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938, but did not wish to speak: Steve Currie, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Bob Smith, representing the Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chairman. Matt Smego, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


evidence_text: Representative Sheppard 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, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hoitenga

evidence_text: Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee: HB 4082 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3i.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4082.

evidence_text: Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4082. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rendon explained the (H-1) substitute for HB 4082. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of her handout is attached. Marnie Wills, Deputy Director in the Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, submitted a testimony card in support of the (H-1) substitute, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Office of Children's Ombudsman. Lisa McCormick, Director, and Randy Speidel, Deputy Director of the Office of Children’s Ombudsman (OCO), did a PowerPoint presentation on the mission and role of their office. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of the presentation is attached. There being no further business before the committee,


mover_label: Meerman

motion_text: to adjourn the Committee.

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adjourn the Committee. The motion prevailed. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m. . Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4251 before the committee: HB 4251 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending sections 33 and 40 (MCL 487.2153 and 487.2160). Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 4251.


mover_label: Gay-Dagnogo

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4251.

evidence_text: Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4251. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Dallas Lenear, representing Project Green, testified in support of HB 4251. John Rabenold, representing Check N Go of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4251. Ron Hicks, representing Advance America, testified in opposition to HB 4251. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4251. De'Angelo Boone, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4251. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4251. Sandy Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4251. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4251, but did not wish to speak: Ruth Johnson, representing the Community Development Advocates of Detroit. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4251, but did not wish to speak: Monica Schuyler, representing the Pennies from Heaven Foundation. Jeremy DeRoo, representing LINC UP. Eric Hufnagel, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. Eric Schertzing, representing the Ingham County Treasurer. Richard Cannon, representing the Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation. Kirsten Elliott, representing the Community Housing Network. Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Suzanne VanDam, representing the Friends in Deed, Circles Washtenaw County. Jamie Guise, representing the Old National Bank. Norm DeLisle, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Joan Risgin, representing the Optimist Neighborhood Association. Artina Hardman, representing Mack Alive. Tom Edmiston, representing Cinnaire. Michelle LaJoie, representing Alger-Marquette Community Action. Jennifer Grau, representing Grau Interpersonal Communication. Helen Lehman, representing the New Development Corporation. Bridget Healy, representing the United Way of Washtenaw County. Simon Marshall-Shah, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Robb Kennedy, representing Michigan Community Action. Carmen Mora, representing the Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity. Greg Hull, representing the Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. Mancy Pellegrini, representing the Menominee River Habitat for Humanity. Amy Gibbs, representing the Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity. Mandy Morbin, representing the Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity. Litecia Jankowski, representing the Otsego County Habitat for Humanity. Kim Friedrich, representing the Isabella County Habitat for Humanity. Barbara Seabolt, representing the Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4251, but did not wish to speak: Meredith Fossett, representing Axcess Financial. The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328. Taylor Darling representing Representative Whitsett, testified in support of HB 4908. Mark Garcia, Jeff Sykes, Will Moseng representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, testified in support of HB 4908. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Sandy Pearson and De'Angelo Boone, representing the Habitat for Humanity of MI. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.


evidence_text: Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 1:09 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Leutheuser) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending sections 1 and 4 (MCL 780.621 and 780.624), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 336 and section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 335, and by adding section 1b. HB 4981 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4982 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4983 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4984 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. HB 4985 (Rep. Gay-Dagnogo) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2016 PA 336. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, and Lindsay Case- Palsrok, representing the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, testified together in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. JT Weis and Jon Meyer, representing Abcor Industries, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Tammy Britton, representing Talent 2025, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Undersheriff Dan Pfannes, Wayne County Sheriffs' Office, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified with no position of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified with no position on HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Hakim Crampton, representing Just Leadership USA, testified with a neutral position on HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Danielle Dillard, representing the Detroit Justice Center, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Questions and discussion followed. Kevin Harris, representing the Nation Outside, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Gabe Blauer, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. Aaron Suganuma and Tony Gant, both representing the Nation Outside, testified in support of HB 4980. Jared Ruffin, representing the West Michigan Olive Tree Inc., testified in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, HB 4981, HB 4982, HB 4983, HB 4984 and HB 4985, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Robert Wayne VanSumeren, representing Jackson Transitions. Tony Daunt, representing the Freedom Fund. Connor Spalding, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to excuse Representatives Marino and Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4851 before the committee: HB 4851 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7b and 53b (MCL 211.7b and 211.53b), section 7b as amended by 2013 PA 161 and section 53b as amended by 2017 PA 261. Representative Hoitinga and Joe Porterfield, Representative Hoitenga's constituent and a local tax assessor, testified in support of HB 4851. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, and Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Township Association, both testified in opposition to HB 4851. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4851, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4851, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting at 12:17 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Afendoulis

evidence_text: Representative Afendoulis moved to refer House Bill No. 4926 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski. Nays: Reps. Lower, Steven Johnson, Hall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Vaupel moved to refer House Bill No. 4927 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Webber

evidence_text: Representative Webber moved to refer House Bill No. 4928 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Hall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Yancey moved to refer House Bill No. 4929 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Lower, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4930 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 11-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Lower, Steven Johnson, Hall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4165 and HB 4166 before the committee: HB 4165 (Rep. Elder) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4a (MCL 205.54a), as amended by 2018 PA 113. HB 4166 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4 (MCL 205.94), as amended by 2018 PA 114.


mover_label: Wittenberg

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4165.

evidence_text: Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4165. The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Hall. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4166.

evidence_text: Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4166. The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Hall. Pass: None. Representative Elder and Representative Yancey testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. Tashifa Fayyaz representing Period at Western Michigan University, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. Melina Brann representing Women's Center of Greater Lansing, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. Gabrielle Gordon representing herself, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. Ashley Rapp representing herself, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. Emily Tujaka representing Period at Western Michigan State University, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. Mary Pollack representing American Association of University Women, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4165 and HB 4166, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Burtka, representing the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. Brandon Betz, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.


mover_label: Lower

evidence_text: Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Yancey moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391 before the committee: HB 4389 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1 of part 147 and by adding sections 14701, 14703, 14705, and 14707. HB 4390 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1966 PA 291, entitled "Firefighters training council act, "by amending sections 2 and 9 (MCL 29.362 and 29.369), as amended by 2017 PA 144, and by adding section 9c. HB 4391 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act, "by amending section 14 (MCL 408.1014), as amended by 2012 PA 415, and by adding section 14r.


mover_label: Lilly

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4389.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4389. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4389.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4389. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4389 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4390.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4390. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4390 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4391.

evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4391. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4391 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to speak: Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Firemens Association. Don Bigger, representing the Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association. Ron Farr, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society. Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, but did not wish to speak: Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Jesse Osmer representing Office of Representative Sue Allor, testified in support of HB 4389 and HB 4349. The Chair laid HB 4731 before the committee: HB 4731 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act, "by amending section 21b (MCL 250.1021b), as added by 2019 PA 4.


mover_label: Wentworth

evidence_text: Representative Wentworth moved to report out HB 4731 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee: HB 4349 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act,"(MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 42b.


mover_label: Kahle

evidence_text: Representative Kahle moved to report out HB 4349 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee: HB 4325 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code, "by amending sections 18101, 18107, 18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.18101, 333.18107, 333.18111, and 333.18115), sections 18101 and 18111 as added by 1988 PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding sections 18106 and 18116. Representative Miller and Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 4325. Dr. Irene Ametrano and Dr. Sara Sue Schaeffer representing Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, testified in support of HB 4325. Sally Reames representing Community Healing Centers, testified in support of HB 4325. Daniel J. Hitz representing Himself, testified in support of HB 4325. Elizabeth Treger representing LPC's, testified in support of HB 4325. Stephanie Grant, PhD, LPC representing LPC's in Michigan, testified in support of HB 4325. Karen Smigelski representing LPC's, testified in support of HB 4325. Shannon Jordan representing Willows Edge, testified in support of HB 4325. Michael Joy representing Michigan Counseling Association, testified in support of HB 4325. Amanda Luteran representing LPC, testified in support of HB 4325. Tara Michener representing Licensed Professional Counselors, testified in support of HB 4325. Tiffany Ruddy representing LPC, testified in support of HB 4325. Jason W. Michener representing Michener Association, testified in support of HB 4325. Dr. Judith Kovach representing Michigan Psychological Association, testified in opposition of HB 4325. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Shearce Presely, Faith Sours Counseling Kelly Roberson, Licensed Professional Counselors Carol Berger, Herself Erin Olford, Herself Ann Marie Cea, LPC's LaNeisha J. Murphy, LPC's of Michigan Sarah Balogh MA, LLPC, LPC's Mark Sutton, American Legion- Department of Michigan The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4325, but did not wish to speak: Victoria Evangelista, representing the LLPC's-LPC's. Amber Somerville, representing the Michigan Clients. Scott, representing the LPC's. Daniel Rosenblum, representing the LPC. Dawn Streeter, representing the Michigan Clients. John McNamara, representing the McLaren Healthcare. Josh Robertson, representing the Children Advocacy Centers. Annette Downey, CEO, representing the Oakland Community Health Network. Gabe Schneider, representing the Munson Healthcare. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health and Hospice Association. Deborah J. Smith, PhD, LPC, representing the Wellness, Inx. Christina Polk, representing the New Oakland Family Centers- Clinical Director. Jaime Clayton, representing the Oakland Family Services. Marnie Leavitt, representing the The Women's Center. Stephanie Wright, representing the The Wright Counseling. Thomas Shannon, representing the Mott Community College-Counseling Department. Veronica Visgor, representing the All Things Possible Wellness Center. Tonya Ratliff, representing the Trinity Family Counseling Center. Anne Gupton, representing the Mott Community College-Counseling Department. Dr. Janet Glass, representing the Spring Arbor University Counseling Program. Dr. Nancy Calleja, representing the University of Detroit-mercy Counseling Program. Dr. Gloria Lee, representing the Michigan State University Counseling Program. Todd Leibert, PhD LPC, NCC, representing the Oakland University Counseling Program. Dr. Stephen Craig, representing the Western Michigan University Counseling Program. Dr. Scott Branson, representing the Wayne State University Counseling Program. Meshia Schultz, MA, LPC, NCC, representing the Small Business Owner. Jill Martin, representing the LPC. Jessica Mayer, representing the LPC. Renee Edmondson, representing the Community Health Alliance of Michigan. David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Sean McBrearty, representing the Clean Water Action. Jean Doss, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association. Sara Lurie, representing the CMHA-CEI. David Belardemo, representing the Spectrum Health System. Adam Nash, representing the LPC's. Bridget Nash, representing the LPC's. Rebecca Fitton, representing the Herself. Anthony Benedict, representing the Himself. Lisa Crane, representing the Licensed Professional Counselor's. Alan Bolter, representing the CMH Association of Michigan. Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Soceity. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Schroeder

evidence_text: Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4717 before the committee: HB 4717 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to provide for the labeling of certain portable fuel containers as made in Michigan; and to make findings that, under certain circumstances, portable fuel containers have not entered or substantially affected interstate commerce.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4717.

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4717. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak: Sarah Howes, Legislative Liaison in the Office of Legislative Affairs, and James Clift, Deputy Director, in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great lakes, and Energy, and Nick Occhipinti, Government Affairs Director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to refer House Bill No. 4717 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman. Nays: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4792 before the committee: HB 4792 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106). Danielle Branz, Legislative Assistant to Representative Beau LaFave, the bill sponsor, explained the (H-1) substitute to the members of the committee. Questions followed.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4792.

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4792. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, Government Affairs Director for the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and Matt Miner, lobbyist for Capitol Strategies Group, representing Michigan Midwest Independent Retailers Association.


mover_label: Wakeman

evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4792 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Iden) A bill relating to the promotion of regional convention business and tourism in this state and certain regions of this state; to provide for tourism and convention marketing and promotion programs in certain areas; to provide for imposition and collection of assessments on the owners of transient facilities to support tourism and convention marketing and promotion programs; to provide for the disbursement of the assessments; to establish the oversight functions and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. Representative Brandt Iden, the bill sponsor, explained his bill. Questions followed. Representative Manoogian offered the following amendment to HB 4816: 1. Amend page 2, line 18, after "areas," by inserting "recreational facilities, sporting venues,". Representative Manoogian explained and withdrew her amendment. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak: Scott Keith, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilitates Authority, and Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer for South west Michigan First.


evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4816 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 6-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Wakeman, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder. Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Merrman moved to adjourn the Committee. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:32 a.m. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Frederick

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 19, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4862 before the committee: HB 4862 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20981 (MCL 333.20981), as added by 2016 PA 40. Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 4862. Amy Morrison-Maybee, representing Bronson Healthcare Group, testified in support of HB 4862. Kim Bar, representing Bronson Healthcare Group, testified in support of HB 4862. Tyler Gibb, representing Western Michigan University School of Medicine, testified in support of HB 4862. Tim Greimel, representing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Council 25, testified in support of HB 4862. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4862, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System. Sean Soreson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Stephanie Glidden, representing the United Steelworkers - District 2. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Nanette Homan, representing the SEIU Healthcare Michigan. At 10:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee: HB 4516 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1976 PA 220, entitled “Persons with disabilities civil rights act,"(MCL 37.1101 to 37.1607) by adding section 102a. Representative Liberati offered the following amendment to HB 4516: 1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "(c)" by striking out the balance of the line through "access." on line 4 and inserting "Provide substantially equivalent or greater accessibility and usability as the international symbol of access.". Representative Liberati spoke to the amendment


mover_label: Liberati

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4516.

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4516. The motion prevailed 19-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 4516 to the committee on Ways and Means, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4517 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1956 PA 62, entitled “An act to authorize the director of the department of state police to promulgate a uniform traffic code; to authorize a city, township, or village to adopt the uniform traffic code by reference without publication in full; and to prescribe criminal penalties and civil sanctions for violation of the code,” by amending section 1 (MCL 257.951), as amended by 2006 PA 297.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4517.

evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4517. The motion prevailed 19- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4517 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Dan Levy and Lee Gonzales representing Michigan Department of Civil Rights, testified in support of HB 4516 and HB 4517. Heather Nicholoft representing Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, testified in support of HB 4516 and HB 4517. Kevin McKinney representing Michigan Brain Injury Association, testified in support of HB 4516 and HB 4517. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Crawford

evidence_text: Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 0320 before the committee: SB 0320 (Sen. MacGregor) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending sections 207, 501, 536, 701, 703, 801, 803, 903, 1025, and 1027 (MCL 436.1207, 436.1501, 436.1536, 436.1701, 436.1703, 436.1801, 436.1803, 436.1903, 436.2025, and 436.2027), section 501 as amended by 2012 PA 82, section 536 as added by 2018 PA 408, section 701 as amended by 2010 PA 266, section 703 as amended by 2017 PA 89, section 801 as amended by 2008 PA 11, section 803 as amended by 2016 PA 105, section 903 as amended by 2010 PA 175, section 1025 as amended by 2017 PA 88, and section 1027 as amended by 2011 PA 219. Representative MacGregor testified in support of SB 0320. Scott Graham, representing Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 0320. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0320, but did not wish to speak: Kerry Krone and David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Dalton Defendis, representing the Surety and Fidelity Association of America. The Chair laid HB 4912 before the committee: HB 4912 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2018 PA 479. Representative Hauk testified in support of HB 4912. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4912, but did not wish to speak: Kerry Krone and David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4912, but did not wish to speak: Toby Roth, representing the Central Michigan University. At 8:20 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4959, HB 4960 and HB 4961 before the committee: HB 4959 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending section 601 (MCL 436.1601). HB 4960 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2001 PA 223. HB 4961 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 608. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4959, HB 4960, and HB 4961, but did not wish to speak: Kerry Krome and David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4959, HB 4960, and HB 4961, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Martin, representing the Meijer. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4959.

evidence_text: Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4959. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 4959 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Scott Graham, representing Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of HB 4960 and HB 4961. Shelly Stahl, representing Wine Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4960 and HB 4961. Shelly Stahl, representing Anheuser-Bush, testified in opposition to HB 4960 and HB 4961.


mover_label: Chirkun

evidence_text: Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4960 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Farrington. Pass: None.


mover_label: Filler

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4961.

evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4961. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Berman spoke to the proposed amendment. Representative Berman offered the following amendment to HB 4961 (H-2): 1. Amend page 4, line 1, after "wholesaler" by striking out "may" and inserting "must".


mover_label: Berman

evidence_text: Representative Berman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4961 (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4961 to the committee on Ways and Means, as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Farrington. Pass: Rep. Berman. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 8:50 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543 before the committee: HB 4540 (Rep. Afendoulis) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act,"(MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 2d. HB 4541 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 5c. HB 4542 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act,"(MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 2c. HB 4543 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 5b. Representative Afendoulis, Representative Tate, Representative Webber, and Doug Wildey testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Amy Drumm representing Michigan Retailers Association, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Rachel Richards and Dave Matelski representing Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Dan Papineau representing Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Matt Groen representing Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543, but did not wish to speak: Chris Horak, representing the Comcast. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School District's. Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Erik Hingst, representing the Walmart. Andrew Moylan representing National Taxpayers Union, testified in opposition to HB 4542 and HB 4543. David Guenthner representing Mackinac Center, testified in opposition to HB 4542 and HB 4543. Beth Sosidka and Mark Ortlieb representing AT&T, testified in support of HB 4541. Melia Carter representing Verizon, testified in support of HB 4541. Nancy Riedel representing Verizon, testified in support of HB 4541. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4541, but did not wish to speak: Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.


evidence_text: Representative Lilly moved to excuse Representative Leutheuser from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:32 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paquette

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4184 before the committee: HB 4184 (Rep. Farrington) 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.


evidence_text: Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4184 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 8-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman. Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4184, but did not wish to speak: Jim Cavanaugh, representing Jackson College. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4184, but did not wish to speak: Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office. The Chair laid HB 4675 before the committee: HB 4675 (Rep. Afendoulis) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1311d and 1311g (MCL 380.1311d and 380.1311g), section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23 and section 1311g as amended by 2018 PA 42. Substitute (H-2) to HB 4675 was previously adopted on September 10th, 2019.


mover_label: O'Malley

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4675.

evidence_text: Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4675. The motion prevailed 14- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Caroline Liethen, representing Michigan Department of Education, testified in opposition to HB 4675. John Andrejack, representing Michigan Department of Education Finance Manager of the Program Finance Unit, testified in opposition to HB 4675. Rebecca McIntyre, representing Michigan Department of Education, Supervisor of Program Accountability, testified in opposition to HB 4675. Questions and discussion followed.