No. 77

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.

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

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.

The motion did not prevail and the amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.

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.

A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to allow students in short-term training programs to apply for federal Pell grants.

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:

Senate Bill Nos.      321    412

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.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 321, entitled

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.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 412, entitled

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.

Reps. Hope, Morse, Stone, Breen, Kuppa, Hood, Weiss, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Manoogian, Bolden, Neeley, Young, Pohutsky, Rogers, Steckloff, Brabec, Sowerby, Haadsma, Koleszar, Brixie, Clemente, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Lasinski and Anthony introduced

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.

 

 

Reps. Hood, Kuppa, Stone, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Young, Manoogian, Bolden, Weiss, Neeley, Pohutsky, Rogers, Steckloff, Hope, Brabec, Sowerby, Haadsma, Koleszar, Brixie, Morse, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Scott, Lasinski and Anthony introduced

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.

 

 

Reps. Pohutsky, Manoogian, Weiss, Cavanagh, Neeley, Young, Stone, Rogers, Kuppa, Steckloff, Hope, Hood, Brabec, Sowerby, Haadsma, Koleszar, Brixie, Clemente, Aiyash, Morse, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Scott, Lasinski and Anthony introduced

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.

 

 

Reps. Bolden, Manoogian, Weiss, Neeley, Cavanagh, Stone, Pohutsky, Young, Rogers, Kuppa, Steckloff, Hope, Hood, Brabec, Sowerby, Haadsma, Koleszar, Brixie, Clemente, Aiyash, Morse, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Scott, Lasinski and Anthony introduced

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.

 

 

Reps. Kuppa, Stone, Hood, Weiss, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Young, Manoogian, Neeley, Bolden, Pohutsky, Rogers, Steckloff, Hope, Brabec, Sowerby, Haadsma, Koleszar, Brixie, Morse, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Scott, Lasinski and Anthony introduced

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.

 

 

Reps. Young, Bolden, Manoogian, Weiss, Neeley, Cavanagh, Pohutsky, Stone, Rogers, Kuppa, Steckloff, Hope, Hood, Brabec, Haadsma, Sowerby, Koleszar, Brixie, Aiyash, Morse, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Puri, Ellison, O’Neal, Cherry, Sneller, Thanedar, Scott, Lasinski and Anthony introduced

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