No. 59

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

10:00 a.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Afendoulis—present Frederick—present Kelly—present Reilly—present

Albert—present Garcia—present Kesto—present Rendon—present

Alexander—present Garrett—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present

Allor—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Robinson—present

Barrett—present Geiss—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present

Bellino—present Glenn—present LaSata—present Sabo—present

Bizon—present Graves—present Lasinski—present Santana—present

Brann—present Green—present Lauwers—present Scott—present

Brinks—present Greig—present Leonard—present Sheppard—present

Byrd—present Greimel—present Leutheuser—present Singh—present

Calley—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Sneller—present

Cambensy—present Guerra—present Lilly—present Sowerby—present

Camilleri—present Hammoud—present Love—present Tedder—present

Canfield—present Hauck—present Lower—present Theis—present

Chang—present Hernandez—present Lucido—present VanderWall—present

Chatfield—present Hertel—present Marino—present VanSingel—present

Chirkun—present Hoadley—present Maturen—present Vaupel—present

Clemente—present Hoitenga—present McCready—present VerHeulen—present

Cochran—present Hornberger—present Miller—present Victory—present

Cole—present Howell—present Moss—present Webber—present

Cox—present Howrylak—present Neeley—present Wentworth—present

Crawford—present Hughes—present Noble—present Whiteford—present

Dianda—present Iden—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present

Durhal—present Inman—present Pagel—present Yancey—present

Elder—present Johnson—present Peterson—present Yanez—present

Ellison—present Jones—present Phelps—e/d/s Yaroch—present

Faris—present Kahle—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present

Farrington—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rev. Frank Snyder, Chaplain of the Michigan State Police Post in Marshall, offered the following invocation:

“Dear Heavenly Father,

What a privilege to stand before these who have the divinely ordained responsibility of governance. I thank You for their willingness to serve in a task that subjects them to criticism from the outside and relational friction on the inside. Differences in political philosophies and viewpoints make complete agreement difficult. But we know that it is sometimes in the heat of disagreement that new and better solutions are forged. Give each the humility of mind that acknowledges the possibility of error on their part and help them to listen to one another.

We thank You for these that make our laws. We also thank You for those who enforce our laws. They are sworn to serve and protect and they secure the very place we are gathered in today. We pray Your protective hand over and upon them. Help us to realize that we are all here to serve and protect. So, as these folks here today get down to business, help them to realize that they are an assemblage of guardians who are entrusted with the task to govern wisely.

I thank You that we live in a country where government exists by the consent of the governed. I am grateful that this is collegial and not paternal and a system where individual liberties are precious. This is especially true in regard to our perception of and our interaction with You. We thank You that we do not have a government that mandates how we are to pray or even that we pray.

We thank You for the liberty to love and adore You and the freedom to approach You as we perceive and understand You. Help every resident of our great state to treasure that right for themselves and respect it for others. And it is in that precious liberty before this august and respected body that I come to You and ask these things in the name of my Lord and my Savior, Jesus Christ.

Amen.”

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Lilly, Garcia, Allor, Chirkun, Cochran, Green, Greig, Hoadley, Howrylak, Kelly, Marino, Phelps, Sabo and Sneller offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 368.

A resolution to declare June 13, 2018, as USCGC Escanaba Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The USCGC Escanaba, a 165’ “A” class cutter, built in Bay City, Michigan in 1932, was named after a city and river in the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, The ship was stationed at Station Grand Haven for duty and service on the Great Lakes from 1932 to 1941. It provided lifesaving, light ice breaking, and law enforcement services to the residents and visitors to the area. The cutter saved the crew of the lake freighter SS Henry Cort after the freighter ran aground at Muskegon Michigan, as well as the lives of many others; and

Whereas, A future USCG Commandant, Admiral Edwin J. Roland (Ret.) served as gunnery officer and navigation officer from 1932-1934; and

Whereas, The people of Grand Haven and the surrounding area grew to admire and respect the crew and ship, as they became a part of the Grand Haven community; and

Whereas, The ship was deployed to the North Atlantic to provide escort protection as part of the Greenland Patrol at the outbreak of WWII in 1941. She provided search and rescue and weather station patrols and deployed the first known use of the “Rescue Swimmer” saving many lives; and

Whereas, On June 13, 1943, at 0517 hours while on patrol in the North Atlantic, a major explosion occurred on board the ship resulting in the loss of the ship and 103 officers and men and only 2 survived; and

Whereas, The loss of the ship deeply affected the people of the Grand Haven community. One million dollars in bonds was raised for a new ship. They placed the mast and lifeboat in the park named in honor of the ship and the officers and men who served aboard her and hold a memorial service in Escanaba Park every year during the Coast Guard Festival; and

Whereas, The USCGC Escanaba (WMEC-907) faithfully carries on the traditions and duties of its namesake; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 13, 2018, as USCGC Escanaba Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the City of Ferrysburg, the City of Grand Haven, and the Village of Spring Lake with our highest esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Singh, Chang, Chirkun, Clemente, Cochran, Faris, Gay-Dagnogo, Geiss, Green, Greig, Hoadley, Jones, Love, Pagan, Phelps, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby and Wittenberg offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 369.

A resolution to declare June 21, 2018, as International Day of Yoga in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. During his address to the General Assembly in support of declaring the global celebration, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, observed, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise, but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature”; and

Whereas, The word “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” which means “to unite or integrate,” and one objective of a yoga practice is to harmonize the body, spirit, and mind through various breathing exercises, yoga poses (also called asanas), and meditation. Yoga may be used to discover a sense of oneness and connection within oneself, other people, the world, nature, and the universe; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to many yoga teachers, students, studios, and classes that have collectively contributed to the significant growth of yoga throughout the United States. A 2016 study conducted by yoga trade leaders estimated there are 36.7 million people currently practicing yoga in the United States, an increase from 20.4 million in 2012; and

Whereas, Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravishankar, The Art of Living Foundation (AOLF) is an international, non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization and one of the largest volunteer-based organizations. It is active in over 150 countries and focuses on human development, stress management, and uplifting human values through a diverse offering of programs and community service, including participating in major disaster and trauma relief efforts globally; and

Whereas, The Art of Living Foundation aims to unite with community members and organizations across the globe to celebrate the International Day of Yoga; and

Whereas, The Art of Living-Michigan Chapter, with the goal of making the greater Michigan community a more healthy, peaceful and harmonious state that will set an example for the entire nation, is organizing International Day of Yoga celebrations in the month of June in various cities across Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 21, 2018, as International Day of Yoga in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Singh moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 369.

A resolution to declare June 21, 2018, as International Day of Yoga in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. During his address to the General Assembly in support of declaring the global celebration, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, observed, “Yoga is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise, but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature”; and

Whereas, The word “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” which means “to unite or integrate,” and one objective of a yoga practice is to harmonize the body, spirit, and mind through various breathing exercises, yoga poses (also called asanas), and meditation. Yoga may be used to discover a sense of oneness and connection within oneself, other people, the world, nature, and the universe; and

Whereas, Michigan is home to many yoga teachers, students, studios, and classes that have collectively contributed to the significant growth of yoga throughout the United States. A 2016 study conducted by yoga trade leaders estimated there are 36.7 million people currently practicing yoga in the United States, an increase from 20.4 million in 2012; and

Whereas, The Art of Living Foundation aims to unite with community members and organizations across the globe to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, and its Michigan Chapter seeks to make the greater Michigan community a more healthy, peaceful and harmonious state that will set an example for the entire nation by organizing International Day of Yoga celebrations in the month of June in various cities across the state of Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 21, 2018, as International Day of Yoga in the state of Michigan.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Farrington, Allor, Brinks, Chang, Clemente, Cochran, Faris, Geiss, Green, Greig, Hoadley, Jones, Kelly, Liberati, Love, Marino, Phelps, Sabo and Wittenberg offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 370.

A resolution to declare July 2018 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan’s entrepreneurial traditions, operate as community-based small businesses, and provide employment for more than 14,000 workers; and

Whereas, Michigan has craft brewers in every region of the state and more than 300 craft brewers statewide; and

Whereas, Michigan ranks fifth in the nation for overall number of breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs; and

Whereas, The Michigan Brewers Guild celebrates Michigan Craft Beer Month each year by hosting a Summer Festival in July; and

Whereas, Craft brewers in Michigan support state agriculture by purchasing hops, malted barley, wheat, beet sugar, cherries, apples, and numerous other fruits, herbs, spices, and vegetables grown in Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan craft brewers promote Michigan’s spirit of independence through a renaissance in handcrafted beers like those first brought to Michigan by European settlers and produced here by our forefathers, including Bernhard Stroh, for the enjoyment of the citizenry; and

Whereas, Striving to educate legal drinking-age residents, Michigan craft brewers convey awareness about the differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and other complex variables, beer history, and gastronomic qualities of beer; and

Whereas, Michigan craft brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to their customers and work within their communities to prevent alcohol abuse and underage drinking; and

Whereas, Craft brewers in Michigan produce more than 100 distinct styles of flavorful beers, the quality and diversity of which have made Michigan the envy of many states, contributing to balanced trade with increased Michigan exports and promoting Michigan tourism; and

Whereas, Michigan craft brewers have been a successful business model during our state’s economic struggles by contributing more than $600 million in labor income with a total economic contribution of more than $2 billion, thriving and expanding in furthering their economic importance to the state; and

Whereas, Michigan craft brewers are vested in the future, health, and welfare of their communities as employers providing a diverse array of quality local jobs. They are contributors to the local tax base and are committed sponsors of a broad range of vital community institutions and philanthropic causes, including not-for-profit housing development associations, chambers of commerce, humane societies, athletic teams, and medical research; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2018 as Craft Beer Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the contributions that Michigan craft brewers have made to the state’s communities, economy, and history; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend Michigan craft brewers for providing jobs, improving the balance of trade, supporting Michigan agriculture, and educating residents about the history and culture of beer while promoting the responsible consumption of beer as a beverage of moderation.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Chatfield, Chirkun, Cochran, Green, Jones, Kelly, Marino and Phelps offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 371.

A resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Union of Romania.

Whereas, In 2018 Romanians all across the United States celebrate 100 years since the Great Union of Romanians, which led to the consolidation of a modern state inspired by the principles of freedom, democracy, economic liberty and social progress; and

Whereas, The United States and Romania share a deep and longstanding friendship built around democratic values, historical ties, and a joint commitment to advancing the strength of transatlantic security and the promise of their mutual prosperity; and

Whereas, The talent, energy and creativity of successive generations of Romanian-Americans, their rich cultural heritage and their contributions to American progress represent a most precious feature of the American society; and

Whereas, Ties between Michigan and Romania are increasingly more diverse due to an expansion in bilateral trade, educational programs, and the advent of an open community of American and Romanian youth who engage freely in innovation and entrepreneurship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, The members of this legislative body commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great Union of Romania. We congratulate Romania, the Romanian people, and all Romanian-Americans in the state of Michigan and commend Romania for her achievements as a vibrant nation and for being a close and trusted friend of the United States.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Speaker laid before the House

House Concurrent Resolution No. 23.

A concurrent resolution to urge the Congress and President of the United States to take certain actions to counter manipulation of the oil market by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 38, p. 678.)

(The concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Energy Policy on June 5.)

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 988, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2018 PA 22.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 459 Yeas—108

Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Reilly

Albert Frederick Kelly Rendon

Alexander Garcia Kesto Roberts

Allor Garrett Kosowski Robinson

Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad

Bellino Geiss LaGrand Sabo

Bizon Glenn LaSata Santana

Brann Graves Lasinski Scott

Brinks Green Lauwers Sheppard

Byrd Greig Leonard Singh

Calley Greimel Leutheuser Sneller

Cambensy Griffin Liberati Sowerby

Camilleri Guerra Lilly Tedder

Canfield Hammoud Love Theis

Chang Hauck Lower VanderWall

Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanSingel

Chirkun Hertel Marino Vaupel

Clemente Hoadley Maturen VerHeulen

Cochran Hoitenga McCready Victory

Cole Hornberger Miller Webber

Cox Howell Moss Wentworth

Crawford Howrylak Neeley Whiteford

Dianda Hughes Noble Wittenberg

Durhal Iden Pagan Yancey

Elder Inman Pagel Yanez

Ellison Johnson Peterson Yaroch

Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke

Nays—0

In The Chair: Chatfield

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2016 PA 189.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 460 Yeas—108

Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Reilly

Albert Frederick Kelly Rendon

Alexander Garcia Kesto Roberts

Allor Garrett Kosowski Robinson

Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Runestad

Bellino Geiss LaGrand Sabo

Bizon Glenn LaSata Santana

Brann Graves Lasinski Scott

Brinks Green Lauwers Sheppard

Byrd Greig Leonard Singh

Calley Greimel Leutheuser Sneller

Cambensy Griffin Liberati Sowerby

Camilleri Guerra Lilly Tedder

Canfield Hammoud Love Theis

Chang Hauck Lower VanderWall

Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VanSingel

Chirkun Hertel Marino Vaupel

Clemente Hoadley Maturen VerHeulen

Cochran Hoitenga McCready Victory

Cole Hornberger Miller Webber

Cox Howell Moss Wentworth

Crawford Howrylak Neeley Whiteford

Dianda Hughes Noble Wittenberg

Durhal Iden Pagan Yancey

Elder Inman Pagel Yanez

Ellison Johnson Peterson Yaroch

Faris Jones Rabhi Zemke

Nays—0

In The Chair: Chatfield

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Glenn to the Chair.

House Bill No. 5955, entitled

A bill to limit the authority of political subdivisions to impose licensing regulation.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 461 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill is a solution in search of a problem. It is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

House Bill No. 5956, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 3b.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 462 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill is a solution in search of a problem. It is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5957, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” by amending section 24 (MCL 78.24), as amended by 2012 PA 11.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 463 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

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Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5958, entitled

A bill to amend 1945 PA 246, entitled “An act to authorize township boards to adopt ordinances and regulations to secure the public health, safety and general welfare; to provide for the establishment of a township police department; to provide for policing of townships by certain law enforcement officers and agencies; to provide for the publication of ordinances; to prescribe powers and duties of township boards and certain local and state officers and agencies; to provide sanctions; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with the act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 41.181), as amended by 2012 PA 9.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 464 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

House Bill No. 5959, entitled

A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled “The charter township act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 42.15).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 465 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5960, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4i (MCL 117.4i), as amended by 2017 PA 214.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 466 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.

House Bill No. 5961, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled “The fourth class city act,” by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 91.1), as amended by 1994 PA 19.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 467 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5962, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” (MCL 46.1 to 46.32) by adding section 11e.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 468 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—50

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Rabhi Zemke

Faris Howrylak

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

Rep. Phelps entered the House Chambers.

House Bill No. 5963, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” by amending section 2 of chapter VII (MCL 67.2), as amended by 1994 PA 16.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 469 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—51

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Phelps Zemke

Faris Howrylak Rabhi

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5964, entitled

A bill to amend 1973 PA 139, entitled “An act to provide forms of county government; to provide for county managers and county executives and to prescribe their powers and duties; to abolish certain departments, boards, commissions, and authorities; to provide for transfer of certain powers and functions; to prescribe powers of a board of county commissioners and elected officials; to provide organization of administrative functions; to transfer property; to retain ordinances and laws not inconsistent with this act; to provide methods for abolition of a unified form of county government; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” (MCL 45.551 to 45.573) by adding section 6c.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 470 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—51

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Phelps Zemke

Faris Howrylak Rabhi

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5965, entitled

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,” (MCL 45.501 to 45.521) by adding section 15d.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 471 Yeas—58

Afendoulis Garcia LaFave Rendon

Albert Glenn LaSata Roberts

Alexander Graves Lauwers Runestad

Allor Griffin Leonard Sheppard

Barrett Hauck Leutheuser Tedder

Bellino Hernandez Lilly Theis

Bizon Hoitenga Lower VanderWall

Brann Hornberger Lucido VanSingel

Calley Hughes Marino Vaupel

Canfield Iden Maturen VerHeulen

Chatfield Inman Miller Victory

Cole Johnson Noble Webber

Cox Kahle Pagel Wentworth

Crawford Kelly Reilly Whiteford

Farrington Kesto

Nays—51

Brinks Frederick Jones Robinson

Byrd Garrett Kosowski Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Santana

Camilleri Geiss Lasinski Scott

Chang Green Liberati Singh

Chirkun Greig Love Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Wittenberg

Dianda Hammoud Neeley Yancey

Durhal Hertel Pagan Yanez

Elder Hoadley Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Howell Phelps Zemke

Faris Howrylak Rabhi

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

______

Rep. Howrylak, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

House Bills 5955-5965 represent a solution in search of a problem. The proposed legislative action is blunt and not specific. If anything, it should be pruned and refined, with an intent to protect local control. Decisions made at the local level are those that best reflect the will of the community.”

Rep. Geiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Prior to today, 54 bills have been introduced since 2013 that erode local control. This set of 11 bills to prohibit local units of government from imposing licensing requirements on specific occupations if they do not already do so brings the number of local government pre-emption bills to 65. Prohibiting local government from doing its job is not the role of state government. According to Thomas Jefferson, ‘The government closest to the people, serves the people best.’ The government that is closest to the people is local government and pre-emption bills like this prevent locally elected leaders from serving their people best. Lansing has no business creating pre-emptive language for local government and prohibiting the elected leaders of local units of government from enacting its own ordinances, regulations, resolutions and polices. This legislature’s continual infringement upon the power of local elected leaders to make the decisions they believe serve their communities best is disrespectful and short-sighted.”

Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on this bill package in order to protect local government’s ability to regulate occupations which the State of Michigan have not addressed.”

House Bill No. 5778, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 22 (MCL 287.1102, 287.1103, and 287.1122), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 305 and section 22 as amended by 2013 PA 8, and by adding sections 22a, 22b, and 22c.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

Rep. Albert moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 11, line 16, after the first “IN” by striking out the balance of the line through “TREASURY.” on line 17 and inserting “THE AGRICULTURE LICENSING AND INSPECTION FEES FUND CREATED IN SECTION 9 OF THE INSECT PEST AND PLANT DISEASE ACT, 1931 PA 189, MCL 286.209.”.

2. Amend page 11, line 19, by striking out “RESTRICTED ACCOUNT” and inserting “AGRICULTURE LICENSING AND INSPECTION FEES FUND”.

The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 472 Yeas—55

Afendoulis Frederick Kahle Reilly

Albert Garcia Kelly Rendon

Alexander Glenn LaFave Roberts

Allor Graves LaSata Runestad

Barrett Griffin Lauwers Sheppard

Bellino Hauck Leonard Theis

Bizon Hernandez Leutheuser VanderWall

Brann Hoadley Lilly VanSingel

Brinks Hoitenga Lower Vaupel

Calley Hornberger Lucido VerHeulen

Canfield Howell Maturen Victory

Chatfield Hughes Miller Wentworth

Cole Inman Noble Whiteford

Cox Johnson Pagel

Nays—54

Byrd Garrett LaGrand Sabo

Cambensy Gay-Dagnogo Lasinski Santana

Camilleri Geiss Liberati Scott

Chang Green Love Singh

Chirkun Greig Marino Sneller

Clemente Greimel McCready Sowerby

Cochran Guerra Moss Tedder

Crawford Hammoud Neeley Webber

Dianda Hertel Pagan Wittenberg

Durhal Howrylak Peterson Yancey

Elder Iden Phelps Yanez

Ellison Jones Rabhi Yaroch

Faris Kesto Robinson Zemke

Farrington Kosowski

In The Chair: Glenn

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 14, and 22 (MCL 287.1102, 287.1103, 287.1114, and 287.1122), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 305 and section 22 as amended by 2013 PA 8, and by adding sections 22a, 22b, and 22c.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 916, entitled

A bill to amend 1917 PA 350, entitled “An act to regulate and license second hand dealers and junk dealers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 445.401, 445.402, 445.403, 445.404, and 445.405), sections 1 and 2 as amended by 2008 PA 432, section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 675, and sections 4 and 5 as amended by 2008 PA 428.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 473 Yeas—98

Afendoulis Farrington Kesto Rabhi

Albert Frederick Kosowski Rendon

Alexander Garcia LaFave Roberts

Allor Garrett LaGrand Sabo

Bellino Gay-Dagnogo LaSata Santana

Bizon Geiss Lasinski Scott

Brann Glenn Lauwers Sheppard

Brinks Graves Leutheuser Singh

Byrd Green Liberati Sneller

Calley Greig Lilly Sowerby

Cambensy Greimel Love Tedder

Camilleri Griffin Lower VanderWall

Canfield Guerra Lucido VanSingel

Chang Hammoud Marino Vaupel

Chatfield Hauck Maturen VerHeulen

Clemente Hertel McCready Victory

Cochran Hoadley Miller Webber

Cole Howell Moss Wentworth

Cox Howrylak Neeley Whiteford

Crawford Hughes Noble Wittenberg

Dianda Iden Pagan Yancey

Durhal Inman Pagel Yanez

Elder Jones Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Kahle Phelps Zemke

Faris Kelly

Nays—11

Barrett Hoitenga Leonard Runestad

Chirkun Hornberger Reilly Theis

Hernandez Johnson Robinson

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 6050, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22 (MCL 287.1122), as amended by 2013 PA 8.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 474 Yeas—63

Afendoulis Faris Kahle Reilly

Albert Farrington Kelly Rendon

Alexander Frederick LaFave Roberts

Allor Geiss LaSata Runestad

Barrett Glenn Lauwers Sheppard

Bellino Graves Leonard Sneller

Bizon Griffin Leutheuser Theis

Brann Hauck Lilly VanderWall

Calley Hernandez Lower VanSingel

Cambensy Hoitenga Lucido Vaupel

Canfield Hornberger Marino VerHeulen

Chatfield Howell Maturen Victory

Cole Hughes Miller Wentworth

Cox Iden Noble Whiteford

Dianda Inman Pagel Yaroch

Elder Johnson Phelps

Nays—46

Brinks Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Sabo

Byrd Green Lasinski Santana

Camilleri Greig Liberati Scott

Chang Greimel Love Singh

Chirkun Guerra McCready Sowerby

Clemente Hammoud Moss Tedder

Cochran Hertel Neeley Webber

Crawford Hoadley Pagan Wittenberg

Durhal Howrylak Peterson Yancey

Ellison Jones Rabhi Yanez

Garcia Kesto Robinson Zemke

Garrett Kosowski

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 622, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 12a.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 475 Yeas—109

Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly

Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon

Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts

Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Robinson

Barrett Geiss LaGrand Runestad

Bellino Glenn LaSata Sabo

Bizon Graves Lasinski Santana

Brann Green Lauwers Scott

Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard

Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh

Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller

Cambensy Guerra Lilly Sowerby

Camilleri Hammoud Love Tedder

Canfield Hauck Lower Theis

Chang Hernandez Lucido VanderWall

Chatfield Hertel Marino VanSingel

Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Vaupel

Clemente Hoitenga McCready VerHeulen

Cochran Hornberger Miller Victory

Cole Howell Moss Webber

Cox Howrylak Neeley Wentworth

Crawford Hughes Noble Whiteford

Dianda Iden Pagan Wittenberg

Durhal Inman Pagel Yancey

Elder Johnson Peterson Yanez

Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch

Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke

Farrington

Nays—0

In The Chair: Glenn

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 12b.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 459, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 20a.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 476 Yeas—109

Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly

Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon

Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts

Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Robinson

Barrett Geiss LaGrand Runestad

Bellino Glenn LaSata Sabo

Bizon Graves Lasinski Santana

Brann Green Lauwers Scott

Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard

Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh

Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller

Cambensy Guerra Lilly Sowerby

Camilleri Hammoud Love Tedder

Canfield Hauck Lower Theis

Chang Hernandez Lucido VanderWall

Chatfield Hertel Marino VanSingel

Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Vaupel

Clemente Hoitenga McCready VerHeulen

Cochran Hornberger Miller Victory

Cole Howell Moss Webber

Cox Howrylak Neeley Wentworth

Crawford Hughes Noble Whiteford

Dianda Iden Pagan Wittenberg

Durhal Inman Pagel Yancey

Elder Johnson Peterson Yanez

Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch

Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke

Farrington

Nays—0

In The Chair: Glenn

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,”

The House agreed to the full title.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 6025, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2080) by adding section 3b.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 477 Yeas—109

Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly

Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon

Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts

Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Robinson

Barrett Geiss LaGrand Runestad

Bellino Glenn LaSata Sabo

Bizon Graves Lasinski Santana

Brann Green Lauwers Scott

Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard

Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh

Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller

Cambensy Guerra Lilly Sowerby

Camilleri Hammoud Love Tedder

Canfield Hauck Lower Theis

Chang Hernandez Lucido VanderWall

Chatfield Hertel Marino VanSingel

Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Vaupel

Clemente Hoitenga McCready VerHeulen

Cochran Hornberger Miller Victory

Cole Howell Moss Webber

Cox Howrylak Neeley Wentworth

Crawford Hughes Noble Whiteford

Dianda Iden Pagan Wittenberg

Durhal Inman Pagel Yancey

Elder Johnson Peterson Yanez

Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch

Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke

Farrington

Nays—0

In The Chair: Glenn

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Lauwers moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

Senate Bill No. 640, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 432, entitled “Motor bus transportation act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 474.104), as amended by 2016 PA 349.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 478 Yeas—109

Afendoulis Frederick Kelly Reilly

Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon

Alexander Garrett Kosowski Roberts

Allor Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Robinson

Barrett Geiss LaGrand Runestad

Bellino Glenn LaSata Sabo

Bizon Graves Lasinski Santana

Brann Green Lauwers Scott

Brinks Greig Leonard Sheppard

Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Singh

Calley Griffin Liberati Sneller

Cambensy Guerra Lilly Sowerby

Camilleri Hammoud Love Tedder

Canfield Hauck Lower Theis

Chang Hernandez Lucido VanderWall

Chatfield Hertel Marino VanSingel

Chirkun Hoadley Maturen Vaupel

Clemente Hoitenga McCready VerHeulen

Cochran Hornberger Miller Victory

Cole Howell Moss Webber

Cox Howrylak Neeley Wentworth

Crawford Hughes Noble Whiteford

Dianda Iden Pagan Wittenberg

Durhal Inman Pagel Yancey

Elder Johnson Peterson Yanez

Ellison Jones Phelps Yaroch

Faris Kahle Rabhi Zemke

Farrington

Nays—0

In The Chair: Glenn

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to regulate persons who transport passengers by motor bus; to prescribe powers and duties for the state transportation department; to impose certain fees; to impose penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

The House agreed to the full title.