STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Damoose—present LaFave—present Roth—present
Albert—present Eisen—present LaGrand—present Sabo—present
Alexander—present Ellison—present Lasinski—present Schroeder—present
Allor—present Farrington—present Liberati—present Scott—present
Anthony—present Filler—present Lightner—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Fink—present Lilly—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Frederick—present Maddock—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Garza—present Manoogian—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Glenn—present Marino—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Green—present Markkanen—present Steenland—present
Bolden—present Griffin—present Martin—present Stone—present
Bollin—present Haadsma—present Meerman—present Tate—present
Borton—present Hall—present Morse—present Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hammoud—present Mueller—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present VanWoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hood—present Outman—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—present Hope—excused Paquette—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Peterson—present Wentworth—present
Carra—present Howell—present Pohutsky—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Huizenga—present Posthumus—present Whitsett—present
Carter, T—present Johnson, C—present Puri—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Rabhi—present Wozniak—present
Cherry—present Jones—present Reilly—present Yancey—present
Clemente—present Kahle—present Rendon—present Yaroch—present
Clements—present Koleszar—present Rogers—present Young—present
Coleman—present Kuppa—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Julie Alexander, from the 64th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father,
We praise You for this day as this is truly THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE; WE WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT.
For reasons we may not fully understand, each of us in this room has been chosen to lead.
As Elected Officials, we ask You to work thru us so that we become better listeners to those we serve.
We ask Your forgiveness for interrupting, talking over, and simply not listening to others.
As You created us with two ears and one mouth, let us become better listeners: listening before we engage in speaking and listening to understand before we pass judgement. Offer us gentle reminders not to interrupt but to gain insight before reacting.
As we ask for Your help to become better listeners we also pray to You:
Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the glory forever,
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Rep. Hope be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Sneller, Cherry, Neeley, Lasinski, Young, Ellison, Manoogian, Mueller, Sabo, Yancey, Hope, Martin, Rogers, Rabhi, Clemente, Haadsma, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Camilleri, Coleman, Cavanagh, Howell, Brabec, Frederick, Morse, Stone, Kuppa, O’Neal, Brenda Carter, Brixie, Breen, Sowerby, Witwer, Steckloff, Cynthia Johnson, Hammoud, Anthony, Pohutsky, Liberati, Aiyash, LaGrand, Hood, Garza, Puri, Scott, Tate and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 31.
A resolution to declare February 11, 2021, as White Shirt Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, We recognize Michigan’s members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) as they gather to mark the 84th anniversary of their first contract with General Motors. This anniversary is a reflection of the extreme sacrifice, commitment, and determination of those first UAW members who paved the way for higher pay and improved benefits that have created a positive atmosphere for all of America’s working men and women. We remember those historic members on this anniversary; and
Whereas, On February 11, 2021, UAW members and retirees will wear white shirts to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the famous Flint Sit-Down Strike in 1937. While the members of this distinguished organization celebrate the 84th anniversary of this event, we offer our thanks for the outstanding contributions they have made to the Flint community, our state, and our nation; and
Whereas, The origin of the UAW’s White Shirt Day can be traced back to 1948 when Bert Christensen, a member of Local 598, first suggested it. His idea was to ask that workers wear the white shirts traditionally worn by managers to show the company that they were equally important to the business. The shirts represent equal respect and treatment for blue-collar workers and the unity and strength of UAW members; and
Whereas, With ceremonies to celebrate its history, the members and officers of the UAW will remember the vision of its founders and the commitment of its workers that have brought them to this point. Fittingly, as they look to the past, they will also be casting an eye to the future and to the many ways in which United Auto Workers will continue to serve the working men and women of this great country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 11, 2021, as White Shirt Day in the state of Michigan. We commemorate the 84th anniversary of the first United Auto Workers contract with General Motors and commend everyone who has contributed to the UAW’s success. We applaud their accomplishments and thank them for helping to strengthen and build Michigan’s communities, workforce, and economy.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Roth, Aiyash, Allor, Brabec, Breen, Brixie, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hammoud, Kuppa, Lasinski, Liberati, Morse, Pohutsky, Puri, Rogers, Scott, Sneller, Steckloff, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
A concurrent resolution to honor and recognize frontline workers in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The novel coronavirus, also commonly referred to as COVID-19, is a global pandemic that attacks the respiratory system and endangers those who come into contact with it. Far too many patients with the most severe complications have developed pneumonia or even perished because of COVID-19. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions have a greater risk of developing a serious illness and require the need of experienced medical personnel; and
Whereas, We have called on our frontline workers to serve Michigan during this pandemic; and
Whereas, Frontline workers have risen above the daily challenges they face to continue to protect the health and safety of our communities; and
Whereas, Workers such as police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, medical professionals, teachers, EMTs, paramedics, farmers, restaurant workers, food processing workers, grocery store employees, truck, bus, and delivery drivers, commercial pilots, mortuary technicians, public works employees, sanitation, custodial, janitorial, and cleaning service workers and many others that are serving a critical role in sustaining and protecting our economy, our safety and our way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, These workers have put themselves in harm’s way to care for their patients, maintain safety and public health, ensure there is food available to feed families, maintain critical supply chains, deliver vaccines, and so much more; and
Whereas, There have been frontline workers that have succumbed to COVID-19 after contracting the illness while working to ensure the safety and prosperity of others; now therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the members of this legislative body honor and recognize frontline workers in the state of Michigan. We extend our most sincere gratitude for the invaluable role of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and honor the sacrifices they have made to protect our great state and the people who call it home.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Reps. Glenn, Aiyash, Allor, Brabec, Breen, Brixie, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hammoud, Kuppa, Lasinski, Liberati, Morse, Pohutsky, Rogers, Scott, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 2.
Whereas, The novel coronavirus, also commonly referred to as COVID-19, is a global pandemic that attacks the respiratory system and puts lives at risk. Far too many patients with the most severe complications have developed pneumonia or even perished because of COVID-19. Older adults and people with underlying health conditions have a greater risk of developing a serious illness and have experienced disproportionate loss; and
Whereas, There have been
over 562,000 COVID-19 cases in Michigan since March 10, 2020, when the first
presumptive positive cases were identified in our state; and
Whereas, There have been over 14,600 lives lost in Michigan because of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, Many families have been unable to say goodbye to loved ones or mourn properly as a result of COVID-19. These precious lives lost are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews that were taken from their lives and their loved ones too soon; and
Whereas, There are still Michiganders fighting for their life while battling the effects of COVID-19; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the members of this legislative body recognize the victims lost to COVID-19 and express our most sincere condolences to the families that have lost loved ones to COVID-19. We take a moment of silence to mourn these victims.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 30, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2083) by adding section 1070a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Frederick 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
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 9:
House Bill Nos. 4167 4168 4169 4170 4171 4172 4173 4174 4175 4176 4177 4178 4179 4180 4181 4182 4183 4184 4185 4186 4187 4188 4189
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 10:
Senate Bill Nos. 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, February 10:
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel,
Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson,
Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia
Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bellino, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri and Scott
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mueller, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry and Rabhi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Farrington, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O’Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott and Young
Messages from the Senate
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2018 PA 467.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled “Housing law of Michigan,” by amending section 125 (MCL 125.525), as amended by 2016 PA 14.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 4190, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 39 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.39), as amended by 2006 PA 548.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4191, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 611, 612, 614, 616, 617, and 703 (MCL 380.611, 380.612, 380.614, 380.616, 380.617, and 380.703), sections 611 and 612 as amended by 2004 PA 419, section 614 as amended by 2011 PA 232, sections 616, 617, and 703 as amended by 2003 PA 299; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Education.
House Bill No. 4192, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 326, 352, and 381 (MCL 168.326, 168.352, and 168.381), sections 326 and 352 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 381 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding section 326a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 4193, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 24f (MCL 211.24f), as amended by 2000 PA 244.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 4194, 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. 4195, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled “Of divorce,” (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4196, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 48.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 4197, entitled
A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 4198, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1176.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4199, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1284a (MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Education.
Reps. Slagh, Yaroch, Steven Johnson, Brann, Bezotte, Carra, Outman, Beson, Green and Fink introduced
House Bill No. 4200, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 477 (MCL 168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. O’Malley, Roth, Allor and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 4201, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending section 59 (MCL 257.1859), as amended by 1996 PA 170.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Tyrone Carter, O’Malley, Allor, Roth and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 4202, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 682 (MCL 257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Jones, O’Malley, Allor and Roth introduced
House Bill No. 4203, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending section 33 (MCL 257.1833), as amended by 2018 PA 422.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. VanWoerkom, Allor, Roth, O’Malley and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 4204, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” (MCL 257.1801 to 257.1877) by adding section 20.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4205, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82103 (MCL 324.82103), as added by 1995 PA 58.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 4206, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82118 (MCL 324.82118), as amended by 2010 PA 371.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Roth, Bellino, Outman, Damoose, Hall, O’Malley, Fink, Cambensy and Allor introduced
House Bill No. 4207, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1108 (MCL 339.1108), as amended by 2014 PA 136.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4208, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109f (MCL 400.109f), as amended by 2017 PA 224.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Griffin and Wendzel introduced
House Bill No. 4209, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.
Reps. Griffin and Wendzel introduced
House Bill No. 4210, entitled
A bill to amend 1905 PA 282, entitled “An act to provide for the assessment of the property, by whomsoever owned, operated or conducted, of railroad companies, union station and depot companies, telegraph companies, telephone companies, sleeping car companies, express companies, car loaning companies, stock car companies, refrigerator car companies, and fast freight companies, and all other companies owning, leasing, running or operating any freight, stock, refrigerator, or any other cars, not being exclusively the property of any railroad company paying taxes upon its rolling stock under the provisions of this act, over or upon the line or lines of any railroad or railroads in this state, and for the levy of taxes thereon by a state board of assessors, and for the collection of such taxes, and to repeal all acts or parts of acts contravening any of the provisions of this act,” (MCL 207.1 to 207.21) by adding section 5c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.
House Joint Resolution C, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, amending sections 3 and 7 of article VIII, to eliminate the state board of education, superintendent of public instruction, and state board for public community and junior colleges.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
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Rep. Weiss moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, February 11, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives