STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 23, 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—excused
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—present 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. Phil Green, from the 84th District, offered the following invocation:
“Our Gracious Heavenly Father,
What a privilege it is to call You ‘our Father,’ when we understand that You care for us and look out for us as dear children, I can only think of that special relationship I have with my biological father and children as well. I know there are times that a father never wants to see their children endure, but I also know how diligently I prepare my children for life. Lord, You have prepared each and every one of us in this body to serve their fellow man in days like this. Lord, I pray that You would give us the courage and strength to persevere in our calling especially when times are tough.
As we begin what is called ‘session’ for the day, we have already had a full day of meetings, committees and staff meetings. We are now assembled here as a body to work together for the good of the citizens of the state of Michigan. I pray for Wisdom. Every word that we say has the potential to do so much good; likewise, every word that we say has the potential to do so much harm. Lord, I pray the same words and sentiments as the Psalmist David who said, ‘May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight.’ Lord, give us wisdom today in our interactions. Lord, give us wisdom to know which battles to fight, which legislation to propose, and which legislation to oppose.
Coming to You as one of Your children, Lord, I would ask that You make clear Your foot prints as we attempt to follow You that we can confidently say that we are acting as Your ministers to reprove evil and reward good.
Lord, Thank You for bringing us together from different walks of life, from different geographic regions, from different socio and economic backgrounds that we can all lend our voice to make our government work for the people of this great state.
We ask these things in Your precious son’s name,
Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Frederick moved that Rep. Schroeder be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4132, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4133, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661.
to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4127, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 510 (MCL 168.510).
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler and Whitsett
Nays: Rep. Koleszar
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4128, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 509bb (MCL 168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4129, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 33a.
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. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4130, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8 (MCL 4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412.
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. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4131, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
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. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4134, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 658, 659, and 661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661), sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270 and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 759e.
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. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4135, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 765a (MCL 168.765a), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
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. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported
House Joint Resolution A, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds for certain bills.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the joint resolution be adopted.
The joint resolution was referred to the order of Second Reading of
Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Koleszar and Whitsett
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bollin, Chair, of the Committee on Elections and Ethics, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4015, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2020 PA 296, and by adding section 3m.
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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Steenland
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hauck, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Steenland
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4053, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 104.
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. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
Nays: None
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, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra,
Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4219, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621) as amended by 2020 PA 191.
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, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen
Nays: Reps. Mueller and Clements
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Filler, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4220, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA 187.
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, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen
Nays: Reps. Mueller and Clements
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Marino, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett and Liberati
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, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman,
Rogers and Steenland
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wakeman, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter and Aiyash
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 Thursday, February 18:
House Bill Nos. 4263 4264 4265 4266 4267 4268 4269 4270 4271 4272 4273 4274 4275 4276
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 23:
Senate Bill Nos. 159 160 161 162 163 164 165
Notices
Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following referral:
House Bill No. 4276 referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Messages from the Governor
The following message from the Governor was received February 22, 2021 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2021-3
Declaration of State of Energy Emergency
Extreme cold across most of the Central United States caused by an arctic air mass, coupled with people spending more time at home due to the global pandemic, has created a strong demand for home heating fuel. At the same time, these conditions have caused longer delivery times. Heavy snowfall has produced hazardous road conditions and increased demand has led to longer wait times at supply and distribution terminals. As a result, many drivers are nearing or reaching maximum weekly driving and on-duty limits, which are set by federal and state law in 49 CFR Part 395, and adopted in Public Act 181 of 1963, MCL 480.11 et seq. In short, while supply is available, the current weather event has hindered distribution of that supply.
At present, Michigan’s neighboring states and a majority of states in the nation are under some form of federal or state energy emergency declaration due to the extreme weather event.
Under Public Act 191 of 1982, “the governor may declare, by executive order . . . a state of emergency . . . upon the governor’s own initiative if the governor finds that an energy emergency exists or is imminent.” MCL 10.83(1). An “energy emergency” means a “condition of danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of this state due to an impending or present energy shortage.” MCL 10.81(b). Moreover, an “energy shortage” means a “lack of adequate available energy resources in the state, or any part of the state.” MCL 10.81(e).
Among other powers, during a declared state of energy emergency, the
governor may issue an executive order to “suspend a statute or an order or rule
of a state agency or a specific provision of a statute, rule, or order, if
strict compliance with the statute, rule, or order or a specific provision of
the statute, rule, or order will prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in
coping with the energy emergency.” MCL 10.84(c).
Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.81 to 10.87, I order the following:
1. A state of energy emergency is declared across the State of Michigan.
2. Motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and heating oil are exempt from compliance with MCL 480.11a and any other applicable state statute, order, or rule substantially similar to MCL 480.11a, and 49 CFR Part 395. Any provision of a state statute, order, or rule pertaining to the hours-of-service is suspended. This exemption and suspension apply to all highways in Michigan, including the national system of interstate and defense highways.
3. No motor carrier or driver operating under the terms of this order may require or allow an ill or fatigued driver to operate a motor vehicle. Any driver who informs a carrier that he or she needs immediate rest must be given at least ten consecutive off-duty hours before the driver is required to return to work.
4. Nothing in this order creates an exemption from applicable controlled substances and alcohol use and testing requirements (49 CFR Part 382 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); the commercial driver’s license requirements (49 CFR Part 383 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); the financial responsibility requirements (49 CFR Part 387 and any similar state statute, order, or rule); driver qualifications (49 CFR Part 391); driving of commercial motor vehicle requirements (49 CFR Part 392); requirements for equipment, parts, and accessories necessary for the safe operation of vehicles (49 CFR Part 393); applicable size and weight requirements; or any portion of federal and state regulations not specifically identified.
5. Motor carriers or drivers currently subject to an out-of-service order are not eligible for the exemption and suspension until the out-of-service order expires or the conditions for rescission have been satisfied.
6. Upon expiration of this order, or when a motor carrier or driver ceases to provide direct assistance to the emergency relief effort, a driver that has had at least 34 consecutive off-duty hours must be permitted to start his or her on-duty hours and 60/70-hour clock at zero.
7. This order applies only to propane and heating oil. No other petroleum products are covered by the exemption and suspension under this order.
8. The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of the Michigan Department of State Police must coordinate state compliance with this order.
9. This order is effective upon filing and remains in effect for the duration of the emergency or until Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 11:59 p.m., whichever comes first.
Date: February 20, 2021
Time: 9:44 a.m.
[SEAL] GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
By the Governor:
Jocelyn Benson
SECRETARY OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Manoogian, Bellino, Mueller, LaGrand, Witwer, Tyrone Carter, Tate, Sabo, Hertel and Haadsma introduced
House Bill No. 4277, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4278, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2018 PA 349.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4279, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602c and 732 (MCL 257.602c and 257.732), section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592 and section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4280, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5506b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 4281, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2020 PA 64.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Reps. Calley, Bollin, Sabo, Koleszar, O’Neal and Hertel introduced
House Bill No. 4282, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 163 (MCL 168.163), as amended by 2012 PA 276.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Sabo, Bollin, Koleszar, O’Neal, Calley and Hertel introduced
House Bill No. 4283, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled “An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11 and 11a (MCL 46.411 and 46.411a), section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 158.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Koleszar, Bollin, Sabo, O’Neal, Calley and Hertel introduced
House Bill No. 4284, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 193 and 254 (MCL 168.193 and 168.254), section 193 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 254 as amended by 2018 PA 120.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Bollin, Sabo, Koleszar, O’Neal, Calley and Hertel introduced
House Bill No. 4285, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 349 (MCL 168.349), as amended by 2018 PA 654.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 4286, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 4287, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending sections 2, 6, 7, and 12 (MCL 205.422, 205.426, 205.427, and 205.432), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 326, section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 187, section 7 as amended by 2016 PA 86, and section 12 as amended by 2018 PA 639.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Tisdel and Hall introduced
House Bill No. 4288, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 254 and 675 and part 4.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Damoose, Manoogian, Hall and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No. 4289, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan first-time home buyer savings program; to provide for first-time home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Manoogian, Hall, Tisdel and Damoose introduced
House Bill No. 4290, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 4291, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4292, entitled
A bill to provide for the uniform compilation of certain reports of certain actions by law enforcement officers; to require the appointment of a use of force inspector general by each law enforcement agency in this state; to require the compilation, submission, and publication of certain reports; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Damoose, Steven Johnson and Paquette introduced
House Bill No. 4293, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
Reps. Paquette, Steven Johnson, Calley and Brann introduced
House Bill No. 4294, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1233 (MCL 380.1233), as amended by 2018 PA 418.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
Reps. Alexander and Wozniak introduced
House Bill No. 4295, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by 2018 PA 582.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Bollin, Posthumus, Bezotte, Wozniak and Paquette introduced
House Bill No. 4296, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4297, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and sections 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505, and 506 (MCL 37.2102, 37.2103, 37.2202, 37.2203, 37.2204, 37.2205, 37.2206, 37.2207, 37.2209, 37.2302, 37.2302a, 37.2402, 37.2502, 37.2504, 37.2505, and 37.2506), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258, sections 102, 502, 504, 505, and 506 as amended by 1992 PA 124, section 103 as amended by 1999 PA 202, section 202 as amended by 2009 PA 190, section 302a as added by 1992 PA 70, and section 402 as amended by 1993 PA 216.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Cherry, Mueller, Sneller, Witwer, Hertel, Kahle and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 4298, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 125.2316), as amended by 2015 PA 40.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Kahle, Mueller, Sneller, Cherry, Witwer, Hertel and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 4299, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 16b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Clements, Mueller, Sneller, Cherry, Witwer, Hertel and Kahle introduced
House Bill No. 4300, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 125.2305), as amended by 2006 PA 328.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Sneller, Cherry, Mueller, Witwer, Hertel, Kahle and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 4301, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 4, 35, and 43 (MCL 125.2304, 125.2335, and 125.2343), sections 4 and 43 as amended by 2015 PA 40.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Mueller, Sneller, Witwer, Cherry, Kahle, Hertel and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 4302, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 28d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Witwer, Cherry, Mueller, Sneller, Hertel, Kahle and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 4303, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” (MCL 554.631 to 554.641) by adding section 4a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Hertel, Cherry, Mueller, Sneller, Witwer, Kahle and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 4304, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 30j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Steven Johnson and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 4305, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 169.226), as amended by 2019 PA 93.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 4306, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5805, 5851b, 6431, and 6452 (MCL 600.5805, 600.5851b, 600.6431, and 600.6452), section 5805 as amended by 2018 PA 183, section 5851b as added by 2018 PA 183, section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42, and section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Oversight.
House Bill No. 4307, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled “An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Reps. Hammoud, Filler and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 4308, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 625, 625a, 625g, and 625m (MCL 257.625, 257.625a, 257.625g, and 257.625m), section 625 as amended by 2020 PA 383 and sections 625a, 625g, and 625m as amended by 2017 PA 153.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Filler, Hammoud and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 4309, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 33 and 48 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.33 and 777.48), as amended by 2017 PA 152.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4310, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4311, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding section 1279i.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4312, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 28.432a), as amended by 2016 PA 301.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 4313, entitled
A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain providers of water and sewerage service in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of water and sewerage service; and to provide for remedies and penalties for certain violations of this act.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 4314, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 20118, 20120a, 20120b, 20120e, and 20121 (MCL 324.20118, 324.20120a, 324.20120b, 324.20120e, and 324.20121), section 20118 as amended and section 20121 as added by 2014 PA 542, sections 20120a and 20120b as amended by 2018 PA 581, and section 20120e as amended by 2012 PA 190.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 4315, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4316, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21903, 21905, 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905, 333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and 333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Witwer and Kahle introduced
House Bill No. 4317, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21769.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health
Policy.
House Bill No. 4318, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 5145 (MCL 333.5145), as added by 2020 PA 231, and by adding section 5145b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. LaFave, Yaroch, O’Malley, Allor and Meerman introduced
House Bill No. 4319, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 42 (MCL 168.42), as amended by 1999 PA 216.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Yaroch, LaFave, O’Malley, Allor and Meerman introduced
House Bill No. 4320, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 45 (MCL 168.45), as amended by 1985 PA 160.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Rabhi, Aiyash, Breen, Garza, Sneller, Sowerby, Thanedar and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 37.
A resolution to urge Congress to pass legislation that prohibits water shutoffs, requires reconnection, and ensures water affordability during the COVID-19 national emergency.
Whereas, Millions of Americans lack running water in their homes due to service shutoffs driven by exorbitant rates and unaffordable bills. While water shutoffs are prevalent in all 50 states, shutoffs disproportionately impact cities with higher rates of poverty, unemployment, and people of color; and
Whereas, Access to running water is essential to maintain proper hygiene and to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs; and
Whereas, Although many municipalities and states, including Michigan, have issued moratoriums on water shutoffs for nonpayment during the COVID-19 crisis, we must ensure a comprehensive federal response that protects all households; and
Whereas, The Emergency Water is a Human Right Act (H.R. 616) has been introduced in Congress to prohibit water shutoffs to all households during the COVID-19 emergency period. If passed, it would ensure water affordability protections for households with incomes up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level by providing grants to states so that they may provide drinking water and wastewater assistance to low-income households; and
Whereas, No person living in the United States should be forced to live without access to running water, especially during a pandemic. Every effort should be made at all levels of government to ensure people are able to protect themselves from COVID-19; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Congress to pass legislation that prohibits water shutoffs, requires reconnection, and ensures water affordability during the COVID-19 national emergency; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the 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 Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4126, entitled
A bill to amend
1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as added by 2020 PA 262.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 12 Yeas—109
Aiyash Damoose Kuppa Rogers
Albert Eisen LaFave Roth
Alexander Ellison LaGrand Sabo
Allor Farrington Lasinski Scott
Anthony Filler Liberati Shannon
Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh
Bellino Frederick Lilly Sneller
Berman Garza Maddock Sowerby
Beson Glenn Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Green Marino Steenland
Bolden Griffin Markkanen Stone
Bollin Haadsma Martin Tate
Borton Hall Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Hammoud Morse Tisdel
Brann Hauck Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hertel Neeley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hood O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hope Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wentworth
Carra Howell Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Huizenga Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Johnson, C Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, S Puri Wozniak
Cherry Jones Rabhi Yancey
Clemente Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Clements Koleszar Rendon Young
Coleman
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Joint Resolution A, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds for certain bills.
The joint resolution was read a second time.
Rep. Wentworth moved that the joint resolution be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2020 PA 296, and by adding section 3m.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Lightner 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.
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Rep. Tisdel moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:55 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 24, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives