STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 16, 2019.
12:00 Noon.
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 Filler—present Kahle—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Frederick—present Kennedy—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Koleszar—present Robinson—present
Allor—present Garza—present Kuppa—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Schroeder—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaGrand—present Shannon—present
Berman—present Green—present Lasinski—present Sheppard—present
Bolden—present Greig—present Leutheuser—present Slagh—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Sneller—present
Brann—present Guerra—present Lightner—present Sowerby—present
Brixie—present Haadsma—present Lilly—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Love—present Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Lower—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—present Hauck—present Maddock—present VanWoerkom—present
Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Manoogian—present Vaupel—present
Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Marino—present Wakeman—present
Carter, T.—present Hoadley—present Markkanen—present Warren—present
Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Meerman—present Webber—present
Cherry—present Hood—present Miller—present Wendzel—present
Chirkun—present Hope—present Mueller—present Wentworth—present
Clemente—present Hornberger—present Neeley—present Whiteford—present
Cole—present Howell—present O’Malley—present Whitsett—present
Coleman—present Huizenga—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Paquette—present Witwer—present
Eisen—present Inman—excused Peterson—present Wozniak—present
Elder—present Johnson, C.—present Pohutsky—present Yancey—excused
Ellison—present Johnson, S.—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Jones—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Pastor
Dallas Lenear, Director of Project GREEN in Grand Rapids, offered the following
invocation:
“Our God and Father – creator of
heaven and earth. I come to You today on behalf of these representatives of the
citizens of the state of Michigan – ‘great water.’ Your word declares that ‘there
is no authority except that which God has established.’ Thank You for
establishing these men and women in positions of service. God, any power that
they have, I pray that they surrender back to You.
As they open
this session, God, I pray that You would open their hearts to be sensitive to
Your spirit. For every wrong, release within them a spirt of redemption. For
every decision, give divine direction. For every high matter, God, help them to
consider ‘the least of these.’ God, as they deliberate statewide policies,
bring to their minds the names of the individuals they represent. Protect them
from impure motivations and self-centered schemes.
Rather, God, motivate them with
joy. Give them a spirit of unity. Show them what is good and what You require
of them – to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with You,
God.
I pray this in the name of Jesus
Your son and my savior.
Amen.”
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The
Speaker assumed the Chair.
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Rep.
Rabhi moved that Rep. Yancey be excused from today’s
session.
The
motion prevailed.
Rep.
Cole moved that Rep. Inman be excused from today’s
session.
The
motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the
following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Wednesday, May 15:
House Bill Nos. 4587 4588 4589 4590 4591 4592 4593 4594 4595 4596 4597 4598 4599 4600 4601
House Joint Resolution H
The
Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Thursday, May 16:
Senate Bill Nos. 322 323 324 325 326 327
Reports of Select Committees
The Select Committee on Reducing
Car Insurance Rates, by Rep. Wentworth, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218,
entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 150, 2105, 2108,
2118, 2120, 3101, 3101a, 3104, 3107, 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114, 3115, 3135, 3142,
3148, 3157, 3163, 3172, 3173a, 3174, 3175, and 3177 (MCL 500.150, 500.2105,
500.2108, 500.2118, 500.2120, 500.3101, 500.3101a, 500.3104, 500.3107,
500.3111, 500.3112, 500.3113, 500.3114, 500.3115, 500.3135, 500.3142, 500.3148,
500.3157, 500.3163, 500.3172, 500.3173a, 500.3174, 500.3175, and 500.3177),
section 150 as amended by 1992 PA 182, section 2108 as amended by 2015 PA 141,
sections 2118 and 2120 as amended by 2007 PA 35, section 3101 as amended by
2017 PA 140, section 3101a as amended by 2018 PA 510, section 3104 as amended
by 2002 PA 662, section 3107 as amended by 2012 PA 542, section 3113 as amended
by 2016 PA 346, section 3114 as amended by 2016 PA 347, section 3135 as amended
by 2012 PA 158, section 3163 as amended by 2002 PA 697, sections 3172,
3173a, 3174, and 3175 as amended by 2012 PA 204, and section 3177 as amended by
1984 PA 426, and by adding sections 261, 1245, 2116b, 3107c, 3107d, 3107e,
3157a, and 3157b and chapter 63.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Wentworth, Rendon,
Frederick, LaFave, Afendoulis and Whitsett
Nays: Reps. Lasinski, Sabo and
Bolden
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Wentworth, Chair, of the Select Committee on Reducing Car Insurance
Rates, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May
15, 2019
Present: Reps. Wentworth, Rendon,
Frederick, LaFave, Afendoulis, Lasinski, Sabo, Bolden and Whitsett
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4230, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94,
entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201 and 201a
(MCL 388.1801 and 388.1801a), sections 201 and 201a as amended by 2018 PA 265.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh and VanWoerkom
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4233, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the department of environmental quality for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh and VanWoerkom
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for
the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom and Brixie
Nays: Reps. Love, Pagan, Hammoud,
Sabo, Anthony, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4241, entitled
A bill to
make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom and Cherry
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May
15, 2019
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Insurance, by
Rep. Rendon, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4044, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218,
entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1205 and 1239 (MCL
500.1205 and 500.1239), section 1205 as amended by 2008 PA 422 and section 1239
as amended by 2008 PA 423.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen,
Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette,
Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter and Coleman
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The
following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on
Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May
16, 2019
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen,
Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette,
Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, Brenda Carter and Coleman
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep.
Vaupel, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4412, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section
17766g.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4451, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218,
entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding
section 3406u.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and
Witwer
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May
16, 2019
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and
Witwer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May
15, 2019
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen,
Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma and
Shannon
Absent: Reps. Afendoulis and
Yancey
Excused: Reps. Afendoulis and Yancey
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Marino, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism, was received
and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May
16, 2019
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel,
Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian and Robinson
Absent: Rep. Cambensy
Excused: Rep. Cambensy
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Iden, Chair, of the Committee on Ways and Means, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, May
16, 2019
Present:
Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley and Hertel
House Bill No. 4602, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2018 PA
656.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Eisen, Kennedy, Lower, Frederick,
Rendon, Wozniak, Markkanen, Whitsett and Garza introduced
House Bill No. 4603, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending
section 5111 (MCL 333.5111), as amended by 2016 PA 64.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the
Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4604, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218,
entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding
section 3406u.
The bill was read a first time by
its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4605, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16221c.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4606, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 9123 (MCL 333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4607, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16279.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4608, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5147.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4609, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The
social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2018
PA 315.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Elder, Ellison, Kuppa, Hope, Tyrone
Carter, Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Hertel, Sowerby, Brenda Carter and Cambensy
introduced
House Bill No. 4610, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1177b.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Rendon, Eisen, Frederick, Markkanen,
Paquette and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 4611, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan
memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 1089.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the
order of
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 103 out of
numerical order.
Reps. Chatfield, Gay-Dagnogo, Hoadley,
Wittenberg, Yancey, Ellison, Byrd, Garrett, Cynthia Johnson, Sneller, Neeley,
Tyrone Carter, Kuppa, Love, LaGrand, Brenda Carter, Sowerby, Cherry, Rabhi,
Stone, Hertel, Hope, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Guerra, Hammoud, Manoogian,
Cambensy, Pagan, Whitsett, Tate, Garza, Hood, Greig, Witwer, Jones, Robinson,
Bollin, Chirkun, Clemente, Crawford, Haadsma, Lasinski, Sabo, Shannon and
Warren offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 103.
A resolution to honor the life of Judge Damon J. Keith.
Whereas, Damon J. Keith dedicated his illustrious life and career to
public service and justice. Born in the city of Detroit on July 4, 1922, the
grandson of slaves, Judge Keith graduated from West Virginia State College in
1943 and was drafted into the United States Army. His experiences in his
segregated unit served as the impetus for what would become a life dedicated to
the pursuit of justice and civil rights in America. After his military duty, he
sought and earned his law degree from Howard University in 1949 where he
studied under future United States Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. He
later earned a Master of Laws degree from Wayne State University in 1956; and
Whereas, Judge Keith began his career in private practice, opening one
of Detroit’s first African-American law firms in 1964. He quickly became drawn
to public service and civic activism, displaying a strong commitment toward
helping address racial discrimination, especially in the housing arena, in his
beloved community. He served as president of the Detroit Housing Commission and
was later appointed by Governor George Romney to serve as the Chair of the
Michigan Civil Rights Commission; and
Whereas, On September 25, 1967, Judge Keith was nominated by President
Lyndon B. Johnson and two weeks later was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to the
U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division, later becoming the court’s chief
judge. On September 28, 1977, Judge Keith was nominated by President Jimmy
Carter and confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. For
more than fifty years, he served on the federal bench as a dedicated and
persistent champion for equality for everyone in the American jurisprudence
system; and
Whereas, During Judge Keith’s distinguished tenure on the bench, he
decided some of this country’s most divisive issues, courageously standing up
against school segregation, governmental surveillance of citizens,
discriminatory and hostile work environments fueled by sexual harassment;
housing discrimination; efforts to limit African-American voting; bad corporate
actors that engaged in racial discrimination; and secret hearings to deport
hundreds of immigrants deemed suspicious; and
Whereas, We will eternally be guided by the oft-quoted words he penned
in one of those cases, “Democracies die behind closed doors. . . . When
government begins closing doors, it selectively controls information rightfully
belonging to the people. Selective information is misinformation”; and
Whereas, Beyond the bench, Judge Keith received countless awards and
accolades throughout his life, among them 40 honorary doctorate degrees and the
prestigious federal judiciary’s Edward J. Devitt Award. He was committed to
numerous community activities, including the YMCA, Boy Scouts, UNCF, the
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Arts Commission, Interlochen Arts
Academy, Sigma Phi Pi (Boule) and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated; and
Whereas, Judge Keith was loved by his friends and family, respected by
his colleagues, and admired by the many law clerks whom he mentored and whose
legal minds he helped to shape. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie, Cecile
and Gilda, two granddaughters, and other relatives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body honor the life of Judge Damon Keith. He was brilliant man, a
legal titan, and a tremendous crusader for civil rights. His admirable legacy
of courage, boldness, and determination will long continue to enrich our state
and nation; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of
Damon Keith as a token of our esteem and an expression of our highest tribute.
The
question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The
resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to
the Chair.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4227, entitled
A bill to create a committee on Michigan’s
mining future; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental
officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and
passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as
follows:
Roll Call
No. 92 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Reilly
Albert Filler Kennedy Rendon
Alexander Frederick Koleszar Robinson
Allor Garrett Kuppa Sabo
Anthony Garza LaFave Schroeder
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Shannon
Berman Glenn Lasinski Sheppard
Bolden Green Leutheuser Slagh
Bollin Greig Liberati Sneller
Brann Griffin Lightner Sowerby
Brixie Guerra Lilly Stone
Byrd Haadsma Love Tate
Calley Hall Lower VanSingel
Cambensy Hammoud Maddock VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hauck Manoogian Vaupel
Carter, B. Hernandez Marino Wakeman
Carter, T. Hertel Markkanen Warren
Chatfield Hoadley Meerman Webber
Cherry Hoitenga Miller Wendzel
Chirkun Hood Mueller Wentworth
Clemente Hope Neeley Whiteford
Cole Hornberger O’Malley Whitsett
Coleman Howell Pagan Wittenberg
Crawford Huizenga Paquette Witwer
Eisen Iden Peterson Wozniak
Elder Johnson,
C. Pohutsky Yaroch
Ellison Jones Rabhi
Nays—1
Johnson, S.
In The Chair: Wentworth
The
House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Webber moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members
serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep.
Markkanen offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 102.
A resolution to oppose the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community’s application
to regulate water quality and air quality under federal law on the L’Anse
Reservation.
Whereas, The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is seeking federal approval
to set water quality standards within the L’Anse Reservation and regulate
activities impacting water quality through the water quality certification
process under the federal Clean Water Act. The community is also seeking to be
treated the same as a state for the purposes
of receiving federal funding for air regulation and submitting recommendations
on air operating permits issued by the state of Michigan and other states; and
Whereas, Approving these requests would inevitably lead to unreasonable
consequences, a patchwork of regulations, and be inappropriate for non-tribal
property owners within and outside of the reservation borders. This is a
significant concern given that the reservation boundaries encompass
approximately 59,071 acres of land, of which only 35 percent (20,427
acres) are tribal lands; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan already has in place
strong water quality standards to protect state waters. The state has
designated that all state waters should be safe for fishing, swimming, and
other uses and support native aquatic life and wildlife. The state has
established—and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
approved—scientifically based water quality criteria that ensure these uses are
preserved; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan has administered for
decades permit programs that protect the air and water for all Michigan
residents. Michigan has been addressing air pollution since at least 1965 and
issuing operating permits to protect air quality since the mid-1990s. Since
1972, Michigan has administered a permit program under state law that prevents
discharges that would impair the designated uses of state waters. The EPA
delegated authority to administer permit programs under the federal Clean Water
Act to the state in 1973 based on these laws and has recently re-approved that
delegated authority. This request by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community raises
questions and concerns on how future permits issued by the state could be
impacted, including wetland permits, permits for discharges into state waters,
and hydropower licenses; and
Whereas, Approving the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community request would not
improve air or water quality but would create an unnecessary layer of
government bureaucracy and increase the regulatory burden on businesses,
property owners, and the state. Regardless of whether the request is approved,
the state of Michigan will continue to regulate activities impacting state air
and waters within the reservation under state law. Michigan’s programs are sufficient
to protect residents and wildlife from pollution; and
Whereas, Approving the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community request would lead
to jurisdictional conflicts between the community and the state related to
control of activities on state-owned land within the reservation boundaries.
These conflicts would involve complicated and not easily resolved legal
questions regarding state versus tribal sovereignty. It would also raise
questions regarding potential impacts to state-owned mineral rights within the reservation;
and
Whereas, Approving the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community request would
subject non-tribal property owners within reservation boundaries to the
decision-making of a tribal government in which they have no representation.
Only around one-third of the people living within the reservation boundaries
are tribal members. Our nation was founded on the democratic concept that
people should have a say and be represented in the government that impacts
their lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we oppose the Keweenaw
Bay Indian Community Lake Superior Band of Chippewa request for treatment
as a state under the federal Clean Water Act and the federal Clean Air Act; and
be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the
Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the
members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee
on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
House
Resolution No. 104.
A resolution to memorialize the United States Department of Agriculture
to recognize industrial hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity and to take
certain steps to remove barriers to encourage the commercial production of this
crop.
Whereas, Industrial hemp refers to the non-drug oilseed and fiber
varieties of Cannabis which are cultivated exclusively for fiber, stalk, and
seed. Industrial hemp is genetically distinct from the drug varieties of
Cannabis, also known as marihuana. Industrial hemp has less than three tenths
of one percent of the psychoactive ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The
flowering tops of industrial hemp cannot produce any drug effect when smoked or
ingested; and
Whereas, Congress never intended to prohibit the production of
industrial hemp when restricting the production, possession, and use of
marihuana. The legislative history of the federal Marihuana Tax Act, where the
current definition of marihuana first appeared, shows that farmers and manufacturers
of industrial hemp products were assuaged by Federal Bureau of Narcotic
Commissioner Harry J. Anslinger, who promised that the proposed legislation
bore no threat to them, saying “They are not only amply protected under this
act, but they can go ahead and raise hemp just as they have always done it”;
and
Whereas, Michigan began a pilot program to study the cultivation of
industrial hemp, as authorized under the Farm Bill of 2014. The United States
Department of Agriculture standards are necessary to expand the license and
authorization of industrial hemp cultivation to farmers not directly connected
to institutions of higher learning or the Michigan Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development; and
Whereas, The Farm Bill of 2018 established procedures to create and
furnish standards for the cultivation of industrial hemp. Michigan approved
cultivation of hemp within days of the passage of the Farm Bill; and
Whereas, Hemp products abound in the United States. Nutritious hemp
foods can be found in grocery stores nationwide and strong durable hemp fibers
can be found in the interior parts of millions of American cars. Buildings are
being constructed using a hemp and lime mixture, thereby sequestering carbon.
Retail sales of hemp products in this country are estimated to be $600 million
in 2015; and
Whereas, American farmers are missing out on an important economic
opportunity. American companies are forced to import millions of dollars worth
of hemp seed and fiber products annually from other countries, thereby
effectively denying American farmers an opportunity to compete and share in the
profits. Industrial hemp is a high-value, low-input crop that is not
genetically modified, requires little or no pesticides, can be dry land farmed, and uses less fertilizer than
wheat and corn. China is the largest supplier of raw and processed hemp fiber
and Canada is the largest supplier of hemp seed and oil cake imported to the
U.S. Farmers in other countries, including Canada, China, Great Britain,
France, Germany, Romania, and Australia, can produce industrial hemp without
undue restriction or complications; and
Whereas, Industrial and commercial grade hemp could
help stimulate an economic resurgence in the city of Detroit and the state of
Michigan as part of the Green Economy. Detroit has an abundance of vacant land
that could be used for industrial hemp farming, as well as the processing and
production of over 25,000 potential products and finished goods. This
could create an economic resurgence by creating thousands of jobs for Detroit
and Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United
States Department of Agriculture to speedily create and disseminate standards
allowing each state and its farmers to capitalize on this untapped economic
driver; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the United
States Secretary of Agriculture and the members of the Michigan congressional
delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee
on Agriculture.
Reps. Cherry, Chirkun, Frederick, Gay-Dagnogo,
Haadsma, Hope, Lasinski, Liberati, Shannon, Sneller, Sowerby, Warren and
Wittenberg offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 105.
A resolution to declare May 17, 2019, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine
Glioma Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) affects between 200 and
400 children in the U.S. each year. DIPG is the second most common malignant
brain tumor found in children. DIPG is a tumor located in the middle of the
brainstem where the cerebrum connects to the spinal cord. It grows among and
around healthy nerves in the area, making surgical removal impossible at this
time. DIPG interferes with all bodily functions, depriving a child of the
ability to move, to communicate, and even to eat and drink; and
Whereas, Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in
children. DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors. The
median survival rate is only 9 months and the five-year survival rate is less
than 1%; and
Whereas, Given the age at diagnosis and the average life expectancy, the
number of life years lost annually because of DIPG is approximately 25,000 life
years; and
Whereas, Research is still seeking to fully understand the disease.
Prognosis has not improved for children with DIPG in over 35 years; and
Whereas, Research and awareness are both growing in recent years thanks
to the advocacy of groups like Team Buddy Boy, Team Julian, and ChadTough, whose
efforts have led to linking some parts of DIPG to other forms of cancer
possibly broadening treatment options; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 17, 2019, as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma Day
in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
House
Resolution No. 106.
A resolution to commemorate the 160th
anniversary of the founding of the city of Lansing.
Whereas, The city of
Lansing was incorporated in 1859 and has served as a beacon of democracy in the
state of Michigan and as a representation of the hardworking spirit of people
of the Midwest. Lansing has housed the historic State Capitol building since
1879, at which time Governor Croswell dedicated the building to the people of
Michigan and their “lasting taste, spirit and enterprise.” Since that time, it
has brought together legislators, staffers, advocates, and hundreds of
thousands of visitors from all across the state to work together and make Michigan
a stronger state. In 1992, the National Park Service designated the Michigan
State Capitol a National Historic Landmark, one of only 13 capitol buildings
with this designation in the country; and
Whereas, It is this spirit of collaboration
that has made Lansing a vibrant and diverse community. The city is home to over
30 neighborhood associations and more than 60 faith based communities, each
with its own distinct flavor and personality. The population of Lansing is
currently 116,986 residents, making it the fifth largest city in the state. A
simple tour of the streets of Lansing will show neighbors from a wide variety
of backgrounds, racial identities, and cultural ethnicities, a fact which
brings the community great pride. Residents from all across the Mid-Michigan
region are attracted to events and celebrations highlighting our differences as
well as our shared values; and
Whereas, Lansing’s commitment to the arts,
music, food, and culture can be seen through the many festivals and fairs
occurring each year, including but not limited to Old Town Blues Fest, Common
Ground Music Festival, Three Stacks Festival, Capital City Film Festival, and
Lansing Jazz Fest. Several historical landmarks and museums remind residents
and visitors alike of the value the city adds to this great state; a few of the
highlights include the Turner-Dodge House, R.E. Olds Transportation Museum, the
Strand Theater, the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, and the Capital Bank Tower;
and
Whereas, This resolution serves as an
opportunity for the Capitol Region, home of the 517 area code, and residents
across the state, to recognize all that Lansing has to offer; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That
the members of the legislative body commemorate the 160th anniversary of the
founding of the city of Lansing.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Whitsett, Jones,
Eisen, Cherry, Chirkun, Garza, Gay-Dagnogo, Haadsma, Lasinski, Liberati,
Shannon and Wittenberg offered the following
concurrent resolution:
House
Concurrent Resolution No. 7.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services to protect the people of Michigan from Lyme disease by improving
efforts to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat the disease.
Whereas, Lyme disease is a serious, tick-borne
illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia
burgdorferi, resulting in symptoms including headache, fatigue, fever, and
the characteristic bullseye rash. If left untreated, the disease can spread
throughout the body to joints, the heart, and the nervous system causing
arthritis, pain, heart palpitations, and even facial paralysis; and
Whereas, Previously rare in Michigan, Lyme
disease is now a growing concern for Michigan residents. The prevalence of Lyme
disease in Michigan has expanded rapidly in the past two decades with more than
ten times as many cases reported in 2017 than in the early 2000s; and
Whereas, The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention’s (CDC) definitions of Lyme disease symptoms and recommendations for
diagnosing and treating the disease are outdated and need to be updated to
improve the ability of health professionals to detect and treat the disease.
The misdiagnosis and delayed treatment of Lyme disease have serious
consequences for those affected; and
Whereas, A lack of federal funding for Lyme
disease research and monitoring hampers Michigan’s ability to prevent and cure
the disease. Nearly 80 percent of the conditions and diseases that receive
annual funding from the National Institutes of Health receive more than Lyme
disease. Additional funding to improve the accuracy and precision of laboratory
testing methods would significantly enhance the early detection of Lyme disease
in humans; and
Whereas, Additional education and outreach
efforts by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are necessary
to better protect the public from the consequences of this disease. It is
imperative that health professionals and the public recognize the symptoms of
Lyme disease to ensure timely and proper treatment; and
Whereas, A lack of reporting makes it
challenging to effectively monitor and address Lyme disease. Since 1991, state
and local health departments have been required to report disease cases to the
CDC, but of an estimated 300,000 people annually diagnosed, only 30,000 cases
are reported; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the
Senate concurring), That we urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
to update its definition of Lyme disease symptoms, reconsider standards and
best practices for diagnosing and treating the disease, increase funding to
prevent and cure the disease, and provide the means for improved laboratory
testing to detect Lyme disease; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services to improve the techniques that state and local health departments use
to report Lyme disease and to provide more resources to educate health
professionals and the general public about Lyme disease to support prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Director
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Director of the
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The
concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Second Reading of Bills
A bill to amend 2014 PA 462, entitled “An act to allow peace officers to carry and administer opioid
antagonists in certain circumstances; to provide access to opioid antagonists
by law enforcement agencies and peace officers; and to limit the civil and criminal
liability of law enforcement agencies and peace officers for the possession,
distribution, and use of opioid antagonists under certain circumstances,” by amending section 1 (MCL 28.541).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Anthony moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4095, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110,
entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 102 (MCL
125.3102), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously
recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep.
Reilly moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep.
Webber moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of
today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the
order of
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE
ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hall, Chair, of
the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting
held on: Thursday, May 16, 2019
Present:
Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson,
Camilleri and LaGrand
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Rep. Lasinski moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:00 p.m.
The
Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 21, at 1:30
p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of
Representatives