STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Paquette.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Coleman—present Kuppa—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Damoose—present LaFave—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Eisen—present LaGrand—present Sabo—present
Allor—present Ellison—present Lasinski—present Scott—excused
Anthony—excused Farrington—present Liberati—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Filler—present Lightner—excused Slagh—present
Bellino—present Fink—present Lilly—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Frederick—present Maddock—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Garza—excused Manoogian—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Glenn—present Marino—excused Steenland—present
Bolden—excused Green—present Markkanen—present Stone—present
Bollin—excused Griffin—present Martin—present Tate—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Meerman—present Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hall—present Morse—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hammoud—present Mueller—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanWoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—present Hood—present Outman—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hope—present Paquette—present Wentworth—present
Carra—present Hornberger—present Peterson—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Howell—present Pohutsky—present Whitsett—excused
Carter, T—excused Johnson, C—present Posthumus—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Puri—present Yancey—excused
Cherry—present Jones—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Clemente—present Kahle—present Reilly—present Young—present
Clements—present Koleszar—present Rendon—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Tommy Brann, from the 77th District, offered the following invocation:
“Mercy Now by Mary Gauthier
My father could use a little mercy now
The fruits of his labor
Fall and rot slowly on the ground
His work is almost over
It won’t be long and he won’t be around
I love my father, and he could use some mercy now
My brother could use a little mercy now
He’s a stranger to freedom
He’s shackled to his fears and doubts
The pain that he lives in is
Almost more than living will allow
I love my brother, and he could use some mercy now
My Church and my Country could use a little mercy now
As they sink into a poisoned pit
That’s going to take forever to climb out
They carry the weight of the faithful
Who follow ‘em down
I love my Church and Country and they could use some mercy now
Every living thing could use a little mercy now
Only the hand of grace can end the race
Towards another mushroom cloud
People in power, well
They’ll do anything to keep their crown
I love life, and life itself could use some mercy now
Yea, we all could use a little mercy now
I know we don’t deserve it
But we need it anyhow
We hang in the balance
Dangle ‘tween hell and hallowed ground
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
Every single one of us could use some mercy now
Amen.”
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Anthony, Bolden, Tyrone Carter, Garza, Scott, Whitsett and Yancey be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Bollin, Lightner and Marino be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 103, entitled
A bill to provide for the rights of certain electric transmission line owners; to impose certain requirements on certain electric transmission line owners; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Martin moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting:
“Sec. 4. If the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
rescinds or replaces Order No. 1000, this act is repealed 1 year after the
effective date of that rescission or replacement.”.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 627, entitled
A bill to provide for the recovery or replacement of durable monuments defining the Michigan-Indiana state line; to create a commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 628, entitled
A bill to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled “State survey and remonumentation act,” by amending section 12 (MCL 54.272), as amended by 2014 PA 166.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 198 out of numerical order.
Rep. Tisdel offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 198.
A resolution to urge Congress to support legislation to strengthen the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).
Whereas, The Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) encourages businesses to hire employees in certain groups that face significant barriers to employment. The credit helps to defer the costs of recruiting, training, and employing these individuals; and
Whereas, Since its creation, the WOTC has not kept up-to-date with rising labor costs. The maximum credit amount has not been updated since the credit was created in 1996, limiting its effectiveness in incentivizing businesses to hire individuals from the targeted groups; and
Whereas, The economic effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic have made it more important than ever to strengthen the WOTC. The credit targets jobs to those groups that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Increasing the credit amount will also help businesses to recover from the pandemic by defraying the costs of hiring these individuals as labor costs rise; and
Whereas, Legislation has been introduced to strengthen the WOTC. H.R. 3449 of 2021, also known as the Hiring Incentive to Return Employment (HIRE) Act, would temporarily increase the credit amount for all targeted groups for two years. The bill would also eliminate the credit’s prohibition on rehiring employees for this two-year period; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Congress to support legislation to strengthen the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC); and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
THIS RESOLUTION IS OFFERED TO COMPLY WITH MCL 51.76.
Reps. Lightner and Sneller offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution relative to
secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to
cities and villages.
Whereas, Section 77 of 1846 RS 14, MCL 51.77, provides funding for county secondary road patrol services pursuant to an agreement with the Office of Criminal Justice, which, pursuant to Executive Order No. 1989 – 4, is now the Office of Highway Safety Planning within the Department of State Police. An agreement also provides a maintenance of law enforcement effort standard for counties providing these secondary road patrol services, unless it is recognized that the reduction was due to cuts in general services due to economic conditions; and
Whereas, Section 76 of 1846 RS 14, MCL 51.76, permits road patrol services to be provided by county sheriff departments to cities and villages. This section also provides that a road patrol agreement is void if the city or village reduces the number of sworn law enforcement officers below the highest number employed at any time within the immediately preceding 36 months, unless the Michigan Legislature, by concurrent resolution, recognizes that the reduction was due to cuts in general services due to economic conditions; and
Whereas, Section 77 of 1846 RS 14, MCL 51.77, provides a formula for funding county secondary road patrol services. This formula permits road patrol services provided by county sheriff departments to cities and villages to be eligible for secondary road patrol funding as long as the city or village complies with the MCL 51.76 law enforcement maintenance of effort requirement, unless any reduction is recognized to be due to cuts in general services due to economic conditions; and
Whereas, In all of Michigan’s counties, cities, and villages, general services have been reduced as a result of serious economic difficulties. These reductions in services have occurred in direct reaction to economic conditions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, for Fiscal Year 2022, counties, cities, and villages in Michigan have been required to reduce general services because of economic conditions and are not reducing law enforcement services as stipulated in section 76 or 77 of 1846 RS 14; and be it further
Resolved, That counties, cities, and villages have met the necessary terms of their agreements for road patrol services and secondary road patrol funding as they relate to maintenance of effort.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Beeler, Aiyash, Slagh, Hall, Meerman and Damoose offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 196.
A resolution to declare December 3, 2021, as Children of Abraham Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The United States is a tapestry comprising all religious faiths, predominant among them are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; and
Whereas, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have a shared connection to Abraham and recognize this historical connection; and
Whereas, As followers of these faiths, they practice their faith and are called to embrace a spirit of religious toleration as Americans; and
Whereas, The freedom of religion is enshrined as an inseparable cornerstone of American government and public life that guarantees the right of religious expression; and
Whereas, This religious toleration is exemplary not only of their shared heritage in faith but also their patriotism; and
Whereas, Recognizing the importance of religious expression, a shared heritage, and a patriotic spirit of toleration; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare December 3, 2021, as Children of Abraham day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Coleman, Haadsma, Liberati, Rogers, Sneller and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 197.
A resolution to declare November 28, 2021, as Albanian American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, On November 28th, 1912, Albanian hero, Ismail Qemali, quickly gathered delegates to Vlora, Albania, to approve the Declaration of Independence and secure Albania’s status as an independent nation free from foreign control or influence; and
Whereas, Independent Albania, a lifelong dream of a people subjected to hundreds of years of occupation, the All-Albanian Congress constituted a National Assembly to join the world as a modern nation-state; and
Whereas, The Declaration of Independence
concurrently witnessed the raising of the modern Skanderbeg flag signifying the
existence of a unified and independent Albania; and
Whereas, Michigan’s Albanian American citizens enrich our communities and bring their unique culture and traditions to our great state; and
Whereas, Members of the Albanian American community contribute greatly to this state as business owners, skilled professionals, community leaders, and engaged citizens; and
Whereas, November 28th, 2021 marks the 109th anniversary of the realization of an independent Albania; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 28, 2021, as Albanian American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan. We thank those individuals of Albanian heritage for the important contributions they have made to our state and our country.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Messages from the Governor
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, November 11, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today, I am returning Enrolled House Bill 4501 without my approval.
Every Michigander has the right to a safe workplace under both state and federal law. Among other requirements, federal law requires our state to maintain workplace standards at least as effective as requirements set forth in the federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. By prohibiting the Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration (MIOSHA) from assessing a fine for an employer’s first violation of a COVID-19 emergency standard, HB 4501 would cause Michigan to fall below the minimum standard required by federal law, including 29 C.F.R. § 1902.37(12). That would have disastrous consequences for our state.
When a state fails to maintain the minimum standard, it loses control over enforcement of workplace standards. That would mean higher penalties, an end to voluntary safety outreach services, and the loss of Michigan stakeholder voices in our occupational health and safety program. I will not let that happen.
The past two years have been hard on all of us—especially small businesses. I am grateful to our state’s small businesses for demonstrating unmatched resiliency, buoying our communities and families during a trying time, and helping keep Michiganders safe. To help small businesses weather the pandemic, Michigan implemented dozens of economic relief programs, supporting more than 25,000 companies and retaining more than 200,000 jobs. This support helped our economy grow 7.6% in the first quarter of 2021, the best in the Midwest, higher than the national average, and among the top 10 states nationwide.
I hope we can continue to work together to support small business by investing in building MI New Economy:
· The Michigan Mainstreet Initiative will support the businesses that anchor our communities by offering grants to restaurants, place-based businesses, and microenterprises.
· Through Michigan Small Business SmartZones and the Business Accelerator and Resiliency Initiative, we can make small investments deliver huge dividends for families and communities by supporting Michigan entrepreneurs.
· And with programs like the Startup Resiliency Initiative, we can catalyze the development of high-growth start-ups that create the high-paying jobs of the future by investing in building a more conducive business environment for technology companies
We all want business in Michigan to thrive, from large, innovative companies to small, beloved Main Street shops. Maintaining a flexible and responsive occupational health and safety program is a key part of Michigan’s success. Because HB 4501 would undermine those goals, I am vetoing it.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The question being on the passage of the bill, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, November 10:
House Bill Nos. 5542 5543 5544 5545 5546 5547 5548 5549 5550 5551 5552 5553 5554 5555 5556 5557 5558 5559 5560 5561 5562
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Wednesday, November 17, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4171 at 2:51 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4305 at 2:53 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4694 at 2:55 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5259 at 2:57 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4711 at 2:59 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, November 30:
Senate Bill Nos. 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 741 742 743 744 745 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, November 30:
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5286, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2019 PA 31.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
Nays: None
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 674, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by repealing section 10 (MCL 207.1010).
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5449, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The mobile home commission act,” by amending section 30i (MCL 125.2330i), as amended by 2005 PA 162, and by adding section 30j.
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland and Young
Nays: None
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 158.
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to clarify its position on the legality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 72, p. 1402.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland and Young
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hauck, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland and Young
Absent: Rep. Garza
Excused: Rep. Garza
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Alexander, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer and Puri
Absent: Rep. Garza
Excused: Rep. Garza
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon and Stone
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4921, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 701 (MCL 333.27701).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 5026, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled “Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act,” by amending sections 102, 205, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312, 320, 401a, 401c, 403, 408, 413, 713, and 717 (MCL 484.1102, 484.1205, 484.1303, 484.1304, 484.1305, 484.1307, 484.1308, 484.1309, 484.1310, 484.1312, 484.1320, 484.1401a, 484.1401c, 484.1403, 484.1408, 484.1413, 484.1713, and 484.1717), sections 102, 312, 401a, 401c, and 403 as amended by 2018 PA 51, sections 205, 303, 307, 308, and 320 as amended by 2007 PA 164, section 408 as amended by 2019 PA 76, section 413 as amended by 2019 PA 30, section 713 as added by 1999 PA 79, and section 717 as amended by 2012 PA 260, and by adding section 401f; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4257, entitled
A bill to clarify certain powers of the governor; and to impose certain duties on certain state officials.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1).
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Senate Bill No. 633, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Senate Bill No. 685, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey a parcel of state-owned property in Kent County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Messages from the Governor
Time: 3:44 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4059 (Public Act No. 111), being
An act to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state; to provide general assistance, hospitalization, infirmary and medical care to poor or unfortunate persons; to provide for compliance by this state with the social security act; to provide protection, welfare and services to aged persons, dependent children, the blind, and the permanently and totally disabled; to administer programs and services for the prevention and treatment of delinquency, dependency and neglect of children; to create a state department of social services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department; to provide for the interstate and intercounty transfer of dependents; to create county and district departments of social services; to create within certain county departments, bureaus of social aid and certain divisions and offices thereunder; to prescribe the powers and duties of the departments, bureaus and officers; to provide for appeals in certain cases; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department with respect to county and district departments; to prescribe certain duties of certain other state departments, officers, and agencies; to make an appropriation; to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109n.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 10, 2021, at 4:06 p.m.)
Time: 3:46 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4117 (Public Act No. 112), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “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,” by amending section 226 (MCL 257.226), as amended by 2021 PA 71.
(Filed with the Secretary of
State on November 10, 2021, at 4:08 p.m.)
Time: 3:48 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4281 (Public Act No. 113, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2020 PA 64.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 10, 2021, at 4:10 p.m.)
Time: 10:59 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4778 (Public Act No. 114, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “An act to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of management and budget; to define the authority and functions of its director and its organizational entities; to authorize the department to issue directives; to provide for the capital outlay program; to provide for the leasing, planning, constructing, maintaining, altering, renovating, demolishing, conveying of lands and facilities; to provide for centralized administrative services such as purchasing, payroll, record retention, data processing, and publishing and for access to certain services; to provide for a system of internal accounting and administrative control for certain principal departments; to provide for an internal auditor in certain principal departments; to provide for certain powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the powers, duties, and laws relative to budgeting, accounting, and the regulating of appropriations; to provide for the implementation of certain constitutional provisions; to create funds and accounts; to make appropriations; to prescribe remedies and penalties; to rescind certain executive reorganization orders; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 270.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 22, 2021, at 12:56 p.m.)
Time: 11:01 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4694 (Public Act No. 115, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “An act to enact the uniform commercial code, relating to certain commercial transactions in or regarding personal property and contracts and other documents concerning them, including sales, commercial paper, bank deposits and collections, letters of credit, bulk transfers, warehouse receipts, bills of lading, other documents of title, investment securities, leases, and secured transactions, including certain sales of accounts, chattel paper and contract rights; to provide for public notice to third parties in certain circumstances; to regulate procedure, evidence and damages in certain court actions involving such transactions, contracts or documents; to make uniform the law with respect thereto; to make an appropriation; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 9520, 9521, and 9525 (MCL 440.9520, 440.9521, and 440.9525), section 9520 as amended by 2008 PA 383, section 9521 as amended by 2012 PA 88, and section 9525 as amended by 2016 PA 229.
(Filed with the Secretary of
State on November 22, 2021, at 12:58 p.m.)
Time: 11:03 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4711 (Public Act No. 116, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2020 PA 121.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5563, entitled
A bill to require original equipment manufacturers of certain agricultural equipment to make certain parts, tools, and documentation available to certain persons; to provide remedies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5564, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 496a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5565, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
Reps. Outman, Coleman, Sneller, Garza, Hertel, LaGrand and Cambensy introduced
House Bill No. 5566, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 5741 and 5750 (MCL 600.5741 and 600.5750).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Roth, Bezotte and O’Malley introduced
House Bill No. 5567, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local
Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5568, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 224 (MCL 257.224), as amended by 2018 PA 656.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
House Bill No. 5569, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled “Of county officers,” by amending section 77 (MCL 51.77), as amended by 1982 PA 313.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Beeler, Eisen, Markkanen, Martin, Allor, Borton and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 5570, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 8 (MCL 207.1002, 207.1003, and 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Beeler, Steven Johnson, Eisen, Markkanen, Martin, Allor, Borton and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 5571, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2018 PA 1.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 5572, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 18c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Bollin, Martin, Allor, Hall and Lightner introduced
House Bill No. 5573, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Bollin, Martin, Allor, Hall and Lightner introduced
House Bill No. 5574, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 306 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Bollin, Martin, Allor, Hall and Lightner introduced
House Bill No. 5575, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509q, 509gg, and 509hh (MCL 168.509q, 168.509gg, and 168.509hh), section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and section 509hh as added by 2005 PA 71.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5576, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 80103 and 80104 (MCL 324.80103 and 324.80104), section 80103 as added by 1995 PA 58 and section 80104 as amended by 2020 PA 385, and by adding sections 80150b, 80150c, and 80150d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 5577, entitled
A bill to provide for the creation of a home weatherization, fuel switching, repair, improvement, and hazards remediation program; to provide for contractor qualifications; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
House Bill No. 5578, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 527a (MCL 206.527a), as amended by 2018 PA 309.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5579, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 1k.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation.
House Bill No. 5580, entitled
A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain water utilities; and to prescribe civil sanctions for certain violations of this act.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy.
House Bill No. 5581, entitled
A bill to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to create a climate resiliency program; to create the climate resiliency corps advisory board and prescribe its powers and duties; and to create a fund.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5582, entitled
A bill to create disaster relief, weatherization assistance, and home repair navigator programs; and to prescribe the duties and responsibilities of certain state departments and agencies.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5583, entitled
A bill to establish a state matching grant program for certain property taxes and special assessments levied by certain municipalities and school districts; to authorize the levy of a special millage by certain municipalities; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5584, entitled
A bill to establish a raise up local grant fund for payment of matching state grants authorized by a certain matching grant program for certain property taxes and special assessments levied by certain municipalities and school districts; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5585, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1073a.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation.
House Joint Resolution K, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 4 of article VIII, to update the enumeration of public universities and to require that the meetings of governing boards of public universities are open to the public.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
Reps. Rabhi, Brenda Carter, Aiyash, Young, Pohutsky, Cynthia Johnson, Stone, Kuppa, Neeley, Sowerby, Cavanagh, Brabec, Scott, Brixie, Hood, Whitsett, Anthony and Yancey introduced
House Joint Resolution L, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 15 and 16 of article I to prohibit the imposition of money bail and to provide certain procedures regarding conditions of release.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Announcements by the Clerk
October 7, 2021
Received from the Bureau of State Lottery the licensing report for Fiscal Year 2021 in accordance with Section 432.23(4) of the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely Lottery Act, Act 239 of 1972 as amended.
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
November 17, 2021
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:
· Preliminary survey summary of the Workforce and Succession Planning System (WSPS), Michigan Department of Transportation (591-0423-22), November 2021.
November 18, 2021
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:
· Performance audit report on the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA), Establishing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Eligibility Criteria, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (186-0319-21A), November 2021.
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Notices
November 30, 2021
Mr. Gary Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee appointments:
• Representative Joe Bellino to the committee on Rules and Competitiveness
• Representative Andrew Beeler to the committee on Energy
• Representative Luke Meerman as Vice Chair to the committee on Families, Children and Seniors
• Representative Jeff Yaroch to the committee on Oversight
• Representative Rodney Wakeman to the committee on Communications and Technology
• Representative Beth Griffin to the committee on Judiciary
• Representative Ben Frederick to the committee on Appropriations
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan
House of Representatives
November 30, 2021
Mr. Gary Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am making the following subcommittee appointments and changes:
• Appoint Representative Ben Frederick as Chair to the subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges
• Appoint Representative Andrew Fink to the subcommittee on Health and Human Services
• Appoint Representative Sue Allor to the subcommittee on Transportation
• Appoint Representative Phil Green to the subcommittee on School Aid and Department of Education
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
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Rep. Cavanagh moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:50 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives