STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 25, 2021.

12:00 Noon.

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

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

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—excused

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—excused 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. Graham Filler, from the 93rd District, offered the following invocation:

“Lord God, I stood at this rostrum one year ago, and said a prayer asking You to open the ears and eyes of legislators, so that we might best serve the people of Michigan.

To think of the challenges and struggles that we as a state have faced since that prayer...it can be at times overwhelming...it can even lead to inaction and apathy and paralysis and deep seated anger.

But when faced with these continuous challenges - I believe that we as legislators should refuse to give up, or to be defeated, or to simply run to our partisan battle stations.

I use my time today to simply ask You Lord - Please God, put a charge today into each member of this room to go outside of their comfort zone, to think outside the box, to engage in fruitful conversations, to work across the aisle... as we all seek to build a better state and rebuild what was damaged by covid.

Put a spirit of can do into this room. Thank You Lord and amen!”

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Rep. Frederick moved that Rep. Schroeder be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Tate and Cynthia Johnson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

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

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Young, Pohutsky, Morse, Koleszar, Brenda Carter, Puri, Cherry, Sneller, Brabec, Clemente, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Shannon, Coleman, Aiyash, Steckloff, Garza, Steenland, Breen, Scott, Stone, Reilly, Thanedar, O’Neal, Brixie, Hope, Neeley, Rogers, Hertel, Ellison, Rabhi, Whitsett, Cavanagh, Hammoud, Bolden, Anthony, Whiteford, Damoose, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Allor, Cherry, Haadsma, Kahle, Kuppa, Rendon, Sabo, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 66.

A resolution to declare March 25, 2021, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders that impact movement and posture and is attributed to nonprogressive disturbances that occur in the developing brain; and

Whereas, Cerebral palsy, the most common motor disability in children, is caused by damage to one or more specific areas of the developing brain, which usually occurs during fetal development before, during, or after birth; and

Whereas, The majority of children who have cerebral palsy are born with the condition, but it may be undetected for months or years; and

Whereas, Individuals with cerebral palsy often have one or more other developmental disabilities, including epilepsy, an intellectual disability, autism, visual impairment, or blindness;

Whereas, The CDC’s latest report done in 2010 estimated that 1 in 345 children in the United States have cerebral palsy. A study done in 2013 showed no change in the prevalence of CP in the few years preceding the study; and

Whereas, Approximately 1,000,000 individuals in the United States are affected by cerebral palsy; and

Whereas, Although there is no cure for cerebral palsy, treatment often improves the capabilities of a child with the condition; and

Whereas, Scientists and researchers are hopeful for breakthroughs in cerebral palsy research; and

Whereas, Researchers across the United States conduct important studies involving cerebral palsy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 25, 2021, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day in the state Of Michigan. We suggest that residents people wear green to show their support.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. O’Malley, Allor, Breen, Calley, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Morse, Rabhi, Rendon, Rogers, Sabo, Shannon, Sneller, Stone, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 67.

A resolution to declare March 26, 2021, as Epilepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Epilepsy Awareness Day is a nationwide effort of the Epilepsy Foundation to raise awareness about, and change the conversation around the epilepsies, seizures, and side effects, as well as to improve and save lives through care, advocacy, research, new therapies, and education; and

Whereas, Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures that can affect anyone, at any age, any time; and

Whereas, Epilepsy is a spectrum disease comprised of many diagnoses and experiences and includes a wide range of seizure types, comorbidities, control, severity, and outcomes varying from person-to-person; and

Whereas, Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. Approximately 3.4 million people in the U.S. including 108,900 in Michigan live with active epilepsy; and

Whereas, An increasing number of people are diagnosed with rare epilepsies which are largely complex, severe, chronic, and even life-threatening, and collectively rare epilepsies account for a growing percentage of the epilepsy population; and

Whereas, Many treatments are approved to treat seizures, 30 – 40% of people with epilepsy still live with uncontrolled seizures and the epilepsy-related medical costs associated with uncontrolled epilepsy are 2 to 10 times higher than those of controlled epilepsy; and

Whereas, Annual epilepsy-specific healthcare costs can be up to $19,749 per person and 21% of people with epilepsy have reported not being able to afford their prescription medication(s) in the last year; and

Whereas, People with epilepsy need access to affordable, comprehensive, physician-directed, and person-centered healthcare; and

Whereas, 470,000 children live with epilepsy in the U.S. and students with epilepsy aged 6 – 17 years old have missed 11 or more days of school the past year on average, greater education and improved access to care is needed in schools which can be accomplished by passing Seizure Safe Schools legislation nationwide; and

Whereas, Protections exist in the Americans with Disabilities Act and related civil rights laws, people with epilepsy still encounter discrimination in areas including employment, education, and housing; and

Whereas, Epilepsy can affect anyone with a brain, and anyone with a brain can affect epilepsy; and

Whereas, Through action together on Epilepsy Awareness Day and during other awareness initiatives, including International Epilepsy Day, National Epilepsy Awareness Month, Brain Awareness Week, and any day of the year, we must increase public knowledge about the epilepsies and seizure first aid and change the way people think about the epilepsies and seizures; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 26, 2021, as Epilepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage residents to take action together and use our brains to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. O’Malley moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 67.

A resolution to declare March 26, 2021, as Epilepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent and unprovoked seizures that can affect anyone, at any age, any time; and

Whereas, Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. Approximately 3.4 million people in the U.S. including 108,900 in Michigan live with active epilepsy; and

Whereas, People with epilepsy need access to affordable, comprehensive, physician-directed, and person-centered healthcare; and

Whereas, Epilepsy can affect anyone with a brain, and anyone with a brain can affect epilepsy; and

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. Witwer, Manoogian, Puri, Haadsma, Tyrone Carter, Steenland, Peterson, Allor, Breen, Brixie, Calley, Cherry, Clemente, Garza, Hope, Kahle, Kuppa, Morse, Rendon, Rogers, Sabo, Shannon, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 68.

A resolution to declare March 29, 2021, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families; and

Whereas, The Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1955-1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in conflict with the United States Armed Forces and South Vietnam; and

Whereas, The United States became involved by serving in an advisory role in South Vietnam in 1955; and

Whereas, In 1965, United States Armed Forces ground combat units arrived in Vietnam. In 1969, troop numbers peaked at approximately 500,000 troops. Michigan residents joined the rest of the nation, serving our country and our state with honor in Vietnam; and

Whereas, On January 27, 1973, the Treaty of Paris was signed which required the release of all United States prisoners-of-war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of all United States Armed Forces from South Vietnam. By March 29, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam; and

Whereas, More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives in Vietnam and more than 300,000 members of the Armed Forces were wounded. More than 2,650 Michigan residents lost their lives in the Vietnam War; and

Whereas, It was not until 1982 that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. to commemorate those members of the United States Armed Forces who died or were declared missing-in-action in Vietnam; and

Whereas, Members of the United States Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War were caught upon their return home in the crossfire of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; and

Whereas, March 29 marks the anniversary of the day that combat and combat support units withdrew completely from South Vietnam; and

Whereas, The members of the Michigan House of Representatives support the establishment of a Vietnam Veterans Day as an appropriate way to honor those members of the United States Armed Forces who served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and more than 200,000 Vietnam Veterans living in Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 29, 2021, as Vietnam Veterans Day; and be it further

Resolved, That all citizens of the state of Michigan are encouraged to honor our Vietnam veterans.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Manoogian, Bellino, Filler, Hammoud, Pohutsky, Young, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Bolden, LaGrand, Koleszar, Neeley, Sneller, Ellison, Brabec, Clemente, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Kuppa, Breen, Brixie, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Morse, Sabo, Shannon, Stone, Weiss and Whitsett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 69.

A resolution to declare April 2021 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Distracted driving constitutes a serious threat to public safety on Michigan’s roads; and

Whereas, Distracted driving causes hundreds of thousands of injuries and thousands of fatalities nationally every year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving tragically claimed the lives of 3,142 Americans in 2019, an increase of nearly 10 percent from the year prior; and

Whereas, We remember all of the lives lost to car accidents caused by distracted driving, including the tragic loss of Mitchel Kiefer in 2016; and

Whereas, Drivers from all socio-economic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, and ages engage in and are harmed by distracted driving; and

Whereas, Although drivers acknowledge the dangers of distracted driving, many still engage in dangerous practices on the road. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 96 percent of drivers feel that typing and reading e-mails, text messages, or social media while driving is extremely dangerous. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly 40 percent of teens still engaged in texting while driving; and

Whereas, Michigan law has prohibited texting while driving since 2010; and

Whereas, Michigan’s roads would be made safer by a reduction in distracted driving; and

Whereas, The campaign to reduce distracted driving has been aided immensely by the efforts of local and state law enforcement in Michigan; and

Whereas, This month dedicated to distracted driving awareness will raise public consciousness of the dangers of distracted driving in the state of Michigan and will encourage Michiganders from all walks of life to put down their telephones while driving; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2021 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Pohutsky, Rogers, Thanedar, Tyrone Carter, Weiss, Brabec, Lasinski, Sowerby, Hood, Morse, Breen, Manoogian, Steckloff, Witwer, Bolden, Sabo, Whitsett, Brixie, Cherry, Clemente, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Rabhi, Shannon, Sneller and Stone offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 70.

A resolution to declare April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts women, children, and men of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds; and

Whereas, The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim; and

Whereas, According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one out of every five American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime and approximately 2.6 percent of American men have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime; and

Whereas, Child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality. From 2009-2013, Child Protective Services agencies substantiated, or found strong evidence to indicate that, 63,000 children a year were victims of sexual abuse and a majority of child victims are ages 12-17. Of victims under the age of 18, 34 percent of victims of sexual assault and rape are under age 12; and

Whereas, Michigan State Police statistics indicate that there were 6,823 incidents of rape that were reported to law enforcement in 2019; and

Whereas, Sexual violence can deeply and enduringly impact survivors on psychological, emotional, and social levels. Ninety-four percent of women who are raped experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during the two weeks following the rape and approximately 70 percent of rape or sexual assault victims experience moderate to severe distress, a larger percentage than for any other violent crime studied in the National Crime Victimization Survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Access to informed and supportive services can greatly increase survivors’ ability to heal from sexual assault; and

Whereas, Sexual violence is an intolerable violent crime with public health implications for every person in Michigan. Our state and individual communities must be committed to hold sexual assault perpetrators accountable for their heinous crimes; and

Whereas, When we actively increase education, awareness, and community involvement, we can help prevent sexual violence and create a safer environment for everyone. We must work together to educate our entire population about what can be done to prevent sexual assault, support survivors, and ensure that survivors are not re-victimized; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We strongly support the efforts of national, state, and local partners, and of every citizen to actively engage in public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence and will take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Wakeman, Farrington, Allor, Breen, Cherry, Clemente, Garza, Haadsma, Kahle, Kuppa, Shannon, Sneller, Stone, Weiss and Whitsett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 71.

A resolution to declare April 2021 as Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The informed use of credit and other financial products and services benefits individual consumers and promotes economic growth; and

Whereas, Financial literacy and learning these skills at an early age encourages greater economic self‑sufficiency, higher levels of successful homeownership, and enhanced retirement security, particularly among low-and moderate-income citizens; and

Whereas, Michigan has formally participated in financial literacy programming for eighteen years through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations including financial institutions, non‑profit groups, government entities, schools, and libraries. The initiative showcases these organizations’ educational resources, strengthens public-private partnerships, engages the media, and connects people with resources to help them better manage their money; and

Whereas, A greater understanding of and familiarity with financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth; and

Whereas, Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults have carried credit card debt in the last 12 months and forty‑three percent of adults living in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance1; and

Whereas, Personal financial education and money management skills are crucial to ensure that all Michiganders and especially our young people are prepared to manage credit and debt and become responsible workers, heads of households, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and productive citizens; and

Whereas, Nearly 40% of adults in the United States cannot cover an expense of $400; and

Whereas, In the fourth quarter of 2020 outstanding household debt in the United States reached $14.56 trillion and the total debt balance is $414 billion higher than at the end of 2019; and

Whereas, Only 25 states require students to take an economics course as a high school graduation requirement and only 21 states require students to take a personal finance course as a high school graduation requirement, either independently or as part of an economics course; and

Whereas, In 2019 and before, this campaign conducted over 500 events and supported thousands of participants of all ages with money management education in counties throughout the state; and

Whereas, According to the most recent FDIC Survey and Report of Household Use of Banking and Financial Services, “Don’t have enough money to meet minimum balance requirements” was cited by 29% of unbanked households as the main reason for not having an account; and

Whereas, The young people of our state represent Michigan’s single greatest resource who, in the years ahead, will assume leadership positions and responsibility for advancement of our society; and

Whereas, Financial Literacy Month highlights the commitment of Michigan financial institutions to strengthen the financial knowledge of Michigan citizens to prepare them for a fiscally-responsible future; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2021 as Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage raising public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in Michigan and the rest of the United States. This will help address the serious problems that are associated with mismanagement of personal finances; and be it further

Resolved, That we call on each parent, school, business, financial institution, community organization, and unit of government to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Roth, Kahle, Beeler, Sneller, Thanedar, Breen, Clemente, Garza, Haadsma, Kahle, Kuppa, Morse, Shannon, Stone and Whitsett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 72.

A resolution to declare April 2021 as Home Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan values the rights of its citizens to live as free and independent as possible into their elder years; and

Whereas, Evidence suggests that programs that support aging at home may yield cost savings for families, government, and health systems; and

Whereas, Aging at home has been shown to have health and emotional benefits over institutional care; and

Whereas, The United States has an ongoing demographic shift toward an increasingly older population, along with the fact that 76 percent of Americans over age 50 wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible; and

Whereas, Professional caregivers who number nearly 4.6 million in the United States and family caregivers estimated at 44 million are lifelines to millions of Americans who need assistance with medical, personal, and end of life care; and

Whereas, Caregiving has been proclaimed the ultimate form of love and respect and as a country we should support and demonstrate our gratitude for caregivers and their role in fulfilling an individual’s desire to remain at home; and

Whereas, Promoting aging in place may also create systemic cost savings for the Medicare and Medicaid programs since these programs pay for the majority of long-term care today; and

Whereas, Our state could reduce its existing long-term care costs considerably by promoting aging at home with the aid of in-home personal care service providers; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2021 as Home Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge Michigan citizens to learn more about how they or their family members can choose a provider in order to remain at home and lower the cost of care for Michigan’s growing elderly population.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Brixie, Neeley, Scott, Huizenga, Young, Bezotte, Slagh, Wozniak, Mueller, Bellino, Hope, Thanedar, Haadsma, Rogers, Peterson, Breen, Brabec, Hood, Garza, Camilleri, Sowerby, Cavanagh, Puri, Whitsett, Coleman, Steenland, Kuppa, Jones, Weiss, O’Neal, Aiyash, Morse, Brenda Carter, Pohutsky, Yancey, Calley, Clemente, Fink, Rabhi, Rendon, Shannon, Sneller, Stone and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 73.

A resolution to declare April 13 and 14, 2021, as Michigan Workplace Health and Safety Days in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The House of Representatives recognizes that workplace safety is critical to our employees, employers, and economic prosperity as a state; and

Whereas, The Michigan Safety Conference, an all-volunteer group of safety professionals, was formed in 1928 in response to the need of providing education and support to the workplace safety and health practitioners by implementing safety and health programs and systems to mitigate serious accidents and fatalities in the workplace; and

Whereas, The Michigan Safety Conference is a two-day world class health and safety training event held every spring; and

Whereas, Training is targeted at workplace health and safety issues. All businesses in Michigan are encouraged to participate to receive health, safety, and risk management operations training; and

Whereas, Workplace injuries and illnesses contribute to an ongoing health crisis in Michigan with more than 30 workplace fatalities and thousands of injuries and illnesses each year; and

Whereas, Accidents negatively impact Michigan workers who suffer injury and illness in the workplace and hamper Michigan employers’ ability to maintain a safe and productive workplace; and

Whereas, Safety and health management systems have proven vital in preventing accidents by creating and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; and

Whereas, April 13 and 14, 2021, will be the celebration of the 90th Michigan Safety Conference dedicated to safety in the workplace; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 13 and 14, 2021, as Michigan Workplace Health and Safety Days in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Puri, Camilleri, Steckloff, Morse, Aiyash, Rabhi, Sowerby, Hammoud, Manoogian, Young, Anthony, Koleszar, Bolden, Weiss, Sneller, Thanedar, Hood, Pohutsky, Peterson, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Hope, Ellison, Brixie, Neeley, Witwer, Brabec, Cherry, Garza, Stone, Lasinski, Kuppa, Hertel, O’Neal, Whitsett, Cambensy, Breen, Cavanagh, Rogers, Tisdel, Allor, Clemente and Shannon offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 74.

A resolution to declare April 2021 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world today and is a monotheistic faith founded in the Punjab region of India approximately 500 years ago; and

Whereas, The Sikh religion is based on a belief in one God, universal equality, and basic values of truth, nonviolence, tolerance, and peace; and

Whereas, Most of the world’s 25 million Sikhs live in India, but more than 500,000 make the United States their home; and

Whereas, During the early 20th century, thousands of Sikh Americans worked on farms, in lumber mills and mines, and on the Oregon, Pacific & Eastern Railroad. Sikh Americans pursue diverse professions and make rich contributions to the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of the United States, including contributions to our great nation in agriculture, information technology, small businesses, the hotel industry, trucking, medicine, and technology; and

Whereas, Michigan’s Sikh community endeavors to enhance understanding and respect among people of different religions by leading and participating in interfaith thanksgiving prayers at various places of worship and inviting various faith leaders and members of their congregations to gurdwaras; and

Whereas, Michigan stands with the Sikh community in denouncing hate crimes directed toward any individual based on their religious beliefs; and

Whereas, Since September 11, 2001, Sikhs are often mistaken for Taliban members or followers of Al Qaeda because of the commonality of their beards and turbans and are subjected to a disproportionately high rate of hate crimes; and

Whereas, The Sikh-American community continues to peacefully overcome attacks on its identity and practices, whether in the form of school harassment, employment discrimination, or fatal shootings, including the murders of six Sikhs during the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, Sikh Gurdwara shooting on August 5, 2012, and the shooting of a Sikh man that occurred in Kent, Washington, on March 3, 2017; and

Whereas, The faithful service of the Sikh-American community to this state merits appreciation as an integral thread in the fabric of American plurality; and

Whereas, Our nation and this state are enriched by the unparalleled diversity of our residents; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2021 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions made by Michiganders of Sikh heritage to our state and by adoption of this resolution, seeks to afford all Michiganders the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature condemns all hate crimes and bias incidents against Sikh Americans and encourages all Sikhs to practice their faith freely and fearlessly; and be it further

Resolved, That the Clerk transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution to the members of the Legislature, members of the Michigan Sikh American community, and other interested organizations or persons.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Cherry, Brabec, Sneller, Breen, Cherry, Clemente, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Morse, Rabhi, Sabo, Shannon, Sowerby, Stone, Weiss, Whitsett and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 75.

A resolution to recognize March 30, 2021, as the centennial anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Whereas, On March 30th, 1921, the Michigan Department of Conservation was created to manage the state’s bodies of water, parks, wildlife, and forests; and

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Conservation has been renamed to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and

Whereas, The DNR has systematically restored our resources, successfully reintroducing turkey, elk, and moose, and pulling the Kirtland Warblers from the edge of extinction are amongst some of the organization’s successes; and

Whereas, Michigan is known for taking care of its great outdoors where fish, wildlife, and forests thrive and opportunities to enjoy and connect to nature and our state’s heritage are diverse and plentiful; and

Whereas, Michigan has the longest U.S. freshwater coastline which is the second-longest coastline of any state; and

Whereas, In Michigan, you’re never more than 6 miles from a body of water or 85 miles from a Great Lake; and

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources manages the largest state forest system in the eastern United States; and

Whereas, Michigan’s two scenic peninsulas provide 8 million acres of public hunting land, including 4.5 million acres managed by the DNR; and

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources supports the state’s tourism and mineral sectors of the economy, both of which help fund our state parks; and

Whereas; This year marks the centennial anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and

Whereas, Generations of Michiganders and visitors love these precious wild places, creating dozens of fond memories; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representative, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 30, 2021, as the centennial anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; and be it further

Resolved, That we shall hold dear the treasured memories and cherished experiences given to us by our state parks.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Kuppa, Cavanagh, Clemente, Young, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Weiss, Koleszar, Bolden, Garza, Scott, Ellison, Lasinski, Jones, Haadsma, Morse, Rabhi, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone and Whitsett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 76.

A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to require corporations to disclose their corporate leadership data.

Whereas, Equitable and diverse gender representation in leadership positions in Michigan is essential to enhance the competitive position of this state in the global economy; and

Whereas, Publicly held companies with women serving on their boards of directors are more competitive. Numerous independent studies have concluded that these companies have higher reported earnings per share, higher return on equity, stronger governance structures and transparency, improved stock performance, and higher net income growth; and

Whereas, The presence of women in the boardroom creates a more positive work environment for women. Studies have found that women serving on a corporate board can substantially change the dynamics of the boardroom, enhance the likelihood that women’s voices are heard, and reduce the perception of women as outsiders in positions of leadership; and

Whereas, Women are currently underrepresented on corporate boards of directors and other leadership positions in Michigan. Women comprise only 21 percent of directors and 19 percent of executive officers at Michigan public companies. Women comprise only 12 percent of named executive officers, with nearly 60 percent of Michigan public companies having none at all; and

Whereas, Women of color are even further underrepresented in corporate leadership spots. At Michigan public companies, they hold only 2 percent of board seats and 2 percent of executive officer and named executive officer positions; and

Whereas, Women continue to face significant barriers to reaching leadership positions throughout their careers. Studies show that women are less likely to receive the critical first promotion to manager, are less likely to be hired into more senior positions, and have less access to opportunities that accelerate their career. If women’s ascension to leadership positions continues at the current rate in Michigan, it will take another 34 years to reach equity with men; and

Whereas, Requiring corporations to publicly disclose leadership gender diversity data will lead to increased opportunities for women in the corporate arena. Requiring disclosures can impact how companies address gender diversity. It can also lead to external pressure from investors and the public to address the issue; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to require corporations to disclose their corporate leadership data; and be it further

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

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.

A concurrent resolution to affirm our support for the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was a critical step in advancing our nation towards our founding principle that “all men are created equal.” Ratified in the wake of the Civil War, the amendment extended fundamental legal and civil protections to former slaves; and

Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment grants federal and state citizenship to all people born and naturalized in the United States and prohibits states from enforcing any law that infringes on the privileges or immunities of citizenship. This ensured that states could not deny the citizenship to newly freed slaves and directly rebuked the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous ruling in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857), in which the court ruled that African Americans could not be citizens; and

Whereas, The Fourteenth Amendment also ensures due process and equal protection under the law for all people. These clauses have been, and continue to be, crucial to important victories for progress and civil rights. The equal protection clause was critical to the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) and Loving v. Virginia (1967), which prohibited segregation in public schools and outlawed bans on interracial marriage; and

Whereas, Protecting the rights afforded by the Fourteenth Amendment has often required the will of public leaders. Less than three years after the amendment was ratified, three federal laws were enacted to ensure its enforcement in the face of the growing Ku Klux Klan movement and state actions to subjugate former slaves. As our nation faces similar challenges, today’s public leaders have a duty to defend the right ensured by the Fourteenth Amendment; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we affirm our support for the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

Reps. Breen, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Morse, Rabhi, Shannon and Sneller were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12.

A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 25, 2021, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further

Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, March 25, 2021, it stand adjourn until Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 1:30 p.m.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted.

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

The motion prevailed.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 46, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p.

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

Roll Call No. 89 Yeas—57

Albert Eisen Kahle Rendon

Alexander Filler LaFave Roth

Allor Fink Lightner Slagh

Beeler Frederick Lilly Tisdel

Bellino Glenn Maddock VanSingel

Berman Green Marino VanWoerkom

Beson Griffin Markkanen Wakeman

Bezotte Haadsma Martin Wendzel

Bollin Hall Meerman Wentworth

Borton Hauck Mueller Whiteford

Brann Hoitenga O’Malley Whitsett

Calley Hornberger Outman Witwer

Cambensy Howell Paquette Wozniak

Clements Huizenga Posthumus Yaroch

Damoose

Nays—49

Aiyash Coleman Lasinski Sabo

Anthony Ellison Liberati Scott

Bolden Farrington Manoogian Shannon

Brabec Garza Morse Sneller

Breen Hammoud Neeley Sowerby

Brixie Hertel O’Neal Steckloff

Camilleri Hood Peterson Steenland

Carra Hope Pohutsky Stone

Carter, B Johnson, S Puri Thanedar

Carter, T Koleszar Rabhi Weiss

Cavanagh Kuppa Reilly Yancey

Cherry LaGrand Rogers Young

Clemente

In The Chair: Paquette

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

“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,”

The House agreed to the full title.

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

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

House Bill No. 4026, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.

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

Roll Call No. 90 Yeas—106

Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers

Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth

Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo

Allor Ellison Liberati Scott

Anthony Farrington Lightner Shannon

Beeler Filler Lilly Slagh

Bellino Fink Maddock Sneller

Berman Frederick Manoogian Sowerby

Beson Garza Marino Steckloff

Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland

Bolden Green Martin Stone

Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar

Borton Haadsma Morse Tisdel

Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman

Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss

Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel

Cambensy Hood Paquette Wentworth

Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford

Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett

Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer

Carter, T Huizenga Puri Wozniak

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey

Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch

Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young

Clements Kuppa

Nays—0

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4117, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 226 (MCL 257.226), as amended by 2020 PA 304.

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

Roll Call No. 91 Yeas—106

Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers

Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth

Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo

Allor Ellison Liberati Scott

Anthony Farrington Lightner Shannon

Beeler Filler Lilly Slagh

Bellino Fink Maddock Sneller

Berman Frederick Manoogian Sowerby

Beson Garza Marino Steckloff

Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland

Bolden Green Martin Stone

Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar

Borton Haadsma Morse Tisdel

Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman

Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss

Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel

Cambensy Hood Paquette Wentworth

Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford

Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett

Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer

Carter, T Huizenga Puri Wozniak

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey

Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch

Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young

Clements Kuppa

Nays—0

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4243, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.

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

Roll Call No. 92 Yeas—103

Aiyash Damoose LaFave Rogers

Albert Eisen LaGrand Roth

Alexander Ellison Lasinski Sabo

Allor Farrington Liberati Shannon

Anthony Filler Lightner Slagh

Beeler Fink Lilly Sneller

Bellino Frederick Maddock Sowerby

Berman Garza Manoogian Steckloff

Beson Glenn Marino Steenland

Bezotte Green Markkanen Stone

Bolden Griffin Martin Thanedar

Bollin Haadsma Meerman Tisdel

Borton Hall Morse VanSingel

Brabec Hammoud Mueller VanWoerkom

Brann Hauck Neeley Wakeman

Breen Hertel O’Malley Weiss

Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Wendzel

Cambensy Hood Outman Wentworth

Camilleri Hope Paquette Whiteford

Carra Hornberger Peterson Whitsett

Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Witwer

Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Wozniak

Cherry Johnson, S Puri Yancey

Clemente Kahle Rabhi Yaroch

Clements Koleszar Reilly Young

Coleman Kuppa Rendon

Nays—3

Brixie Cavanagh Scott

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4244, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.

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

Roll Call No. 93 Yeas—102

Aiyash Eisen LaGrand Rogers

Albert Ellison Lasinski Roth

Alexander Farrington Liberati Sabo

Allor Filler Lightner Shannon

Anthony Fink Lilly Slagh

Beeler Frederick Maddock Sneller

Bellino Garza Manoogian Sowerby

Berman Glenn Marino Steckloff

Beson Green Markkanen Steenland

Bezotte Griffin Martin Stone

Bolden Haadsma Meerman Thanedar

Bollin Hall Morse Tisdel

Borton Hammoud Mueller VanSingel

Brabec Hauck Neeley VanWoerkom

Brann Hertel O’Malley Wakeman

Breen Hoitenga O’Neal Weiss

Calley Hood Outman Wendzel

Cambensy Hope Paquette Wentworth

Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Whiteford

Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whitsett

Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Witwer

Cherry Johnson, S Puri Wozniak

Clemente Kahle Rabhi Yancey

Clements Koleszar Reilly Yaroch

Coleman Kuppa Rendon Young

Damoose LaFave

Nays—4

Brixie Carra Cavanagh Scott

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4245, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA 165.

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

Roll Call No. 94 Yeas—104

Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rendon

Albert Damoose LaFave Rogers

Alexander Eisen LaGrand Roth

Allor Ellison Lasinski Sabo

Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon

Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh

Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller

Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby

Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff

Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland

Bolden Green Markkanen Stone

Bollin Griffin Martin Thanedar

Borton Haadsma Meerman Tisdel

Brabec Hall Morse VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Mueller VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck Neeley Wakeman

Calley Hertel O’Malley Weiss

Cambensy Hoitenga O’Neal Wendzel

Camilleri Hood Outman Wentworth

Carra Hope Paquette Whiteford

Carter, B Hornberger Peterson Whitsett

Carter, T Howell Pohutsky Witwer

Cavanagh Huizenga Posthumus Wozniak

Cherry Johnson, S Puri Yancey

Clemente Kahle Rabhi Yaroch

Clements Koleszar Reilly Young

Nays—2

Brixie Scott

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4035, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 2150 (MCL 324.2150), as amended by 2012 PA 603.

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

Roll Call No. 95 Yeas—106

Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers

Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth

Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo

Allor Ellison Liberati Scott

Anthony Farrington Lightner Shannon

Beeler Filler Lilly Slagh

Bellino Fink Maddock Sneller

Berman Frederick Manoogian Sowerby

Beson Garza Marino Steckloff

Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland

Bolden Green Martin Stone

Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar

Borton Haadsma Morse Tisdel

Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman

Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss

Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel

Cambensy Hood Paquette Wentworth

Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford

Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett

Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer

Carter, T Huizenga Puri Wozniak

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey

Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch

Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young

Clements Kuppa

Nays—0

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4022, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 370, entitled “Electronic open access to government act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 15.451).

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

Roll Call No. 96 Yeas—79

Albert Ellison LaFave Reilly

Alexander Farrington LaGrand Rendon

Allor Filler Lasinski Roth

Beeler Fink Liberati Slagh

Bellino Frederick Lightner Sneller

Berman Glenn Lilly Sowerby

Beson Green Maddock Steckloff

Bezotte Griffin Manoogian Thanedar

Bollin Haadsma Marino Tisdel

Borton Hall Markkanen VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Martin VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck Meerman Wakeman

Calley Hoitenga Morse Wendzel

Cambensy Hornberger Mueller Wentworth

Camilleri Howell O’Malley Whiteford

Carra Huizenga Outman Whitsett

Clemente Johnson, S Paquette Witwer

Clements Kahle Pohutsky Wozniak

Damoose Koleszar Posthumus Yaroch

Eisen Kuppa Puri

Nays—27

Aiyash Cavanagh Neeley Shannon

Anthony Cherry O’Neal Steenland

Bolden Coleman Peterson Stone

Brabec Garza Rabhi Weiss

Brixie Hertel Rogers Yancey

Carter, B Hood Sabo Young

Carter, T Hope Scott

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4376, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 338.2204), as added by 2014 PA 127.

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

Roll Call No. 97 Yeas—106

Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers

Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth

Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo

Allor Ellison Liberati Scott

Anthony Farrington Lightner Shannon

Beeler Filler Lilly Slagh

Bellino Fink Maddock Sneller

Berman Frederick Manoogian Sowerby

Beson Garza Marino Steckloff

Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland

Bolden Green Martin Stone

Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar

Borton Haadsma Morse Tisdel

Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman

Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss

Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel

Cambensy Hood Paquette Wentworth

Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford

Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett

Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer

Carter, T Huizenga Puri Wozniak

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey

Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch

Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young

Clements Kuppa

Nays—0

In The Chair: Paquette

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.

House Bill No. 4377, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 103, 105, 107, 219, and 417 (MCL 339.5103, 339.5105, 339.5107, 339.5219, and 339.5417), and by adding section 223.

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

Roll Call No. 98 Yeas—106

Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers

Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth

Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo

Allor Ellison Liberati Scott

Anthony Farrington Lightner Shannon

Beeler Filler Lilly Slagh

Bellino Fink Maddock Sneller

Berman Frederick Manoogian Sowerby

Beson Garza Marino Steckloff

Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland

Bolden Green Martin Stone

Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar

Borton Haadsma Morse Tisdel

Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel

Brann Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom

Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman

Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss

Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel

Cambensy Hood Paquette Wentworth

Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford

Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett

Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer

Carter, T Huizenga Puri Wozniak

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey

Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch

Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young

Clements Kuppa

Nays—0

In The Chair: Paquette

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

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

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4249, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b.

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.

The motion prevailed.

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4250, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27961, and 333.27965), section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 208.

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.

The motion prevailed.

Pending the Second Reading of

House Bill No. 4251, entitled

A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E acetate; and to prescribe penalties.

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.

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

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Frederick moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 13, at 1:30 p.m.

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, March 24:

House Bill Nos. 4572 4573 4574 4575 4576 4577 4578 4579 4580 4581 4582 4583 4584 4585 4586 4587 4588

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, March 25:

Senate Bill Nos. 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, March 25:

Senate Bill Nos. 27 141 142 143 144 250

Messages from the Senate

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.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

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 Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

Senate Bill No. 27, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 141, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2020 PA 106.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 142, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 203b.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 143, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2016 PA 81.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 144, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 301, 305, 307, 521, 525, 537, 603, and 610 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1107, 436.1109, 436.1111, 436.1113, 436.1113a, 436.1301, 436.1305, 436.1307, 436.1521, 436.1525, 436.1537, 436.1603, and 436.1610), section 105 as amended by 2018 PA 414, section 107 as amended by 2019 PA 126, section 109 as amended by 2020 PA 120, section 111 as amended by 2020 PA 115, section 113 as amended by 2018 PA 405, section 113a as amended by 2018 PA 416, section 301 as amended by 2020 PA 110, section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 114, section 521 as amended by 2006 PA 502, section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434, section 537 as amended by 2020 PA 117, section 603 as amended by 2018 PA 407, and section 610 as added by 2016 PA 106.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 250, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2253 and 2453 (MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding sections 2253a and 2453a.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Hornberger introduced

House Bill No. 4589, entitled

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

Reps. Howell, Griffin, Martin and Sabo introduced

House Bill No. 4590, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as amended by 2020 PA 158 and section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230.

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

Reps. Roth, Damoose, Martin, O’Malley, Borton, Markkanen, LaFave, Hall, Yaroch and Howell introduced

House Bill No. 4591, entitled

A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to provide for civil fines.

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

Reps. Rogers, Sabo, Hertel, Brenda Carter, Morse, Puri, Breen, Aiyash, Camilleri, Steckloff, Rabhi, Cavanagh, Cherry, Brixie, Peterson, Anthony, Young, Clemente, LaGrand, Stone, Kuppa, Sowerby, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Haadsma, Garza, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Hood, Neeley, Brabec, Hope, Weiss, Koleszar, Ellison, Manoogian, Shannon, Bolden, Witwer, Lasinski, Howell, Jones, Coleman and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 4592, entitled

A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled “Local government labor regulatory limitation act,” (MCL 123.1381 to 123.1396).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

Reps. Steckloff, Sabo, Hertel, Brenda Carter, Rogers, Puri, Aiyash, Camilleri, Breen, Rabhi, Cavanagh, Cherry, Brixie, Peterson, Anthony, Young, LaGrand, Clemente, Stone, Steenland, Liberati, Kuppa, Sowerby, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Garza, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Hood, Neeley, Brabec, Hope, Weiss, Haadsma, Koleszar, Ellison, Manoogian, Shannon, Bolden, Howell, Jones, Witwer, Lasinski and Coleman introduced

House Bill No. 4593, entitled

A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled “Fair and open competition in governmental construction act,” (MCL 408.871 to 408.883).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

Reps. Brenda Carter, Sabo, Hertel, Morse, Rogers, Puri, Breen, Aiyash, Camilleri, Steckloff, Rabhi, Cavanagh, Cherry, Brixie, Anthony, Young, Clemente, LaGrand, Stone, Liberati, Steenland, Kuppa, Sowerby, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Peterson, Garza, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Hood, Neeley, Brabec, Hope, Weiss, Haadsma, Koleszar, Ellison, Manoogian, Shannon, Bolden, Lasinski, Witwer, Howell, Jones, Hammoud and Coleman introduced

House Bill No. 4594, entitled

A bill to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; and to prescribe penalties.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

Reps. Rogers, Scott, Clemente, Young, O’Neal, LaFave, Bellino, Breen, Coleman, Steckloff, Neeley, Brenda Carter, Bolden, Morse, Cherry, Sneller, Ellison, Brixie, Cambensy, Liberati, Sabo, Steven Johnson, Hope, Thanedar, Aiyash, Garza, Roth, Kuppa, LaGrand, Hertel, Puri, Haadsma, Witwer, Hood, Whitsett, Jones, Lasinski, Stone, Tyrone Carter, Rabhi, Koleszar, Weiss, Wozniak and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 4595, entitled

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

Reps. Peterson, Rabhi, Liberati, Puri, Morse, Camilleri, Bolden, Sowerby, Cherry, Sneller, O’Neal, Brixie, Brabec, Clemente, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Aiyash, Markkanen, Breen, LaGrand, Stone, Pohutsky, Cavanagh, Kuppa, Garza, Scott, Lasinski, Anthony, Jones, Manoogian and Whitsett introduced

House Bill No. 4596, entitled

A bill to designate the official native grain of this state.

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

Reps. Kuppa, Cavanagh, Peterson, Anthony, Brixie, Clemente, Stone, Young, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Hope, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Haadsma, Weiss, Koleszar, Bolden, Garza, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Ellison, Lasinski and Jones introduced

House Bill No. 4597, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 911 (MCL 450.1911), as amended by 2012 PA 569, and by adding section 912.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

Reps. Cavanagh, Kuppa, Peterson, Anthony, Brixie, Clemente, Young, Stone, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Hope, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Haadsma, Sabo, Bolden, Garza, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Hood, Weiss, Koleszar, Ellison, Lasinski and Jones introduced

House Bill No. 4598, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 491, entitled “Michigan works one-stop service center system act,” by amending sections 5 and 13 (MCL 408.115 and 408.123).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

Reps. Alexander, Bezotte, Rendon, Meerman, Hoitenga, LaFave, Cherry, Frederick, Kahle, Sneller, Hertel, Howell and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 4599, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled “Horse racing law of 1995,” by amending sections 8, 19, and 20 (MCL 431.308, 431.319, and 431.320), as amended by 2019 PA 153.

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

Reps. Cherry, Bezotte, Rendon, Alexander, Meerman, Hoitenga, LaFave, Frederick, Kahle, Sneller, Hertel, Howell and Lightner introduced

House Bill No. 4600, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 90, entitled “An act to regulate the conducting of racing meets in the state of Michigan; to provide for the possession, control and disposition of funds held by licensees for the payment of outstanding winning tickets not claimed or demanded by the lawful owners of such funds; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 431.252), as amended by 1998 PA 505.

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

Reps. Aiyash, Hammoud, Camilleri, Cavanagh, Brabec, Hood, Weiss, Breen, Young, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Scott, Brixie and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 4601, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2105, 2111, 2151, and 2162 (MCL 500.2105, 500.2111, 500.2151, and 500.2162), sections 2105, 2111, and 2151 as amended and section 2162 as added by 2019 PA 21.

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

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4454, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503), section 11502 as amended by 2018 PA 640 and section 11503 as amended by 2020 PA 85, and by designating sections 11501 to 11508 as subpart 1 of part 115.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4455, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11504, 11505, 11506, 11507, 11507a, and 11508 (MCL 324.11504, 324.11505, 324.11506, 324.11507, 324.11507a, and 324.11508), section 11504 as amended by 2020 PA 85, section 11505 as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11506 as amended by 2018 PA 615, and section 11507a as amended by 2004 PA 39.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4456, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11509, 11510, 11511, 11511a, 11511b, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11514b, 11515, 11516, 11517, 11518, 11519, 11519b, and 11521b (MCL 324.11509, 324.11510, 324.11511, 324.11511a, 324.11511b, 324.11512, 324.11513, 324.11514, 324.11514b, 324.11515, 324.11516, 324.11517, 324.11518, 324.11519, 324.11519b, and 324.11521b), sections 11509, 11510, 11512, 11513, 11515, 11516, and 11518 as amended and sections 11511a and 11519b as added by 2018 PA 640, section 11511 as amended by 2011 PA 215, section 11511b as amended by 2016 PA 437, section 11514 as amended by 2008 PA 394, section 11514b as added by 2018 PA 688, sections 11517 and 11519 as amended by 1996 PA 358, and section 11521b as added by 2014 PA 24, by designating sections 11509 to 11519b as subpart 2 and section 11521b as subpart 3 of part 115, and by adding sections 11512b, 11512d, 11512f, and 11512h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4457, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525, 11525a, and 11525b (MCL 324.11523, 324.11523a, 324.11523b, 324.11525, 324.11525a, and 324.11525b), sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525, and 11525b as amended by 2018 PA 640 and section 11525a as amended by 2019 PA 77, by designating sections 11523 to 11525f as subpart 4 of part 115, and by adding sections 11525d and 11525f.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4458, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11526, 11526a, 11527, 11528, 11531, 11532, 11533, 11539, 11540, 11541, 11546, and 11549 (MCL 324.11526, 324.11526a, 324.11527, 324.11528, 324.11531, 324.11532, 324.11533, 324.11539, 324.11540, 324.11541, 324.11546, and 324.11549), section 11526 as amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added by 2004 PA 40, sections 11528 and 11539 as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11533 as amended by 2004 PA 44, section 11541 as amended by 1996 PA 358, section 11546 as amended by 2006 PA 56, and section 11549 as amended by 2006 PA 58, and by designating sections 11526 to 11533 as subpart 5, sections 11539 to 11541 as subpart 6, and sections 11546 to 11549 as subpart 7 of part 115; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4459, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 11550, 11553, and 11554 (MCL 324.11550, 324.11553, and 324.11554), section 11550 as amended by 2020 PA 201 and sections 11553 and 11554 as added by 2014 PA 178, and by designating section 11550 as subpart 8 and sections 11553 and 11554 as subpart 9 of part 115.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4460, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart 10 to part 115.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4461, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart 11 to part 115.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: None

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: Thursday, March 25, 2021

Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Absent: Rep. Marino

Excused: Rep. Marino

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Kahle, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 25, 2021

Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Steven Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, March 25, 2021

Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O’Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand and Young

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Rep. Rogers moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:15 p.m.

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Paquette declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 13, at 1:30 p.m.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives