STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 10, 2022.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Damoose—present Kuppa—present Rendon—present
Albert—present Eisen—present LaFave—present Rogers—present
Alexander—present Ellison—present LaGrand—present Roth—present
Allor—present Farrington—present Lasinski—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Filler—present Liberati—present Scott—present
Beeler—present Fink—present Lightner—present Shannon—present
Bellino—present Frederick—present Maddock—present Slagh—present
Berman—present Garza—present Manoogian—present Sneller—present
Beson—present Glanville—present Marino—present Sowerby—present
Bezotte—present Glenn—present Markkanen—present Steckloff—present
Bolden—present Green—present Martin—present Steenland—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Meerman—present Stone—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Mekoski—present Tate—present
Brabec—present Hall—present Morse—present Thanedar—present
Brann—present Harris—present Mueller—present Tisdel—present
Breen—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanSingel—present
Brixie—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present VanWoerkom—present
Calley—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Wakeman—present
Cambensy—present Hood—present Outman—present Weiss—present
Camilleri—present Hope—present Paquette—present Wendzel—present
Carra—present Hornberger—present Pepper—present Wentworth—present
Carter, B—present Howell—present Peterson—present Whiteford—present
Carter, T—present Johnson, C—present Pohutsky—present Whitsett—present
Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Posthumus—present Witwer—present
Cherry—present Jones—excused Puri—present Yancey—present
Clemente—present Kahle—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Clements—present Koleszar—present Reilly—present Young—present
Coleman—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Tim Sneller, from the 50th District, offered the following invocation:
“At the end of the civil war and the beginning of his second term, Abraham Lincoln spoke these words:
‘With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds... to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.’
Lincoln delivered these words at a time when the country was deeply divided. We find ourselves in a similar situation today.
As we come together today, let us take moment to appreciate and recognize those next to us, those across the aisle, and those we represent.
We will not always see eye to eye or agree with those sitting next to us, but we must respect and appreciate that we are in this chamber to serve the needs of those who elected us.
While we stand in this chamber where so many have come together before us, let us work together to serve the people of Michigan.
The work done here spans generations. Long after we are gone, every bill, resolution, and decision to come from this chamber will remain.
Let us serve our communities with an eye toward those who have the least and struggle most. Only then, can we find just and lasting peace.”
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Rep. Jones be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 359.
A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Nelson Saunders, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Whereas, It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of former Representative Nelson Saunders. Mr. Saunders exemplified leadership and selflessness as he loyally served his constituents in the Seventh and Tenth districts, consisting of parts of Wayne County and Detroit; and
Whereas, Mr. Saunders was born and raised in Michigan, which instilled in him a great passion for the betterment of the state. He attended Laurence Institute of Technology and Wayne State University before starting an impressive career serving others. Mr. Saunders was an active member of his community, serving as a member of the First Congressional District Democratic Party Organization; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; the Bagley Community Council; the Founders Society of the Detroit Institute of Arts; the American Diabetes Association; and countless other organizations. He was the proud father of three children, Windy, Alexis, and Nathan; and
Whereas, Nelson Saunders was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1982 and served until 1996. During his time, he served on the committees of Education; Insurance; Taxation; Transportation; Economic Development and Energy; Labor; Public Health; and Judiciary and Civil Rights. He also served one term as the Minority Vice Chair of the Committee on Insurance and three terms as the Chair of the Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs. His leadership lead him to be chosen as the Assistant Majority Floor Leader and co-chair of the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus. Those who knew Mr. Saunders admired his drive, honesty, and commitment to fighting inequities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this resolution as tribute for Nelson Saunders, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the family of Nelson Saunders as a sign of our deepest condolences.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
Messages from the Senate
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 34.
A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joanne Emmons, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the Michigan Legislature learned about the passing of Joanne Emmons. She will be remembered as an exceptional public servant who tirelessly advocated for her constituents in Mecosta County and the surrounding area; and
Whereas, Joanne Emmons was born in 1934 on the family farm. After graduating as valedictorian from Mecosta High School in 1952, she went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Michigan State University in 1956. She married John Emmons that summer and began her lengthy career as a public servant shortly thereafter. After she taught home economics at her high school alma mater for three years, she later became Deputy Treasurer for Big Rapids Township. Joanne Emmons successfully ran for treasurer of Big Rapids Township, where she served for ten years. She volunteered with many organizations including Mecosta Farm Bureau, Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board, St. Peter’s School Board and Council, Mecosta County Right to Life, Michigan Maple Syrup Association, Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Christian Women’s Club, and the Omicron Nu Honor Society. During that time, she also held leadership positions in several organizations, including Chair of the Mecosta County Republican Party, member of the board of directors of the Michigan Townships Association, member of the Michigan Municipal Treasurer’s Association, Chair of the Big Rapids Township Sesquicentennial, and Secretary of the Central Michigan Mental Health Board. In 1987, she began her first of five terms with the Michigan Legislature; and
Whereas, Joanne Emmons completed two terms in the House of Representatives, followed by three terms in the Senate. During her time in the House, she served as minority vice chair of the House Committee on Colleges and Universities, as well as a member of the House committees on Elections; Senior Citizens and Retirement; Taxation; and Civil Rights. During her time in the Senate, she held leadership positions on many committees, including the Senate committees on Mental Health, Human Resources, and Senior Citizens; Technology and Energy; Finance; Labor; Government Operations; Education; and Financial Services, in addition to serving on the Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees; Legislative Council; Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; and the committees on Reapportionment and Banking and Financial Institutions. Notably, Senator Emmons broke several glass ceilings when she became the first woman to chair the Senate Finance Committee and became the first woman to serve as Senate Majority Floor Leader. Senator Emmons also served as Senate Majority Whip; and
Whereas, After retiring from the Senate, Joanne Emmons continued to serve her community in a variety of capacities. She took a prominent role as the chair of the board of directors at the Russell Kirk Center, where she focused on sharing and expanding conservative thought. She also continued her work with Michigan Right to Life, advocating for the rights of the unborn. Joanne Emmons was also able to spend time doing activities she loved: traveling, enjoying her family, and gardening; and
Whereas, Joanne Emmons, described by her former colleagues as a remarkable stateswoman, leaves behind a legacy as a highly respected and effective legislator. Throughout her career, she sponsored bills on a wide variety of topics, and was particularly influential in changing Michigan’s tax law. Though she stayed true to her conservative values, Joanne Emmons was also known for being adept at working with legislators across the political spectrum. Her unwavering dedication to her constituents, fierce work ethic, senses of humor and fairness, and ability to mentor others remain an example of what it takes to be a successful public servant; and
Whereas, Upon her passing, we offer condolences to her family and friends. We hope they take comfort in the knowledge that her contributions will long continue to enrich the people of this 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 Joanne Emmons, a member of the House of
Representatives from 1987 to 1990 and the Senate from 1991 to 2002; and be it
further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Emmons 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 Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Paquette to the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 422, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of residential housing districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain qualified residential facilities; 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 certain state and local governmental officials; and to provide penalties.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance,
The substitute (H-3) 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.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 422, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of residential housing districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain qualified residential facilities; 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 certain state and local governmental officials; and to provide penalties.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 469 Yeas—70
Anthony Coleman Lasinski Scott
Bellino Damoose Liberati Shannon
Berman Ellison Manoogian Slagh
Beson Filler Marino Sneller
Bezotte Fink Martin Steckloff
Bolden Frederick Morse Steenland
Borton Garza Mueller Tate
Brann Glanville Neeley Thanedar
Breen Green O’Malley Tisdel
Brixie Griffin O’Neal VanSingel
Calley Haadsma Outman VanWoerkom
Cambensy Hall Peterson Wakeman
Camilleri Harris Posthumus Weiss
Carter, T Hauck Puri Wentworth
Cavanagh Hertel Rogers Whiteford
Cherry Hood Roth Whitsett
Clemente Kahle Sabo Witwer
Clements Koleszar
Nays—38
Aiyash Farrington LaGrand Rabhi
Albert Glenn Lightner Reilly
Alexander Hoitenga Maddock Rendon
Allor Hope Markkanen Sowerby
Beeler Hornberger Meerman Stone
Bollin Howell Mekoski Wendzel
Brabec Johnson, C Paquette Yancey
Carra Johnson, S Pepper Yaroch
Carter, B Kuppa Pohutsky Young
Eisen LaFave
In The Chair: Paquette
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:
I believe this legislation needs more attention. I have concerns regarding loss of education funding.”
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 432, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 15a (MCL 125.1415a), as amended by 1994 PA 363.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance,
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 432, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346,
entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section
15a (MCL 125.1415a), as amended by 1994 PA 363.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 470 Yeas—71
Anthony Coleman Kahle Scott
Bellino Damoose Koleszar Shannon
Berman Ellison Liberati Slagh
Beson Filler Manoogian Sneller
Bezotte Fink Marino Steckloff
Bolden Frederick Martin Steenland
Borton Garza Meerman Tate
Brann Glanville Morse Thanedar
Breen Glenn Mueller Tisdel
Brixie Green Neeley VanSingel
Calley Griffin O’Malley VanWoerkom
Cambensy Haadsma O’Neal Wakeman
Camilleri Hall Outman Weiss
Carter, T Harris Posthumus Wentworth
Cavanagh Hauck Puri Whiteford
Cherry Hertel Rogers Whitsett
Clemente Hoitenga Roth Witwer
Clements Hood Sabo
Nays—37
Aiyash Farrington Lasinski Rabhi
Albert Hope Lightner Reilly
Alexander Hornberger Maddock Rendon
Allor Howell Markkanen Sowerby
Beeler Johnson, C Mekoski Stone
Bollin Johnson, S Paquette Wendzel
Brabec Kuppa Pepper Yancey
Carra LaFave Peterson Yaroch
Carter, B LaGrand Pohutsky Young
Eisen
In The Chair: Paquette
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to create a state housing development authority; to define the powers and duties of the authority; to establish a housing development revolving fund; to establish a land acquisition and development fund; to establish a rehabilitation fund; to establish a conversion condominium fund; to create certain other funds and provide for the expenditure of certain funds; to authorize the making and purchase of loans, deferred payment loans, and grants to qualified developers, sponsors, individuals, mortgage lenders, and municipalities; to establish and provide acceleration and foreclosure procedures; to provide tax exemption; to authorize payments instead of taxes by nonprofit housing corporations, consumer housing cooperatives, limited dividend housing corporations, mobile home park corporations, and mobile home park associations; and to prescribe criminal penalties for violations of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting
therefor.
Senate Bill No. 362, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of attainable housing districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain qualified facilities; 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 certain state and local governmental officials; and to provide penalties.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance,
The substitute (H-3) 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.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 362, entitled
A bill to provide for the establishment of attainable housing districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain qualified facilities; 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 certain state and local governmental officials; and to provide penalties.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 471 Yeas—71
Anthony Coleman LaGrand Sabo
Bellino Damoose Lasinski Scott
Berman Ellison Liberati Shannon
Beson Filler Manoogian Sneller
Bezotte Fink Marino Steckloff
Bolden Frederick Martin Steenland
Borton Garza Meerman Tate
Brann Glanville Morse Thanedar
Breen Green Mueller Tisdel
Brixie Haadsma Neeley VanSingel
Calley Hall O’Malley VanWoerkom
Cambensy Harris O’Neal Wakeman
Camilleri Hauck Outman Weiss
Carter, T Hertel Peterson Wentworth
Cavanagh Hoitenga Posthumus Whiteford
Cherry Hood Puri Whitsett
Clemente Kahle Rogers Witwer
Clements Koleszar Roth
Nays—37
Aiyash Farrington LaFave Reilly
Albert Glenn Lightner Rendon
Alexander Griffin Maddock Slagh
Allor Hope Markkanen Sowerby
Beeler Hornberger Mekoski Stone
Bollin Howell Paquette Wendzel
Brabec Johnson, C Pepper Yancey
Carra Johnson, S Pohutsky Yaroch
Carter, B Kuppa Rabhi Young
Eisen
In The Chair: Paquette
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.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 364, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 207.772 and 207.773), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 3 and section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 204.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Roth 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.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 364, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 207.772 and 207.773), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 3 and section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 204.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 472 Yeas—71
Anthony Coleman Lasinski Scott
Bellino Damoose Liberati Shannon
Berman Ellison Manoogian Sneller
Beson Filler Marino Steckloff
Bezotte Fink Martin Steenland
Bolden Frederick Meerman Tate
Borton Garza Morse Thanedar
Brann Glanville Mueller Tisdel
Breen Green Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Griffin O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Haadsma O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hall Outman Weiss
Camilleri Harris Peterson Wentworth
Carter, T Hauck Posthumus Whiteford
Cavanagh Hertel Puri Whitsett
Cherry Hood Rogers Witwer
Clemente Kahle Roth Yancey
Clements Koleszar Sabo
Nays—37
Aiyash Farrington LaFave Rabhi
Albert Glenn LaGrand Reilly
Alexander Hoitenga Lightner Rendon
Allor Hope Maddock Slagh
Beeler Hornberger Markkanen Sowerby
Bollin Howell Mekoski Stone
Brabec Johnson, C Paquette Wendzel
Carra Johnson, S Pepper Yaroch
Carter, B Kuppa Pohutsky Young
Eisen
In The Chair: Paquette
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 1992 PA 147, entitled “An act to provide for the development and rehabilitation of residential housing; to provide for the creation of neighborhood enterprise zones; to provide for obtaining neighborhood enterprise zone certificates for a period of time and to prescribe the contents of the certificates; to provide for the exemption of certain taxes; to provide for the levy and collection of a specific tax on the owner of certain facilities; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain officers of the state and local governmental units,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 10 (MCL 207.772, 207.773, 207.776, and 207.780), sections 2 and 10 as amended by 2020 PA 3, section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 204, and section 6 as amended by 2008 PA 284.
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.
Messages from the Governor
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 7, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today, I am pleased to sign a package of bills that helps our foster care and adoption services. These bills will remove barriers for families who are looking to adopt. They will add additional support for foster children. They will require trauma-informed training for guardians ad litem. And they will accelerate the pace at which children can find permanent and loving homes.
In short, these bills will improve a child-welfare system that is in urgent need of improvement. It will take bold, bipartisan action to advance our shared goal of providing a nurturing environment for the roughly 10,000 Michigan children who are in foster care and the nearly 200 children who still need an adoptive family. These bills exemplify the best of that kind of bipartisan action.
At the same time, I am returning Enrolled House Bills 5801 without my signature because it would violate the Constitution’s separation of powers. I look forward to working together with stakeholders to come up with a practical solution for an advisory body that leverages child welfare expertise from around the state.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The question being on the passage of the bill, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bills 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6195, 6202, and 6204 without my signature.
These bills do not rest on a careful, considered attempt to understand the needs of our departments and agencies, nor do they grapple with the real threats that sometimes necessitate swift action to keep Michiganders safe and to save lives. By restricting executive branch authority in times of crisis, they would limit the state’s ability to protect the people we represent. We as leaders have a responsibility to put Michiganders’ safety and security first. These bills undermine that core responsibility.
I will not tie the hands of future Michigan governors or eliminate tools that could safeguard the people of Michigan.
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 Oversight.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, October 14, 2022
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
After hearing from hundreds of avid deer hunters and conservation groups, I am returning Enrolled House Bill 6354 to you without my signature.
As introduced, HB 6354 would have decriminalized failure to report a deer harvest by reducing penalties from a misdemeanor and possible jail time to a civil infraction. My administration supported this bill and called for its passage.
As enrolled, the bill does not mirror its original intent. The bill was amended to limit the ability of the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Commission ability to collect timely, high-quality information on deer harvests, hindering the state’s ability to scientifically manage our deer population and reducing opportunities for the public and Michigan’s hunters to participate in decisions around wildlife management.
I look forward to continued conversations on how we can decriminalize the failure to report deer harvests—something only the legislature can do.
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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 35.
A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, November 10, 2022, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, November 10, 2022, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Kuppa, Hood, Neeley, Rabhi, LaGrand, Brenda Carter and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 360.
A resolution to urge Congress to pass legislation to counter the threat of online disinformation.
Whereas, Online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and many others have become part of our everyday lives. While the benefits of social connection are many, we cannot ignore the harm done to our society, climate, and health as a result of disinformation spread across online platforms; and
Whereas, Disinformation, which is intentionally false information spread with the purpose of deceit, causes individuals to make decisions outside of their best interests. Certain groups, such as seniors, children, and adolescents, may be more vulnerable to disinformation. As such, we must challenge those who allow the spread of false and manipulative messaging; and
Whereas, We have seen firsthand how the spread of disinformation has caused negative consequences in the real world. The rejection of scientific evidence related to the COVID-19 pandemic led to low vaccination rates. Further, individuals have denied the consequences of climate change, while our globe continues to face extreme climate events. In many cases, disinformation has escalated to violence and death threats. Many of the messages that caused these outcomes were spread across online platforms with little oversight; and
Whereas, Conspiracies rooted in disinformation have misled individuals into questioning the integrity of our elections. Numerous audits following the most recent presidential election concluded there was no factual basis for claims of election fraud. Yet, election disinformation persists, demonstrating that widespread disinformation has eroded our society’s ability to critically think and assess the validity of a source or statement, and demonstrating the creators of disinformation currently face no consequences for their actions; and
Whereas, Election disinformation is even more dangerous when perpetuated by elected officials who create fake crises to support their unnecessary and harmful policies, or to gain support for their election campaigns. Or worse, using such false information on social media platforms to incite violence. Such actions spurred an attempted coup after our free and fair election at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, creating a serious threat to the foundation of our democracy; and
Whereas, As our society continues to progress and modernize, so must our elections. In order to make elections more inclusive and accessible for voters, we must prevent the spread of disinformation. Penalizing those spreading disinformation, and removing disinformation from public view, will ensure individuals will not fall victim to unsupported claims and will improve trust in elections and in government; and
Whereas, Disinformation also erodes the ability to develop an accurate understanding of our country’s history. Those who spread disinformation wish to erase the past crimes and mistakes of the United States’ past, thus attempting to erase groups who have been historically and systemically oppressed. Without an understanding of our past, we will never find future successes; and
Whereas, Twitter, Facebook,
and other online platforms create and enforce their own policies regarding
disinformation. Allowing these platforms to do such with minimal or no external
oversight leads to inconsistent enforcement of community standards, a lack of
transparency, and the continued spread of disinformation; and
Whereas, The Digital Services and Oversight Safety Act would require transparency from online platforms, ensure researchers are able to access the data they need to study the impact of these platforms, and offer and improve whistleblower protections for employees. Doing such would allow us to hold online platforms accountable for their actions and prevent further harm done by the spreading of disinformation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Congress to pass legislation to counter the threat of online disinformation; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. LaGrand, Hope, Kuppa, Haadsma and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 361.
A resolution to declare November 2022 as Childhood Grief Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, One in twenty children experience the death of a parent before graduating high school; and
Whereas, Children old enough to love are old enough to mourn the loss of a loved one; and
Whereas, Grieving children often feel set apart, different from their peers, alone, and not understood; and
Whereas, Children often struggle to process grief or express the emotions stemming from loss in a healthy way; and
Whereas, Absence of support can have a serious impact on educational attainment and emotional growth, leading to future difficulties in life; and
Whereas, Our state is fortunate to have organizations with talented professionals and volunteers who focus on childhood grief, providing emotional support, coping mechanisms, and the foundation to process grief from the loss of a loved one; and
Whereas, This November, as the holiday season approaches and existing grief is often intensified, organizations like these, alongside Michigan parents and children, will come together to demonstrate the need for greater awareness of childhood grief, and encourage the rest of our state to prioritize supporting organizations and actors that commit themselves to this cause; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2022 as Childhood Grief Awareness Month.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Cynthia Johnson and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 362.
A resolution to declare November 10, 2022, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle control in the body; and
Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is caused by motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord; and
Whereas, The symptoms of this rapidly advancing disease can include difficulty with and the possibility of the inability to walk, speak, eat, and even breathe; and
Whereas, It is estimated that at any given time as many as 31,000 people are living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the United States; and
Whereas, 800-1000 Michiganders live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and 200 are newly diagnosed on an annual basis; and
Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is very difficult to diagnose as there is no test or procedure to confirm diagnosis; and
Whereas, Life expectancy of those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis averages between two and five years from the date of the diagnosis; and
Whereas, There is currently no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and we must continue to support medical efforts to give hope to patients and fight this disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 10, 2022 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge increased public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle control in the body.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Reps. Stone and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 363.
A resolution to declare November 26, 2022, as Holodomor Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Millions of Ukrainians perished as a result of the Ukrainian Famine and Genocide (Holodomor) of 1932-33; and
Whereas, The term “Holodomor” is a Ukrainian word that means “extermination by means of starvation”; and
Whereas, It is recognized that the Soviet authorities denied, concealed, or destroyed information about the Holodomor and that accurate information about this tragic event has only recently been made available; and
Whereas, The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the largest regional security organization in the world, passed a resolution that welcomes the recognition of the Holodomor in the United Nations, by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and by the national parliaments of several OSCE participating states; and
Whereas, The OSCE strongly encourages all parliaments and legislatures to adopt acts regarding recognition of the Holodomor; and
Whereas, Survivors of the Holodomor and their descendants reside in Michigan and have contributed to Michigan’s cultural, economic, political, and educational life; and
Whereas, The people of Michigan value democratic freedoms, human rights, the rule of law, honor the values of compassion and honesty, and cherish the multicultural vibrancy of the state; and
Whereas, The 4th Saturday in November has been recognized internationally as a day to commemorate the Holodomor Memorial Day for the purposes of recognizing the Holodomor and of reflecting on the horrific legacy of this event; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 26, 2022, as Holodomor Memorial Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Witwer offered the following concurrent resolution:
House Concurrent Resolution No. 19.
A concurrent resolution to waive the legislative notice requirement for increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service.
Whereas, Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 provides, in relevant part:
Increases in rates of compensation authorized by the commission may be effective only at the start of a fiscal year and shall require prior notice to the governor, who shall transmit such increases to the legislature as part of his budget. The legislature may, by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving in each house, waive the notice and permit increases in rates of compensation to be effective at a time other than the start of a fiscal year
; and
Whereas, New compensation plans for various exclusively represented positions in certain classifications have been settled upon as a result of the negotiations recently completed between the AFSCME Council 25, Michigan State Employees Association, the UAW International and its Local 6000, the Service Employees International Union Local 517 Scientific and Engineering Unit, and the Service Employees International Union Local 517M Technical Unit. This settlement was reached past the time when the Governor could transmit the increase as part of the budget; and
Whereas, The State Personnel Director, with the consent of the chair of the Civil Service Commission, granted approval of the newly negotiated pay schedules on June 25, 2022; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That, pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, we waive the prior notice requirement to permit increases in rates of compensation for certain employees in the state classified service as set in the agreement reached between the AFSCME Council 25, Michigan State Employees Association, the UAW International and its Local 6000, the Service Employees International Union Local 517 Scientific and Engineering Unit, and the Service Employees International Union Local 517M Technical Unit; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Civil Service Commission.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Frederick moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, November 29, at 1:30 p.m.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 6469 6470 6471 6472 6473 6474 6475 6476 6477 6478 6479 6480 6481 6482 6483 6484 6485 6486 6487 6488 6489 6490 6491 6492 6493 6494 6495 6496 6497 6498
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, November 10:
Senate Bill Nos. 1163 1165 1183
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 6380, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21501, 21513, and 21551 (MCL 333.21501, 333.21513, and 333.21551), section 21501 as amended by 2018 PA 384, section 21513 as amended by 2002 PA 125, and section 21551 as amended by 1990 PA 331.
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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse
Nays: None
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 450, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2253 and 2453 (MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157.
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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse
Nays: None
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 811, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17609 (MCL 333.17609), as amended by 2010 PA 304.
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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse
Nays: None
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 1055, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled “Municipal health facilities corporations act,” by amending section 305a (MCL 331.1305a), as amended by 2017 PA 148.
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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett and Neeley
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Kahle, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 1163, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA 64.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 1165, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
Senate Bill No. 1183, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2022 PA 143.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
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Rep. O’Malley moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:15 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives