evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 59 before the committee: SB 59 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 59, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.


mover_label: Glanville

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 59 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4496 before the committee: HB 4496 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 105b and 109f (MCL 400.105b and 400.109f), section 105b as added by 2007 PA 100 and section 109f as amended by 2017 PA 224; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4496, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Filler

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4496.

evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4496. The motion prevailed 16- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4496 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral Health to review and make recommendations to HB 4616 and HB 4617. At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71 before the committee: SB 69 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a. SB 70 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583. SB 71 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175, 20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175, 333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and 20175a as added and section 20175 as amended by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b. Ellen Heinitz, from Senator Chang's office; Garrett Wheat, from Senator Ruth Johnson's office; and Alex Porrett, from Senator Hauck's office, testified together in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71, but did not wish to speak: Susie Sherman-Hall, representing the Michigan State Conference of Junior Leagues State Public Affairs Committee. Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.


mover_label: Rheingans

evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:01 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Young

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4197 before the committee: HB 4197 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A. An amendment was adopted for HB 4197 at the May 18th, 2023 meeting. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4197 and Amendment #1, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers. Melissa Seifert, representing the American Associations of Retired Persons. Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness. Kyle Innes, representing the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Marin Gibson, representing the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report HB 4197 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4331 before the committee: HB 4331 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA 509. State Representative Karen Whitsett testified in support of HB 4331. Hassan Beydoun representing the Council to the Mayor of the City of Detroit testified in support of HB 4331. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4331, but did not wish to speak: City of Detroit. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates. Patty Corkery, President and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates gave a presentation on behalf of the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation from Ross Yednock, legislative liaison for the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, Chelsea Neblett, Program Director of Housing Services for the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department, and Zach Ethzin-Gagner, Deputy Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment Department for the City of Lansing, before the committee.


mover_label: Breen

evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Coleman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Bezotte moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:08 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Koleszar

evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4355 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h (MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265. HB 4356 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4357 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h (MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265.


mover_label: Mentzer

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4354.

evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4354. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None.


mover_label: Wegela

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4355.

evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4355. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4356.

evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4356. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None.


mover_label: Churches

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4357.

evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4357. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None. Richard Meeth, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355 and HB 4356. Wendy Winston, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, and Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in opposition to HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Toni Coral, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Michelle Cook, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Drew Pinter, representing the Bay City Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354 and HB 4356, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts.


mover_label: Andrews

evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4354 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4355 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4356 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4357 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative O'Neal from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Arbit

evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee: SB 52 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2022 PA 23. Katie Olkowski, representing the Office of Senator Cherry, and Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of SB 52. Questions and discussion followed. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of SB 52. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 52, but did not wish to speak: Erik Schnelle, representing the National Deer Association. The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee: HB 4159 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club-Michigan Chapter.


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4159 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:54 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: MacDonell

evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Brabec laid before the committee presentations by Sam Price, President and CEO of Ten16 Recovery Network; Ronnie Tyson, Clinical Director of Odyssey House; and Greg Toutant, CEO of Great Lakes Recovery Centers. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Linda Davis, Executive Director of Families Against Narcotics. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Dr. Kanzoni Asabigi, Vice President of the Detroit Recovery Project, and member of the Michigan Association of Substance Abuse Providers. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4474 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371. HB 4475 (Rep. Grant) 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 2020 PA 50. HB 4476 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 147c. HB 4477 (Rep. Puri) 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 2020 PA 50. Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions and discussion followed. Attorney General Dana Nessel testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions and discussion followed. Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Roz Gould Keith, representing Stand with Trans. Eli Savit, Prosecuting Attorney, representing Washtenaw County. Rabbi Asher Lopatin, representing the Jewish Community Relations Council / American Jewish Committee of Detroit. Sharkey Haddad, representing the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV / Aids Alliance of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Professor William Wagner, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4474 and HB 4475, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid SB 90 before the committee: SB 90 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 103 (MCL 37.2103), as amended by 2023 PA 6. Senator Anthony testified in support of SB 90. Questions and discussion followed. Adojoa B. Asamoah, Founder and CEO of ABA Consulting LLC, testified in support of SB 90. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 90, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo. Jeff Stoutenburg, representing Dow. Lyndsay Palsrok, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out SB 90 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4173 and HB 4384 before the committee: HB 4173 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding sections 34a and 34b to chapter IX. HB 4384 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 34b to chapter IX. Trent Wolf, representing the Office of Representative Aiyash, testified in support of HB 4173 and HB 4384. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not wish to speak: Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.


mover_label: Dievendorf

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173.

evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173. The motion prevailed 8-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4173 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Filler. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4384.

evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4384. The motion prevailed 8-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole.


mover_label: Tsernoglou

evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4384 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Filler. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole. The Chair laid HB 4387 before the committee: HB 4387 (Rep. MacDonell) 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 2020 PA 50. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4387, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to refer HB 4387 to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors. The motion prevailed 11-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Mueller. The Chair laid SB 72 before the committee: SB 72 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 72, but did not wish to speak: Meghan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to refer SB 72 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477. Je Donna Dinges, representing Ethnic Intimidation Work, testified in support of HB 4474.


mover_label: Filler

evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Harman Singh, representing the Sikh Coalition, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Carolyn Normandin, representing the Anti-Defamation League Michigan (ADL), testified in support of HB 4474 and HB 4476. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Reverend Joseph Fox, representing Christianity. The Chair laid HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487 before the committee: HB 4482 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5851b (MCL 600.5851b), as added by 2018 PA 183. HB 4483 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 2018 PA 183. HB 4484 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 6431 and 6452 (MCL 600.6431 and 600.6452), section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42 and section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44. HB 4485 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 4486 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d. HB 4487 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6431 (MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42. Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Bice, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Marci Hamilton, representing CHILD USAdvocacy, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed. Tad Deluca, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Dr. Victor Petreca, representing Boston College, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Isabelle Brourman, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Kierra Dallas, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association, testified in opposition to HB 4482. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nadja Tirrell, representing the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest (SNAP). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak: Linda Beebe, representing herself. Peggy J. Reali, Esq., representing Stephen Olsick (Survivor). Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Chelsea Cooper, representing herself. Marjorie Gardner, representing herself. Flannery Houston, Director of Programs, representing Rise. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Brian Hurtekant, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak: Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4482, HB 4485 and HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Mike Letvis, representing Wayne RESA. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISD's. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 4:48 PM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4671 before the committee: HB 4671 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284a (MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. At 9:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:02 AM, Majority Vice Chair Churches called the committee back to order. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:05 AM, Majority Vice Chair Churches laid the committee at ease. At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in opposition to HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4671, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4671, but did not wish to speak: Larisa Draves, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Matt Sowash, representing Traverse City Tourism. Tom Nemacheck, representing the Upper Peninsula Travel Association. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hope

evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570 before the committee: HB 4156 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to enter into the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; and for related purposes. HB 4440 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 42 (MCL 168.42), as amended by 1999 PA 216. HB 4567 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 497 and 761 (MCL 168.497 and 168.761), section 497 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 4568 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 931 (MCL 168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583. HB 4569 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, 509gg, and 516 (MCL 168.495, 168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and 168.516), section 495 as amended by 2018 PA 603, section 509o as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, sections 509r and 516 as amended by 2018 PA 125, and section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 496a. HB 4570 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 4440. Scott Urbanowski, representing Pride at Work Michigan, testified in support of HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156 and HB 4440, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. John Crawford, representing Keep Our 50 States. Jasper Hendricks, representing Democrats for The Electoral College. Sean Parnell, representing Save Our States. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567 and HB 4569, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4440, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America. Gwen and Keith Vrooman. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians. Angela Ardis, representing NextGen America. Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Warner-Walls. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4567 and HB 4569, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4568, but did not wish to speak: Tim Ward, representing UBER. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4569, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Representative Tsernoglou offered the following amendment to HB 4567: 1. Amend page 3, line 22, after "state." by striking out the balance of the line through "law." on line 29.


motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4567.

evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4567. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report HB 4567 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


mover_label: Byrnes

evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4568 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4569 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4570 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4156 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4440.

evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4440. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4440 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:15 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678 before the committee: HB 4676 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 8b (MCL 722.958b), as added by 2018 PA 489. HB 4677 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8e. HB 4678 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1281c. At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order. Chair Young and Representative Edwards testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease. At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Michelle Williams and Dr. Delsa Chapman, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed. Saba Gebrai, representing the Park West Foundation Program, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed. Christian Randle, a Youth Leader of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Raymond Miller, a Youth Leader of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Ov'Var'Shia Gray-Woods, representing the President of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678, but did not wish to speak: Mark McWilliams, representing Disability Rights Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 1:06 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Stone

evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Veterans Homes before the Committee. Anne Zerbe, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, gave a presentation on Michigan Veterans Homes. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Markkanen

evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:37 PM. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Nick Gewirtz Acting Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Outman

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4689 before the committee: HB 4689 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 67 (MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195. Representative Hope, joined by Rachael Starr, wife of Trooper Starr, Trooper Patrick Arena, and Trooper Kristina Droste, both representing the Michigan State Police, all testified in support of HB 4689.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4689, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4337 before the committee: HB 4337 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 103 (MCL 250.1103), as added by 2021 PA 76. Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4337.


mover_label: Coleman

evidence_text: Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4337 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4689, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4337, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Allen. The Chair laid HB 4012 before the committee: HB 4012 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447. Representative Slagh, joined by John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, both testified in support of HB 4012. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4012. Vince Consiglio, representing ABATE of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4012. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified with no position on HB 4012. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4337, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4337, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Kristina Lidak Droste, representing the Michigan State Police. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Coffia

evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4673 (Rep. Miller) A bill to require certain original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers of agricultural equipment to make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners of that equipment; and to provide remedies. At 9:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:03 AM, Rep. Coffia called the committee back to order. Representative Miller and Jacob Feist, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association, testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:12 AM, Rep. Coffia laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Tim Boring, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed. Christy McGillivray, representing the Sierra Club, testified in support of HB 4673. Bob Thompson, representing the Michigan Farmers Union, testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Wareham, representing the North American Dealers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed. Scott Wadsworth, representing Tri County Equipment, testified in opposition to HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed. Kevin O'Reilly, representing the Public Interest Resource Group, testified in support of HB 4673. Willie Cade, representing Repair.org, testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Josh Waggener, representing Hutson Incorporated. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Rachel McGowan McCarthy, representing the Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4673, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jeff Oldham, representing GreenMark Equipment. William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324. Craig Vanderkolk, representing Burnips Equipment.


evidence_text: Representative Stone moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. Garrick Rochow shared a power point presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Pohutsky

evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee: HB 4221 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to designate Harrison Township as "Boat Town USA". Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4221. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4221, but did not wish to speak: Kelley Black Lovati, representing the Macomb County Chambers CEO. Ken Verkest, representing the Supervisor of Harrison Township. Gerry Knotts, representing the South River Marine. Tony Forlini, representing the Macomb County. Pete Lucido, representing the Macomb County Prosecutor. Candice Miller, representing the Macomb County Public Works Commissioner. Mark Hackel, representing the Macomb County Executive. The Chair laid HB 4457 before the committee: HB 4457 (Rep. Scott) A bill to designate June 19 of each year as Juneteenth. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 4457. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4457, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Michigan Credit Union League. Brian Schoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:13 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: June 14, 2023


mover_label: Rheingans

evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Stacie Behler, Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Grand Valley State University, and Kara Van Dam, Vice Provost, Graduate and Lifetime Learning, Grand Valley State University, gave a presentation on competency-based education. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Koleszar, Paiz and Zorn from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:11 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nick Gewirtz Acting Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Edwards

evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB 4419 before the committee: HB 4416 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918, 3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304, 5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5507, 7103, 7105, 7110, 7302, 7402, 7506, 7604, and 7820a (MCL 700.1106, 700.1210, 700.2519, 700.2806, 700.3605, 700.3916, 700.3917, 700.3918, 700.3959, 700.3981, 700.3982, 700.3983, 700.5102, 700.5301, 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5305, 700.5306a, 700.5310, 700.5311, 700.5313, 700.5314, 700.5507, 700.7103, 700.7105, 700.7110, 700.7302, 700.7402, 700.7506, 700.7604, and 700.7820a), section 1106 as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections 1210, 7302, 7402, and 7506 as amended and sections 7110 and 7604 as added by 2009 PA 46, section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA 325, section 3917 as amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5507 as amended by 2008 PA 41, sections 7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA 664, and section 7820a as added by 2012 PA 483, and by adding sections 1215, 1216, 5301c, 7408, 7409, and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4417 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64. HB 4418 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled "Michigan uniform transfers to minors act," by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531). HB 4419 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as amended by 2000 PA 65. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4416, HB 4417, HB 4418 and HB 4419, but did not wish to speak: Becky Bechler, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4416 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4417.

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4417. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4417 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Arbit

evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4418 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Dievendorf

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4419.

evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4419. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4419 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525 before the committee: HB 4523 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1093 (MCL 600.1093), as amended by 2018 PA 591. HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1074 (MCL 600.1074), as added by 2004 PA 224. HB 4525 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1064 and 1066 (MCL 600.1064 and 600.1066), as added by 2004 PA 224. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan. Judge Harvey Hoffman, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.


mover_label: Tsernoglou

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4523.

evidence_text: Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4523. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Hope

evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4523 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4524 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4525.

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4525. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4525 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 56 before the committee: SB 56 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 335 (MCL 750.335), as amended by 2002 PA 672. Senator Chang and Marshall Hunt, representing the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants / Accounting Aid Society, testified together in support of SB 56. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 56, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Kristina Lidak Droste, representing the Michigan State Police. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 236 before the committee: SB 236 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520a (MCL 750.520a), as amended by 2014 PA 64. Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 236. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 236, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Treatment Board.


mover_label: Fink

evidence_text: Representative Fink moved to excuse Representative Wozniak from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Rogers

evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Hill

evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4382 and HB 4383 before the committee: HB 4382 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 551, 552, 553, 555, 556, 557, and 558 (MCL 280.551, 280.552, 280.553, 280.555, 280.556, 280.557, and 280.558). HB 4383 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 576, 577, 578, 580, 581, 582, and 583 (MCL 280.559, 280.560, 280.561, 280.562, 280.563, 280.564, 280.565, 280.569, 280.570, 280.571, 280.572, 280.573, 280.574, 280.576, 280.577, 280.578, 280.580, 280.581, 280.582, and 280.583), section 569 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and by adding sections 561b, 561d, 564b, and 569b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Morse, and Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish to speak: Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish to speak: Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association. Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy. Elmeka Steele, representing the Wayne County Drain Commission. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4382 and HB 4383, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4616 and HB 4617 before the committee: HB 4616 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 901a. HB 4617 (Rep. Hoskins) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100a (MCL 330.1100a), as amended by 2020 PA 402. At 3:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:29 PM, Majority Vice Chair Arbit called the committee back to order. Chair Brabec, Representative Hoskins and Senator McMorrow testified together in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. At 3:46 PM, Majority Vice Chair Arbit laid the committee at ease. At 3:47 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Joy Wolfe Ensor, PhD., representing the Michigan Psychological Association, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Malina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers - Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Michele Millhouse, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Gwen Stembridge, representing The Trevor Project, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Gregory Baylor, representing the Alliance Defending Freedom, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Jonathan Alexandre, representing the Liberty Counsel, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Doug Booth, representing the Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Consortium, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Laura Haynes, representing the International Federation for Therapeutic and Counseling Choice, testified in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Mathew Shurka, representing the National Center for Lesbian Rights and Born Perfect, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Kate Dahlstrom, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan, testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Megan Blue, representing Corewell Health. Michael Pyne, representing With One Voice, a Statewide Suicide Prevention Coalition of Coalitions. Patricia Barton, representing the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics. Sean Sorenson Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Dakota Torolski, representing the Human Rights Campaign. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan School of Psychology. Terry Tchorzynski, representing the Michigan School Counselors Association. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to refer HB 4616 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Representative Schmaltz offered the following amendments to HB 4617: 1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by inserting a period. 2. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by striking out the balance of the line through "gender." on line 4. 3. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out the balance of the line through "including" on line 9.


mover_label: Schmaltz

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 4617.

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4617. The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Nays: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley offered the following amendments to HB 4617: 1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "including" by striking out the balance of the line through "gender." on line 4 and inserting "assisting with or recommending a gender transition procedure.". 2. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out the balance of the line through "including" on line 9. 3. Amend page 9, following line 27, by inserting: "Sec. 100b. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, "facility" means a residential facility for the care or treatment of individuals with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or developmental disability that is either a state facility or a licensed facility. Facility includes a preadmission screening unit established under section 409 that is operating a crisis stabilization unit. (2) "Family" as used in sections 156 to 161 means an eligible minor and his or her parent or legal guardian. (3) "Family member" means a parent, stepparent, spouse, sibling, child, or grandparent of a primary consumer, or an individual upon whom a primary consumer is dependent for at least 50% of his or her financial support. (4) "Federal funds" means funds received from the federal government under a categorical grant or similar program and does not include federal funds received under a revenue sharing arrangement. (5) "Functional impairment" means both of the following: (a) With regard to serious emotional disturbance, substantial interference with or limitation of a minor's achievement or maintenance of 1 or more developmentally appropriate social, behavioral, cognitive, communicative, or adaptive skills. (b) With regard to serious mental illness, substantial interference or limitation of role functioning in 1 or more major life activities including basic living skills such as eating, bathing, and dressing; instrumental living skills such as maintaining a household, managing money, getting around the community, and taking prescribed medication; and functioning in social, vocational, and educational contexts. (6) "Gender transition procedure" means any procedure related to a gender transition, whether performed or administered by a physician or other licensed medical professional or any other person, where the procedure seeks to do any of the following: (a) Alter or remove physical or anatomical characteristics or features that are typical of an individual's biological sex. (b) Instill or create physiological or anatomical characteristics that resemble a sex different from an individual's biological sex, including, but not limited to, any of the following: (i) The administration of puberty-blocking drugs, cross-sex hormones, or any other substances or like mechanisms used to promote the development of feminizing or masculinizing features in the opposite biological sex. (ii) A genital or nongenital gender reassignment surgery. (iii) The usage of any substances, whether or not those substances were obtained from or prescribed by a physician or other licensed medical professional, that cause the development of a child's biological sex to deviate from his or her biological sex at birth, alter the onset of puberty, or otherwise alter the typical hormonal ranges of a child from that of his or her biological sex. (7) (6) "Guardian" means a person appointed by the court to exercise specific powers over an individual who is a minor, legally incapacitated, or developmentally disabled. (8) (7) "Hospital" or "psychiatric hospital" means an inpatient program operated by the department for the treatment of individuals with serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance or a psychiatric hospital or psychiatric unit licensed under section 137. (9) (8) "Hospital director" means the chief administrative officer of a hospital or his or her designee. (10) (9) "Hospitalization" or "hospitalize" means to provide treatment for an individual as an inpatient in a hospital. (11) (10) "Incapacitated" means that an individual, as a result of the use of alcohol or other drugs, is unconscious or has his or her mental or physical functioning so impaired that he or she either poses an immediate and substantial danger to his or her own health and safety or is endangering the health and safety of the public. (12) (11) "Individual plan of services" or "plan of services" means a written individual plan of services developed with a recipient as required by section 712. (13) (12) "Individual representative" means a recipient's legal guardian, minor recipient's parent, or other person authorized by law to represent the recipient in decision-making related to the recipient's services and supports. (14) (13) "Intellectual disability" means a condition manifesting before the age of 18 years that is characterized by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning and related limitations in 2 or more adaptive skills and that is diagnosed based on the following assumptions: (a) Valid assessment considers cultural and linguistic diversity, as well as differences in communication and behavioral factors. (b) The existence of limitation in adaptive skills occurs within the context of community environments typical of the individual's age peers and is indexed to the individual's particular needs for support. (c) Specific adaptive skill limitations often coexist with strengths in other adaptive skills or other personal capabilities. (d) With appropriate supports over a sustained period, the life functioning of the individual with an intellectual disability will generally improve. (15)(14) "Licensed facility" means a facility licensed by the department under section 137 or an adult foster care facility. (16) (15) "Licensed psychologist" means a doctoral level psychologist licensed under section 18223(1) of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18223. (17) (16) "Mediation" means a confidential process in which a neutral third party facilitates communication between parties, assists in identifying issues, and helps explore solutions to promote a mutually acceptable resolution. A mediator does not have authoritative decision-making power. (18)(17) "Medicaid" means the program of medical assistance established under section 105 of the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.105. (19) (18) "Medical director" means a psychiatrist appointed under section 231 to advise the executive director of a community mental health services program. (20) (19) "Mental health professional" means an individual who is trained and experienced in the area of mental illness or developmental disabilities and who is 1 of the following: (a) A physician. (b) A psychologist. (c) A registered professional nurse licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of nursing under part 172 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17201 to 333.17242. (d) A licensed master's social worker licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of social work at the master's level under part 185 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18501 to 333.18518. (e) A licensed professional counselor licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of counseling under part 181 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18101 to 333.18117. (f) A marriage and family therapist licensed or otherwise authorized to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy under part 169 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16901 to 333.16915. (21) (20) "Minor" means an individual under the age of 18 years. (22) (21) "Multicultural services" means specialized mental health services for multicultural populations such as African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian and Pacific Islanders, and Arab/Chaldean-Americans. (23) (22) "Neglect" means an act or failure to act committed by an employee or volunteer of the department, a community mental health services program, or a licensed hospital; a service provider under contract with the department, a community mental health services program, or a licensed hospital; or an employee or volunteer of a service provider under contract with the department, a community mental health services program, or a licensed hospital, that denies a recipient the standard of care or treatment to which he or she is entitled under this act.".


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4617. The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Nays: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to refer HB 4617 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wegela

evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and HB 4702 before the committee: HB 4695 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 662, 668b, and 674 (MCL 168.662, 168.668b, and 168.674), section 662 as amended by 2022 PA 219, section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614, and section 674 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 8, 720a, 720b, 720c, 720d, 720e, 720f, 720g, 720h, 720i, and 720j. HB 4696 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661. HB 4697 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 761d (MCL 168.761d), as amended by 2022 PA 195. HB 4698 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 2 (MCL 168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603. HB 4699 (Rep. Byrnes) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 499, 509aa, and 811 (MCL 168.499, 168.509aa, and 168.811), section 499 as amended by 2004 PA 92, section 509aa as amended by 2012 PA 270, and section 811 as amended by 2018 PA 603, and by adding sections 6, 759e, 759f, and 759g. HB 4700 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 759, 761, and 766 (MCL 168.759, 168.761, and 168.766), sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302 and section 766 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 766a and 766b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4701 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661. HB 4702 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 658 and 661 (MCL 168.658 and 168.661), as amended by 2012 PA 270. At 1:37 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:38 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order. Representative Tsernoglou, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, and Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4695 and HB 4696. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:05 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease. At 2:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Koleszar, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica Perseman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4697. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hope, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4698. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Byrnes, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4699. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rheingans, Representative Morgan, Aghogho Edevbie, representing the Secretary of State, and Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4700 and HB 4701. At 2:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:26 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order. Representative Tsernoglou, Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, and Chris Swope, City of Lansing Clerk, testified in support of HB 4702. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:42 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease. At 2:43 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified with no position on HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699 and HB 4702. Erica Peresman, representing Promote The Vote, testified in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and HB 4702. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4698, HB 4699 and HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700 and HB 4702, but did not wish to speak: Ethan Petzold, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700, HB 4701 and HB 4702, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Cheatham. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association and the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy. Jodi Fisher, representing Healthy Democracy Healthy People Michigan. Camden Weber, representing NextGen America. Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit regional Chamber. Ricky Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4696, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699, HB 4700 and HB 4701, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4695, HB 4697, HB 4698, HB 4699 and HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: Joan Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power. Brooke Harris, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Kelsey Rogers, representing the Campaign Legal Center. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4697 and HB 4699, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, HB 4699 and HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: Barbara Smith Warner, representing the National Vote At Home Institute. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, HB 4699 and HB 4702, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 2:57 PM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from Declaration for American Democracy before the committee. Talyce Murray, representing Declaration for American Democracy, provided a presentation on Campaign Finance and Dark Money Reform Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed.


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


mover_label: Farhat

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 69, SB 70, SB 71 and SB 72 before the committee: SB 69 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a. SB 70 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583. SB 71 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175, 20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175, 333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and 20175a as added and section 20175 as amended by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b. SB 72 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583. Senator McDonald Rivet testified in support of SB 72. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 69, SB 70, SB 71 and SB 72, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: Coffia

evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 69 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Miller

evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to report out SB 70 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to SB 71: 1. Amend page 16, following line 8, by inserting: "(14) This section does not apply to a health facility or agency that is a health maintenance organization.". 2. Amend page 18, following line 20, by inserting: "(6) This section does not apply to a health facility or agency that is a health maintenance organization.".


mover_label: VanderWall

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to SB 71.

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to SB 71. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report SB 71 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Neeley

evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 72 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4616 and HB 4617 before the committee: HB 4616 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 901a. HB 4617 (Rep. Hoskins) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100a (MCL 330.1100a), as amended by 2020 PA 402. Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter from Representative Brabec, Chair of the Subcommittee on Behavioral Health, stating that the Subcommittee voted that HB 4616 and HB 4617 be returned to the Health Policy Committee, without amendments, and with the recommendation that the bills be reported with recommendation to the House. Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Terri Tchzorynski, representing the Michigan School Counselors Association. Michele Millhouse, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. Dr. Halley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynocologists. Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Erin Knott, representing Equality Michigan. Chardai Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4616 and HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action.


mover_label: Rheingans

evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4616 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to HB 4617: 1. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by inserting a period. 2. Amend page 6, line 1, after "identity" by striking out the balance of the line through "gender." on line 4. 3. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out the balance of the line through "including" on line 9.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4617. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4617 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. The Chair laid SB 219 before the committee: SB 219 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 9204, 9206, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.9204, 333.9206, 333.17703, 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17713, 333.17751, and 333.17757), section 9204 as amended by 2006 PA 91, section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540, section 17703 as amended by 2021 PA 36, section 17707 as amended by 2020 PA 142, sections 17708 and 17751 as amended by 2022 PA 80, section 17713 as added by 2020 PA 324, and section 17757 as amended by 2022 PA 13, and by adding sections 17724 and 17724a. Nicholas Cook, from Senator Santana's office, testified in support of SB 219. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Roath and Dr. Michael Klepser, both representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified together in support of SB 219. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association and Michael Sleiman, representing Walgreens, testified together in support of SB 219. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 219, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Martin, representing Meijer. Rachel Carl, representing Walmart. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Kim Walz, representing Walgreens. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans 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, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:44 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Young

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623 before the committee: HB 4619 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2027 (MCL 500.2027), as amended by 1998 PA 26. HB 4620 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4621 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3403 (MCL 500.3403), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4622 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4623 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3501 (MCL 500.3501), as amended by 2016 PA 276, and by adding section 3406z. Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Edwards testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Erin Knott, representing the Equity Michigan. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Sean Sorenson- Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Matt Black, representing the MIchigan Academy of Family Physicians. Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing the The HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Patricia Barton, representing the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Melina Brann, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Joel Bryson, representing the Committee to Protect Health Care. Cailin Westerson, representing the United States of Care. Jake Jakubiak Kovacek. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action for America. Robert Davidson, representing The Committee to Protect Health Care, testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Liz Hagan, representing the Us of Care, testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. Dr. Michael Reddinger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622 and HB 4623. The Chair laid SB 326 before the committee: SB 326 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2023 PA 21. Senator Singh testified in support of SB 326. Questions and discussion followed. Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of SB 326. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4331 before the committee: HB 4331 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA 509.


mover_label: Breen

evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4331 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Aragona, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Neyer, Smit. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Bruck moved to adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov