to adopt the amendments to HB 5054 (H-1).
Representative Hood 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 Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5054 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 26, by inserting: "Fire fighter/EMS explorer and job shadow programs 10,000,000" 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 explorer and job shadow programs must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units to create or expand fire fighter/EMS explorer and job shadow programs. (2) Applicants to fire fighter/EMS explorer and job shadow programs supported by funding made available under this section must meet all of the following criteria: (a) Be currently enrolled as a student in at least grade 9, but not be older than 21 years of age. (b) Possess a minimum grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. (c) Maintain an appropriate school attendance and behavioral record. (d) Receive a letter of recommendation from school staff or a fire fighter/EMS professional. (3) Job shadow programs supported by funding made available under this section are intended for individuals who are not less than 18 years of age and not more than 25 years of age. A stipend may be provided for job shadow participants and the program should be as immersive as possible. Job shadow applicants must receive a letter of recommendation from appropriate educational staff or a fire fighter/EMS professional to participate in the program. (4) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for fire fighter/EMS explorer and job shadow programs 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 or expand fire fighter/EMS explorer and job shadow programs. (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.".