to adopt the amendments to HB 5054 (H-1).
Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5054 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-15-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: Rep. Yaroch. Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 5054 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 26, by inserting: "Fire fighter/EMS quarantine reimbursement 5,000,000 " and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 9, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 304. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for fire fighter/EMS quarantine reimbursement must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units to reimburse fire fighter and EMS personnel, through a grant program, for leave time fire fighters and EMS personnel were required to use from March 18, 2020 to September 30, 2021 because of required time to quarantine due to contact or possible contact with the coronavirus. Reimbursable leave time used can be in the form of annual leave time, sick leave time, or unpaid leave time. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for fire fighter/EMS quarantine reimbursement 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 provide reimbursement to fire fighter and EMS personnel for leave time fire fighters and EMS personnel were required to use because of required time to quarantine due to contact or possible contact with the coronavirus. (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.".