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- Meeting date
- 2020-12-03
- Scheduled start
- 2020-12-03 12:15:00.000000
- Documented start
- Not recorded
- Documented end
- 2020-12-03 13:27:00.000000
- Location
- Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
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- Actual end
- 2020-12-03 13:27:00.000000
- Actual start
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- Chamber
- house
- Committee id
- committee-127
- Committee name
- Transportation
- Evidence text
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 3, 2020 12:15 PM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 379 before the committee: SB 379 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11a. The Chair explained the proposed substitute (H-3) to SB 379. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:27 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5950, HB 5951 and HB 4566 before the committee: HB 5950 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 221 and 310 (MCL 257.221 and 257.310), as amended by 2020 PA 93. HB 5951 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291), as amended by 2020 PA 92. HB 4566 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2018 PA 606. Trent Wolf, representing Representative Liberati's office, and Connor Jackson, representing Representative Lilly's office, testified in support of HB 5950, HB 5951 and HB 4566. At 12:34 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Erica Bennett, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition, and Kelly Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association, both testified in support of HB 5950, HB 5951 and HB 4566. Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4566. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4566 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5950. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 5950 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5951. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5951 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4733. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4733. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4733 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4733, but did not wish to speak: Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Township Association. Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Andrea Cascarilla, representing Authority Health. The Chair laid HB 6298 before the committee: HB 6298 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 312f (MCL 257.312f), as amended by 2020 PA 127. Chris Hatton, representing Representative Markkanen's office, testified in support of HB 6298. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6298. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cole moved to refer House Bill No. 6298 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Eisen, Clemente, Yancey. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6298, but did not wish to speak: Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State. Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America. The Chair laid HB 6208 before the committee: HB 6208 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 110. Nick Capone, representing the Representative Filler's office, testified in support of HB 6208. Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 6208 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6208, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 5478 before the committee: HB 5478 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 104. Marcus Keech, representing Representative VanWoerkom's office, joined by Muskegon County Sheriff Michael Poulin and Kris Heikkila, widow of Deputy Heikkila testified in support of HB 5478. Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5478 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5478, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid SB 921 before the committee: SB 921 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 8c. Forsyth Township Fire Fighter William Nordeen, representing Forsyth Township Supervisor Joe Boogren and the Marquette County Board, testified in support of SB 921. Representative Clemente moved to refer Senate Bill No. 921 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 921, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair returned to SB 379. Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of SB 379. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Sneller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 379. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sneller moved to refer Senate Bill No. 379 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 6298. Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, approached to answer questions from members in support of HB 6298. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Clemente moved to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 6298 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Eisen. Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 6298 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Eisen. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
- Location
- Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
- Media count
- 1
- Meeting date
- 2020-12-03
- Meeting id
- meeting-2568
- Meeting state
- held
- Minutes url
- Open official source ↗
- Quorum state
- quorum not determined
- Scheduled start
- 2020-12-03 12:15:00.000000
- Session name
- 2019-2020
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