No. 40

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2021

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 6, 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—present

Allor—present               Farrington—present      Liberati—present          Scott—present

Anthony—present          Filler—present              Lightner—present         Shannon—present

Beeler—present             Fink—present               Lilly—present              Slagh—present

Bellino—present            Frederick—present        Maddock—present        Sneller—present

Berman—present           Garza—present             Manoogian—present     Sowerby—present

Beson—present              Glenn—present             Marino—excused          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—excused          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. Cynthia A. Johnson, from the 5th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Teach me to listen, O God,

to those nearest to me,

my family, my friends, my co-workers.

Help me to be aware that

no matter what words I hear,

the message is

‘Accept the person I am. Listen to me.’

Teach me to listen, my caring God,

to those far from me—

the whisper of the hopeless.

the plea of the forgotten,

the cry of the anguished.

Teach me to listen, O God my Mother,

to myself.

Help me to be less afraid

to trust the voice inside—

in the deepest part of me

Teach me to listen, Holy Spirit,

for Your voice—

in busyness and in boredom,

in certainty and in doubt,

in noise and in silence.

Teach me, Lord, to listen. Amen.

https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/prayer-index/leadership-prayers”

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Tisdel, Allor, Bezotte, Breen, Brixie, Calley, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Koleszar, Morse, Rogers, Sabo, Slagh, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Whitsett, Witwer, Yaroch and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 95.

A resolution to declare May 6-12, 2021, as Nurses Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, May 6-12, 2021, is recognized as National Nurses Week, beginning with National Nurses Day on May 6 and ending with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, on May 12; and

Whereas, Nurses are the largest sector of the healthcare workforce and provide the most direct and continuous skilled care to people of every age; and

Whereas, Nurses are educated professionals who perform the challenging and complex job of caring for the sick and injured every day in a myriad of settings, often under very difficult conditions; and

Whereas, Nurses are globally recognized for their commitment to advocating for their patients and refusing to compromise their high standards for safe, high-quality patient care; and

Whereas, Nurses make valuable contributions to advancing health and safety by promoting prevention and healthy behaviors among Michigan residents; and

 Whereas, Nurses advocate for their patients at the bedside and beyond, working to create a world in which all people have access to care and can live safe, healthy, and prosperous lives; and

Whereas, Nurses in Michigan fight for the health, safety, and human rights not only of the sick and injured, but also of the elderly, the young, those with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged, and the most vulnerable among us; and

Whereas, During this unprecedented time nurses are working day and night caring for those who have contracted the novel coronavirus, at the risk of their own lives and the lives of their family; and

Whereas, Under the leadership of the Michigan Nurses Association, the largest group representing Michigan registered nurses, nurses across Michigan are working to enhance the nursing profession; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 6-12, 2021, as Nurses Week in the state of Michigan. We convey our utmost respect and gratitude for the work of nurses every day throughout our state and urge all residents to do so year-round; and be it further

Resolved, That supporting nurses’ ability to provide safe, quality care and developing and maintaining a thriving nurse workforce is of concern to all Michigan residents. We honor the work and dedication of nurses around the world and here in Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Koleszar, Hood, Ellison, Bolden, Pohutsky, Young, Breen, Steenland, Aiyash, Allor, Bezotte, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Morse, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Thanedar, Whitsett and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 96.

A resolution to declare May 2021 as Celiac Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in damage to the lining of the small intestine when a person eats foods with gluten; and

Whereas, Gluten is a form of protein found in some grains, including wheat, rye, and barley, which individuals living with celiac disease need to avoid; and

Whereas, The damage to the intestine makes it hard for the body to absorb nutrients, especially fat, calcium, iron, and folate; and

Whereas, Celiac disease is estimated to affect one in 133 people in the United States; and

Whereas, Eighty-three percent of the people with celiac disease remain undiagnosed and at risk for long-term health complications; and

Whereas, Common symptoms of celiac disease include severe abdominal pain, severe skin rash called dermatitis herpetiformis, iron deficiency anemia, musculoskeletal problems, muscle cramps, seizures, tingling sensation in the legs, and depression; and

Whereas, Celiac disease can leave a person susceptible to additional health problems, including osteoporosis, miscarriage, infertility, growth problems in children affected by the disease because they do not absorb enough nutrients, and cancers of the digestive system; and

Whereas, People who have celiac disease may have other autoimmune diseases, including thyroid disease, type I diabetes, Crohn’s disease and colitis, and juvenile arthritis; and

Whereas, Some people with celiac disease have so much damage to their intestines that a gluten-free diet will not improve their condition, and these patients may need to receive nutritional supplements intravenously; and

Whereas, Maintaining a gluten-free diet can be a difficult change, as gluten is found in some products in which gluten is not naturally occurring; and

Whereas, Gluten is found in most processed foods, but it is also used in nonedible products such as lipsticks, vitamins, and medications; and

Whereas, Gluten-free food touching the same surface as gluten-containing food can cause cross-contamination that can be dangerous for someone with celiac disease by triggering celiac disease symptoms; and

Whereas, Approximately 70 percent of people with celiac disease remain exposed to gluten while on the gluten free diet, putting their long-term health at risk.

Whereas, Awareness for celiac disease has grown significantly in recent years; and

Whereas, The development of new gluten-free food products has made it much easier for people with celiac disease to expand their dietary options; and

Whereas, Labeling of gluten-free products makes shopping easier for people with celiac disease; and

Whereas, Gluten-free restaurants, gluten-free menus, and the education of food handlers regarding celiac disease have given people living with celiac disease safer options for dining out; and

Whereas, There is still much work to be done to properly educate restaurants, food handlers, retailers, and the public about celiac disease and about how to properly handle and prepare gluten-free products; now, therefore, be it

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Whiteford, Aiyash, Allor, Bezotte, Breen, Brixie, Calley, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Koleszar, Morse, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Whitsett, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 97.

A resolution to declare May 7, 2021, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Addressing the complex mental health needs of children, youth, and their families today is fundamental to the future of Michigan; and

Whereas, Many children and adolescents face serious challenges to their mental health; and

Whereas, The mental health of children and adolescents substantially impacts their future quality of life and ability to contribute to society as adults; and

Whereas, Preventative measures, early identification, and early interventions for the mental health of children and adolescents are proven to be highly cost-effective and efficient measures that maximize their health status; and

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Michigan behavioral health care providers, quality improvement partners, and behavioral health advocates as well as the children and youth with lived experience, and their families through their unique approach and expertise in serving children and adolescents, are effectively caring for the mental health needs of children, youth, and families in our community; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that a day should be set apart each year for the direction of our thoughts toward our children’s mental health and well-being; and

Whereas, This resolution calls attention to the importance of children’s mental health and well-being and observance of the annual National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day on May 7; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 7, 2021, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Ellison, Mueller, Aiyash, Allor, Bezotte, Breen, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Morse, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Whitsett, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 98.

A resolution to declare May 2021 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States; and

Whereas CF is a common autosomal recessive inherited disease, with a carrier rate of 1 in 29 among Caucasians and 1 in 65 among African Americans; and

Whereas, A defective gene causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs. These secretions produce life-threatening lung infections and obstruct the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines to help break down and absorb food; and

Whereas, More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective cystic fibrosis gene; and

Whereas, There are approximately 1,000 people in Michigan living with the disease. The median age of survival for a person with cystic fibrosis is 47 years; and

Whereas, Infant blood screening to detect genetic defects is the most reliable and least costly method to identify persons likely to have CF. Early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis permits early treatment and enhances quality of life and longevity. The treatment of CF depends on the stage of the disease and the organs involved. A critical component of treating patients with cystic fibrosis includes access to innovative treatments, which can play a critical role in the lives of patients; and

Whereas, Michigan has the second CF Task Force in the country that raises awareness and advocates for people with CF. Michigan-based non-profit advocacy groups, such as the Rock CF Foundation, The Bonnell Foundation: Living with cystic fibrosis, and Hunt for a Cure raise awareness and funds to assist the CF Community. The CF Foundations local chapter continues to raise much needed funds for research and medications; and

Whereas, Michigan also has eight cystic fibrosis care centers: Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University Harper University Hospital, Helen DeVos Women and Children’s Center, Spectrum Health Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Center, Michigan State University Pediatric, University of Michigan Pediatric and Adult, Hurley Children’s Clinic at Mott Children’s Health Center, and Western Michigan University School of Medicine Clinics. Toledo, Ohio is also home to the Toledo Children’s Hospital and Northwest Ohio Cystic Fibrosis Center which serve Michigan patients as well; and

Whereas, During the month of May, cystic fibrosis chapters and volunteers will come together throughout the state of Michigan to raise awareness about the disease to achieve their mission of curing and providing support and treatment to those with cystic fibrosis; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2021 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Rogers, LaGrand, Manoogian, Bolden, Anthony, Slagh, Bezotte, Aiyash, Brabec, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson, Hood, Cavanagh, O’Neal, Breen, Griffin, Sabo, Rabhi, Lightner, Paquette, Weiss, Wozniak, Beson, Cambensy, Hope, Lasinski, Brixie, Garza, Haadsma, Morse, Kahle, Jones, Kuppa, Hertel, Puri, Witwer, Roth, Cherry, Allor, Koleszar, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Whitsett and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 99.

A resolution to declare May 2021 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, An estimated two million Michiganders ride bicycles because they are a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and recreation, an excellent form of fitness, and they help improve quality of life, sense of place, and connect us all as one Michigan; and

Whereas, Riding a bicycle is an excellent form of exercise that improves mental and physical health and is part of a healthy lifestyle for individuals; and

Whereas, Thousands of people throughout Michigan will experience the joys of bicycling during the month of May through educational programs, commuting events, trail workdays, helmet promotions, and charity rides; and

Whereas, Commuting by bicycle benefits both employees and employers through improved employee health and fitness and a reduction in commuting costs; and

Whereas, Bicycle commuting is an effective way to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and conserve energy; and

Whereas, In 2021, thousands of cyclists from across the country will participate in hundreds of organized Michigan cycling events to experience our beautiful scenery, many parks, attractions, and historic sites; and

Whereas, A 2014 MDOT study reported cycling provided $668 million per year in economic benefit to Michigan’s economy, including employment, retail revenue, tourism expenditure, and increased health and productivity; and

Whereas, Bicyclists are legal roadway users and teaching bicyclists and motorists to co-exist on the road is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and

Whereas, Michigan has the most complete streets efforts in the nation with more than 100 local ordinances, resolutions, and policies that ensure bicyclists will be accommodated in future transportation projects; and

Whereas, Michigan is known as the top trail state joining together our upper and lower peninsula with the greatest number of rail-trail mileage at more than 2,700 miles, along with nearly 2,000 miles of looped mountain biking trails on state-managed lands linking the vibrant city of Detroit to the majestic hills of Iron Mountain, in addition to the internationally recognized mountain biking trail network in Copper Harbor or the Slow Roll in Detroit; and

Whereas, Michigan has thirteen recognized Bicycle Friendly Communities, nine Bicycle Friendly Universities, twenty-eight Bicycle Friendly Businesses, is ranked as the 15th most Bicycle Friendly State by the League of American Bicyclists, and has been recognized as having one of the oldest known established bike clubs formed in the late 1800’s; and

Whereas, Michigan has hundreds of bicycle shops and dozens of bike clubs and bicycle-related industries; and

Whereas, Michigan has three officially designated cross state U.S. Bicycle Routes (USBR). These cross-state USBR total nearly 1,000 miles; and

Whereas, Michigan is a leader of inclusive cycling opportunities which demonstrate that everyone can ride; and

Whereas, Michigan’s own Horatio Earle led the Good Roads Movement that banded millions of American bicyclists together to promote safer cycling, which resulted in the creation of the Michigan State Highway Department (now MDOT) and Woodward Avenue becoming the first mile of concrete highway in the world; now, therefore, be it

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

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Beeler, Sabo, Damoose, Wakeman, Fink, Eisen, Bellino, Brann, Bezotte, Wozniak, Beson, Borton, Bollin, Martin, Clements, Posthumus, Roth, LaFave, Tyrone Carter, Hall, Mueller, Lightner, Meerman, Outman, Hoitenga, Griffin, Rendon, Hauck, Filler, Paquette, Green, Tisdel, Maddock, Allor, Breen, Calley, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Cynthia Johnson, Koleszar, Slagh, Sneller, Steenland, Thanedar, Whitsett and Yaroch offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 100.

A resolution to declare May 9-15, 2021, as Police Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others; and

Whereas, There are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the approximately 17,000 full-time uniformed police officers in Michigan: and

Whereas, Members of law enforcement deserve the appreciation and respect of the people of Michigan for the merit, dignity, bravery, and reliability they exhibit each and every day. We must also honor the sacrifices made by families of police officers, as each day they must face constant fear as their loved one works to protect us; and

Whereas, In 2020 alone, 264 law enforcement officers were killed and many, many more were assaulted in the line of duty across the country. The names of these dedicated public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and

Whereas, Michigan’s fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor will their service to their respective communities. By choosing to commit themselves to law enforcement, these brave individuals answered the call for service and willingly put their lives in jeopardy. We commend them for recognizing service as a noble career, protecting the public safety, and also commend all of those who are serving without incident to date; and

Whereas, Michigan and all Michigan citizens have turned to members of law enforcement for assistance and support in times of distress, whether they are coping with a personal crisis or struggling through civil disorder or a natural disaster. Our communities rely on these courageous individuals when it is difficult to stand on our own and we are indebted to the unwavering public service of our local and state police. While we diligently seek to improve and perfect the operations and procedures of law enforcement, we realize that we are indeed fortunate and are grateful for the contributions of law enforcement officers to the people of this state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 9-15, 2021, as Police Week in the state of Michigan. We publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our community as well as those of our state and nation and honor police who place their lives on the line for the safety and security of their communities.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Kuppa, Brixie, Hood, Stone, Brenda Carter, Hertel, Hope, Rabhi, LaGrand, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Morse, Young, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Sowerby, Clemente, Brabec, Sabo, Haadsma, Yancey, Breen, Cherry, Garza, Slagh, Sneller, Steenland, Thanedar and Whitsett offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 101.

A resolution to memorialize the United States Senate to take action to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act or other similar policies.

Whereas, More than a half century after the passage of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women continue to be subjected to gender based pay differences. Nationally, women earn only 82 cents for every dollar earned by men on average. This gap is even wider in Michigan, with women averaging only 78 cents on the dollar compared to men; and

Whereas, While the gender wage gap has narrowed over recent years, action must be taken to ensure its elimination. According to a 2018 study, if current trends continue, Michigan will not achieve equal pay until 2084; and

Whereas, The Paycheck Fairness Act would address the shortfalls of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to help secure equal pay for equal work for all Americans. Among other provisions, the bill would require employers to prove that pay disparities exist for legitimate, job-related reasons and strengthen penalties for equal pay violations; and

Whereas, Action has already been taken on the Paycheck Fairness Act in the current Congress. In April, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill with bipartisan support; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the United States Senate to take action to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act or other similar policies; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate and the United States Senators from Michigan.

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

 

 

Reps. Kuppa, Aiyash, Bezotte, Breen, Brixie, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Koleszar, Morse, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Thanedar, Whitsett, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 102.

A resolution to declare May 2021 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The state of Michigan is fortunate to be home to more than 330,000 residents of Asian and Pacific Island descent; and

Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans comprise one of the fastest-growing populations in both the state and the nation. In fact, this group is the largest-growing population in Michigan according to the last U.S. Census; and

Whereas, The Asian and Pacific Island regions are tremendously diverse; with more than thirty countries, numerous languages, and multiple belief systems; and

Whereas, Citizens of Asian and Pacific Island descent in each generation, rom the laborers who connected our coasts one and a half centuries ago to the patriots who fought overseas while their families were interned at home, to the entrepreneurs and engineers who help our economy thrive, and our healthcare professionals who have served to ensure public health during the pandemic, these patriotic Americans have enhanced our culture, quality of life, and economic vitality through leadership, commitments to knowledge, education, and advancement, and dedication to their communities; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan and the United States of America have been enriched by the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy. Michigan has recognized the contributions Asian Pacific Americans and other immigrants make to our economy with the establishment of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission and Office of Global Michigan; and

Whereas, The culture and contributions of our Asian and Pacific Island residents will continue to grow in significance as more Asian Pacific Americans choose to make Michigan their home and as our economy becomes increasingly intertwined with the economies throughout Asia; and

Whereas, Asian Pacific Americans, through advocating issues of justice and equality, continue to break down the barriers of discrimination, indifference, and intolerance, thereby opening doors for all Asian Pacific Americans; and

Whereas, Asian Pacific American residents are proudly served in Michigan by many dedicated organizations, including Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Asian American Citizens for Justice, Asian Center Southeast Michigan and West Michigan, West Michigan Asian Pacific American Association, APIA-Vote Michigan, Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Michigan, South Asian American Voices for Impact, MI-India Foundation, India League of America-Michigan, Asian Indian Women’s Association of Michigan, and many more; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan takes pride in its cultural diversity and welcomes the opportunity to honor our Asian Pacific American residents for their lasting, expanding imprint upon our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2021 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to this state and to this country.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 171                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Sabo

Albert                                Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Schroeder

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaFave                                   Scott

Allor                                 Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Shannon

Anthony                            Farrington                Liberati                                  Slagh

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sowerby

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Steckloff

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bolden                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Outman                                  Weiss

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       Peterson                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carra                                 Hornberger              Posthumus                             Whitsett

Carter, B                            Howell                     Puri                                        Witwer

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Rabhi                                     Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Reilly                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Rogers                                   Young

Clements                           Kahle                       Roth                                      

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

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

“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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.

 

 

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Rep. LaGrand, under Rule 31, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I did not vote on Roll Call No. 171 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 172                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Sabo

Albert                                Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Schroeder

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaFave                                   Scott

Allor                                 Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Shannon

Anthony                            Farrington                Liberati                                  Slagh

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sowerby

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Steckloff

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bolden                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Outman                                  Weiss

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       Peterson                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carra                                 Hornberger              Posthumus                             Whitsett

Carter, B                            Howell                     Puri                                        Witwer

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Rabhi                                     Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Reilly                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Rogers                                   Young

Clements                           Kahle                       Roth                                      

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

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

“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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.

 

 

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Rep. LaGrand, under Rule 31, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I did not vote on Roll Call No. 172 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 173                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Sabo

Albert                                Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Schroeder

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaFave                                   Scott

Allor                                 Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Shannon

Anthony                            Farrington                Liberati                                  Slagh

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sowerby

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Steckloff

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bolden                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Outman                                  Weiss

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       Peterson                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carra                                 Hornberger              Posthumus                             Whitsett

Carter, B                            Howell                     Puri                                        Witwer

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Rabhi                                     Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Reilly                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Rogers                                   Young

Clements                           Kahle                       Roth                                      

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

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

“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. LaGrand, under Rule 31, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I did not vote on Roll Call No. 173 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 174                                   Yeas—106

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Roth

Albert                                Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Sabo

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaFave                                   Schroeder

Allor                                 Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Scott

Anthony                            Farrington                Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sneller

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Sowerby

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Steenland

Bolden                              Green                      Martin                                    Stone

Bollin                                Griffin                     Meerman                               Tate

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Thanedar

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  Tisdel

Brann                                Hammoud                O’Malley                               VanSingel

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Outman                                  Weiss

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       Peterson                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carra                                 Hornberger              Posthumus                             Whitsett

Carter, B                            Howell                     Puri                                        Witwer

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Rabhi                                     Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Reilly                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Rogers                                   Young

Clements                           Kahle                                                                    

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

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

“An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; 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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. VanWoerkom, under Rule 31, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I did not vote on Roll Call No. 174 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

Rep. LaGrand, under Rule 31, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I did not vote on Roll Call No. 174 because of a possible conflict of interest.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4001, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding section 8a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 175                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Koleszar                                Sabo

Albert                                Eisen                       Kuppa                                    Schroeder

Alexander                          Ellison                     LaGrand                                Scott

Allor                                 Farrington                Lasinski                                 Shannon

Anthony                            Filler                        Liberati                                  Slagh

Beeler                                Fink                         Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sowerby

Berman                             Garza                       Maddock                                Steckloff

Beson                                Glenn                      Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bolden                              Griffin                     Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Hall                         Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Peterson                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Posthumus                             Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Puri                                        Whitsett

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Rabhi                                     Witwer

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Reilly                                     Wozniak

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Yancey

Clemente                           Jones                       Rogers                                   Yaroch

Clements                           Kahle                       Roth                                       Young

Coleman                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Carra                                 LaFave                    Outman                                 

 

 

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.

House Bill No. 4031, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 1991 PA 105.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 176                                    Yeas—83

 

 

Albert                                Eisen                       LaFave                                   Sabo

Alexander                          Farrington                LaGrand                                Schroeder

Allor                                 Filler                        Lasinski                                 Slagh

Beeler                                Fink                         Liberati                                  Sneller

Bellino                              Frederick                 Lightner                                 Steenland

Berman                             Garza                       Lilly                                       Stone

Beson                                Glenn                      Maddock                                Tate

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Thanedar

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Tisdel

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               VanSingel

Brann                                Hall                         Morse                                    VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Wakeman

Calley                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Wentworth

Carra                                 Hope                       Outman                                  Whiteford

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Paquette                                 Whitsett

Cherry                               Howell                     Posthumus                             Witwer

Clemente                           Huizenga                 Reilly                                     Wozniak

Clements                           Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Yancey

Coleman                            Kahle                       Rogers                                   Yaroch

Damoose                           Kuppa                     Roth                                      

 

 

                                                              Nays—25

 

 

Aiyash                              Cavanagh                 Koleszar                                Scott

Anthony                            Ellison                     Manoogian                             Shannon

Bolden                              Hammoud                Peterson                                 Sowerby

Brabec                               Hood                       Pohutsky                                Steckloff

Brixie                                Johnson, C               Puri                                        Weiss

Camilleri                           Jones                       Rabhi                                     Young

Carter, T                                                                                                         

 

 

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 10, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2018 PA 467.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4237, entitled

A bill to repeal 1899 PA 188, entitled “Michigan estate tax act,” (MCL 205.201 to 205.256).

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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 second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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 second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

______

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, May 5:

House Bill Nos.     4787   4788   4789   4790  4791   4792   4793   4794  4795

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, May 6:

Senate Bill Nos.      419    420    421    422    423    424    425    426    427   428

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4394, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4395, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4397, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

 

 

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4399, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

 

 

The Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, by Rep. Lilly, Chair, reported

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.

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. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Hertel and Sneller

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Lilly, Chair, of the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 6, 2021

Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4059, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109n.

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

Nays: None

 

 

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, May 6, 2021

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

Absent: Rep. Neeley

Excused: Rep. Neeley

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

House Bill No. 4088, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40111a (MCL 324.40111a), as amended by 2015 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4242, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as amended by 2018 PA 643.

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, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman and Cambensy

Nays: Reps. Sowerby and Aiyash

 

 

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, May 6, 2021

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

Absent: Rep. Marino

 

 

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, May 6, 2021

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

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Garza, Steckloff, Rabhi, Coleman, Aiyash, Hood and Cynthia Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4796, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1182.

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

 

 

Reps. Garza, Steckloff, Rabhi, Coleman, Aiyash, Hood and Cynthia Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4797, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 4 and 7 (MCL 333.26424 and 333.26427), section 4 as amended by 2016 PA 283 and section 7 as amended by 2016 PA 546.

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

Rep. Filler introduced

House Bill No. 4798, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a.

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

 

 

Reps. Filler and Bolden introduced

House Bill No. 4799, entitled

A bill to enact the uniform assignment of rents act; to provide for the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in rents; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Reps. Bolden and Filler introduced

House Bill No. 4800, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3204 (MCL 600.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 15.

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

 

 

Reps. Schroeder and LaGrand introduced

House Bill No. 4801, entitled

A bill to regulate persons that provide electric vehicle charging services; to require registration of certain persons that provide electric vehicle charging services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

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

 

 

Reps. Kuppa and LaGrand introduced

House Bill No. 4802, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q (MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and 460.10q), the title as amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g as amended by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000 PA 142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141.

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

 

 

Reps. Bellino, Ellison, LaGrand, Hertel, Garza, Steckloff, Rabhi, Damoose, Kuppa and Schroeder introduced

House Bill No. 4803, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 676a (MCL 257.676a), as amended by 2005 PA 1.

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

 

 

Reps. LaGrand, Ellison, Hood, Rogers, Hertel, Garza, Steckloff, Rabhi, Damoose, Kuppa, Bellino and Schroeder introduced

House Bill No. 4804, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 205, entitled “An act to provide for the construction, establishment, opening, use, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, and maintenance of limited access highways and facilities ancillary to those highways; to permit the acquiring of property and property rights and the closing or other treatment of intersecting roads for these purposes; to provide for the borrowing of money and for the issuing of bonds or notes payable from special funds for the acquisition, construction or improvement of such highways; and to provide for the receipt and expenditure of funds generated from the facilities,” by amending section 2 (MCL 252.52), as amended by 2002 PA 150.

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

 

 

Reps. Damoose, Ellison, Hood, LaGrand, Hertel, Garza, Steckloff, Rabhi, Kuppa, Bellino and Schroeder introduced

House Bill No. 4805, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1b (MCL 247.651b), as amended by 2002 PA 498.

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

 

 

Reps. Markkanen, Steven Johnson, Reilly and LaFave introduced

House Bill No. 4806, entitled

A bill to amend 1923 PA 238, entitled “An act authorizing the formation of corporations for the purpose of generating, manufacturing, producing, gathering, storing, transmitting, distributing, transforming, selling and supplying electric energy or gas, either artificial or natural, or both electric energy and gas, to the public generally, or to public utilities or natural gas companies, and providing for and giving to such corporations and also to corporations heretofore lawfully organized, among other things, for such purposes; to corporations heretofore lawfully organized, or that may hereafter be lawfully organized and duly authorized to carry on the electric or gas business as a public utility in the state of Michigan; and to foreign corporations heretofore lawfully organized or that may hereafter be lawfully organized, among other things, for such purposes, and duly authorized to carry on business in the state of Michigan, the right to condemn private property for the uses provided for herein,” by amending section 5 (MCL 486.255), as added by 2004 PA 197.

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

 

 

Reps. Markkanen, Steven Johnson, Reilly and LaFave introduced

House Bill No. 4807, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 30, entitled “Electric transmission line certification act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 460.562), as amended by 2004 PA 198.

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

Reps. Brenda Carter, Jones, Koleszar, Ellison, Puri, Morse, Manoogian, Cavanagh, Young, Aiyash, Bolden, Pohutsky, O’Neal, Thanedar, Steenland, Steckloff, Scott, Haadsma, Tyrone Carter, Rogers, Brabec, Clemente, Cynthia Johnson, Cherry, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Kuppa, Sabo, Rabhi, Hood and Weiss introduced

House Bill No. 4808, entitled

A bill to designate the monarch butterfly as the official insect of the state of Michigan.

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

 

 

Reps. Wozniak, Sabo, Bezotte, Frederick, Green, Rogers and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 4809, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21.

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

 

 

Reps. Martin, Paquette and Frederick introduced

House Bill No. 4810, 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.

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

 

 

Reps. Paquette, Martin and Frederick introduced

House Bill No. 4811, 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.

 

 

Reps. Alexander, Brann, Markkanen, Cambensy, Borton, Frederick, Shannon, Wozniak and Kahle introduced

House Bill No. 4812, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2019 PA 116.

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

 

 

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Rep. Mueller moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:15 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives