STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, December 1, 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 Coleman—present Kuppa—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Damoose—present LaFave—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Eisen—excused 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—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Fink—present Lilly—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Frederick—present Maddock—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Garza—present Manoogian—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Glenn—present Marino—excused Steenland—present
Bolden—excused Green—present Markkanen—present Stone—present
Bollin—present 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—present
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. Robert J. Bezotte, from the 47th District, offered the following invocation:
“Father we come to You today in gratitude for the great gift of self-government which our nation has enjoyed for over 245 years. You have blessed this nation and this state more than any other nation, and for that we are truly grateful. We also come to You as a people and nation in need. When we look to Your word, we see many promises, and today we pray those promises back to You.
Regardless of the social, or political divide between us all, it’s important to remember that we must work together, as one, for the betterment of our communities.
We ask today that You grant the men and women in this chamber the courage to do what is right, and what honors You, not necessarily what is popular.
I’d like to take this moment to thank all of those who are a part of the United States Military – whether you’re a veteran like myself, or an active-duty service member, I thank you for your efforts on behalf of our great country. I would also like to thank all of our first responders for their ongoing efforts on our behalf.
We ask You today to bring peace upon our nation as we are seeing division unlike any we’ve seen in generations. May those of us elected to office be peacemakers and leaders, not the source of division. Today we ask God to hear our prayers and continue to bless our nation. We ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Anthony, Bolden, Tyrone Carter, Scott and Yancey be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Eisen and Marino be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Messages from the Senate
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22.
A concurrent resolution offered as a memorial for Shirley Johnson, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Whereas, The members of the Michigan Legislature were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Shirley Johnson. A long-serving member of this legislative body, she will be remembered as a hard-working legislator who did not shy away from tough jobs or issues. She was a tireless public servant who worked for the betterment of her constituents in Oakland County and Michiganders across the state; and
Whereas, Shirley Johnson was a native of Chicago and moved to Michigan when her husband accepted a job with Chrysler. She attended Wayne State University and Oakland Community College. Shirley Johnson became very engaged in her new community, both as a leader and member of various organizations dealing with health, education, politics, and other matters. Her community engagement included being president of the Royal Oak Republican Women’s Club, a coordinator for the March of Dimes and Muscular Dystrophy Association, and a member of the League of Women Voters and the Royal Oak and Berkley parent teacher associations, among other endeavors. In addition to her community service, she worked in private industry. Shirley Johnson’s entry into legislative service started when she managed the winning campaign for State Representative Dave Campbell and subsequently worked in his office. Her vast experiences and civic‑minded spirit prepared her well for her time as a legislator; and
Whereas, First elected to the House of
Representatives in 1980, Shirley Johnson’s tenure in the House lasted for 18
years through 1998. Shirley Johnson broke the glass ceiling when she became the
first woman to serve as majority vice chair of the House Appropriations
Committee. She served on many appropriations subcommittees, including those
dealing with social services, health, consumer and industry issues, the
judiciary, and many other areas. In the House, she was also vice chair of the
standing Committee on Colleges and Universities and a member of the standing
committees on Constitutional Revision and Women’s Rights, Public Safety, Senior
Citizens and Retirement, and Urban Affairs; and
Whereas, In March of 1999, Shirley Johnson won a special election to the Senate and was re-elected in 2002. Dealing with the budget and crafting smart, sound appropriations bills were still at the forefront of Shirley Johnson’s legislative career. In fact, she broke ground again as the first woman to chair an appropriations committee, doing so in the Senate. In addition to serving as chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, she chaired the subcommittees on Career Development and Strategic Fund Agency, Capital Outlay, and Transportation; was vice chair of the subcommittees on General Government, Higher Education, and the Department of Natural Resources; and was a member of the subcommittee on Community Health. In the Senate, she also served on the standing Committee on Education as vice chair; as a member of the standing Committee on Families, Mental Health and Human Services; and on the Legislative Council and the Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board; and
Whereas, Shirley Johnson was known to be an effective legislator who mastered the appropriations process during difficult economic times. Her diligent work and strong leadership on the appropriations committees guided the wise allocation and use of taxpayer dollars; and
Whereas, While the state budget was her specialty, Shirley Johnson also worked on many other issues in her more than 25 years in the Legislature. She was an early advocate for improving mental health policy. Welfare and school finance reform were two of the multitude of other issues in which she shepherded the passage of legislation. She also sponsored a bill to allow mothers to safely and legally abandon a newborn, among many other policies; and
Whereas, Shirley Johnson was a tremendous lawmaker, evidenced by the numerous awards she received during her time in office from both local and statewide organizations, including being named Legislator of the Year by the Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, United Cerebral Palsy of Michigan, the Michigan Credit Union League, and the Michigan Judges Association, among others. She was honored for her great work by advocates of business interests, health matters, children’s rights, and other issues; and
Whereas, Shirley Johnson’s reputation is one of a fierce advocate who worked across the aisle to get things done. It has been said that no woman wielded more power in the history of the Michigan Legislature than Shirley Johnson. In fact, only one other woman has served longer in the Michigan Legislature than Shirley Johnson’s tenure of 25 years and 9 months; and
Whereas, Shirley Johnson was more than a public servant. She loved her family and was proud to be called wife, mom, and grandma. Moreover, Shirley Johnson’s staff was also her family. Under her mentorship and high expectations, many are now leaders in organizations and businesses that regularly interface with the Legislature. Her love also extended to the Capitol building where she was known to give impromptu tours and invite strangers in to see her office; and
Whereas, Shirley Johnson was a committed and hardworking legislator who cherished her family. Upon her passing, we offer our condolences to her family and friends. We hope that they may find comfort in the knowledge that the community and state share in their bereavement and that the legacy of Shirley Johnson’s contributions will long continue to enrich our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Shirley Johnson, a member of the House of Representatives from 1981 to 1998 and a member of the Senate from 1999 to 2006; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Johnson family as evidence of our lasting esteem for her memory.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Glenn, Bezotte, Breen, Fink, Haadsma, Kahle, Rogers, Sneller, Steenland, Thanedar, Witwer and Yaroch offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 199.
A resolution to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol.
Whereas, Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was
founded on Dec. 1, 1941, to supplement the U.S. military during World War II;
and
Whereas, In 1948, CAP was designated as the U.S. Air Force’s official auxiliary with three missions – emergency services, cadet programs and aerospace education; and
Whereas, Since CAP’s beginning, the organization has set itself apart during the country’s most tumultuous times: Locating enemy submarines during World War II, assisting rescuers and state agencies immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, heavily supporting hurricane relief efforts in 2005, 2008, 2012, and 2017 and in response to the Gulf Coast oil spill in 2010, as well as aiding communities during other natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, ice storms and tornados; and
Whereas, CAP further provides vital homeland security missions that help ensure the protection of the nation’s capital and the nation as a whole by assisting Air Force pilots with target-intercept training as well as the military with acquiring distant targets; and
Whereas, CAP provides exceptional education and growth opportunities for youth through its nearly 25,000-member string cadet program, which annually provides access to top national summer flight academies to learn to fly powered or glider aircraft, as well as to more than 30 national programs emphasizing leadership and careers in aviation; and
Whereas, CAP’s Aerospace Education Program annually touches more than 1,800 educators, more than 200,000 youths – cadets and others in classrooms across America – teaching multidisciplinary aviation concepts that emphasize aviation’s connection to history, math, science, government and economics; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol. We commend CAP for its “80 years of Missions for America” and its outstanding cadet and aerospace programs, which annually touch the lives and ensure the safety of thousands of American citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Puri, Aiyash, Bezotte, Breen, Haadsma, Kahle, Morse, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Thanedar and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 200.
Whereas, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory bowel diseases that cause chronic inflammation and damage in the gastrointestinal tract and impair the ability of the affected organs to function properly. The most common symptoms of these two diseases are persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fatigue; and
Whereas, Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often go through periods of remission with few or no symptoms, alternating with periods of flare-ups when the disease is active and presenting symptoms; and
Whereas, The exact cause of these diseases is not entirely understood, but they do involve a complex interaction between genes, the immune system and environmental factors; and
Whereas, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affect millions of adults and children in the United States. These diseases are most often diagnosed in adolescence and early adulthood between 15 and 35 years of age. The conditions are chronic and can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life; and
Whereas, Cases of inflammatory bowel diseases are on the rise in the United States. The annual financial burden of inflammatory bowel diseases in the United States is estimated to be between $14.6 and $31.6 billion. The costs of care for IBD have increased in the last 5 years and are driven by specific therapeutics and disease features; and
Whereas, Compared with non-IBD controls, IBD patients are increasingly incurring higher costs associated with health care utilization, out-of-pocket expenditures, and workplace productivity losses; and
Whereas, There is no cure for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, only medications and treatments that aim to suppress inflammation, achieve and maintain remission and improve overall quality of life; and
Whereas, Even with treatment, 23 to 45% of people with ulcerative colitis require surgery after 30 years with the disease, and approximately 75% of people with Crohn’s disease eventually require surgery; and
Whereas, The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation sponsors cutting-edge research to find a cure and works diligently to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases through a wide range of educational programs and support services for both patients and health care professionals; and
Whereas, “Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative
Colitis Awareness Week” increases public awareness of these diseases,
acknowledges the medical and financial impact these diseases have on affected
individuals and their families and promotes initiatives to improve treatments
and find a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis; now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare December 1‑7, 2021, as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. We acknowledge individuals suffering from these diseases and their desire for a cure.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5327, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 67 (MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 560 Yeas—100
Aiyash Damoose Kuppa Rendon
Albert Ellison LaFave Rogers
Alexander Farrington LaGrand Roth
Allor Filler Lasinski Sabo
Beeler Fink Liberati Shannon
Bellino Frederick Lightner Slagh
Berman Garza Lilly Sneller
Beson Glenn Maddock Sowerby
Bezotte Green Manoogian Steckloff
Bollin Griffin Markkanen Steenland
Borton Haadsma Martin Stone
Brabec Hall Meerman Tate
Brann Hammoud Morse Thanedar
Breen Hauck Mueller Tisdel
Brixie Hertel Neeley VanSingel
Calley Hoitenga O’Malley VanWoerkom
Cambensy Hood O’Neal Wakeman
Camilleri Hope Outman Weiss
Carra Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Carter, B Howell Peterson Wentworth
Cavanagh Johnson, C Pohutsky Whiteford
Cherry Johnson, S Posthumus Whitsett
Clemente Jones Puri Witwer
Clements Kahle Rabhi Yaroch
Coleman Koleszar Reilly 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. 5261, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 9145 (MCL 333.9145), as added by 2018 PA 554.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 561 Yeas—97
Aiyash Ellison LaFave Rogers
Albert Farrington LaGrand Roth
Alexander Filler Lasinski Sabo
Allor Fink Liberati Shannon
Beeler Frederick Lightner Slagh
Bellino Garza Lilly Sneller
Berman Glenn Maddock Sowerby
Beson Green Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Griffin Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Haadsma Martin Stone
Borton Hall Meerman Tate
Brabec Hammoud Morse Thanedar
Brann Hauck Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hertel Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Hoitenga O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Hood O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hope Outman Weiss
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Carter, B Howell Peterson Wentworth
Cavanagh Johnson, C Pohutsky Whiteford
Cherry Jones Posthumus Whitsett
Clemente Kahle Puri Witwer
Clements Koleszar Rabhi Yaroch
Coleman Kuppa Rendon Young
Damoose
Nays—3
Carra 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.
House Bill No. 5262, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 562 Yeas—91
Aiyash Damoose Lasinski Roth
Albert Ellison Liberati Sabo
Alexander Filler Lightner Shannon
Allor Frederick Lilly Slagh
Bellino Garza Maddock Sneller
Berman Green Manoogian Sowerby
Beson Griffin Markkanen Steckloff
Bezotte Haadsma Martin Steenland
Bollin Hall Meerman Stone
Borton Hammoud Morse Tate
Brabec Hauck Mueller Thanedar
Brann Hertel Neeley VanSingel
Breen Hood O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hope O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Outman Weiss
Cambensy Howell Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Johnson, C Peterson Wentworth
Carter, B Jones Pohutsky Whiteford
Cavanagh Kahle Posthumus Whitsett
Cherry Koleszar Puri Witwer
Clemente Kuppa Rabhi Yaroch
Clements LaFave Rendon Young
Coleman LaGrand Rogers
Nays—9
Beeler Fink Hoitenga Reilly
Carra Glenn Johnson, S Tisdel
Farrington
In The Chair: Hornberger
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Frederick moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406y.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5263, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406x.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 563 Yeas—96
Aiyash Damoose LaFave Rogers
Albert Ellison LaGrand Roth
Alexander Farrington Lasinski Sabo
Allor Filler Liberati Shannon
Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh
Bellino Frederick Lilly Sneller
Berman Garza Maddock Sowerby
Beson Glenn Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Green Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Griffin Martin Stone
Borton Haadsma Meerman Tate
Brabec Hall Morse Thanedar
Brann Hammoud Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Hood O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hope Outman Weiss
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Carter, B Howell Peterson Wentworth
Cavanagh Johnson, C Pohutsky Whiteford
Cherry Jones Posthumus Whitsett
Clemente Kahle Puri Witwer
Clements Koleszar Rabhi Yaroch
Coleman Kuppa Rendon Young
Nays—4
Carra Hoitenga 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.
House Bill No. 5264, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21535.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 564 Yeas—96
Aiyash Damoose LaFave Rogers
Albert Ellison LaGrand Roth
Alexander Farrington Lasinski Sabo
Allor Filler Liberati Shannon
Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh
Bellino Frederick Lilly Sneller
Berman Garza Maddock Sowerby
Beson Glenn Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Green Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Griffin Martin Stone
Borton Haadsma Meerman Tate
Brabec Hall Morse Thanedar
Brann Hammoud Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Hood O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hope Outman Weiss
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Carter, B Howell Peterson Wentworth
Cavanagh Johnson, C Pohutsky Whiteford
Cherry Jones Posthumus Whitsett
Clemente Kahle Puri Witwer
Clements Koleszar Rabhi Yaroch
Coleman Kuppa Rendon Young
Nays—4
Carra Hoitenga 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. 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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 565 Yeas—71
Bellino Farrington Lightner Sneller
Berman Filler Lilly Sowerby
Bezotte Frederick Manoogian Steckloff
Borton Garza Martin Steenland
Brabec Green Morse Stone
Breen Griffin Neeley Tate
Brixie Haadsma O’Malley Thanedar
Calley Hammoud O’Neal Tisdel
Cambensy Hauck Outman VanSingel
Camilleri Hertel Peterson Wakeman
Carter, B Hood Pohutsky Weiss
Cavanagh Hope Posthumus Wendzel
Cherry Jones Puri Wentworth
Clemente Kahle Rendon Whitsett
Clements Koleszar Rogers Witwer
Coleman Kuppa Roth Yaroch
Damoose Lasinski Sabo Young
Ellison Liberati Shannon
Nays—29
Aiyash Carra Johnson, C Mueller
Albert Fink Johnson, S Paquette
Alexander Glenn LaFave Rabhi
Allor Hall LaGrand Reilly
Beeler Hoitenga Maddock Slagh
Beson Hornberger Markkanen VanWoerkom
Bollin Howell Meerman Whiteford
Brann
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. 5190, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as amended by 2020 PA 158 and section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 566 Yeas—57
Albert Clements Howell Rendon
Alexander Damoose Kahle Roth
Allor Farrington LaFave Slagh
Beeler Filler Lightner Sneller
Bellino Fink Lilly Thanedar
Berman Frederick Maddock Tisdel
Beson Glenn Markkanen VanSingel
Bezotte Green Martin VanWoerkom
Bollin Griffin Meerman Wakeman
Borton Hall Mueller Wendzel
Brann Hauck O’Malley Wentworth
Calley Hertel Outman Whiteford
Cambensy Hoitenga Paquette Whitsett
Carra Hornberger Posthumus Yaroch
Cherry
Nays—43
Aiyash Haadsma Liberati Sabo
Brabec Hammoud Manoogian Shannon
Breen Hood Morse Sowerby
Brixie Hope Neeley Steckloff
Camilleri Johnson, C O’Neal Steenland
Carter, B Johnson, S Peterson Stone
Cavanagh Jones Pohutsky Tate
Clemente Koleszar Puri Weiss
Coleman Kuppa Rabhi Witwer
Ellison LaGrand Reilly Young
Garza Lasinski Rogers
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. Young, 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:
My vote is in no way a reflection of my belief in the importance of financial literacy, I just don’t believe it has to be done at the expense of foreign language requirements. Students sharpen their minds as they learn how to read, speak and write in a new language. Studies show there are many cognitive benefits to learning a language, such as increased memory, stronger mental agility, enhanced decision making, and improved multi-tasking skills. Financial literacy is critical and I will continue to work to ensure students receive this financial education in Michigan.”
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4798, entitled
A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a.
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. Filler moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
Rep. Filler moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4974, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII.
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. Filler moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5502, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9m (MCL 211.9m), as amended by 2017 PA 261.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Tisdel moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5503, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 9n (MCL 211.9n), as amended by 2017 PA 261.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Farrington moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 2014 PA 92, entitled “State essential services assessment act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 211.1057), as amended by 2018 PA 541.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Calley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5505, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 93, entitled “Alternative state essential services assessment act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 211.1077), as amended by 2018 PA 505.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Cavanagh moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5506, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 6 (MCL 207.556), as amended by 2013 PA 85.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Ellison moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5130, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8 (MCL 408.478).
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Mueller moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5131, entitled
A bill to create a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of hiring public service assistants; to create the public service assistants fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Clements moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5132, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), as amended by 2018 PA 552.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Beson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9 and 9b (MCL 28.609 and 28.609b), as amended by 2018 PA 552.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Messages from the Governor
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, November 30, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today, I am returning Enrolled House Bill 4305 without my approval.
From day 1, I have said that state government must be open, transparent, and accountable to taxpayers. An accountable state government starts with an accountable campaign finance system, and the Michigan Campaign Finance Act already lacks key protections that would shine a light on the dark money in our elections.
HB 4305 changes reporting requirements for fundraising events without strengthening campaign finance laws in Michigan one iota. For that reason, I am vetoing it.
I would be delighted to consider bipartisan legislation that:
• Ends the “express advocacy” reporting exception by creating a threshold definition for electioneering in the Michigan Campaign Finance Act;
• Bans foreign money in Michigan elections, as state law only bars it from super PACs; and,
• Tightens LLC reporting requirements to ensure that no secret or foreign money enters our elections.
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 Elections and Ethics.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, November 30, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today, I am returning Enrolled House Bill 5259 without my approval.
Every two years, the Supreme Court Administrative Office produces the Judicial Resources Recommendation, which provides guidance on court capacity. The 2019 report identified five counties that require new judicial resources, including Wayne County and Kent County, which each require three additional judges.
HB 5259 would add a fourth circuit judge
for Ottawa County. This legislation has arrived on my desk alone –
unaccompanied by bills that would fill judicial needs in other parts of the
state. Because HB 5259 does not satisfy the need for new judges to be added in
a way that reflects the state’s geographic and demographic balance, I am
vetoing it.
Nevertheless, I would be delighted to support legislation that accords with both the Judicial Resources Recommendation and the need for geographic and demographic balance in distribution of new judges. Senate Bill 694, sponsored by Sen. Bumstead (R-Newaygo), is just one example of legislation that aims to allow for additional judges in a more equitable way.
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 Judiciary.
The motion prevailed.
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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 and joint resolutions had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, November 30:
House Bill Nos. 5563 5564 5565 5566 5567 5568 5569 5570 5571 5572 5573 5574 5575 5576 5577 5578 5579 5580 5581 5582 5583 5584 5585
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, December 1:
Senate Bill Nos. 759 760 761 762 763 764
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, December 1:
Senate Bill No. 656
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, by Rep. Calley, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 723, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 207.774), as amended by 2021 PA 70.
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. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Nays: None
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, December 1, 2021
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Absent: Rep. Garza
Excused: Rep. Garza
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Hall, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 698, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 14a (MCL 211.14a), as added by 2020 PA 352.
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. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh
Nays: None
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, December 1, 2021
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4188, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending sections 41, 59, and 84b (MCL 38.1341, 38.1359, and 38.1384b), section 41 as amended by 2018 PA 512, section 59 as amended by 2012 PA 359, and section 84b as amended by 2018 PA 169.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
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.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and
substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 494, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8705, 8708, 8715, and 8716 (MCL 324.8705, 324.8708, 324.8715, and 324.8716), section 8705 as amended by 2011 PA 2 and sections 8708, 8715, and 8716 as amended by 2015 PA 118.
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. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 96, p. 2135.)
With the recommendation that the concurrent resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Absent: Reps. Bollin, Hammoud and Tyrone Carter
Excused: Reps. Bollin, Hammoud and Tyrone Carter
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Steven Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O’Malley,
Brixie, LaGrand and Young
House Bill No. 4247, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled “Police officer’s and fire fighter’s survivor tuition grant act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 390.1242 and 390.1243), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 295 and section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 470.
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.
Senate Bill No. 656, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 552.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following referral:
Senate Bill No. 633 referred to the Committee on Energy.
Messages from the Governor
Time: 9:33 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4171 (Public Act No. 117, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the laws relating to worker’s disability compensation; to increase the administrative efficiency of the adjudicative processes of the worker’s compensation system; to improve the qualifications of the persons having adjudicative functions within the worker’s compensation system; to prescribe certain powers and duties; to create the board of worker’s compensation magistrates and the worker’s compensation appellate commission; to create certain other boards; to provide certain procedures for the resolution of claims, including mediation and arbitration; to prescribe certain benefits for persons suffering a personal injury under the act; to prescribe certain limitations on obtaining benefits under the act; to create, and provide for the transfer of, certain funds; to prescribe certain fees; to prescribe certain remedies and penalties; to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014 PA 515.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on November 30, 2021, at 2:54 p.m.)
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5586, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to accept and convey real property in Isabella County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
House Bill No. 5587, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Clements and Puri introduced
House Bill No. 5588, entitled
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled “Dog law of 1919,” by amending section 14a (MCL 287.274a), as added by 2006 PA 551.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Puri and Clements introduced
House Bill No. 5589, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 426, entitled “An act to regulate dangerous animals; to provide for the confinement, tattooing, or destruction of dangerous animals; and to provide penalties for the owners or keepers of dangerous animals that attack human beings,” by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 287.322).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5590, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21d to chapter VIII.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5591, 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. LaGrand, Brann and Hood introduced
House Bill No. 5592, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 803 (MCL 600.803), as amended by 2012 PA 36.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Rep. Calley introduced
House Bill No. 5593, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 20b to chapter VIII.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
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Rep. Brenda Carter moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:25 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, December 2, at 10:00 a.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives