No. 23

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

100th  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2020

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

 

1:30 p.m.

 

The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger.

 

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

 

 

Afendoulis—present       Filler—present              Jones—present             Reilly—present

Albert—present             Frederick—present        Kahle—present             Rendon—present

Alexander—present        Garrett—present           Kennedy—present        Robinson—present

Allor—present               Garza—present             Koleszar—present         Sabo—present

Anthony—present          Gay-Dagnogo—present Kuppa—present            Schroeder—present

Bellino—present            Glenn—present             LaFave—present           Shannon—present

Berman—present           Green—present             LaGrand—present         Sheppard—present

Bolden—present            Greig—present             Lasinski—present         Slagh—present

Bollin—present              Griffin—present           Leutheuser—present     Sneller—present

Brann—present              Guerra—present           Liberati—present          Sowerby—present

Brixie—present              Haadsma—present        Lightner—present         Stone—present

Byrd—present               Hall—present               Lilly—present              Tate—present

Calley—present             Hammoud—present      Love—present              VanSingel—present

Cambensy—present        Hauck—present            Lower—present            VanWoerkom—present

Camilleri—present         Hernandez—present      Maddock—present        Vaupel—present

Carter, B.—present         Hertel—present            Manoogian—present     Wakeman—present

Carter, T.—present         Hoadley—present         Marino—present           Warren—present

Chatfield—present         Hoitenga—present        Markkanen—present     Webber—present

Cherry—present             Hood—present             Meerman—present        Wendzel—present

Chirkun—present           Hope—present             Miller—present            Wentworth—present

Clemente—present         Hornberger—present     Mueller—present          Whiteford—present

Cole—present                Howell—present           O’Malley—present       Whitsett—present

Coleman—present          Huizenga—present        Pagan—excused           Wittenberg—present

Crawford—present         Iden—present               Paquette—present         Witwer—present

Eisen—present               Inman—present            Peterson—present         Wozniak—present

Elder—present               Johnson, C.—present     Pohutsky—present        Yancey—present

Ellison—present            Johnson, S.—present     Rabhi—present             Yaroch—present

Farrington—present                                                                               

 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

   Rep. Gary R. Eisen, from the 81st District, offered the following invocation:

 

   “Dear heavenly Father

   I would like to thank You for allowing me to be part of this great institution .. working with…. and learning from all my colleagues.

   Even though we may disagree on issues and policy… I know we would stand Shoulder to shoulder and fight anything that would threaten the American way of life and all the freedoms we enjoy.

   I truly believe ,,,,,that united,,, we are strong and divided we are weak.

   Please guide us in our decision making so that we can keep Michigan moving forward.

   In Jesus name we pray Amen.”

 

 

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Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lilly to the Chair.

 

 

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Rep. Rabhi moved that Rep. Pagan be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Wakeman, Crawford, Garza and Kennedy offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 234.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell grants for prison-based education.

Whereas, The federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Pell grants have been helping millions of low-income students across the country access postsecondary education for 45 years; and

Whereas, The federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act denied all incarcerated individuals’ eligibility for federal financial aid in 1994, making prisoners ineligible to receive Pell grants and therefore less likely to obtain a postsecondary degree while incarcerated. Until 1992, Pell grants were available to incarcerated individuals. As a result, education programs expanded throughout the prison system, and by 1990, there were 772 prison college programs in more than 1,000 correctional facilities; and

Whereas, Postsecondary courses and training for incarcerated people will make them more likely to secure jobs and succeed economically upon release. While currently only 24 percent of people in federal prison have had access to some postsecondary education, 65 percent of all new jobs nationwide now require a postsecondary degree; and

Whereas, Postsecondary education and training programs lead to lower recidivism rates, less crime, and improved public safety. Incarcerated people who participate in postsecondary education and training programs are 43 percent less likely to recidivate than those who do not participate; and

Whereas, Prison education reduces violence within the prison system. Prisons with college programs have fewer violent incidents, which allows corrections officials to do their jobs in a safer environment; and

Whereas, Prison-based education is cost-effective. Every dollar invested in prison-based education yields $4.00 to $5.00 in taxpayer savings in reduced long-term incarceration costs; and

Whereas, Removing the federal ban on Pell grants for prison education would expand access to postsecondary education for people in Michigan’s prisons; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell grants for prison-based education; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.

Reps. Camilleri, Stone, Hood, Koleszar, Manoogian, Shannon, Tyrone Carter, Garza, Brenda Carter, Sowerby, Hoadley, Greig, Anthony, Witwer, Bolden, Pohutsky, Sneller, Cherry, Chirkun, Hertel, Sabo, Miller, Rabhi, Hope, Kuppa, Peterson, Elder, Haadsma, Lasinski, Brixie, Robinson, Coleman, Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Wittenberg, Byrd, Ellison, Yancey, Gay-Dagnogo, Clemente, Liberati, Hammoud, Warren, Cambensy, Tate and Guerra offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 235.

A resolution to declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and

Whereas, The nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; and

Whereas, Each public school prepares the nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and

Whereas, Ninety percent of American children attend public schools; and

Whereas, Local, state, and federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; and

Whereas, Local, state, and federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; and

Whereas, Inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; and

Whereas, Public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and

Whereas, Efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and

Whereas, Every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and

Whereas, Stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and

Whereas, Educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; and

Whereas, The nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and

Whereas, Students, teachers, and professionals make the nation’s public schools vital components of the community; and

Whereas, February 24-28, 2020, is National Public Schools Week. Parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan. We call upon Michiganders to observe this week by supporting public schools.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

 

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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 235.

A resolution to declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and

Whereas, The nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; and

Whereas, Each public school prepares the nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and

Whereas, Ninety percent of American children attend public schools; and

Whereas, Local, state, and federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; and

Whereas, Local, state, and federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; and

Whereas, Inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; and

Whereas, Public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and

Whereas, Efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and

Whereas, Every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and

Whereas, Stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and

Whereas, Educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; and

Whereas, Whereas, The nation’s school buildings should have class sizes that allow students to receive the attention they deserve and access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and

Whereas, Students, teachers, and professionals make the nation’s public schools vital components of the community; and

Whereas, February 24-28, 2020, is National Public Schools Week. Parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan. We call upon Michiganders to observe this week by supporting public schools.

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. Hope, Bolden, Hood, Manoogian, Greig, Koleszar, Anthony, Garza, Guerra, Witwer, Kennedy, Haadsma, Camilleri, LaGrand, Stone, Hertel, Gay-Dagnogo, Brenda Carter, Cambensy, Byrd, Wittenberg, Brixie, Robinson, Coleman, Sabo, Elder, Kuppa, Cherry, Chirkun, Sneller, Lasinski, Pohutsky, Warren, Sowerby, Jones, Hoadley, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Hammoud, Tate, Clemente and Love offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 236.

A resolution to declare March 2020 as Women’s History Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of Michigan in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and

Whereas, Michigan women have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of Michigan by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; and

Whereas, Accomplished women in Michigan such as Cora Reynolds Anderson, Lorraine Beebe, Cora Mae Brown, Anna Clemenc, Mary Stallings Coleman, Daisy Elliott, Betty Ford, Martha Griffiths, Marie-Therese Guyon-Cadillac, Erma Henderson, Mildred Jeffrey, Rosa Parks, Elly Peterson, Dorothy Comstock Riley, Anna Howard Shaw, Lucinda Stone, and Sojourner Truth deserve more recognition; and

Whereas, Michigan women have played a unique role throughout the history of Michigan by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force of Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan women were particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan women of every race, class, and ethnic background served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement. Michigan women have been leaders not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, the peace movement, and other movements which created a more fair and just society for all; and

Whereas, The population of Michigan is fifty-one percent women. Women compose thirty-six percent of the Michigan Legislature. The percentage of women legislators in the House of Representatives is thirty‑eight percent and the percentage of women legislators in the Senate is approximately thirty percent; and

Whereas, Despite these contributions, the role of Michigan women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the literature, teaching, and study of Michigan history; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2020 as Women’s History Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Webber, Crawford and Liberati offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 237.

A resolution to declare March 2020 as Independent Workers Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In recent years, independent workers (the gig workers, freelancers, temporary workers, and self-employed) have played an ever-larger role in the prosperity of the state of Michigan and the country overall; and

Whereas, The increase in work arrangements outside of the traditional employment model has allowed people with busy or unpredictable schedules to choose the hours when they want to work. This flexibility allows some to participate in the workforce who would not be able to accept traditional employment. In addition, independent work can help households quickly overcome a financial emergency without going into debt or taking on a long-term commitment; and

Whereas, Acting as their own bosses, independent workers enhance their entrepreneurial abilities and practice the self-reliance and independence that are core American values. Independent work enables individuals to experience more variety in their careers and explore new interests while expanding their marketable skill sets; and

Whereas, The independent style of work can also allow more time for civic engagement. In a recent study, independent workers are 19 points more politically active compared workers in conventional full-time positions. Nearly 80% reported voting in the recent mid-term elections; and

Whereas, In 2018, independent workers generated over $1.4 trillion to the U.S. economy. As leading innovators and adapters to the changing labor landscape, independent workers have facilitated necessary change and growth specifically within the state of Michigan by both diversifying the economy and providing existing industries with access to their expertise due to their agile work style. This profession may indeed take pride in its contributions to this strong Michigan economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2020 as Independent Workers Month in the state of Michigan. We honor independent workers, extend sincere best wishes to them for continued success, and pledge to pursue solutions to promote and protect their unique and valuable style of work.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

 

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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 237.

A resolution to declare March 2020 as Independent Workers Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In recent years, independent workers (the gig workers, freelancers, temporary workers, and self-employed) have played an ever-larger role in the prosperity of the state of Michigan and the country overall; and

Whereas, The increase in work arrangements outside of the traditional employment model has allowed people with busy or unpredictable schedules to choose the hours when they want to work. This flexibility allows some to participate in the workforce who would not be able to accept traditional employment. In addition, independent work can help households quickly overcome a financial emergency without going into debt or taking on a long-term commitment; and

Whereas, Acting as their own bosses, independent workers enhance their entrepreneurial abilities and practice the self-reliance and independence that are core American values. Independent work enables individuals to experience more variety in their careers and explore new interests while expanding their marketable skill sets; and

Whereas, The independent style of work can also allow more time for civic engagement. In a recent study, independent workers are 19 points more politically active compared to workers in conventional full-time positions; and

Whereas, In 2018, independent workers generated over $1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy. As leading innovators and adapters to the changing labor landscape, independent workers have facilitated necessary change and growth specifically within the state of Michigan by both diversifying the economy and providing existing industries with access to their expertise due to their agile work style. This profession may indeed take pride in its contributions to this strong Michigan economy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2020 as Independent Workers Month in the state of Michigan. We honor independent workers, extend sincere best wishes to them for continued success, and pledge to pursue solutions to promote and protect their unique and valuable style of work.

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. Hammoud, Clemente, Garza, Hope, Kennedy, Kuppa, Love, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 238.

A resolution to declare March 2020 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The social work profession for generations has worked to strengthen the well-being and meet the basic needs of all people, especially people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty; and

Whereas, This year’s Social Work Month theme, “Social Workers: Generations Strong” embodies the heroic work of social workers who for more than a century have worked to make our society a better place to live; and

Whereas, The social work profession is a diverse profession that allows people of various generations, ethnicities, sexual identities, and religious backgrounds to make an immediate positive impact on our nation and world; and

Whereas, The social work profession is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States, with more than 777,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2028; and

Whereas, Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States and work daily to help people overcome substance use disorders and mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder; and

Whereas, Social workers work in all parts of our society to meet people where they are and empower them to live to their fullest potential; and

Whereas, The social work profession, more than many other professions, has expansive boundaries that allow social workers to work in a variety of settings, including schools, centers for veterans, the military, hospitals and mental health centers, corporations, and local, state, and federal government; and

Whereas, Social workers for generations have worked with other professions, community groups, lawmakers, civil rights and other organizations to bring equal rights for all, including women, minorities, LGBTQ, and various cultural, ethnic, and religious groups; and

Whereas, The social work profession has been in the forefront of pushing for changes that have made our society a better place to live, including a minimum wage, improved workplace safety, and social safety net programs that help ameliorate poverty and hunger; and

Whereas, Social workers stand ready and have the expertise to help our nation handle some of its most pressing issues, including equal rights for all, improved health care and mental health care for all; immigration reform; income inequality; and the environmental impact of climate change; and

Whereas, Social workers have been and continue to stand ready to help our nation in times of crisis, including war and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2020 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the numerous contributions made by social workers across this state and country and join in this celebration and support of the social work profession.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

 

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

Substitute for House Resolution No. 238.

A resolution to declare March 2020 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The social work profession for generations has worked to strengthen the well-being and meet the basic needs of all people, especially people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty; and

Whereas, This year’s Social Work Month theme, “Social Workers: Generations Strong” embodies the heroic work of social workers who for more than a century have worked to make our society a better place to live; and

Whereas, The social work profession is a diverse profession that allows people of various generations, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds to make an immediate positive impact on our nation and world; and

Whereas, The social work profession is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States, with more than 777,000 people expected to be employed as social workers by 2028; and

Whereas, Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States and work daily to help people overcome substance use disorders and mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder; and

Whereas, Social workers work in all parts of our society to meet people where they are and empower them to live to their fullest potential; and

Whereas, The social work profession, more than many other professions, has expansive boundaries that allow social workers to work in a variety of settings, including schools, centers for veterans, the military, hospitals and mental health centers, corporations, and local, state, and federal government; and

Whereas, Social workers for generations have worked with other professions, community groups, lawmakers, civil rights and other organizations to bring equal rights for all; and

Whereas, The social work profession has been in the forefront of pushing for changes that have made our society a better place to live, including a minimum wage, improved workplace safety, and social safety net programs that help ameliorate poverty and hunger; and

Whereas, Social workers have been and continue to stand ready to help our nation in times of crisis, including war and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 2020 as Social Work Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the numerous contributions made by social workers across this state and country and join in this celebration and support of the social work profession.

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.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5421, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 539c (MCL 750.539c).

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 129                                   Yeas—106

 

 

Afendoulis                         Farrington                Johnson, S.                             Reilly

Albert                                Filler                        Jones                                     Rendon

Alexander                          Frederick                 Kahle                                     Sabo

Allor                                 Garrett                     Kennedy                                Schroeder

Anthony                            Garza                       Koleszar                                Shannon

Bellino                              Gay-Dagnogo           Kuppa                                    Sheppard

Berman                             Glenn                      LaFave                                   Slagh

Bolden                              Green                      LaGrand                                Sneller

Bollin                                Greig                       Lasinski                                 Sowerby

Brann                                Griffin                     Leutheuser                             Stone

Brixie                                Guerra                     Liberati                                  Tate

Byrd                                  Haadsma                 Lightner                                 VanSingel

Calley                                Hall                         Lilly                                       VanWoerkom

Cambensy                         Hammoud                Love                                      Vaupel

Camilleri                           Hauck                      Lower                                    Wakeman

Carter, B.                           Hernandez               Maddock                                Warren

Carter, T.                           Hertel                      Manoogian                             Webber

Chatfield                           Hoadley                   Marino                                   Wendzel

Cherry                               Hoitenga                  Markkanen                             Wentworth

Chirkun                             Hood                       Meerman                               Whiteford

Clemente                           Hope                       Miller                                     Whitsett

Cole                                  Hornberger              Mueller                                  Wittenberg

Coleman                            Howell                     O’Malley                               Witwer

Crawford                           Huizenga                 Paquette                                 Wozniak

Eisen                                 Iden                         Peterson                                 Yancey

Elder                                 Inman                      Pohutsky                                Yaroch

Ellison                              Johnson, C.                                                           

 

 

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Rabhi                                Robinson                                                              

 

 

In The Chair: Lilly

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5336, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 16, entitled “Uniform commercial real estate receivership act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, and 25 (MCL 554.1011, 554.1012, 554.1013, 554.1014, 554.1015, 554.1016, 554.1021, 554.1022, 554.1023, 554.1024, 554.1025, 554.1026, 554.1028, 554.1029, 554.1030, 554.1031, 554.1034, and 554.1035).

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

 

Rep. Iden moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-4) was 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. 130                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Afendoulis                         Filler                        Jones                                     Rendon

Albert                                Frederick                 Kahle                                     Robinson

Alexander                          Garrett                     Kennedy                                Sabo

Allor                                 Garza                       Koleszar                                Schroeder

Anthony                            Gay-Dagnogo           Kuppa                                    Shannon

Bellino                              Glenn                      LaFave                                   Sheppard

Berman                             Green                      LaGrand                                Slagh

Bolden                              Greig                       Lasinski                                 Sneller

Bollin                                Griffin                     Leutheuser                             Sowerby

Brann                                Guerra                     Liberati                                  Stone

Byrd                                  Haadsma                 Lightner                                 Tate

Calley                                Hall                         Lilly                                       VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hammoud                Lower                                    VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hauck                      Maddock                                Vaupel

Carter, B.                           Hernandez               Manoogian                             Wakeman

Carter, T.                           Hertel                      Marino                                   Warren

Chatfield                           Hoadley                   Markkanen                             Webber

Cherry                               Hoitenga                  Meerman                               Wendzel

Chirkun                             Hood                       Miller                                     Wentworth

Clemente                           Hope                       Mueller                                  Whiteford

Cole                                  Hornberger              O’Malley                               Whitsett

Coleman                            Howell                     Paquette                                 Wittenberg

Crawford                           Huizenga                 Peterson                                 Witwer

Eisen                                 Iden                         Pohutsky                                Wozniak

Elder                                 Inman                      Rabhi                                     Yancey

Ellison                              Johnson, S.              Reilly                                     Yaroch

Farrington                                                                                                      

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Brixie                                Johnson, C.              Love                                     

 

 

In The Chair: Lilly

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

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

A bill to amend 2018 PA 16, entitled “Uniform commercial real estate receivership act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 25 (MCL 554.1011, 554.1012, 554.1013, 554.1014, 554.1015, 554.1016, 554.1017, 554.1018, 554.1021, 554.1022, 554.1023, 554.1024, 554.1025, 554.1026, 554.1028, 554.1029, 554.1030, 554.1031, and 554.1035).

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

 

 

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Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lilly called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger to the Chair.

 

 

House Bill No. 5490, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 102 and 206 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27206), section 102 as amended by 2019 PA 3 and section 206 as amended by 2018 PA 648, and by adding section 206a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 131                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Afendoulis                         Filler                        Jones                                     Rendon

Alexander                          Frederick                 Kahle                                     Robinson

Allor                                 Garrett                     Kennedy                                Sabo

Anthony                            Garza                       Koleszar                                Schroeder

Bellino                              Gay-Dagnogo           Kuppa                                    Shannon

Berman                             Glenn                      LaFave                                   Sheppard

Bolden                              Green                      LaGrand                                Slagh

Bollin                                Greig                       Lasinski                                 Sneller

Brann                                Griffin                     Leutheuser                             Sowerby

Brixie                                Guerra                     Liberati                                  Stone

Byrd                                  Haadsma                 Lightner                                 Tate

Calley                                Hall                         Lilly                                       VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hammoud                Love                                      VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hauck                      Lower                                    Vaupel

Carter, B.                           Hernandez               Maddock                                Wakeman

Carter, T.                           Hertel                      Manoogian                             Warren

Chatfield                           Hoadley                   Marino                                   Webber

Cherry                               Hoitenga                  Markkanen                             Wendzel

Chirkun                             Hood                       Meerman                               Wentworth

Clemente                           Hope                       Miller                                     Whiteford

Cole                                  Hornberger              Mueller                                  Whitsett

Coleman                            Howell                     O’Malley                               Wittenberg

Crawford                           Huizenga                 Paquette                                 Witwer

Eisen                                 Iden                         Peterson                                 Wozniak

Elder                                 Inman                      Pohutsky                                Yancey

Ellison                              Johnson, C.              Rabhi                                     Yaroch

Farrington                         Johnson, S.              Reilly                                    

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Albert                                                                                                            

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

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

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

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 102 and 206 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27206), section 102 as amended by 2019 PA 3 and section 206 as amended by 2020 PA 32, and by adding section 206a.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Cole 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

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, February 27, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4712 at 3:04 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4713 at 3:06 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5103 at 3:08 p.m.

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, February 27:

House Bill Nos.     5558   5559   5560   5561  5562   5563   5564   5565   5566  5567   5568   5569 5570       5571        5572        5573        5574        5575

 

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, March 2, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 5266 at 9:28 a.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4266 at 9:30 a.m.

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, March 3:

Senate Bill Nos.      807    808    809    810   811

Senate Joint Resolution M

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, March 3:

Senate Bill Nos.      370    371

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Webber, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 5437, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA 472.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Webber, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza and Robinson

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4600, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 710d, 710e, and 907 (MCL 257.710d, 257.710e, and 257.907), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57, section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126.

to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma and Shannon

Nays: None

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 5267, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2084) by adding section 1050.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma and Shannon

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 5274, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2015 PA 126.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma and Shannon

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma and Shannon

Absent: Rep. Yancey

Excused: Rep. Yancey

 

 

The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4483, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164c.

to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O’Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone

Nays: None

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 5357, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018 PA 482.

to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O’Malley and Wakeman

Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone

The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 5470, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1220 (MCL 380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O’Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, referred

Senate Bill No. 171, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232.

to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O’Malley and Wakeman

Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone

The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O’Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone

 

 

The Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, by Rep. LaFave, Chair, referred

Senate Bill No. 125, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled “Uniform unclaimed property act,” by amending section 18 (MCL 567.238), as amended by 2010 PA 197.

to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun and Manoogian

Nays: None

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. LaFave, Chair, of the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun and Manoogian

Absent: Reps. Marino, Jones and Tyrone Carter

Excused: Reps. Marino, Jones and Tyrone Carter

The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5443, entitled

A bill to create the kinship caregiver advisory council; to prescribe the membership of the council; to prescribe the powers and duties of the kinship caregiver advisory council; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to allow for appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act; and to promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this act.

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. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden

Nays: Rep. Meerman

 

 

The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5444, entitled

A bill to create the kinship caregiver navigator program; to provide for resources and services for kinship caregivers; to make appropriations for the kinship caregiver navigator program; and to prescribe the powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden

Nays: Rep. Meerman

 

 

The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5502, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 1980 PA 247.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5503, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2018 PA 307.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden

Nays: None

The Committee on Ways and Means, by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 711, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409, and by adding section 504.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

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: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4332, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL 324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and by adding section 40111d.

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. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4454, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549.

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. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder and Bolden

Nays: Rep. LaFave

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4587, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5741 and 5750 (MCL 600.5741 and 600.5750).

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. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder and Bolden

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4910, entitled

A bill to regulate the prescription of emotional support animals by health care providers and requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties.

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. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Guerra and Elder

Nays: Reps. LaFave and LaGrand

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4911, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775), section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775 as added by 1988 PA 336.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra and Elder

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5479, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled “An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols, other firearms, or pneumatic guns, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms,” by amending section 2 (MCL 123.1102), as amended by 2015 PA 29.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman and Wozniak

Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder and Bolden

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported

House Resolution No. 151.

A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to clarify its position on the legality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 82 of 2019, p. 998.)

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder and Bolden

Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder and Bolden

Absent: Rep. Yancey

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy and Pohutsky

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Concurrent Resolution No. 2.

A concurrent resolution to declare Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) a critical health issue, commit the Legislature to action, and encourage the Governor to direct agencies to assess and report progress on reducing ACEs.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 19 of 2019, p. 173.)

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Senators Bayer, Geiss, Ruth Johnson, Polehanki and Santana as co-sponsors.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 370, entitled

A bill to establish the pediatric congenital heart association fund in the department of treasury; to provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for appropriations.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 371, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2018 PA 258.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Messages from the Governor

 

 

Date: March 2, 2020

Time: 8:01 a.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5124 (Public Act No. 33, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 78g, 78k, and 78q (MCL 211.78g, 211.78k, and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2014 PA 500, section 78k as amended by 2016 PA 433, and section 78q as amended by 2019 PA 35.

(Filed with the Secretary of State March 2, 2020, at 1:12 p.m.)

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received February 28, 2020 and read:

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER

 

No. 2020-3

 

Amendment of Executive Order 2019-14

 

UP Energy Task Force

 

Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

 

On June 7, 2019, Executive Order 2019-14 established the UP Energy Task Force (“Task Force”).

Section 2(b) of Executive Order 2019-14 charged the Task Force with preparing a final report and submitting it to the governor in two stages, with the first submission – a propane plan focused on alternative means to supply propane to the Upper Peninsula (“UP”) – due March 31, 2020.

In carrying out this charge, the Task Force has continually sought and benefited from input provided by residents of this state. The work of the Task Force would benefit from an extension of the deadline for submitting its propane plan, to permit more time for public comment.  

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.

Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order that Section 2(b) of Executive Order 2019-14 be amended to read as follows:

The Task Force shall prepare a final report and submit it to the governor. The Task Force shall complete its final report in two stages. First, the Task Force shall submit a propane plan to the governor by April 17, 2020. This plan shall focus on alternative means to supply propane to the UP, consistent with section 2(a) of this order. Second, the Task Force shall submit the remainder of its report, also consistent with section 2(a), by March 31, 2021.

This order is effective upon filing.

Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.

Date:     February 28, 2020

                                         [SEAL]                                   GRETCHEN WHITMER

                                                                                       GOVERNOR

                                                                                       By the Governor:

                                                                                       Jocelyn Benson

                                                                                       SECRETARY OF STATE

The message was referred to the Clerk.

Communications from State Officers

 

 

The following communications from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity were received and read:

 

February 14, 2020

RE: PA 226 of 1989 – Unemployment Insurance Agency Advocacy Program, 2019 Annual Report

   The unemployment agency shall make an annual report to the legislature on the operation of the program. The first report under this subsection is due within 60 days after the first anniversary date of the beginning of the program. Each report under this subsection must include, but is not limited to, the following for the previous 12-month period:

   a) Number and type of claimants served.

   b) Number and type of employers served.

   c) Costs to the program of the claimants served.

   d) Costs to the program of the employers served.

   e) An analysis of the impact of the services provided on the appeal system provided by this act.

 

February 20, 2020

   SUBJECT: Unemployment Insurance Agency Work Share Program Annual Report Public Act 1 of 1936, Section 421.281

   The Work Share Program was created by the enactment of Public Act 1 of 1936, Section 421.28b to 421.28m of the Michigan Employment Security (MES) Act. The purpose of Work Share is to allow an employer to maintain operational productivity by reducing the work hours of employees during an economic decline in regular business activity instead of laying-off employees. With the plan, eligible employees work a reduced number of hours in the work week and receive a portion of weekly unemployment benefits.

   Per Section 421.281 of the MES Act, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for referral to the Chair and Minority Vice-Chair of the appropriate committees an annual report regarding shared-work plans under Section 28B to 28m. The report shall include the number of approved shared-work plans, the number of participating employers, the number of participating employees, the amount of compensation and aid to participating employees, and any other information the UIA determines is relevant to assess the impact of shared-work plans on the unemployment compensation fund. The first report shall be submitted on or before the first day of March following the first complete calendar year during which sections 28b to 28m are in effect, and subsequent reports shall be submitted on or before the first day of March of each subsequent year.

   If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Glidden, UIA Legislative Liaison at 517-241-0029.

 

February 27, 2020

   In accordance with Section 8 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, being Section 421.8 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Unemployment Insurance Agency is required to report annually to the Governor and the Legislature any amount, in excess of $1.00, that the maximum weekly unemployment benefit rate would increase if the annual increase in the United

States Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) were applied to the maximum weekly benefit rate for Michigan.

   I am, therefore, transmitting to the Governor, and to the House and Senate for publication along with this letter in the Journals of their respective bodies, the enclosed report showing that since the last increase in the maximum weekly benefit rate to $362.00 in 2002, the increase in the CPI would result in an increase in the maximum weekly unemployment benefit rate to $501.15.

                                                                                          Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                          Steve Gray, Director

                                                                                          Unemployment Insurance Agency

   The communications were referred to the Clerk.

 

 

The following communication from the Department of Health and Human Services was received and read:

 

February 19, 2020

   As per the Child Advocacy Center Act, Public Act 544 of 2008, the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board is required to “provide an annual report of incomes and expenditures to the secretary of the senate and the clerk of the house of representatives.”

   Attached please find a revised Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances through year end September 30, 2018. The revision is to footnote c. There were 28 not 29 centers funded in FY 2019.

   Please feel free to contact me of any additional information or questions. My direct line is (517) 241-5114. Thank you.

                                                                                          Debi Cain

                                                                                          Executive Director

   The communication was referred to the Clerk.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5491, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958) and by adding section 9a.

Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 132                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Afendoulis                         Filler                        Jones                                     Rendon

Alexander                          Frederick                 Kahle                                     Robinson

Allor                                 Garrett                     Kennedy                                Sabo

Anthony                            Garza                       Koleszar                                Schroeder

Bellino                              Gay-Dagnogo           Kuppa                                    Shannon

Berman                             Glenn                      LaFave                                   Sheppard

Bolden                              Green                      LaGrand                                Slagh

Bollin                                Greig                       Lasinski                                 Sneller

Brann                                Griffin                     Leutheuser                             Sowerby

Brixie                                Guerra                     Liberati                                  Stone

Byrd                                  Haadsma                 Lightner                                 Tate

Calley                                Hall                         Lilly                                       VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hammoud                Love                                      VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hauck                      Lower                                    Vaupel

Carter, B.                           Hernandez               Maddock                                Wakeman

Carter, T.                           Hertel                      Manoogian                             Warren

Chatfield                           Hoadley                   Marino                                   Webber

Cherry                               Hoitenga                  Markkanen                             Wendzel

Chirkun                             Hood                       Meerman                               Wentworth

Clemente                           Hope                       Miller                                     Whiteford

Cole                                  Hornberger              Mueller                                  Whitsett

Coleman                            Howell                     O’Malley                               Wittenberg

Crawford                           Huizenga                 Paquette                                 Witwer

Eisen                                 Iden                         Peterson                                 Wozniak

Elder                                 Inman                      Pohutsky                                Yancey

Ellison                              Johnson, C.              Rabhi                                     Yaroch

Farrington                         Johnson, S.              Reilly                                    

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Albert                                                                                                            

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

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

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

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), section 8 as amended by 2020 PA 31, and by adding section 9a.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

Senate Bill No. 253, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 81, entitled “Of fraudulent conveyances and contracts, relative to goods, chattels, and things in action,” by amending section 2 (MCL 566.132), as amended by 1992 PA 245.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Whiteford moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4030, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled “An act authorizing township boards to provide for the maintenance and improvement of private roads by contract and to provide payments by special assessment districts; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 247.392).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Allor moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 5289, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2882 and 2891 (MCL 333.2882 and 333.2891), section 2882 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 2891 as amended by 2013 PA 136.

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. Alexander moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 5333, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 50501, 50502, 50507, and 53503 (MCL 324.50501, 324.50502, 324.50507, and 324.53503), sections 50501 and 50502 as amended by 2004 PA 124 and section 50507 as amended and section 53503 as added by 2018 PA 116.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,

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

Rep. Markkanen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 5550, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 387, entitled “Regional transit authority act,” by amending sections 6 and 10 (MCL 124.546 and 124.550), section 6 as amended by 2014 PA 246, and by adding section 7a.

Rep. Whiteford moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The motion prevailed.

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 5229, entitled

A bill to amend 2011 PA 258, entitled “Municipal partnership act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 124.117).

Rep. Whiteford moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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Rep. Whiteford moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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Rep. Wozniak moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 4:35 p.m.

 

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, March 4, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives