mover_label: Bollin

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 627.

evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 627. The motion prevailed 28-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.


result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to report out SB 627 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Whiteford

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 628.

evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 628. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to report out SB 628 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Tate

evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Hammoud from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Outman

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5292 before the committee: HB 5292 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54. Representative Slagh; Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association; and Dave Koster, General Manager of the Holland Board of Public Works, and Chairman of the Michigan Public Power Agency, testified together in support of HB 5292. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5292, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). The Chair laid SB 103 before the committee: SB 103 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to provide for the rights of certain electric transmission line owners; to impose certain requirements on certain electric transmission line owners; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 103, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Stoutenburg, representing DOW. Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to report out SB 103 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bellino, Hoitenga, Berman, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Morse, Puri, Scott. Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette. Pass: None.


mover_label: Markkanen

evidence_text: Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Reilly and Cherry from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at 9:19 AM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Howell

evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5427 before the committee: HB 5427 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.


evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5427 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison. Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 242 and SB 245 before the committee: SB 242 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled "An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412), section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84. SB 245 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514), as amended by 2017 PA 210.


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 242 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: Reps. Howell, Sowerby. Pass: Rep. Berman.


mover_label: Ellison

evidence_text: Representative Ellison moved to report out SB 245 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: Reps. Howell, Sowerby. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4116 before the committee: HB 4116 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 280. Representative Kahle, with Chris Miller, representing PlaneWave Instruments, testified in support of HB 4116. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4116, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 5502, HB 5503, HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5506 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9m (MCL 211.9m), as amended by 2017 PA 261. HB 5503 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9n (MCL 211.9n), as amended by 2017 PA 261. HB 5504 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 2014 PA 92, entitled "State essential services assessment act," by amending section 7 (MCL 211.1057), as amended by 2018 PA 541. HB 5505 (Rep. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 2014 PA 93, entitled "Alternative state essential services assessment act," by amending section 7 (MCL 211.1077), as amended by 2018 PA 505. HB 5506 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 6 (MCL 207.556), as amended by 2013 PA 85. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5502, HB 5503, HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5506, but did not wish to speak: Valerie Knol, representing Stellantis. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5502 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Farrington

evidence_text: Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5503 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Calley

evidence_text: Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5504 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Cavanagh

evidence_text: Representative Cavanagh moved to report out HB 5505 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 5506 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 4116. Aaron Keel and Scott Darragh, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4116. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:44 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the House Committee on Agriculture at 9:11 AM. Rep. Sue Allor adjourned the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources at 9:12 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


motion_text: to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting.


mover_label: Damoose

evidence_text: Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee: HB 4970 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1179c. Representative O'Malley, and Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Seth Devries, representing the Epilepsy Foundation Professional Board, testified in support of HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed. Carly Jahn, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, Parent Advocate, testified in support of HB 4970. Jenn and Aubrey Brown, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, Student and Parent, testified in support of HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5556 and HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5556 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 121 (MCL 389.121), as amended by 2012 PA 495. HB 5557 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 105 (MCL 389.105), as amended by 2012 PA 495. Representative Roth, Representative Damoose, Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare, and Dr. Bethany Corner, representing MidMichigan Colleges and MidMichigan Health, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557. Questions and discussion followed. Dean Judy Didion, the Dean of Nursing at Oakland University, testified in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557. Dr. David Roland Finley and Holly Russell, both representing North Central Michigan College, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557. Jim Sawyer, representing Macomb Community College, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557. Tim Hood, the President of MidMichigan College, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557. Dr. Tammy Anderson, representing Wayne County Community College, testified in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Yvette McElvoy Anderson, representing Wayne County Community College. Andrea Shaw, representing Macomb Community College. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Judy McKenna, representing Madonna University. Robert LeFevre, representing Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities. Dan Hurley and Bob Murphy, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Barb Wieszcieuski, representing MidMichigan College, submitted a card on HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Northern Hospital. Liz Fluty, the Director of Nursing at Kellogg Community College. Dan Phelan, the President of Jackson College. Pete Lacey and Kristin Copenhaver, representing St. Clair County Community College. Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, representing Lake Michigan College. Joe Odenwald, representing Southwestern Michigan College. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council. Mike Hansen, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Henry Wolf, representing Traverse Connect. Dr. Mike Gavin, representing Delta College. Tony DesChenes, representing Leading Age. Jeremy Frew, representing Jackson College. Heather Ruttkofsky, representing Jackson College. Dr. Dale Nesbary, representing Muskegon Community College. Dr. Nick Nissley, representing Northwestern Michigan College. Christine Hammond, representing Glen Oaks. Sara Birch, representing Glen Oaks Community College. Glen Cerny, representing Schoolcraft College. Laura Coleman, representing Bay de Noc Community College. Stacy Young, representing Montcalm Community College. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Megan Morris, representing Central Michigan University. Mia McNeil, representing University of Michigan Flint. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. Steven Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Elizabeth Kutter, representing Wayne State University. John Kaczynuk, representing Saginaw Valley State University. Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 10:30 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Mueller

evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5272 before the committee: HB 5272 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382, and by adding sections 2c and 627c. Representative Eisen, testified in support of HB 5272. Questions and discussion followed. Jonathan Byrd, representing Michigan LiUNA, testified in support of HB 5272. Questions and discussion followed. William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 5272. Questions and discussion followed. Sergeant Nicole McGhee and Trooper Travis Fletcher, both representing the Michigan State Police, testified with a neutral position on HB 5272. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association (MITA), testified in support of HB 5272. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rachel Morcero and John Clore, both representing US Against the Media. Anson Lah, representing himself. Adam de Angeli, representing Rescue Michigan. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5272, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tim Schmig, representing himself. David Dudenhoefer, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5272, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Brady, representing Motorola Solutions Inc. Jeff McAlvey, representing Conduent Traffic Solutions. Jeff McAlvey, representing Michigan Paving and Materials. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, but did not wish to speak: Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM). The Chair laid HB 5541 before the committee: HB 5541 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 931, 934, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.934, and 600.946), section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86 and section 934 as amended by 2020 PA 369, and by adding section 935. Representative Fink; Cami Pendell, General Counsel, representing the Michigan Supreme Court; and Maribeth Graff, representing the Board of Law Examiners, testified together in support of HB 5541. Questions and discussion followed. Kellie Early, representing the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), testified in support of HB 5541. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5541, but did not wish to speak: Richard Bierschbach, representing the Wayne State University Law School. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation of Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Establishing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, November 2020, #186-0319-21A before the committee. Bryan Weiler, Chief Investigator, and Chad Monger, Audit Supervisor, both representing the Michigan Department of the Auditor General, gave an overview of their findings. Questions and discussion followed. Director Julia Dale, of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, and Todd Cook, Director Of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified on the Auditor General report. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM. The Senate Oversight Committee adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Bellino

evidence_text: Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 405 before the committee: SB 405 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending the title and sections 8, 9, and 18 (MCL 446.208, 446.209, and 446.218), the title and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345 and section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469. Kim Wadaga, representing Senator MacDonald, testified in support of SB 405. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Aubrey, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association, testified in support of SB 405. The Chair laid HB 5429, HB 5430, HB 5431 and HB 5432 before the committee: HB 5429 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 2009 PA 229, entitled "Guaranteed asset protection waiver act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (MCL 492.21, 492.23, 492.25, 492.27, 492.29, and 492.31), by adding sections 3a, 4, and 9a and parts 5 and 9, and by designating section 1 as part 1, section 3 as part 2, section 3a as part 3, sections 4, 5, 7, 9, and 9a as part 4, and section 11 as part 6; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5430 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled "Retail installment sales act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.853), as amended by 2009 PA 232. HB 5431 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled "Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending section 13 (MCL 492.113), as amended by 2009 PA 231. HB 5432 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 127 (MCL 500.127), as added by 2009 PA 230. Representative Beeler testified in support of HB 5429, HB 5430, HB 5431 and HB 5432. Aaron Lunt, representing the Guaranteed Asset Protection Alliance, testified in support of HB 5429, HB 5430, HB 5431 and HB 5432. The Chair laid HR 158 before the committee: HR 158 (Rep. Yaroch) A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to clarify its position on the legality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out HR 158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5449 before the committee: HB 5449 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending section 30i (MCL 125.2330i), as amended by 2005 PA 162, and by adding section 30j.


evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5449 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5449, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors.


mover_label: Hertel

evidence_text: Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Roth

evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5286 before the committee: HB 5286 (Rep. Huizenga) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2019 PA 31. The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 5286.


mover_label: Griffin

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5286.

evidence_text: Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5286. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5286 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid SB 674 before the committee: SB 674 (Sen. Nesbitt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by repealing section 10 (MCL 207.1010).


evidence_text: Representative Griffin moved to report out SB 674 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:39 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Whiteford

evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 494 before the committee: SB 494 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8705, 8708, 8715, and 8716 (MCL 324.8705, 324.8708, 324.8715, and 324.8716), section 8705 as amended by 2011 PA 2 and sections 8708, 8715, and 8716 as amended by 2015 PA 118. Senator Daley testified in support of his legislation. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 494, but did not wish to speak: Chuck Lippstre, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan Soybean Association. Ashley Steffer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.


mover_label: Allor

evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to report out SB 494 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 14 before the committee: HCR 14 (Rep. Lightner) A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages. Representative Lightner and Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HCR 14. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, submitted a card in support of HCR 14, but did not wish to speak.


mover_label: Brann

evidence_text: Representative Brann moved to report out HCR 14 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4188 before the committee: HB 4188 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending sections 41, 59, and 84b (MCL 38.1341, 38.1359, and 38.1384b), section 41 as amended by 2018 PA 512, section 59 as amended by 2012 PA 359, and section 84b as amended by 2018 PA 169.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188.

evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188. The motion prevailed 26- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, submitted a card in support of HB 4188, but did not wish to speak. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4188 (H-1), but did not wish to speak.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4188 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5522 before the committee: HB 5522 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Substitute (H-2) was previously adopted to HB 5522 on November 10, 2021. Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the proposed substitute (H- 3). Questions and discussion followed. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, submitted a card in support of HB 5522, but did not wish to speak.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5522.

evidence_text: Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5522. The motion prevailed 26- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hornberger offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, line 23, after "equipment" by striking out "25,000,000" and inserting "30,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 23, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Funds" and inserting "From the funds". 3. Amend page 23, line 7, after "equipment" by inserting a comma and "$25,200,000.00". 4. Amend page 23, line 22, after "is" by striking out "$25,000,000.00" and inserting "$25,200,000.00". 5. Amend page 23, following line 23, by inserting: "Sec. 411a. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for communication towers and equipment, $4,800,000.00 shall be awarded to a county with a population of between 70,000 and 70,500 according to the 2010 federal decennial census for public safety communication towers.".


mover_label: Hornberger

evidence_text: Representative Hornberger moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Yaroch offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 7, following line 11, by inserting: "Fire gear initiative 10,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 41, following line 3, by inserting: "Sec. 456. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for fire gear initiative must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments that are predominately on-call, part-time, or volunteer with purchasing fire gear for fire fighters. A grant that is provided by utilizing funding appropriated in part 1 must not exceed $10,000.00. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for fire gear initiative are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments that are predominately on- call, part-time, or volunteer with purchasing fire gear for fire fighters. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections.


mover_label: Yaroch

evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Weiss offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting: "ARP – community crisis response grant program 10,000,000". 2. Amend page 5, line 13, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 3. Amend page 5, line 13, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "25,000,000". 4. Amend page 5, following line 21, by inserting: "Bias and de-escalation training 35,000,000". 5. Amend page 5, line 24, after "Community" by inserting "oriented". 6. Amend page 5, line 24, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "25,000,000". 7. Amend page 5, following line 25, by inserting: "Jail diversion grant program 10,000,000". 8. Amend page 5, following line 28, by inserting: "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust 2,000,000". 9. Amend page 6, following line 7, by inserting: "Officer misconduct registry 7,500,000". 10. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting "135,250,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 11. Amend page 15, following line 13, by inserting: "Sec. 402. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - community crisis response grant program must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a competitive grant program, to be used to create a community crisis response grant program. Grants must be used for establishing or expanding community-based mobile crisis intervention services. Priority will be given to grant applications that demonstrate a commitment to best practices. (2) Each public safety department receiving a grant under this section must provide a copy of a memorandum of understanding between the involved community agencies and law enforcement agencies that delineates how behavioral health professionals and law enforcement officers shall be coordinated. (3) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards along with the department of state police must create an application process with selection criteria for grants and a grant dispersal process and must post the application process, selection criteria, and grant dispersal process on the department's website. (4) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must seek federal authority as outlined under section 9813 of the American rescue plan act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, to utilize enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds for operating the programs described in this section as long as that funding is available. (5) A local public safety department that receives a grant under this section shall cooperate with an organization, selected by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department, to describe and evaluate the activities and results of the local public safety departments related to the grant. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department may use a portion of grant funding appropriated to contract with an independent organization to fulfill this requirement. (6) The evaluating organization must determine the specific metrics required in the report and notify the local public safety departments at the time of the first grant disbursement. Metrics may include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Total number of behavioral health crisis calls in the target jurisdiction. (b) Number of calls to which a community crisis responder clinician or community crisis responder peer is dispatched according to the requirements of the local public safety department's grant application. (c) Number of calls transferred to telehealth with physical response follow-up and the number of calls transferred to telehealth without physical response follow-up. (d) Community crisis responder clinician and community crisis responder peer call time per call. (e) A survey of clients served by community crisis response. (f) Number of calls with community crisis response that result in the following: (i) Jail admission. (ii) On-location de-escalation. (iii) Access to crisis stabilization services and other community-based supports and service. (iv) Inpatient admission to a behavioral health facility. (v) Referral for behavioral or mental health services without residential or inpatient admission. (vi) Referral to community or social services, including, but not limited to, homeless shelters, women's shelters, food pantries, or other similar services. (g) Number of individuals served by community crisis response broken down by age, gender, race, and ethnicity. (h) Reduction in frequency of law enforcement interaction with known frequently served individuals. (i) Number of follow-up visits, including method and location. (j) Overall program costs broken down by administration, training, community crisis responder clinician and community crisis responder peer, and per call costs. (7) Not later than September 30, 2022, the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must compile and submit an annual report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on state police, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office, and publish a copy of the report on its internet website. The report must contain all of the following for the immediately preceding fiscal year: (a) The name of each local public safety department that received a grant and the total amount of the grant. (b) Details about any subgrants disbursed by each local public safety department that received a grant under this section. (c) An analysis of the activities undertaken by grant recipients as part of their project, including alignment with best practices. (d) An appropriate summary of metrics reported by grant recipients as required. (e) Recommendations for improvements to grant criteria. (8) The responsibilities of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department under this section include all of the following: (a) Create the community crisis response grant program, review grant applications, and distribute grants. (b) Develop a model memorandum of understanding between community agencies and law enforcement. (c) Manage external evaluation and ensure that metrics are collected by grant recipients in order to determine future best practices and criteria for future grants. (d) Provide technical assistance and coordination and facilitate sharing of best practices among grant recipients. (e) Assist with cross-training resources between law enforcement and community crisis responder clinicians and community crisis responder peers. (9) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - community crisis response grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to create a community crisis response grant program. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 12. Amend page 15, line 14, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 13. Amend page 15, line 18, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 14. Amend page 15, line 18, after "programs" by inserting a comma and "to assist public safety departments with changing practices and redesigning structures and services, and to implement community violence intervention strategies, which address students' social, emotional, mental health, and academic development and are important in the context of the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved groups of students, students from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, migratory students, and children who are incarcerated". 15. Amend page 15, line 23, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 16. Amend page 15, line 25, after "awards." by inserting: "Grants provided to local public safety departments should be in an amount of $500,000.00 per award and must be used for purposes in the following areas: (a) Use of force. (b) Officer accountability and wellness. (c) Disparate enforcement and treatment. (d) Re-imagining public safety. (e) Truth and reconciliation efforts. (f) Community outreach and engagement. (g) Community violence intervention.". 17. Amend page 15, line 27, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 18. Amend page 16, line 5, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 19. Amend page 16, line 8, after "is" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting "$25,000,000.00". 20. Amend page 16, following line 9, by inserting: "(3) As used in this section, "local public safety department" means a public safety department at the county, city, village, or township level.". 21. Amend page 22, following line 14, by inserting: "Sec. 411. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training must be used by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to conduct or contract for research and analysis to identify training gaps and begin to adapt, adopt, or develop curriculum standards for training in the following areas or other areas the commission determines to be substantially similar: (a) De-escalation techniques. (b) Implicit bias training. (c) Procedural justice training. (d) Mental health resources and support available for law enforcement officers. (2) The curriculum standards for training on de-escalation techniques may include any of the following: (a) Employment of verbal and physical tactics to diffuse volatile or potentially violent situations, including when they are safe and feasible, with an emphasis on using communication, negotiation, and de-escalation techniques. (b) Level of force that is an objectively reasonable response to an identified and articulable threat or resistance that is based on information available at the time of the incident and that requires constant reevaluation as circumstances dictate and allow. (c) Training that provides law enforcement officers with awareness and recognition of indicators of physical and mental disabilities, mental health issues, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse issues with an emphasis on effective communication and de- escalation techniques. (d) As appropriate with the nature and immediacy of the threat to public safety, the use of distance, cover, and time when approaching and managing critical incidents, in order to help create a safety zone between the law enforcement officer and subject, to afford the officer more time to react to the circumstances. (e) A law enforcement officer's responsibility to intervene in a situation if another law enforcement officer's actions indicate that officer has lost self-control or use of force is not objectively reasonable to the level of resistance encountered. (f) Other evidence-based approaches, found to be appropriate by the commission, that enhance de-escalation techniques and skills. (3) An individual seeking to become a law enforcement officer or a person who is already a licensed law enforcement officer may meet the standards for implicit bias training by completing an implicit bias training course approved by the commission. (4) Funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to law enforcement agencies, through a grant program, for bias and de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. As a condition of receiving funding, law enforcement agencies must adopt a written policy stating that each of the law enforcement officers in its employ will utilize de-escalation techniques in his or her interactions with citizens to the extent that it is reasonable and safe as possible. (5) The commission shall make a model written policy meeting the requirements of subsection (4) available on its website. A law enforcement agency may fulfill its duty under subsection (4) by adopting the written policy made available under this subsection. (6) As used in this section: (a) "Curriculum" means a structure of educational standards that identifies behavioral objectives and outcomes. (b) "De-escalation technique" means a method or methods intended to diffuse potentially volatile or violent situations with the goal of reducing the level of subject control required to resolve the situation in an objectively reasonable and safe manner. (c) "Implicit bias training" means an evidence-based training that provides instruction regarding the bias implicit in all human beings and how to help ensure unconscious bias does not inhibit fair and impartial law enforcement. (d) "Procedural justice training" means training based on the principles of treating people with dignity and respect, giving citizens a voice during encounters, being neutral in decision making, and conveying trustworthy motives while emphasizing law enforcement's role in the context of the larger criminal justice system. (e) "Training gap" means identified behavioral or performance deficiencies caused by a lack of skill or knowledge. (7) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for bias and de-escalation training are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is for bias and de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $35,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 22. Amend page 23, line 24 after "community" by inserting "oriented". 23. Amend page 23, line 28, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 24. Amend page 23, line 28, after "programs" by inserting a comma and "to assist public safety departments with changing practices and redesigning structures and services, and to implement community violence intervention strategies, which address students' social, emotional, mental health, and academic development and are important in the context of the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on underserved groups of students, students from low-income families, students of color, students with disabilities, English learners, students experiencing homelessness, children and youth in foster care, migratory students, and children who are incarcerated". 25. Amend page 24, line 4, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 26. Amend page 24, line 6, after "awards." by inserting: "Grants provided to local public safety departments should be in an amount of $500,000.00 per award and must be used for purposes in the following areas: (a) Use of force. (b) Officer accountability and wellness. (c) Disparate enforcement and treatment. (d) Re-imagining public safety. (e) Truth and reconciliation efforts. (f) Community outreach and engagement. (g) Community violence intervention.". 27. Amend page 24, line 7 after "community" by inserting "oriented". 28. Amend page 24, line 15, after "community" by inserting "oriented". 29. Amend page 24, line 18, after "is" by striking out "$5,000,000.00" and inserting "$25,000,000.00". 30. Amend page 24, following line 19, by inserting: "(3) As used in this section, "local public safety department" means a public safety department at the county, city, village, or township level.". 31. Amend page 25, following line 6, by inserting: "Sec. 416. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for jail diversion grant program must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police, through a grant program, to local units of government to establish or expand behavioral health jail diversion programs in coordination between community agencies and law enforcement agencies. (2) Priority must be given to local units of government in counties without an urbanized area of at least 50,000 people and to programs that adhere to best practices. (3) Each local unit of government receiving a grant under this section must provide a copy of a memorandum of understanding between the involved community agencies and law enforcement agencies that delineates how the agencies will be coordinated. (4) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must create an application process with selection criteria for grants and a grant dispersal process. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must post the application process, selection criteria, and grant dispersal process on the department's website. (5) The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must seek federal authority as outlined under section 9813 of the American rescue plan act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, to utilize enhanced federal Medicaid matching funds for the operation of eligible programs receiving grants under this section as long as that funding is available. (6) Each year, a local unit of government that receives a grant under this section must cooperate with an organization, selected by the department, to describe and evaluate the activities and results of the local unit of government related to grant dollars disbursed under this section. The Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department may utilize a portion of funding appropriated to the jail diversion fund to contract with an independent organization to fulfill this requirement. (7) The evaluating organization must determine the specific metrics required in the report and notify the local units of government at the time of the first grant disbursement. (8) Not later than September 30, 2022 the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department must compile and submit an annual report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on state police, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office, and publish a copy of the report on its internet website. The report must contain all of the following for the immediately preceding fiscal year: (a) The name of each local unit of government that received a grant and the total amount of the grant. (b) Details about any subgrant disbursed by each local unit of government that received a grant under this section. (c) An analysis of the activities undertaken by grant recipients as part of their project. (d) An appropriate summary of metrics reported by grant recipients. (9) The responsibilities of the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department under this section include all of the following: (a) Create the jail diversion grant program, review grant applications, and distribute grants. (b) Determine appropriate staffing and resource allocation for grant review, administration, and other duties. (c) Manage external evaluation and ensure that metrics are collected by grant recipients in order to determine program results and inform best practices. (d) Provide technical assistance and coordination and facilitate sharing of best practices among grant recipients. (10) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for jail diversion grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to establish or expand behavioral health jail diversion programs in coordination between community agencies and law enforcement agencies. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 32. Amend page 27, following line 19, by inserting: "Sec. 419. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust must be used by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards to support the advocates and leaders for police and community trust initiative within the department of civil rights. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan commission on law enforcement standards advocates and leaders for police and community trust are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to support the advocates and leaders for police and community trust initiative within the department of civil rights. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly. 33. Amend page 31, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 424. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for officer misconduct registry must be used to create and maintain an officer misconduct registry, which must contain the name of any officer terminated for on-the-job misconduct and a description of the nature of the misconduct. The officer misconduct registry must be accessible to all public safety departments in this state. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for officer misconduct registry are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to create and maintain an officer misconduct registry. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $7,500,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


mover_label: Weiss

evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, following line 17, by inserting: "ARP – police officers to combat violent crime 15,000,000". 2. Amend page 5, following line 25, by inserting: "Homeownership incentives for police officers 10,000,000". 3. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting "120,250,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 4. Amend page 18, following line 14, by inserting: "Sec. 406. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – police officers to combat violent crime must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a competitive grant program, to be used to hire additional police officers to combat violent crime in areas of the state that have experienced an increase in gun violence and an increase in violent crime. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - police officers to combat violent crime are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to hire additional police officers to combat violent crime in areas of the state that have experienced an increase in gun violence and an increase in violent crime. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $15,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 5. Amend page 25, following line 6, by inserting: "Sec. 415. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for homeownership incentives for police officers must be distributed by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards and the department of state police to local public safety departments, through a grant program, to offer down payment assistance grants to police officers pursuing homeownership. Down payment assistance grants must be capped at 5% of the purchase price of the home, up to a maximum amount of $10,000.00 per grant. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for homeownership incentives for police officers are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to offer down payment assistance grants to police officers pursuing homeownership. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


mover_label: O'Neal

evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 7, following line 6, by inserting: "ARP – Michigan only license for EMS 5,000,000 ARP – paramedic training grants 60,000,000 Automatic chest compression device grants 25,000,000" . 2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "programs" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "10,000,000". 3. Amend page 7, line 10, after "marketing" by striking out "2,000,000" and inserting "5,000,000" 4. Amend page 7, following line 13, by inserting: "Second set of fire gear initiative 75,000,000 Smoke alarm grants 2,500,000". 5. Amend page 7, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "5,000,000" and inserting "70,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 6. Amend page 31, following line 18, by inserting: "Sec. 452. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan only license for EMS must be distributed by the department of treasury, through a grant program, to local units to address the critical shortage of medical first responders in this state by establishing a Michigan only license option for medical first responders. Grant funding must be used to create greater access to training and recruitment of medical first responders. Grant funding must be used to train, certify, and hire potential EMS students for employment in the field. This program would serve in conjunction with the National Registry program. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan only license for EMS are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to address the critical shortage of medical first responders in this state by establishing a Michigan only license option for medical first responders. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026. Sec. 453. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – paramedic training grants must be distributed by the department of treasury, through a grant program, to local units to establish a scholarship program for high school students that want to become paramedics to address the critical shortage of paramedics in this state. Grant funding must be used to train, certify, and hire potential paramedic students for employment in the field. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – paramedic training grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to establish a scholarship program for high school students that want to become paramedics to address the critical shortage of paramedics in this state. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $60,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026. Sec. 454. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for automatic chest compression device grants must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments with purchasing automatic chest compression devices. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for automatic chest compression device grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing automatic chest compression devices. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $25,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. 7. Amend page 41, following line 24, by inserting: "Sec. 460. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear. The purpose of two sets of gear is to allow fire fighters to rotate their gear, allowing them to have one set that is always clean and free of harmful toxins. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $75,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026. Sec. 461. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for smoke alarm grants must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to be used to assist fire departments with purchasing smoke alarms and ensuring homes in this state are equipped with smoke alarms. (2) Funds appropriated in part 1 for smoke alarm grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing smoke alarms for homes in this state. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".


mover_label: Sabo

evidence_text: Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-15-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: Rep. Yaroch. At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Brabec offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 4, following line 23, by inserting: "Sec. 105. JUDICIARY (1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 5,000,000 Interdepartmental grant revenues: Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 0 ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 5,000,000 Federal revenues: Total federal revenues 0 Special revenue funds: Total local revenues 0 Total private revenues 0 Total other state restricted revenues 0 State general fund/general purpose $ 5,000,000 (2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Human trafficking pilot program 5,000,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 5,000,000 Appropriated from: State general fund/general purpose $ 5,000,000" adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining sections. 2. Amend page 14, following line 21, by inserting: "JUDICIARY Sec. 375. (1) Funding appropriated in part 1 for human trafficking pilot project shall be used to establish a pilot project in existing drug treatment courts and/or mental health courts that focuses on providing services for victims of human trafficking. The pilot project shall be located in courts that are in or near cities with the highest number of human trafficking cases. Initially, the pilot project must serve Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, and Mackinac Island. (2) Funding shall be used to provide comprehensive referral services to victims of human trafficking. Referral services must be focused on the physical, mental, and economic needs of victims, and must include, but not be limited to, legal help, crime victim compensation, medical help, food, shelter, clothing and goods, education services, job training programs, transportation, and any other assistance needed by victims. (3) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for human trafficking pilot project are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to establish a pilot project in existing drug treatment courts and/or mental health courts that focuses on providing services for victims of human trafficking. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".


mover_label: Brabec

evidence_text: Representative Brabec moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 10-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink. Pass: None. Representative Thanedar offered the following amendments to HB 5522 (H-3): 1. Amend page 5, line 12, after "programs" by striking out "3,750,000" and inserting "7,250,000". 2. Amend page 5, following line 13, by inserting: "ARP – gun case backlog 2,000,000". 3. Amend page 6, line 17, after "fund" by striking out "105,250,000" and inserting "110,750,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 4. Amend page 8, line 20, after "205." by inserting "(1)". 5. Amend page 8, following line 23, by inserting: "(2) Rules and regulations include, but are not limited to, the following categorical recipient limitations for funding eligibility: (a) Individuals who experienced economic harm or negative economic impacts as a result the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) Communities that experienced an increase in violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (c) Communities that experienced an increase in gun violence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (d) Communities that experienced increased difficulty in accessing or providing services to respond to or mitigate the effects of violence resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (3) Rules and regulations generally limit awards granted from funds appropriated in part 1 to amounts that are related and reasonably proportional to the extent and type of harm experienced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.". 6. Amend page 9, line 29, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent of the legislature that the funds". 7. Amend page 10, line 1, after "college" by striking "must". 8. Amend page 10, line 4, after "department." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to pay for up to 15 college credit hours for new and current corrections officers.". 9. Amend page 10, line 20, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent of the legislature that the funds". 10. Amend page 10, line 21, after "bonuses" by striking "must". 11. Amend page 10, line 26, after "months." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to grant signing bonuses for new corrections officers.". 12. Amend page 12, line 5, after "(1)" by striking "Funds" and inserting "It is the intent of the legislature that the funds". 13. Amend page 12, line 6, after "bonuses" by striking "must". 14. Amend page 12, line 8, after "officers." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to grant retention bonuses for current corrections officers.". 15. Amend page 13, line 17, after "1," by inserting "it is the intent of the legislature that". 16. Amend page 13, line 18, after "corrections" by striking "must". 17. Amend page 13, line 20, after "2021." by inserting "The civil service commission must approve a letter of understanding between the office of the state employer and the Michigan corrections organization that specifies the terms of the agreement to credit 80 hours of leave time to corrections officers.". 18. Amend page 14, line 28, after "programs." by inserting "From the funds appropriated, $3,500,000.00 must be allocated to a city with a population between 700,000 and 720,000 according to the 2010 federal decennial census.". 19. Amend page 15, line 12, after "is" by striking out "$3,750,000.00" and inserting "$7,250,000.00". 20. Amend page 16, following line 9, by inserting: "Sec. 403. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – gun case backlog must be used in a county with a population of between 1,815,000 and 1,825,000 according to the 2010 federal decennial census to address that county's backlog of circuit court cases due to delays in court hearings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding must be used for prosecutors to handle the cases and for juror selections to be made for felony gun cases expected to go to jury trials. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – gun case backlog are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to address the backlog of circuit court cases due to delays in court hearings resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $2,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026." and renumbering remaining sections accordingly.


mover_label: Thanedar

evidence_text: Representative Thanedar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5522 (H-3). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Yaroch moved to report House Bill No. 5522 as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on COVID Early Treatment and Prevention before the committee. Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President at the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, Dr. Michael McKenna (MD) Chief Medical Officer at McLaren Health System, Ane McNeil, Chief Human Resources Officer for Trinity Health Michigan, Chad Tuttle, SVP, Hospital and Post-Acute Operations -- Spectrum Health West Michigan, all testified together on the current health situation in the state of Michigan. Richie Farren, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified before the committee on nursing facility situation before the state of Michigan. Melissa Siefert, Linda Cunningham, and Lisa Dedden Cooper, all representing the AARP, testified before the committee on the association proposals to help the older adults in the state of Michigan. Bob Stein, representing the Michigan Assisted Living Association, testified before the committee on the request of the association. Phillip Bergquist, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, testified before the committee on the current health situation before the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representatives Bollin, Hammoud and Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5165 before the committee: HB 5165 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 818 (MCL 330.1818), as amended by 1995 PA 290. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5165. Chip Johnston and Cassi Lietaert, representing the Centra Wellness Network, testified in support of HB 5165. Questions and discussion followed. Kathryn Szewczuk, representing the Lenawee County Mental Health Authority, testified in support of HB 5165. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5165, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee: HB 5558 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690, and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and 333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499. HB 5559 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2018 PA 587. At 3:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:42 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order. Chair Kahle and Representative Albert testified in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Alan Moy, representing the John Paul II Medical Research Institute, testified in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559. Questions and discussion followed. At 4:12 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease. At 4:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Dr. Lauren Owens, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 4:14 PM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Slagh

evidence_text: Representative Slagh moved to report out SB 723 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 723, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5386 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled "An act authorizing township boards to provide for the maintenance and improvement of private roads by contract and to provide payments by special assessment districts; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 247.392). Representative Allor testified in support of HB 5386. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.


mover_label: Kuppa

evidence_text: Representative Kuppa moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:19 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the minutes from the November 10th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 698 before the committee: SB 698 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 14a (MCL 211.14a), as added by 2020 PA 352. Krista Vincent, representing Senator Runestad's Office, testified in support of SB 698. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturer's Association, testified in support of SB 698. Questions and discussion followed. Aaron Vicel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 698. David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 698. At 10:50 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: Ellison

evidence_text: Representative Ellison moved to report out SB 698 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 698, but did not wish to speak: Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Manny Lentire, representing the Michigan Assessors Association. Andrew Martin, representing Meijer. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Alexa Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 10:52 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Acting Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Filler

evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Rep. Clemente. Pass: None. Representative Hauck made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 5488 was reported. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5489 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 637 and SB 638 before the committee: SB 637 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 207e and 207f. SB 638 (Sen. Outman) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 207c and 207d. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 637 and SB 638, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Carmen Johnson, representing the Life Challenge Ministries of Southeastern Michigan. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan.


mover_label: Meerman

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 637 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 638 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler. Pass: None. At 8:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee: HB 5558 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690, and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and 333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499. HB 5559 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2018 PA 587. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Marcero, representing US Against Media. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association (MichBio).


mover_label: Hauck

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558.

evidence_text: Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed 16- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Morse. Pass: None.


mover_label: Beeler

evidence_text: Representative Beeler moved to report out House Bill No. 5558 with the recommendation that the substitutes be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out House Bill No. 5559 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 412 before the committee: SB 412 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 412. Questions and discussion followed. Theresa Roscoe, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of SB 412. Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM), testified in support of SB 412. Carla and Laine Boyd, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, testified in support of SB 412. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 412, but did not wish to speak: Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HB 5558 and HB 5559. Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5558 was reported with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and further recommendation that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5559 was reported with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Allor

evidence_text: Representative Allor moved to refer House Bill No. 5558 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Beeler moved to refer House Bill No. 5559 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None.


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Whiteford from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Cambensy

evidence_text: Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 251 before the committee: SB 251 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47309, 47311, and 47315 (MCL 324.47309, 324.47311, and 324.47315), as added by 1995 PA 57. Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 251. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 251, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 251, but did not wish to speak: Scott Everett, a commercial fisherman. The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 43528c and 43528d. HB 5359 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 48714a and 48714b. HB 5360 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as amended by 2016 PA 382. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5358: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting "2023,". 2. Amend page 6, line 23, after "guide" by inserting "when a hunting client is present".


mover_label: LaFave

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 5358.

evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5358: 1. Amend page 6, following line 25, by inserting: "(vii) An individual who provides assistance when a hunting client is not present. (viii) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.". 2. Amend page 7, line 15, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting: "Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 5359. (b) House Bill No. 5360.".


evidence_text: Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting "2023,". 2. Amend page 7, line 5, after "guide" by inserting "when a fishing client is present".


motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 5359.

evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting: "(iv) An individual who provides assistance when a fishing client is not present. (v) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.". 2. Amend page 7, line 25, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting: "Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 5358. (b) House Bill No. 5360.".


evidence_text: Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "issued." by striking out the balance of the page through "valid." on line 1 of page 4. 2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "48714b." by striking out "(1)". 3. Amend page 7, line 17, by striking out all of subsection (2).


evidence_text: Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources. Bea Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals.