STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, November 3, 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 Kuppa—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Eisen—present LaFave—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Ellison—present LaGrand—present Sabo—present
Allor—present Farrington—present Lasinski—present Scott—present
Anthony—present Filler—present Liberati—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Fink—present Lightner—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Frederick—present Lilly—excused Sneller—present
Berman—present Garza—present Maddock—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Glenn—present Manoogian—excused Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Green—present Marino—excused Steenland—present
Bolden—present Griffin—present Markkanen—present Stone—present
Bollin—present Haadsma—present Martin—present Tate—present
Borton—present Hall—present Meerman—present Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hammoud—present Morse—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hauck—present Mueller—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present Neeley—excused VanWoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Malley—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hood—present O’Neal—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—present Hope—present Outman—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Paquette—present Wentworth—present
Carra—present Howell—present Peterson—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Huizenga—present Pohutsky—present Whitsett—present
Carter, T—present Johnson, C—present Posthumus—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Puri—present Wozniak—present
Cherry—present Jones—excused Rabhi—present Yancey—present
Clemente—present Kahle—present Reilly—excused Yaroch—present
Clements—present Koleszar—present Rendon—present Young—present
Coleman—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Sarah Anthony, from the 68th District, offered the following invocation:
“Mary McLeod Bethune: ‘Symphony of Life’
Father, we call Thee Father because we love Thee. We are glad to
be called Thy children, and to dedicate our lives to the service
that extends through willing hearts and hands to the betterment
of all mankind. We send a cry of Thanksgiving for people of all
races, creeds, classes, and colors the world over, and pray that
through the instrumentality of our lives the spirit of peace, joy,
fellowship, and brotherhood shall circle the world. We know that
this world is filled with discordant notes, but help us, Father, to
so unite our efforts that we may all join in one harmonious
symphony for peace and brotherhood, justice, and equality of
opportunity for all men. The tasks performed today with
forgiveness for all our errors, we dedicate, dear Lord, to Thee.
Grant us strength and courage and faith and humility sufficient
for the tasks assigned to us.”
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Rogers moved that Reps. Jones, Manoogian and Neeley be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Lilly, Marino and Reilly be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 189.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Daniel S. Paletko, 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 Daniel Paletko. He will be remembered as a dedicated public servant by his constituents in Southeast Michigan and the people of the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, From the beginning of his professional career, Daniel Paletko demonstrated a deep commitment to his hometown of Dearborn Heights. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and master’s degrees from the University of Detroit and Wayne State University, Daniel Paletko worked as a certified public accountant in his community and as a financial manager for Ford Motor Company. He was a member of several community organizations, including the Michigan Association of CPAs, Redford Township Chamber of Commerce, Dearborn Heights Goodfellows, Knights of Columbus, and St. Linus Parish. From 1974 to 2002, he served his community as a member of the Dearborn Heights City Council; and
Whereas, Daniel
Paletko was elected to the House of Representatives in 2002 to serve the
Seventeenth District. During his time in office, Rep. Paletko was a member
of the Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees on Community Health,
Corrections, and Higher Education. Rep. Paletko sponsored bills on a wide range
of topics, including campaign finance and environmental protection, and
introduced a resolution to honor Muslims in Michigan during Ramadan. Rep.
Paletko’s tenure in the House was short, as he was appointed mayor of Dearborn
Heights in January 2004 after then-mayor Ruth Canfield retired, but his clear
political presence in the House made a significant impact on his colleagues;
and
Whereas, Daniel Paletko served the remainder of his life as mayor of Dearborn Heights. After his initial appointment, he was elected to full terms in 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2017. During his long tenure as mayor, he earned a reputation as a kind, open, and collaborative public servant who remained dedicated to the community of Dearborn Heights until his last day; and
Whereas, Daniel Paletko leaves behind a legacy as a passionate advocate for his community and the people of Michigan, and his dedication remains an example for those who have followed him into public service. Paletko will also be remembered as a loving husband and devoted father. May his family take some solace that his efforts 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 Daniel S. Paletko, a member of the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2004; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Paletko 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.
Reps. Brenda Carter, Breen, Coleman, Peterson, Aiyash, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Griffin, Rendon, Markkanen, O’Malley, Howell, Tisdel, Huizenga, Green, Bezotte, Wozniak, Cambensy, Whitsett, Liberati, Shannon, Whiteford, Kahle, Brann, Paquette, Lilly, Sabo, Kuppa, O’Neal, Thanedar, Clemente, Cherry, Tate, Steenland, Witwer, Haadsma, Ellison, Koleszar, Scott, VanSingel, Steckloff, Bolden, Morse, Weiss, Rabhi, Sowerby, Cavanagh, Young, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Puri, Lasinski, Stone, Rogers, LaGrand, Anthony, Yancey, Bellino, Beson, Brabec, Brixie, Damoose, Eisen, Garza, Hammoud, Hood, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, LaFave, Mueller and Yaroch offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 190.
Whereas, Last year 30,805 residents throughout Michigan experienced homelessness; and
Whereas, Approximately 9,930 households with children were homeless in 2020. The number of families affected by homelessness or at-risk of having inadequate or unstable housing continues to be a significant community issue; and
Whereas, The number of seniors, aged 55 and above, experiencing homelessness is in decline. In 2020, 5,289 seniors experienced homelessness as opposed to 6,210 in 2019; and
Whereas, The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, supporters of Michigan’s Campaign to End Homelessness, and the Michigan Legislative Caucus on Poverty and Homelessness are some of the many dedicated organizations in this state whose efforts continue to make a difference in the lives of many homeless citizens in our communities; and
Whereas, The Michigan Campaign to End Homelessness and its many supporters helped bring about a 19 percent decrease in the number of persons counted as literally homeless from 2019 to 2020; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2021 as Poverty and Homelessness Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 177.
A resolution to demand that President Biden and the United States Congress provide no support to the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to aid.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 80, p. 1870.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security on October 26.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4705, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” (MCL 15.261 to 15.275) by adding section 9a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Meerman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4618, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 434, entitled “Uniform voidable transactions act,” by amending sections 1, 4, 5, and 10 (MCL 566.31, 566.34, 566.35, and 566.40), as amended by 2016 PA 552.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Haadsma moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4619, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 148, entitled “Personal property trust perpetuities act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 554.92 and 554.93), as amended by 2012 PA 484.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Financial Services,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Haadsma moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4851, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451.
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. 4852, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 478b.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Cambensy moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4854, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 3b.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Rogers moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Bolden moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5322, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 12 and 18 (MCL 205.62 and 205.68), section 12 as amended by 2018 PA 167 and section 18 as amended by 2014 PA 108.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hall moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5323, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 14a and 14b (MCL 205.104a and 205.104b), section 14a as amended by 2014 PA 109 and section 14b as amended by 2018 PA 168.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Yancey moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4976, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 205.175), as amended by 2015 PA 177.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Markkanen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4977, entitled
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled “An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 3.161 and 3.163).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Markkanen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4978, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.213).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Markkanen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4920, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 2, entitled “Of the legislature,” (MCL 4.82 to 4.85) by adding section 2a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 519 Yeas—103
Aiyash Clements Kahle Sabo
Albert Coleman Koleszar Scott
Alexander Damoose Kuppa Shannon
Allor Eisen LaFave Slagh
Anthony Ellison LaGrand Sneller
Beeler Farrington Lasinski Sowerby
Bellino Filler Liberati Steckloff
Berman Fink Lightner Steenland
Beson Frederick Maddock Stone
Bezotte Garza Markkanen Tate
Bolden Glenn Martin Thanedar
Bollin Green Meerman Tisdel
Borton Griffin Morse VanSingel
Brabec Haadsma Mueller VanWoerkom
Brann Hall O’Malley Wakeman
Breen Hammoud O’Neal Weiss
Brixie Hauck Outman Wendzel
Calley Hertel Paquette Wentworth
Cambensy Hoitenga Peterson Whiteford
Camilleri Hood Pohutsky Whitsett
Carra Hope Posthumus Witwer
Carter, B Hornberger Puri Wozniak
Carter, T Howell Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Huizenga Rendon Yaroch
Cherry Johnson, C Rogers Young
Clemente Johnson, S Roth
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. 5281, entitled
A bill to require the public disclosure of certain information related to the settlement of certain claims and actions involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 520 Yeas—103
Aiyash Clements Kahle Sabo
Albert Coleman Koleszar Scott
Alexander Damoose Kuppa Shannon
Allor Eisen LaFave Slagh
Anthony Ellison LaGrand Sneller
Beeler Farrington Lasinski Sowerby
Bellino Filler Liberati Steckloff
Berman Fink Lightner Steenland
Beson Frederick Maddock Stone
Bezotte Garza Markkanen Tate
Bolden Glenn Martin Thanedar
Bollin Green Meerman Tisdel
Borton Griffin Morse VanSingel
Brabec Haadsma Mueller VanWoerkom
Brann Hall O’Malley Wakeman
Breen Hammoud O’Neal Weiss
Brixie Hauck Outman Wendzel
Calley Hertel Paquette Wentworth
Cambensy Hoitenga Peterson Whiteford
Camilleri Hood Pohutsky Whitsett
Carra Hope Posthumus Witwer
Carter, B Hornberger Puri Wozniak
Carter, T Howell Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Huizenga Rendon Yaroch
Cherry Johnson, C Rogers Young
Clemente Johnson, S Roth
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.
Senate Bill No. 683, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 712A.3 and 712A.5), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 109 and section 5 as amended by 1996 PA 409.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 521 Yeas—103
Aiyash Clements Kahle Sabo
Albert Coleman Koleszar Scott
Alexander Damoose Kuppa Shannon
Allor Eisen LaFave Slagh
Anthony Ellison LaGrand Sneller
Beeler Farrington Lasinski Sowerby
Bellino Filler Liberati Steckloff
Berman Fink Lightner Steenland
Beson Frederick Maddock Stone
Bezotte Garza Markkanen Tate
Bolden Glenn Martin Thanedar
Bollin Green Meerman Tisdel
Borton Griffin Morse VanSingel
Brabec Haadsma Mueller VanWoerkom
Brann Hall O’Malley Wakeman
Breen Hammoud O’Neal Weiss
Brixie Hauck Outman Wendzel
Calley Hertel Paquette Wentworth
Cambensy Hoitenga Peterson Whiteford
Camilleri Hood Pohutsky Whitsett
Carra Hope Posthumus Witwer
Carter, B Hornberger Puri Wozniak
Carter, T Howell Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Huizenga Rendon Yaroch
Cherry Johnson, C Rogers Young
Clemente Johnson, S 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 revise and consolidate the statutes relating to certain aspects of the family division of circuit court, to the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers, to the change of name of adults and children, and to the adoption of adults and children; to prescribe certain jurisdiction, powers, and duties of the family division of circuit court and its judges and other officers; to prescribe the manner and time within which certain actions and proceedings may be brought in the family division of the circuit court; to prescribe pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in certain actions and proceedings in the family division of circuit court; to provide for appeals from certain actions in the family division of circuit court; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, agencies, and officers; to provide for certain immunity from liability; and to provide remedies and penalties,”
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. 5368, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1429.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 522 Yeas—69
Albert Farrington Koleszar Sabo
Alexander Filler LaFave Shannon
Allor Fink Lasinski Slagh
Beeler Frederick Liberati Steckloff
Bellino Garza Lightner Steenland
Berman Glenn Maddock Tate
Beson Green Markkanen Tisdel
Bezotte Griffin Martin VanSingel
Bollin Hall Meerman VanWoerkom
Borton Hauck Mueller Wakeman
Brann Hertel O’Malley Wendzel
Calley Hoitenga Outman Wentworth
Cambensy Hornberger Paquette Whiteford
Carra Howell Pohutsky Whitsett
Clements Huizenga Posthumus Witwer
Coleman Johnson, S Rendon Wozniak
Damoose Kahle Roth Yaroch
Eisen
Nays—34
Aiyash Cavanagh Kuppa Scott
Anthony Cherry LaGrand Sneller
Bolden Clemente Morse Sowerby
Brabec Ellison O’Neal Stone
Breen Haadsma Peterson Thanedar
Brixie Hammoud Puri Weiss
Camilleri Hood Rabhi Yancey
Carter, B Hope Rogers Young
Carter, T Johnson, C
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. 4939, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 1 and 25 (MCL 205.51 and 205.75), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 2 and section 25 as amended by 2020 PA 29.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 523 Yeas—83
Albert Damoose Kahle Roth
Alexander Eisen Koleszar Sabo
Allor Ellison Kuppa Shannon
Anthony Farrington LaFave Slagh
Beeler Filler Lasinski Sneller
Bellino Fink Liberati Steckloff
Berman Frederick Lightner Steenland
Beson Garza Maddock Tate
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Thanedar
Bollin Green Martin Tisdel
Borton Griffin Meerman VanSingel
Brixie Haadsma Morse VanWoerkom
Calley Hall Mueller Wakeman
Cambensy Hammoud O’Malley Wendzel
Camilleri Hauck Outman Wentworth
Carter, B Hertel Paquette Whitsett
Carter, T Hoitenga Peterson Witwer
Cherry Hornberger Pohutsky Wozniak
Clemente Howell Posthumus Yancey
Clements Huizenga Puri Young
Coleman Johnson, S Rendon
Nays—20
Aiyash Carra LaGrand Sowerby
Bolden Cavanagh O’Neal Stone
Brabec Hood Rabhi Weiss
Brann Hope Rogers Whiteford
Breen Johnson, C Scott Yaroch
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.
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Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
If we believe that we must hold the School Aid Fund harmless to support this tax policy, we should do the same for the revenue sharing that local government receives. This becomes even more important when we consider that communities like Hamtramck and Benton Harbor struggle to provide clean water and with crime rates rising there is a need to increase funding for law enforcement. This is just a few of the issues that local government struggles with.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4939 because it gives a nearly $31 million decrease to general fund and will affect revenue sharing to local municipalities.”
House Bill No. 4940, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 2 and 21 (MCL 205.92 and 205.111), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 1 and section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 524 Yeas—85
Albert Damoose Kahle Rendon
Alexander Eisen Koleszar Roth
Allor Ellison Kuppa Sabo
Anthony Farrington LaFave Shannon
Beeler Filler Lasinski Slagh
Bellino Fink Liberati Sneller
Berman Frederick Lightner Steckloff
Beson Garza Maddock Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bolden Green Martin Thanedar
Bollin Griffin Meerman Tisdel
Borton Haadsma Morse VanSingel
Brixie Hall Mueller VanWoerkom
Calley Hammoud O’Malley Wakeman
Cambensy Hauck O’Neal Wendzel
Camilleri Hertel Outman Wentworth
Carter, B Hoitenga Paquette Whitsett
Carter, T Hornberger Peterson Witwer
Cherry Howell Pohutsky Wozniak
Clemente Huizenga Posthumus Yancey
Clements Johnson, S Puri Young
Coleman
Nays—18
Aiyash Cavanagh Rabhi Stone
Brabec Hood Rogers Weiss
Brann Hope Scott Whiteford
Breen Johnson, C Sowerby Yaroch
Carra LaGrand
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.
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Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
If we believe that we must hold the School Aid Fund harmless to support this tax policy, we should do the same for the revenue sharing that local government receives. This becomes even more important when we consider that communities like Hamtramck and Benton Harbor struggle to provide clean water and with crime rates rising there is a need to increase funding for law enforcement. This is just a few of the issues that local government struggles with.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on HB 4940 because it gives a nearly $31 million decrease to general fund and will affect revenue sharing to local municipalities.”
Senate Bill No. 153, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and 205.111), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 679 and section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 525 Yeas—91
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Slagh
Albert Damoose LaFave Sneller
Anthony Eisen LaGrand Sowerby
Beeler Ellison Lasinski Steckloff
Bellino Farrington Liberati Steenland
Berman Filler Markkanen Stone
Beson Frederick Martin Tate
Bezotte Garza Morse Thanedar
Bolden Glenn Mueller Tisdel
Borton Green O’Malley VanSingel
Brabec Haadsma O’Neal VanWoerkom
Brann Hall Outman Wakeman
Breen Hammoud Paquette Weiss
Brixie Hauck Peterson Wendzel
Calley Hertel Pohutsky Wentworth
Cambensy Hoitenga Posthumus Whiteford
Camilleri Hood Puri Whitsett
Carter, B Hope Rabhi Witwer
Carter, T Howell Rogers Wozniak
Cavanagh Huizenga Roth Yancey
Cherry Johnson, C Sabo Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Scott Young
Clements Koleszar Shannon
Nays—12
Alexander Carra Hornberger Maddock
Allor Fink Johnson, S Meerman
Bollin Griffin Lightner Rendon
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 levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,”
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. Frederick moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, November 2:
House Bill Nos. 5501 5502 5503 5504 5505 5506 5507 5508 5509 5510 5511 5512
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, November 3, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4364 at 1:46 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4365 at 1:48 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4366 at 1:50 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, November 3:
Senate Bill Nos. 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 723
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Absent: Rep. Peterson
Excused: Rep. Peterson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bellino, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman, Roth, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri and Scott
Absent: Reps. Reilly and Manoogian
Excused: Reps. Reilly and Manoogian
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, November 3, 2021
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Absent: Rep. Neeley
Excused: Rep. Neeley
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, November 3, 2021
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Absent: Rep. Garza
Excused: Rep. Garza
Introduction of Bills
Reps. O’Neal, Koleszar, Puri, Breen, Kuppa, Morse, Lasinski, Stone, Hope, Cynthia Johnson, Haadsma, Sabo, Steckloff, Scott, Cavanagh, Sowerby, Hood, Tate, Yancey and Anthony introduced
House Bill No. 5513, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 759a, 764a, and 765 (MCL 168.759a, 168.764a, and 168.765), section 759a as amended by 2012 PA 523 and sections 764a and 765 as amended by 2020 PA 177.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5514, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5515, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 761 and 764a (MCL 168.761 and 168.764a), section 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302 and section 764a as amended by 2020 PA 177, and by adding sections 759e and 764e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5516, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 931 (MCL 168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5517, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 39.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5518, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 765, 765a, and 765b (MCL 168.765, 168.765a, and 168.765b), as amended by 2020 PA 177.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5519, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 761d (MCL 168.761d), as added by 2020 PA 177, and by adding section 761e.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Bellino, Allor and Yaroch introduced
House Bill No. 5520, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled “Michigan military act,” (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 310a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5521, entitled
A bill to provide for the levy, collection, and administration of an excise tax on room charges of certain short-term transient facilities by transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the proceeds of the excise tax; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, local units of government, and state and local officials; to provide for certain penalties; and to provide for certain exemptions.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Commerce and Tourism.
Reps. Mueller and Albert introduced
House Bill No. 5522, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Calley and Albert introduced
House Bill No. 5523, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 5524, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Rep. Albert introduced
House Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Paquette and Albert introduced
House Bill No. 5526, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and 388.1836), section 11 as amended by 2021 PA 48, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236 as amended by 2021 PA 86.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Rep. Coleman moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, November 4, at 10:00 a.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives