mover_label: Edwards

evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5429 before the committee: HB 5429 (Rep. Morse) A bill to create the court-appointed special advocate program; and to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the court-appointed special advocate program and volunteers. Representative Morse testified in support of HB 5429. Questions and discussion followed. Patty Sabin, the President and CEO of the Michigan Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), testified in support of HB 5429. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5384 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in renting act," by amending section 2 (MCL 554.632). HB 5385 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79. HB 5386 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5384 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Hope

evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5385 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Arbit

evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5386 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5328 before the committee: HB 5328 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending section 714 (MCL 38.2664), as amended by 2002 PA 95. Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5328. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Michelle Rick and Judge Charles LaSata, both representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in support of HB 5328. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5328, but did not wish to speak: Judge Mike Carpenter, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. Trevor Van Dyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paiz

evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Fitzgerald offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


mover_label: Breen

motion_text: to adopt the proposed Committee rules.

evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5203 before the committee: HB 5203 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204. Representative Breen, and Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. Sheriff Michelle Lajoye-Young, representing the Kent County Sheriff's office, testified in support of HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:31 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 393 and SB 394 before the committee: SB 393 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by repealing part 26 (MCL 324.2601 to 324.2611). SB 394 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1307, and 1311 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1307, and 324.1311), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 1311 as amended by 2018 PA 268; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to speak: Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 393 and SB 394, but did not wish to speak: Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. John O'Brien, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission.


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 393 failed to be reported on February 8th, 2024. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out SB 393 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


mover_label: Hill

evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out SB 394 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee: HB 4682 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4682 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:36 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Andrews

evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Harris. The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee: HB 4427 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 15.231, 15.232, 15.233, and 15.235), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6, section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 523, and section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 36. Representative Young testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and discussion followed. Ken Nixon, representing Safe and Just Michigan and the Organization of Exonerees, testified in support of HB 4427. Darrell Siggers, exoneree after 34 years, testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and discussion followed. Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration, testified in support of HB 4427. Amanda Wallwin, representing the Innocence Project, testified in support of HB 4427. Mark Hartman and Susie Greenbauer, both representing Humanity for Prisoners, testified in support of HB 4427. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, came forward to answer questions. Discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak: Charmie Gholson, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Kay Perry, representing the Michigan Chapter of Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (MI-CURE). Marla Mitchell-Cichon, representing the Cooley Innocence Project. Elizabeth Cole, representing the Michigan Innocence Clinic, University of Michigan Law School. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Tony Grant, representing Nation Outside.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 9:51 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Churches

evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen.


mover_label: Conlin

evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:07 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5025 before the committee: HB 5025 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to repeal 2017 PA 98, entitled "Educational instruction access act," (MCL 123.1041 to 123.1047). Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 5025. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, and Kyle Smitley, representing Detroit Prep, testified in opposition of HB 5025. Questions and discussion followed. Jen Rigterink and Melissa Milton Pung, both representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5025. Carol Finkelstein, representing the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education, testified in support of HB 5025. Questions and discussion followed. Kristen Sonneville-Douglass, representing the Save Roosevelt Community Action Group, testified in support of HB 5025. Janet Kreger, representing the Michigan Historical Preservation Network, testified in support of HB 5025. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5025, but did not wish to speak: Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. Dr. Sheryl kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5025, but did not wish to speak: Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Jason Mancini, representing the Michigan Council of Charter School Authorizers. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 10:06 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889 before the committee: HB 4886 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 30j. HB 4887 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.2328), as amended by 1993 PA 241. HB 4888 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending sections 4, 5, 16, and 43 (MCL 125.2304, 125.2305, 125.2316, and 125.2343), sections 4, 16, and 43 as amended by 2015 PA 40 and section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 328. HB 4889 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled "Truth in renting act," by amending section 6 (MCL 554.636) and by adding section 4a. At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:38 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Mueller and Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Questions and discussion followed. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association; Marge Burns, representing Gemano Management; and Bruce Thelen, representing Sun Communities; testified in support of HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Questions and discussion followed. Deb Campbell, an Ionia resident representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Holly Hook, a Swartz Creek resident representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Questions and discussion followed. Angela Rogensues, Warren City Council president, testified in opposition to HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. Pam Maxey, a Kalamazoo resident representing herself, testified in support of HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4886, HB 4887, HB 4888 and HB 4889, but did not wish to speak: Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Thomas Visco, representing Michigan Community Action. Becky Mroz, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Joan Webster, Dimondale, representing herself. Kelly Alkema, Kalamazoo, representing herself. Kathleen Allen, Clarkston, representing herself. Lora, Grand Rapids, representing herself. Christian Alvarado, Plymouth, representing herself. Katen Anderson, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Calvin Baber, Canton, representing himself. Rebecca Baizas, Northville, representing herself. Angela Baker, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Candace Baker, Northville, representing herself. Martha Baylor, Northville, representing herself. Patricia Bender, Swartz Creek, representing herself. Deborah Bis, Midland, representing herself. Nicole Blair, Battle Creek, representing herself. David Burkholder, Kalamazoo, representing himself. Valencia Butler, Clarkson, representing herself. Slade Campbell, Ionia, representing himself. Jesse Carson, Clinton Township, representing himself. Amie Carter, Burton, representing himself. Eric Cederwall, Ionia, representing himself. Rebecca Charon, Kalamazoo, representing herself. Bruce Clevenger, Berrien Springs, representing himself. Susan Clevenger, Berrien Springs, representing herself. Mark Couwlier, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Pamela Cowell, Harbor Springs, representing herself. Sydney Cunningham, Northville, representing herself. Sharry Cusack, Ionia, representing herself. Linda Darr, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Norbert Darr, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Torinna Daugherty, Washington, representing herself. Mary Davis, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Ginger Dowdle, Battle Creek, representing herself. Karen Drouillard, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Loretta Dubiel, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Karen Eckert-Smith, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Debra Edison, Auburn Hills, representing herself. William Edwards. Rochester Hills, representing himself. Bonnie Eely, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Richard Elwell, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Darilyn Evans, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Cheryl Fecteau, Rochester, representing herself. Marcy Figard, Grand Rapids, representing herself. Tamara Fischer, Burton, representing herself. Hilary Flexer, Bath, representing herself. Lindsey Flygare, Sault Sainte Marie, representing herself. Anthony Fonti, Chesterfield, representing himself. Kayla Forster, Northville, representing herself. Ewa Fratczak, Warren, representing herself. Przemyslaw Fratczak, Warren, representing themselves. Hilda Frazier, Grand Rapids, representing herself. Michelle Gallo, Clarkston, representing herself. Theodore Gantos, Mt. Morris, representing himself. Wendy Gantos, Mt. Morris, representing herself. Penny Garrard, Flint, representing herself. Clifford Graham, Ionia, representing himself. James Grant, Swartz Creek, representing himself. Lolo Gray, Ypsilanti, representing herself. Samantha Gray, Ypsilanti, representing herself. Annette Green, Ypsilanti, representing herself. Dona Griffin, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Rose Guess, Kalamazoo, representing herself. Tammara Hahs, Dimondale, representing herself. Tiffany Haight, Hart, representing herself. Michael Hamann, Holland, representing himself. Tonya Hamann, Holland, representing herself. Melissa Hernandez, Dimondale, representing herself. Catherine Hevia, Caledonia, representing herself. Robert Hill, Northville, representing himself. Wanda Holmes, Holland, representing herself. Jeanine Horak, Ypsilanti, representing herself. Denise Hubbard, Rochester Hills, representing herself. James Johnston, Northville, representing himself. MJ Kimo Keawe, Rochester Hills, representing themselves. Kirsytn Kelley, Northville, representing herself. Carla Kinsey, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Hanna Kita, Northville, representing herself. Darlene Lakin, Northville, representing herself. Elisabeth Larsen, Midland, representing herself. Randy Lee, Niles, representing himself. Lynda Loomis, Dimondale, representing herself. Susan Lowler, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Charlotte Mankowski, Washington, herself. Richard Mann, Ionia, representing himself. Valerie Mann, Ionia, representing himself. MariAnne Martin, Ionia, representing herself. Sierra Maybee, Clarkston, representing herself. Crystal McClain, South Lyon, representing herself. Lisa McCoy, Baroda, representing herself. John Meulendyk, Bloomfield, representing himself. Kathleen Meyers, Northville, representing herself. Korey Morris, Taylor, representing himself. Denise Murray, Nashville, representing himself. Barbara Myhal, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Barbara Nemitz, Bridgman, representing herself. Patricia Niesz, Dimondale, representing herself. Thomas Ohse, Clinton Township, representing himself. Jeannete Osburn, Ypsilanti, representing herself. Tanya Passage, Northville, representing herself. Gwen Pease, Washington, representing herself. Kaci Pellar, Detroit, representing herself. Cathy Pequeno, Northville, representing herself. Rodney Perkins, Linden, representing himself. Martin Perry, Caledonia, representing himself. Virginia Petrucha, Swartz Creek, representing herself. Beverly Pickle, Dimondale, representing herself. Drew Pikstein, Northville, representing himself. Michael Plummer, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Margaret Pouch, Northville, representing herself. Ann Premo, Midland, representing herself. Alec Racer, Battle Creek, representing himself. Leah Reeves, Clarkston, representing herself. Thomas Reou, Bay City, representing himself. Donna Ribant, Washington Twp., representing herself. Gail Rinehart, Chesterfield, representing herself. Ruth Ann Schultz, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Danielle Schwerin, Northville, representing herself. Kathleen Semenuk, Whitmore Lake, representing herself. Kathy Shepherd, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Denise Smith, Grand Rapids, representing herself. Dixie Smith, Mount Morris, representing herself. Ken Smith, Clarkston, representing himself. Lisa Smith, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Jaclynn Snyder, Midland, representing herself. Mary Spradling, Kalamazoo, representing herself. Jeffrey Squires, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Debi Steele, White Lake, representing herself. Kristina Steele, Clarkston, representing herself. Natalie Summers, Northville, representing herself. Joseph Tarkowski, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Cheryl Tokarski, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Donald Towns, Clarkston, representing himself. Andrew Toy, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Laurie Trenchemontagne, Washington, representing herself. Nancy Trevino-Tomassini, Dearborn Heights, representing herself. Jaime Tuck, Northville, representing herself. Dale Vass, Holland, representing himself. Semaj Venters, Clarkston, representing themselves. Shar Vogel, Ionia, representing herself. Sonia Wallace, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Christina Walters, Northville, representing herself. Shirley Warner, Battle Creek, representing herself. Mary Weinhold, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Lisa West, Dimondale, representing herself. Cynthia Wickersham, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Glenn Wickersham, Rochester Hills, representing himself. Joanna Winter, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Sue Zant, Muskegon, representing herself. Susan Ziehm, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Rosemary Fitzpatrick, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Clara Rice, Lowell, representing herself. Ardelle Seymour, Rochester Hills, representing herself. Dorothy Comito, Rochester Hills, representing herself. The Chair laid SB 328 before the committee: SB 328 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to require certain standards for certain smoke alarm devices; to prohibit certain conduct and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.


mover_label: Mueller

evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out SB 328 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Bierlein. Nays: Rep. Wendzel. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Filler, Aragona, Neyer. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:39 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Farhat

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5378 and HB 5379 before the committee: HB 5378 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178. HB 5379 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow certain reciprocal compacts, agreements, and arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as amended by 2022 PA 25. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5378 and HB 5379, but did not wish to speak: Henry Scienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. Michigan Forest Products Council. Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to HB 5378: 1. Amend page 4, following line 23, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5379 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.".


mover_label: Outman

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 5378.

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5378. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Roth

evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to report HB 5378 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Edwards offered the following amendment to HB 5379: 1. Amend page 4, following line 3, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5378 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.".


mover_label: Hoskins

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 5379.

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5379. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report HB 5379 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee: HB 5127 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 2022 PA 143. Representative McFall and Councilman Sean Fleming, representing the Madison Heights City Council and a Veteran, testified in support of HB 5127. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5434 before the committee: HB 5434 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 114. Representative Glanville and Douglass Voss, representing the Korean War Veterans Association, testified in support of HB 5434. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Miller

evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5434 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:04 AM, Majority Vice Chair MacDonell called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 208 (MCL 257.208), as amended by 2020 PA 376. Representative Shannon and Thomas Steinbis testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and discussion followed. Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State, approached to answer questions from members. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. At 11:15 AM, Rep. Conlin laid the committee at ease. At 11:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Miller offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


mover_label: Rheingans

evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Roth, Bierlein. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Neyer, Smit. The Chair laid a presentation on Double Up Food Bucks before the Committee. Alex Canepa, representing Fair Food Network, gave a presentation on Double Up Food Bucks. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:42 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Whitsett

evidence_text: Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Scott offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


mover_label: Neeley

motion_text: to adopt proposed Committee rules.

evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation regarding AI by Dr. Ravi Pendse, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officers, Office of the President, University of Michigan. Dr. Ravi Pendse shared a power point discussing AI. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5457 before the committee: HB 5457 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 2020 PA 224, entitled "Broadband expansion act of Michigan," by amending section 2 (MCL 484.3252). At 9:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5457. She was joined by Caleb Buhs and Ulrika Zay, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget; and Jayshona Hicks and Jessica Randall, representing the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office under the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:55 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease. At 9:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: Steckloff

evidence_text: Representative Steckloff moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel and Outman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fitzgerald

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


mover_label: Glanville

evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation on diabetes: the types and causes, its prevalence in Michigan, the results of failing to manage it, and the costs to society and our health care system when affordable treatments are unavailable. At 12:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Arti Bhan, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, gave an overview of diabetes and the medical interventions it requires. Cayley Winters-Norrie, representing herself and diabetes patients, gave a personal account of what can happen when insulin is unaffordable. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4890 and HB 5519 before the committee: HB 4890 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by adding chapter 8F. HB 5519 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136. Minority Vice Chair VanderWall and Representative Conlin testified together in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519. Questions and discussion followed. Sara Cambensy, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519. Allan Coukell, representing Civica Rx, testified in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519, but did not wish to speak: Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4890, but did not wish to speak: Peter Fotos, representing PhRMA. The Chair laid SB 249 before the committee: SB 249 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20904, 20912, 20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904, 333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and 333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as added by 1990 PA 179.


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to report out SB 249 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hope

evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights before the Committee. Gloria Lara, Chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission, John Johnson, Kimberly Woolridge, and Marcelina Trevino, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, provided a presentation on the Office of the Auditor General Report on Michigan Department of Civil Rights 151-0200-22, August 2023. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hope called the committee back to order. There being no further business before the committee, Majority Vice Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 11:49 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wegela

evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Haadsma offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


mover_label: Mentzer

evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee the presentation on the new federal rule on independent contractors and its impact on workers and employers. Sean Egan and Randall Harrison, representing the Michigan Department on Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified to the presentation on the new federal rule on independent contractors and its impact on workers and employers. Questions and discussion followed. Sally Dworak-Fisher, a senior staff attorney from the National Employment Law Project, testified to the presentation on the new federal rule on independent contractors and its impact on workers and employers. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5164 and HB 5165 before the committee: HB 5164 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to create the call center jobs retention act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to impose certain duties on certain employers; and to prescribe civil sanctions. HB 5165 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 15. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5164 and HB 5165, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5164 and HB 5165, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.


mover_label: Koleszar

evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5164 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None.


mover_label: Churches

evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5165 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee: HB 5114 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b, 100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532, 700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420, 330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427, 330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435, 330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463, 330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700, 330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463 as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429, and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections 430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by 2004 PA 527. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5114, but did not wish to speak: Michael K. Garrett, representing CNS Healthcare. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5114, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.


mover_label: Pohutsky

evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to refer HB 5114 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 9:07 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Andrews

evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5392 before the committee: HB 5392 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA 199.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5392 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5271 and HB 5431 before the committee: HB 5271 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA 229. HB 5431 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful imprisonment compensation act," by amending sections 2, 4, 5, and 7 (MCL 691.1752, 691.1754, 691.1755, and 691.1757), section 7 as amended by 2020 PA 43. At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order. Chair Hope and Marla Mitchell-Cichon, representing the Cooley Law Innocence Project, testified together in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:33 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease. At 9:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Amanda Wallwin, representing The Innocence Project, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Robyn Frankel, Ashley Steffen, and Aaron Van Langevelde, all representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified together in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Jessica Zimbelman, representing CDAM / SADO, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Questions and discussion followed. Ken Nixon, representing Safe and Just Michigan, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Kevin Harrington, Co-founder and Board Member for the Organization of Exonerees and CEO of Blessed and Highly Favored Always, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Representative Andrews and Marla Mitchell-Cichon, representing the Cooley Law Innocence Project, testified together in support of HB 5431. Eric Anderson, Secretary for the Organization of Exonerees, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. Laurie Moore, representing After Innocence, testified in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5271 and HB 5431, but did not wish to speak: Mark Hartman, representing Humanity for Prisoners. Elizabeth Cole, representing the University of Michigan Law Innocence Clinic. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5271, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5271, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5431, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:24 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Grant

evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 417 before the committee: SB 417 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 44c (MCL 125.1444c), as amended by 2012 PA 345.


mover_label: Coffia

evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to report out SB 417 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 417, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Amin Irving, representing Ginosko. Pat Harrington, representing Olympia Development. Pat Harrington, representing the Michigan Housing Council. The Chair laid HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032 before the committee: HB 5030 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as amended by 1982 PA 506. HB 5031 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as amended by 2000 PA 257. HB 5032 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as amended by 2017 PA 127. Representative Coffia, Mark Garcia representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, and Tonya Coon, Michigan State Housing Development Authority Director of Homeownership, testified in support of HBs 5030, 5031, and 5032. Questions and discussion followed. Nikki Devitt, President of the Petoskey Chamber and Chair of the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, testified in support of HBs 5030, 5031, and 5032. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Yarrow Brown, representing Housing North. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5030, but did not wish to speak: Traverse Connect. Cadillac Chamber of Commerce. Petoskey Chamber of Commerce. At 9:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5060 and HB 5523 before the committee: HB 5060 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled "Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981," (MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119). HB 5523 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to create the bureau of community services and the commission on economic and social opportunity; to reduce the causes, conditions, and effects of poverty; to promote social and economic opportunities that foster self-sufficiency for low- income individuals; to provide for the designation of community action agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the bureau, the commission, and community action agencies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Stephen Martin, Representative Glanville's Legislative Director, Thomas Visco, Program and Policy Manager for Michigan Community Action, and Susan Harding, CEO of Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, testified in support of HBs 5060 and 5523. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5060 and HB 5523, but did not wish to speak: Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.


mover_label: Farhat

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting at 9:43 AM. Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5174 before the committee: HB 5174 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.


mover_label: Weiss

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5174.

evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5174. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brabec and Patrick Wells-O'Brien and Alison Gillium, both representing Gift of Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 5174. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5174, but did not wish to speak: Jon Hoffman, representing the American Kidney Fund. Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5174, but did not wish to speak: David Randals, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency.


mover_label: Markkanen

evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Earned Income Tax Credit before the Committee. Priscilla Perkins, representing the Accounting Aid Society, gave a presentation on Earned Income Tax Credit. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 12:53 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: May 14, 2024


evidence_text: Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5077, HB 5078 and HB 5179 before the committee: HB 5077 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled "Administration of opioid antagonists act," by amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL 15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by 2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106. HB 5078 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36. HB 5179 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139. Representative Brabec, Chair of the Behavioral Health Subcommittee, testified in support of HB 5077, HB 5078 and HB 5179. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5077, HB 5078 and HB 5179, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Adelman, representing the Substance Use Disorder Services Directors, unanimously from the 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs) across the state. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5179, but did not wish to speak: Avani Sheth, Wayne County's Medical Officer. Steve Alsum, representing the Michigan Overdose Prevention Coalition.


mover_label: Roth

motion_text: to report HB 5077 with recommendation.

evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to report HB 5077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass:


evidence_text: Rep. Thompson. Minority Vice-Chair VanderWall moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 5077 was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, 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 Roth moved to report out HB 5077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5078 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, 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 Farhat moved to report out HB 5179 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson. The Chair laid HB 4745, HB 4746, HB 4747 and HB 4748 before the committee: HB 4745 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 473 (MCL 330.1473), as amended by 2018 PA 593. HB 4746 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 461 (MCL 330.1461), as amended by 2018 PA 593, and by adding section 1021 and chapter 10A. HB 4747 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 429 (MCL 330.1429), as amended by 2022 PA 214. HB 4748 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 469b. The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 4745, HB 4746, HB 4747, HB 4748, HB 4749 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. The Chair laid HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013 before the committee: HB 5435 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406tt. HB 5436 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17703, 17704, 17707, 17708, 17709, 17744, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.17703, 333.17704, 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17709, 333.17744, 333.17751, and 333.17757), sections 17703, 17707, 17708, 17751, and 17757 as amended by 2023 PA 97, section 17704 as amended by 2018 PA 41, section 17709 as amended by 2020 PA 142, and section 17744 as amended by 2020 PA 136, and by adding section 17744g. HB 5013 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. At 3:37 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:41 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order. Chair Rogers testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. At 3:48 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease. At 3:49 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Young and Representative Hope testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Farah Jalloul and Dr. David Bright, both representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Sarah Wallett, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed. Harsna Chahal, representing East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives, testified in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5435, HB 5436 and HB 5013, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Lee Rosevelt, representing the Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Nurse- Midwives. Erica Shekell, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Julia Watters, representing East Lansing Free Emergency Contraceptives. Dr. Halley Crissman, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Loretta Bush, representing Authority Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5435 and HB 5436, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5435, but did not wish to speak: Karla Ruest, representing the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5435, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5013, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5013, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 4:25 PM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: T. Carter

evidence_text: Representative T. Carter moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Rogers, Morgan, Wegela, Markkanen, Bezotte, Martin, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5433 before the committee: HB 5433 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Snyder and Senator Singh testified in support of HB 5433. Questions and discussion followed. Brigadier General Ravi Wagh and Lieutenant Colonel Karen Sims testified in support of HB 5433. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5433, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5529 before the committee: HB 5529 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166. At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order. Representative Tyrone Carter, and Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 5529. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the Common Citizen. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5527 and HB 5528 before the committee: HB 5527 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by adding section 19b. HB 5528 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1319. Representative Fitzgerald and Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:55 AM, Majority Vice Chair Liberati laid the committee at ease. At 10:55 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Cindy DeWolfe, representing the American Heart Association, and Alex Bowerson, a student whose life was saved by an AED, testified in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528. Dr. Alyssa Vermeulen, representing Project Adam testified, in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528. Questions and discussion followed. Kenneth Edmonds, representing the NFL/Smart Heart Sports Coalition, testified in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5527 and HB 5528, but did not wish to speak: Bill Wortz, representing the Detroit Lions. Dr. Brad Uren, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Catarina Stromberg, representing the Michigan Chapter-American College of Cardiology. John Ciecko, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee: HB 5127 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 2022 PA 143.


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5127 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5127, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 208 (MCL 257.208), as amended by 2020 PA 376. Representative Roth offered the following amendment to HB 5150: 1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "(r)" by striking out "or 629c".


mover_label: St. Germaine

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 5150.

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5150. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Conlin

evidence_text: Representative Conlin moved to report HB 5150 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Edwards, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. St. Germaine. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee: HB 5304 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 634 (MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer questions from members. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paiz

evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on The Eastern Market before the Committee. Brandon Seng, and Katy Trudeau, representing The Eastern Market, gave a presentation on The Eastern Market. Robert Ruhlig, and Ederique Goudia, joined Brandon Seng, and Katy Trudeau, to answer questions from the Committee. The Chair laid a presentation on March is Reading Month and Youth Engagement before the Committee. Rebecca Park, and Tonia Ritter, representing Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on Agricultural Literacy Outreach. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representative Bierlein 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 at 10:07 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: O'Neal

evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to excuse Representative Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Brixie

evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 350 and SB 555 before the committee: SB 350 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330. SB 555 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending sections 5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and 390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 350 and SB 555, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College. Representative Steele offered the following amendment to SB 350: 1. Amend page 3, line 15, after "programs." by inserting "As used in this subparagraph, "federal student loan fees" means origination fees charged for Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, or Direct PLUS Loans offered by the United States Department of Education to eligible students or parents to help cover the costs of higher education. Federal student loan fees does not include late payment fees, returned payment fees, collection fees, or any other similar fees that do not constitute upfront charges paid to a lender for setting up or processing a loan.".


mover_label: Steele

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to SB 350.

evidence_text: Representative Steele moved to adopt the amendment to SB 350. The motion did not prevail 12- 15-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer offered the following amendments to SB 350: 1. Amend page 3, line 13, after "disability;" by inserting "and". 2. Amend page 3, line 15, after "credential" by striking out the semicolon and the balance of the line and inserting a period.


mover_label: DeBoer

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to SB 350.

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the amendments to SB 350. The motion did not prevail 12-15-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to report out SB 350 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-11-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Steele. Pass: Rep. Schuette. Representative Beson offered the following amendments to SB 555: 1. Amend page 2, line 3, after "of" by striking out "11" and inserting "13". 2. Amend page 2, following line 18, by inserting: "(iv) Subject to subsection (4), 1 member appointed by the senate minority leader. (v) Subject to subsection (4), 1 member appointed by the house minority leader.". 3. Amend page 3, line 5, after "under" by striking out "subsection (3)(a)(ii) or (iii)" and inserting "subsections (3)(a)(ii) to (v)".


mover_label: Beson

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to SB 555.

evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt the amendments to SB 555. The motion did not prevail 12- 16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Pass: None. Representative Green offered the following amendment to SB 555: 1. Amend page 3, line 7, by striking out all of subdivisions (a) and (b) and inserting: "(a) To be eligible for the appointment, the individual must meet at least 1 of the following criteria: (i) Continuously reside in the promise zone for at least the immediately preceding year. (ii) Be a principal owner of a business that is based in, or has locations physically located in, the promise zone. As used in this subparagraph, "principal owner" means an individual who owns, directly or indirectly, of record or beneficially, stock or membership interest representing 10% or more of the outstanding stock or membership interest of a corporation or limited liability company. (iii) Actively serve on the board of an organization organized under the nonprofit corporation act, 1982 PA 162, MCL 450.2101 to 450.3192, that is based in, or has locations physically located in, the promise zone. (b) To continue serving as a member of the board, the individual must continue to meet at least 1 of the criteria described in subdivision (a)(i) to (iii) for the entirety of the individual's appointment.".


mover_label: Green

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to SB 555.

evidence_text: Representative Green moved to adopt the amendment to SB 555. The motion did not prevail 11- 16-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Pass: Rep. Kuhn.


evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to report out SB 555 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-11-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Steele. Pass: Rep. Schuette. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2 before the Committee. Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, provided testimony on Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. Representative Puri made a motion to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2024-2. The motion prevailed 16-0-12: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5457 before the committee: HB 5457 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 2020 PA 224, entitled "Broadband expansion act of Michigan," by amending section 2 (MCL 484.3252).


mover_label: Byrnes

evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5457 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Aragona, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None.


mover_label: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representatives Outman and Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:03 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Scott

evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: MacDonell

evidence_text: Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5522 before the committee: HB 5522 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1990 PA 195, entitled "An act entering into the midwestern higher education compact; and for related purposes," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1532). At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans called the committee back to order. Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 5522. At 10:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Rheingans laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Brandy Johnson, President of the Michigan Community College Association, testified in support of HB 5522. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Hurley, Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in support of HB 5522. Rob Mass, Legislative Liaison for MiLEAP Director, testified in support of HB 5522. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5522, but did not wish to speak: Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5522 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, Bruck. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Zorn.


mover_label: Rheingans

evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative DeSana 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 10:54 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Edwards

evidence_text: Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5429 before the committee: HB 5429 (Rep. Morse) A bill to create the court-appointed special advocate program; and to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of the court-appointed special advocate program and volunteers.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5429 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Johnsen. The Chair laid HB 5534 and HB 5392 before the committee: HB 5534 (Rep. Breen) A bill to require the supreme court to analyze certain trial court costs and revenue sources; and to develop legislative proposals to change trial court funding. HB 5392 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA 199. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:36 AM, Rep. Tyrone Carter called the committee back to order. Chair Breen testified in support of HB 5534. At 10:38 AM, Rep. Tyrone Carter laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Rep. Lightner testified in support of HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Boyd, State Court Administrator, and Trevor VanDyke, Deputy General Counsel, both representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of HB 5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed. Hersanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5534 and HB 5392. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5534 and HB 5392, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.


mover_label: Hope

evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Outman 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 11:30 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5203 before the committee: HB 5203 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.


mover_label: Breen

evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5203 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 721 before the committee: SB 721 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled "An act to define a marketable record title to an interest in land; to require the filing of notices of claim of interest in such land in certain cases within a definite period of time and to require the recording thereof; to make invalid and of no force or effect all claims with respect to the land affected thereby where no such notices of claim of interest are filed within the required period; to provide for certain penalties for filing slanderous notices of claim of interest, and to provide certain exceptions to the applicability and operation thereof," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 565.101 and 565.103), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 572 and section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 294. Elizabeth Crenshaw, representing Senator Moss, testified in support of SB 721. David Pierson, representing the Real Property Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of SB 721. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 721, but did not wish to speak: Evie Sweeney, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 721 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. The Chair laid HB 5353 before the committee: HB 5353 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to implement section 29 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963; to provide a process for state compliance with its obligation to finance the costs incurred by local units of government to provide, administer, and implement certain activities or services required by this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and public officers; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the legislative branch; to provide for the administration of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. At 12:15 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order. Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 5353. At 12:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dennis Pollard, representing Secrest Wardle, testified in support of HB 5353. Questions and discussion followed. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties; Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, and Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5353. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5353, but did not wish to speak: Scott Smith, representing the City of Wyoming. Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Farhat

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Neeley offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


mover_label: Grant

evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 415 and SB 416 before the committee: SB 415 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 12 and 18 (MCL 205.62 and 205.68), as amended by 2022 PA 3. SB 416 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 14a and 14b (MCL 205.104a and 205.104b), as amended by 2022 PA 4. Renee Watson, representing Senator Klinefelt's Office, testified in support of SB 415 and SB 416. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 415 and SB 416. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 415 and SB 416, but did not wish to speak: Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to report out SB 415 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Tisdel.


mover_label: Price

evidence_text: Representative Price moved to report out SB 416 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Tisdel. The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee: HB 4708 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 27 and 34d (MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), as amended by 2022 PA 240, and by adding section 7yy. Representative Farhat, and Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers Association, testified in support of HB 4708. Questions and discussion followed. Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 4708. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4708, but did not wish to speak: Lucid Motors. Andrew Martin, representing Meijer. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Brian Shoaf, representing MICHauto. Chris Semirec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4708, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee: HB 4361 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 280. Representative Brabec, Jon Hoffman, representing the National Kidney Foundation, David Galbenski, representing the Living Liver Foundation, Patrick Wells-O'brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan, Erich Ditschman, representing the National Kidney Foundation, Dr. Mona Doshi, representing University of Michigan Health, and Dr. Randy Sung, representing Michigan Medicine testified in support of HB 4361. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak: Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Ashlea Phenicie. Thye Fischman, representing Michigan Medicine. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4361.

evidence_text: Representative Price moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4361. The motion prevailed 7-0- 5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.


mover_label: Brenda Carter

evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4361 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Outman. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 1:17 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Koleszar

evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 29, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Emily Laidlaw and Robert Mass, representing MI LEAP, testified to the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Questions and discussion followed. Kathy Szenda Wilson, representing PULSE at Upjohn, Andy Richards, representing Duncan Aviation, Bronwyn Drost, representing Southwest Michigan First, Carrie Anderson, representing Morning Star Child Care, Alex Andrews, representing Talent First, and Carrie Rosingana, representing Capital Area Michigan Works!, testified to the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Bennett, Katie Dunlap, and Roshni Shokar, representing Wonderschool, testified to the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Tyler Huntey, representing Huntey's Cluibhouse, testified to the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis. Matt Gillard, representing Michigan's Children, testified to the presentation on combating Michigan's childcare crisis. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:31 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 February 22, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Pohutsky offered the following proposed Committee rules: 1. For any item of legislation considered by the committee, at least 1 meeting will be called at which the public may address the committee regarding that item of legislation. Oral testimony may be limited at the discretion of the committee chair. The Committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. 2. All testimony shall be on the subject matter pertaining to the committee agenda.


mover_label: Hill

evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to adopt the proposed Committee rules. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 225 and SB 226 before the committee: SB 225 (Sen. Chang) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. SB 226 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 226, but did not wish to speak: Sydney Hart and Chris Ethridge, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 225 and SB 226, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.


mover_label: Paiz

evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 225 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out SB 226 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Amy McMillian, Director of the Huron Clinton Metropark Authority, and Leona Medley, Director of the Joe Louis Greenway Project, gave a presentation from the Huron Clinton Metropark Authority. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:49 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Shannon

evidence_text: Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair and Representative Shannon made opening remarks. The Chair laid a series of presentations on the school counselor and school psychologist shortage in Michigan before the committee. David Meengs, Chief Academic Officer for Warren Consolidated Schools, gave an overview presentation on the school counselor and psychologist shortage. Questions and discussion followed. Lauren Mangus, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists, Terri Tchorzynski, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association, and Diana Wheatley, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers, gave a presentation together on the shortage of school counselors and psychologists in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. Todd Distelrath, Principal of Chippewa Valley High School, gave a presentation on the shortage of school counselors and psychologists. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education, gave a presentation of the shortage of school counselors and psychologists.


mover_label: Churches

evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 7:00 PM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Andrews

evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126 before the committee: HB 5124 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548. HB 5125 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA 165. HB 5126 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549. Representative Lightner and Representative Bollin testified together in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussion followed. Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussion followed. Julie Risner, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126. Mike Hirst, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5124, HB 5125 and HB 5126. The Chair laid HB 5271 before the committee: HB 5271 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16 of chapter X (MCL 770.16), as amended by 2015 PA 229.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5271.

evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5271. The motion prevailed 8-0- 5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.