STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
1:30 p.m.
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—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—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present VanWoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hood—excused Outman—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—present Hope—present Paquette—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Peterson—excused 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—excused Reilly—present Yancey—excused
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. Greg VanWoerkom, from the 91st District, offered the following invocation:
“Dear Lord, so often we come to You to ask for something. Today, I want to say thank You. Thank You for all that You have blessed us with as members of this body. Thank You that we can have a relationship with You and can take our problems and troubles to You. Thank You for Your irresistible grace. Thank You for creating us in Your image, so we can be mirrors of Your love. Let us share and show Your love and grace with everyone we come into contact with even to those that seek to do us harm. Finally, thank You that You seek us out and draw us close, in Your name, amen.”
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Hood, Jones, Peterson and Yancey be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Marino and Schroeder be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 168.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Douglas A. Bennett, former member of the House of Representatives.
Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Doug Bennett. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in the Muskegon area and the people of the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Doug Bennett was born and raised in Muskegon and demonstrated a deep commitment to his hometown. Doug Bennett graduated from Ravenna High School in 1964 and completed his journeyman steamfitter’s apprenticeship at United Association Muskegon, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 154 in 1971. Through hard work and perseverance, Doug Bennett rose through the ranks of union leadership, and served as business manager of his local union of plumbers and steamfitters for two decades. He also served on the Muskegon County Board of Commissioners and the United Way of the Lakeshore Board of Directors, and was a founding member of the Muskegon Economic Growth Alliance (MEGA). Because of his dedication to his community and strong leadership, Doug Bennett was awarded the Harold Workman Labor-Management Cooperation Award in 2007 and the Gary Conrad Award in 2010; and
Whereas, Doug Bennett’s aptitude for leadership led to his election to the House of Representatives in 2004 to serve the Ninety-second District. During his time in office, Representative Bennett served with distinction as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and had leadership roles on several Appropriations subcommittees, including vice chair of the Natural Resources and Environment Subcommittee, vice chair of the Corrections Subcommittee, and chair of the Environmental Quality Subcommittee. He was also a member of the committees on Commerce; Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use and Environment; Tax Policy; and Corrections, as well as Appropriations subcommittees on Joint Capital Outlay and Transportation. During his service, he sponsored numerous pieces of legislation on a wide array of topics, such as property tax, economic development, and environmental protection. Representative Bennett retired from the Legislature after serving three terms; and
Whereas, Doug Bennett leaves behind a
legacy as a respected leader in his community and advocate for the working
class. Doug Bennett will also be remembered as a loving husband to his wife,
Helene, and devoted father to his three children, Sherri, Shannon, and Ryan.
May Doug Bennett’s family find comfort in the knowledge that his efforts and
contributions will long continue to enrich our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Doug A. Bennett, a member of the House of Representatives from 2005 to 2010; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Bennett family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4861, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending section 53 (MCL 257.1853), as amended by 2010 PA 93.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 443 Yeas—104
Aiyash Clements Koleszar Rogers
Albert Coleman Kuppa Roth
Alexander Damoose LaFave Sabo
Allor Eisen LaGrand Scott
Anthony Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Beeler Farrington Liberati Slagh
Bellino Filler Lightner Sneller
Berman Fink Lilly Sowerby
Beson Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Bezotte Garza Manoogian Steenland
Bolden Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bollin Green Martin Tate
Borton Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Brann Hall Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hauck O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hertel O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Rendon Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4821, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled “Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by 2020 PA 215; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 444 Yeas—102
Aiyash Clements Kuppa Roth
Albert Coleman LaFave Sabo
Alexander Damoose LaGrand Scott
Allor Eisen Lasinski Shannon
Anthony Ellison Liberati Slagh
Beeler Farrington Lightner Sneller
Bellino Filler Lilly Sowerby
Berman Fink Maddock Steckloff
Beson Frederick Manoogian Steenland
Bezotte Garza Markkanen Stone
Bolden Glenn Martin Tate
Bollin Green Meerman Thanedar
Borton Griffin Morse Tisdel
Brabec Haadsma Mueller VanSingel
Brann Hall Neeley VanWoerkom
Breen Hammoud O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hauck O’Neal Weiss
Calley Hertel Outman Wendzel
Cambensy Hoitenga Paquette Wentworth
Camilleri Hope Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Hornberger Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Howell Puri Witwer
Carter, T Huizenga Rabhi Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rendon Yaroch
Cherry Kahle Rogers Young
Clemente Koleszar
Nays—2
Johnson, S Reilly
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.
Senate Bill No. 128, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending section 14 (MCL 257.14), as amended by 2012 PA 498.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 445 Yeas—104
Aiyash Clements Koleszar Rogers
Albert Coleman Kuppa Roth
Alexander Damoose LaFave Sabo
Allor Eisen LaGrand Scott
Anthony Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Beeler Farrington Liberati Slagh
Bellino Filler Lightner Sneller
Berman Fink Lilly Sowerby
Beson Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Bezotte Garza Manoogian Steenland
Bolden Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bollin Green Martin Tate
Borton Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Brann Hall Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hammoud Neeley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hauck O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hertel O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Rendon Young
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 provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,”
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. 4660, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 654 and 698a (MCL 257.654 and 257.698a).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rabhi moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 7, after “color” by striking out the balance of the sentence, and inserting a period.
Rep. Bezotte moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Messages from the Governor
The following line items veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, September 29, 2021
Michigan Legislature
State Capitol
Lansing, MI 48909
Senators and Representatives,
Today I was proud to sign Enrolled Senate Bill 82 and Enrolled House Bill 4400, which together form the Fiscal Year 2022 state budget. These bipartisan budgets put Michiganders first, making historic investments to help Michiganders get ahead. When we work together, we can deliver on the kitchen-table priorities that matter most – growing the middle class, supporting our small businesses, and investing in our communities.
We have proven that together, following the guidance of doctors and public health officials, we can keep families and kids safe, businesses thriving, and classrooms open for in-person learning. That means masking up in school because kids can’t get vaccinated yet. And it means getting the safe, effective vaccine so that we’re protected from hospitalization and death.
The Public Health Code gives health officials the tools they need to protect people from epidemic diseases like COVID-19. The legislature cannot unwind the Public Health Code in a budget bill or un-appropriate funds because they take issue with the actions of local health departments. Budget boilerplate that purports to prohibit state or local health officials from issuing mask and quarantine orders or to penalize local health departments for using their powers under the Public Health Code violates the Michigan Constitution. Consistent with my duty to uphold the constitution, I will not allow unconstitutional budget language to take effect.
I’m grateful that this legislation preserves the ability of state and local governments to protect their employees from COVID-19. Section 222 of Article 1 – a version of which recurs in each department’s budget – provides a roadmap for public employers to ensure their employees either receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine or undergo regular testing to keep their co-workers safe. It also avoids any conflict with federal law, recognizing that federal authorities may issue vaccination requirements.
Finally, I am using my veto pen to nix seven anti-choice line items. These line items would create a gag rule preventing reproductive health service providers from even mentioning abortion and otherwise make it hard for women to get the healthcare they need. Even as the U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas’s extreme anti‑choice law to take effect, abortion is still safe and legal in Michigan. I will continue to stand in the way of any efforts to strip away fundamental rights from women or get in the way of doctors’ ability to do their jobs.
In addition, I note the following boilerplate provisions that violate the Michigan Constitution and will therefore not take effect:
1. Article 3, section 2 of the Michigan Constitution provides: “The powers of government are divided into three branches: legislative, executive and judicial. No person exercising powers of one branch shall exercise powers properly belonging to another branch except as expressly provided in this constitution.” Core executive branch functions include management of department operations; hiring, discipline, and management of personnel; and deliberative decision-making, among others. Boilerplate that attempts to insert the legislature into core executive functions violates the constitutional separation of powers. Accordingly, each of the following provisions is unenforceable:
• Certain boilerplate provisions that appear in multiple articles, such as Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Article 1, sections 215, 217, and 218.
• Department of Corrections, Article 2, sections 304, 316, and 942.
• General Government, Article 5, sections 229, 314(3), 714, 718, 816, 836, 863, 947.
• Department of Health and Human Services, Article 6, sections 225, 229, 517, 518, 595, 1222(4), and 1508. Section 514 is also unenforceable to the extent that it requires the Department to comply with recommendations in an Office of Auditor General report.
• Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Article 10, sections 409 and 453. Section 224 is also unenforceable to the extent that it bars the department from taking an action otherwise permitted by law.
• Department of Natural Resources, Article 11, section 602.
• Department of State Police, Article 12, sections 226, 233, 234, 601(2), 602(2)-(5), 603(3), 604(2), 701(3)-(4), 702(2)-(8), and 704(8)-(9). Section 225 is also unenforceable to the extent that it bars the department from taking an action otherwise permitted by law.
• Department of Transportation, Article 13, sections 353 and 357
2. Article 4, section 22 of the Michigan Constitution provides: “All legislation shall be by bill and may originate in either house.” Moreover, article 4, section 33 of the Michigan Constitution provides, in part: “Every bill passed by the legislature shall be presented to the governor before it becomes law . . .” Boilerplate that purports to authorize legislation other than by bill, such as section 218 of Article 1, impermissibly skirts the bill requirement of section 22 and the presentment requirement of section 33 and is therefore unenforceable.
3. Article 4, section 24 of the Michigan Constitution provides, in part: “No law shall embrace more than one object, which shall be expressed in its title.” Accordingly, because each introduces a second object into SB 82, the following provisions are unenforceable:
• General Government, Article 5, section 836.
• Department of Health and Human Services, Article 6, section 518.
• Department of Transportation, Article 13, sections 601 and 660(2).
4. Article 4, section 25 of the Michigan Constitution provides: “No law shall be revised, altered or amended by reference to its title only. The section or sections of the act altered or amended shall be re‑enacted and published at length.” Boilerplate that alters statutory requirements with reenactment and publication is therefore unconstitutional and void. Accordingly, each of the following provisions is unenforceable:
• Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Article 4, sections 225 and 237.
• General Government, Article 5, sections 229, 624, 625, 718, 983, 1009 and 1056.
• Department of Health and Human Services, Article 6, sections 218, 250, 518, 595, 1222(4), 1305, and 1347.
• Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Article 9, sections 510 and 803.
• Department of Natural Resources, Article 11, section 602.
• Department of Transportation, Article 13, section 302 and 382.
5. Article 4, section 53 of the Michigan Constitution provides: “[The Auditor General] shall be assigned no duties other than those specified in this section.” Any provision that assigns the Legislative Auditor General powers and duties other than those provided for in that section is therefore unconstitutional.
6. Article 5, section 28 of the Michigan Constitution provides, in part: “There is hereby established a state transportation commission, which shall establish policy for the state transportation department transportation programs and facilities, and such other public works of the state, as provided by law.” Any provision that dictates spending priorities reserved to the State Transportation Commission is therefore unconstitutional.
7. Article 8, sections 5 and 6 of the Michigan Constitution grant each board of an institution of higher education in this state “general supervision of its institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution’s funds.” Any provision that deprives an institution of higher education with the supervisory control and budgetary independence provided by those sections is therefore unconstitutional.
8. Article 11, section 5 of the Michigan Constitution vests the power to “regulate all conditions of employment in the classified service” in the Civil Service Commission. Any provision that abrogates that exclusive grant of authority is therefore unconstitutional.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The bill was signed by the Governor September 29, 2021, at 10:01 a.m.
The bill was filed with the Secretary of
State September 29, 2021, at 10:58 a.m. and assigned Public Act No. 86, I.E.
The question being on the passage of the disapproved items, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
Rep. Frederick moved that the disapproved items be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Frederick, Anthony, Martin, Bellino, Beson, Wakeman, Tisdel, Roth, Eisen, Outman, Thanedar, O’Neal, Hauck, Bezotte, Sneller and Steenland offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 169.
Whereas, The federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low- and moderate-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Pell grants have been helping millions of students in need across the country access postsecondary education for 45 years; and
Whereas, Pell grants are available to students enrolled in an eligible program at a participating institution of higher education, as defined by Title IV of the Higher Education Act, for the purpose of earning a certificate or degree. Eligible institutions include public and nonprofit institutions, proprietary institutions, and postsecondary vocational institutions. Eligible programs require at least 16 semester hours offered during a minimum of 15 weeks. Graduate and professional programs that run for a minimum of 8 semester hours over 10 weeks may be eligible for a Pell grant as long as the programs admit individuals who have completed the equivalent of an associate’s degree; and
Whereas, Students in many short-term training programs under 15 weeks are currently unable to apply for a Pell grant. Certificate programs of any length enroll a large number of low-income students, and short‑term programs are particularly appealing for individuals who need to make a quick return on their investment with limited resources. The short eligibility length of these programs, therefore, disproportionately disadvantages low-income students by depriving them of a the maximum range of options for seeking postsecondary attainment; and
Whereas, Short-term training programs are extremely valuable as they prepare individuals for fields that do not require a college education and are experiencing labor shortages, such as truck driving, the skilled trades, and some entry-level care and retail occupations. Incorporating shorter duration programs which are linked to industry-recognized credentials and certifications would provide more individuals with the assistance needed to obtain employment in their desired field in keeping with the mission of the Pell Grant Program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Congress of the United States to allow students in short-term training programs to apply for federal Pell grants; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Education, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.
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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.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, September 28:
House Bill No. 5343
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, September 29:
Senate Bill Nos. 657 658 659 660 661 662 663
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, September 29:
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hall, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Calley, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Absent: Rep. Berman
Excused: Rep. Berman
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4431, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 432.103), as amended by 2019 PA 159.
The Senate has substituted (S-3) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-3), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1526b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Brabec, Manoogian, Weiss, Cavanagh, Neeley, Young, Pohutsky, Stone, Rogers, Kuppa, Steckloff, Hope, Hood, Haadsma, Sowerby, Koleszar, Brixie, Aiyash, Morse, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Scott, Lasinski and Anthony introduced
House Bill No. 5344, entitled
A bill to require employers to disclose family leave policies to employees and potential employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prohibit failing to disclose family leave policies and prescribe civil sanctions.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5345, entitled
A bill to require employers to provide information about insurance coverage related to reproductive health choices to current and prospective employees; to specify methods of disclosure; and to provide for sanctions.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5346, entitled
A bill to require employers to provide rest periods for certain employees; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to authorize the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5347, entitled
A bill to provide for birth or adoption leave from employment; to prescribe the conditions for taking that leave; to prohibit retaliation; and to prescribe remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5348, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled “Paid medical leave act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 408.964), as amended by 2018 PA 369.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5349, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending section 202 (MCL 37.2202), as amended by 2009 PA 190.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5350, entitled
A bill to require employers to provide paid parental leave to certain employees; to specify the conditions for using paid parental leave; to prohibit retaliation against an employee for requesting, exercising, or enforcing rights guaranteed under this act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies and sanctions.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Allor, Brann, Outman and Meerman introduced
House Bill No. 5351, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9o (MCL 211.9o), as amended by 2018 PA 132.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax
Policy.
Rep. Hall moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:25 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, September 30, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives