STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2024

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Aiyash—present Dievendorf—present Maddock—present Schmaltz—present

Alexander—present Edwards—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present

Andrews—present Farhat—present Martin—present Schuette—present

Aragona—present Filler—present Martus—present Scott—present

Arbit—present Fink—present McFall—present Shannon—present

Beeler—present Fitzgerald—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present

BeGole—present Fox—present Meerman—present Slagh—present

Beson—present Friske—present Mentzer—present Smit—present

Bezotte—present Glanville—present Miller—excused Snyder—present

Bierlein—present Grant—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present

Bollin—present Green, P.—present Morse—present Steckloff—present

Borton—present Greene, J.—present Mueller—present Steele—present

Brabec—present Haadsma—present Neeley—present Tate—present

Breen—present Hall—present Neyer—present Thompson—present

Brixie—present Harris—present O’Neal—present Tisdel—present

Bruck—present Hill—present Outman—present Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paiz—present VanderWall—present

Carra—present Hood—present Paquette—present VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—present Hope—present Pohutsky—present Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Posthumus—present Weiss—present

Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Prestin—present Wendzel—present

Churches—present Koleszar—present Price—present Whitsett—excused

Coffia—present Kuhn—present Puri—present Wilson—present

Conlin—present Kunse—present Rheingans—present Witwer—present

DeBoer—present Liberati—present Rigas—present Wozniak—present

DeBoyer—present Lightner—present Rogers—present Young—present

DeSana—present MacDonell—present Roth—present Zorn—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Nancy DeBoer, from the 86th District, offered the following invocation:

“Almighty, eternal God and Father of us all, we can only imagine Your heavenly throne room, filled with the glorious light of Your presence, Your eyes full of deep, pure love beyond anything we have ever experienced, surrounded with the vast majesty of heaven and earth, a throne room flooded with the singing and transcendent worship of Your angelic host.

Even in the midst of running the entire universe, You invite us to come as we are; You grant us entry, You listen and answer. We are humbled and so grateful. Please help us to realize and honor You as You deserve, the King of Kings. Please help us to love sacrificially as You have. Please help us to be wise and measured in our lives so that we can feel Your pleasure and walk with You moment by moment.

Thank-You for offering us salvation forever, Purpose for today, and unique fulfillment throughout our lives. In Jesus’ holy name we pray, Amen.”

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

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Rep. Wilson moved that Reps. Miller and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5392, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA 199.

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

Nays: None

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5534, entitled

A bill to require the supreme court to analyze certain trial court costs and revenue sources; and to develop legislative proposals to change trial court funding.

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Breen, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5534, entitled

A bill to require the supreme court to analyze certain trial court costs and revenue sources; and to develop legislative proposals to change trial court funding.

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. Breen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5392, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as amended by 2022 PA 199.

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. Fink moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 10, by striking out all of enacting section 1.

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

Rep. Lightner moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5527, entitled

A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by adding section 19b.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Fitzgerald moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5528, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1319.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Tyrone Carter moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4361, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 280.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Tax Policy,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Brabec moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5182, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 116 (MCL 750.116).

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Mentzer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5183, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16f of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16f), as amended by 2000 PA 498.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Criminal Justice,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Farhat moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5378, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Prestin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5379, entitled

A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled “An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow certain reciprocal compacts, agreements, and arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as amended by 2022 PA 25.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Hill moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5127, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 803f (MCL 257.803f), as amended by 2022 PA 143.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. McFall moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4603, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled “An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 627.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

Roll Call No. 25 Yeas—95

Aiyash Dievendorf Martin Schmaltz

Alexander Edwards Martus Schriver

Andrews Farhat McFall Schuette

Aragona Filler McKinney Scott

Arbit Fink Meerman Shannon

Beeler Fitzgerald Mentzer Skaggs

BeGole Glanville Morgan Slagh

Beson Grant Morse Smit

Bezotte Green, P. Mueller Snyder

Bierlein Haadsma Neeley Steckloff

Bollin Hall Neyer Tate

Borton Harris O’Neal Tisdel

Brabec Hill Outman Tsernoglou

Breen Hood Paiz VanderWall

Brixie Hope Paquette VanWoerkom

Byrnes Hoskins Pohutsky Wegela

Carra Johnsen Posthumus Weiss

Carter, B. Koleszar Prestin Wendzel

Carter, T. Kuhn Price Wilson

Cavitt Kunse Puri Witwer

Churches Liberati Rheingans Wozniak

Coffia Lightner Rigas Young

Conlin MacDonell Rogers Zorn

DeBoer Markkanen Roth

Nays—11

Bruck Fox Hoadley Steele

DeBoyer Friske Maddock Thompson

DeSana Greene, J. St. Germaine

In The Chair: Pohutsky

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

House Bill No. 5203, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 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. 26 Yeas—94

Aiyash Dievendorf Markkanen Rogers

Alexander Edwards Martin Roth

Andrews Farhat Martus Schmaltz

Aragona Filler McFall Schuette

Arbit Fink McKinney Scott

Beeler Fitzgerald Meerman Shannon

BeGole Fox Mentzer Skaggs

Beson Glanville Morgan Slagh

Bezotte Grant Morse Smit

Bierlein Green, P. Mueller Snyder

Bollin Haadsma Neeley Steckloff

Borton Hall Neyer Tate

Brabec Harris O’Neal Tisdel

Breen Hill Outman Tsernoglou

Brixie Hood Paiz VanderWall

Byrnes Hope Paquette VanWoerkom

Carter, B. Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss

Carter, T. Johnsen Posthumus Wendzel

Cavitt Koleszar Prestin Wilson

Churches Kuhn Price Witwer

Coffia Kunse Puri Wozniak

Conlin Liberati Rheingans Young

DeBoer Lightner Rigas Zorn

DeSana MacDonell

Nays—12

Bruck Friske Maddock Steele

Carra Greene, J. Schriver Thompson

DeBoyer Hoadley St. Germaine Wegela

In The Chair: Pohutsky

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Skaggs, Brabec, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hood, Koleszar, Liberati, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Weiss, Wilson and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 206.

A resolution to declare March 11-15, 2024, as Civic Learning Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Healthy and vibrant civic life requires informed and engaged communities; and

Whereas, Civic education is the foundation for interdisciplinary learning and societal interaction. Civic education provides the groundwork to develop skills for dialogue, understand institutions and democratic processes, collaborate, and cooperate through difference to resolve issues, honor diverse perspectives, and enhance the civic strength of our communities; and

Whereas, Meaningful curriculum and pedagogies provide the opportunities for students, teachers, and communities to practice the skills and dispositions required of our democracy. Students, educators, organizations, and industry rely on civic education to advance shared democratic values. Students who are informed and engaged possess greater civic agency and self-efficacy to positively impact self and others; and

Whereas, Civic education is vital to sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States of America. The practice of democracy must be taught and learned anew by each generation; and

Whereas, Michigan serves to advance excellence in civic education professional learning, programming, and curriculum and works to advance college, career, and civic ready students; and

Whereas, Civic Learning Week seeks to unite our communities and highlight the importance of civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged communities; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 11‑15, 2024, as Civic Learning Week in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Skaggs moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 206.

A resolution to declare March 11-15, 2024, as Civic Learning Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Healthy and vibrant civic life requires informed and engaged communities; and

Whereas, Meaningful curriculum and pedagogies provide the opportunities for students, teachers, and communities to practice the skills and dispositions required of our republic. Students, educators, organizations, and industry rely on civic education to advance shared democratic values. Students who are informed and engaged possess greater civic agency and self-efficacy to positively impact self and others; and

Whereas, Civic education is vital to sustaining and strengthening the United States of America, our Constitution, and republican institutions. The practice of democracy must be taught and learned anew by each generation; and

Whereas, Michigan serves to advance excellence in civic education professional learning, programming, and curriculum and works to advance college, career, and civic ready students; and

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 11‑15, 2024, as Civic Learning Week in the state of Michigan.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Hope, Byrnes, Coffia, Brixie, Morgan, Haadsma, Hood, Wegela, Paiz, Steckloff, MacDonell, Wilson, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Glanville, Hill, Koleszar, Rheingans, Schuette, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 207.

A resolution to declare March 10-16, 2024, as Sunshine Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Sunshine Week is a national initiative spearheaded by the American Society of News Editors to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of excessive and unnecessary secrecy. The first nationwide Sunshine Week took place March 13-19, 2005; and

Whereas, Sunshine Week was established to spark a discussion about the importance of open government and public access to government documents and meetings. Sunshine Week was also a way to draw attention to the media’s role in advocating for government transparency; and

Whereas, The American public has relied on a free press for more than two centuries to stay informed about the many activities in which our government engages. Thomas Jefferson penned in his letter to Elbridge Gerry on January 26, 1799, that “I am ... for freedom of the press, and against all violations of the Constitution to silence by force and not by reason the complaints or criticisms, just or unjust, of our citizens against the conduct of their agents.” Six U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled in favor of the Freedom of the Press in New York Times Co. v. United States, with Justice Black concurring, “Only a free and unrestrained press can effectively expose deception in government;” and

Whereas, Without the diligent work of a free press, many Americans would not have access to accurate information that directly impacts their daily lives. Many institutions promoting a free press have been targeted by high profile and unwarranted attacks discrediting their viability through a new era of misinformation; and

Whereas, An open and accessible government is vital to establishing and maintaining the people’s trust and confidence in their government and in the government’s ability to effectively serve its citizens and free press is an essential part of that mission; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 10‑16, 2024, as Sunshine Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize every citizen in our participatory democracy has an inherent right to access to government meetings and public records and is committed to openness and transparency in all aspects of its operations and seeks to set a standard in this regard.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Hill, Brixie, Brabec, Breen, Glanville, Hood, Liberati, Rheingans and Schuette offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 208.

A resolution to declare March 16, 2024, as St. Urho’s Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, St. Urho’s Day celebrates Finnish-American heritage and culture. It honors the legendary figure St. Urho, who according to folklore, drove grasshoppers out of Finland’s vineyards to save the grape harvest; and

Whereas, The celebration of St. Urho’s Day is a cherished holiday among Finnish communities, fostering unity, pride, and camaraderie; and

Whereas, This time-honored tradition provides an opportunity for Finnish-Americans and all communities to join together in celebration and cultural exchange; and

Whereas, The folklore behind St. Urho’s Day highlights the critical value of growing the great diversity of food on Michigan farms; and

Whereas, Designating March 16th as St. Urho’s Day acknowledges the significance of Finnish heritage and recognizes the contributions of Finnish-Americans to our nation; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 16, 2024, as St. Urho’s Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage all residents to participate in festivities and celebrations honoring Finnish-American culture and heritage.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Dievendorf, Brabec, Breen, Glanville, Hill, Hood, Morgan, Paiz, Rheingans, Weiss and Wilson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 209.

A resolution to declare April 2024 as Fair Housing Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Fair and equitable access to housing is a fundamental human right and essential for the well-being of all individuals and communities; and

Whereas, Systemic discrimination in housing on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, source of income, and criminal records in the tenant screening process perpetuates barriers to housing access, economic stability, and public safety, contributing to the cycle of poverty, homelessness, and recidivism; and

Whereas, A population of two to three million individuals in Michigan with criminal convictions highlights the urgent need to address housing barriers faced by this marginalized group and others, recognizing the importance of successful reintegration into society and reducing the risk of recidivism; and

Whereas, The principles of rehabilitation, second chances, and recognizing the potential for growth and change are foundational to creating a more just and inclusive society; and

Whereas, Collaborative efforts from housing providers, policymakers, community organizations, and support networks are crucial in implementing policies and initiatives that promote fair access to safe and affordable housing for all individuals, including those with criminal records; and

Whereas, Supportive housing programs, the adoption of “fair chance” policies, and robust reentry services are essential components in addressing housing barriers and promoting successful reintegration into society for individuals with criminal records;

Whereas, All Michiganders deserve a safe place to live, regardless of prior convictions; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Fair Housing Month in the state of Michigan.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Dievendorf, Brabec, Glanville, Hood, Paiz, Rheingans, Weiss and Wilson offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 210.

A resolution to declare April 2024 as Second Chance Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Every human being is worthy of respect and dignity; and

Whereas, Redemption and rehabilitation are core to our beliefs and commitment to one another; and

Whereas, Second chances and opportunities to rebuild one’s life after an arrest or incarceration are pivotal to not only individuals, but also to strong and healthy communities in Michigan; and

Whereas, More than four million Michiganders have some type of arrest or conviction history; and

Whereas, People with conviction histories face immense barriers when returning to our communities, such as challenges to obtaining safe and stable housing, finding employment, accessing education, reuniting with family, and navigating restrictions on their mobility; and

Whereas, The barriers faced by people with conviction histories are disproportionately felt by people of color and people experiencing poverty; and

Whereas, People who are formerly incarcerated are almost ten times more likely than the general public to be unhoused; and

Whereas, Removing barriers and increasing access to stable housing and meaningful employment is linked to decreased crime and improved public safety; and

Whereas, Michigan has made great strides with historic clean slate legislation to expunge Michiganders’ records, breaking down barriers to housing, employment, and other essential needs; and

Whereas, Continued efforts must be made to ensure that all Michiganders have access to second chances and opportunities to build a healthy life for our collective communities to be whole and strong; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2024 as Second Chance Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the importance of second chances and removing barriers for people with conviction histories.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Rheingans, Brabec, Breen, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hood, Koleszar, Liberati, Morgan, Paiz, Weiss, Wilson and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 211.

A resolution to declare April 1-7, 2024, as National Public Health Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Public health promotes positive living conditions for the people and their communities; and

Whereas, Other aspects of public health are dedicated to protecting and researching the health of communities; and

Whereas, Public health plays a vital role towards equity through education, research, and action in communities, including vulnerable populations; and

Whereas, The work focuses strongly on patient care through compassion, innovation, and inclusion; and

Whereas, For hundreds of years, public health has evolved to meet the needs of communities by focusing on public health standards, research on disease prevention, violence prevention, and health equity; and

Whereas, A public health worker utilizes evidence based practices and research to best create preventative measures, prepare for, minimize, and recover from the impact of a full range of health threats; and

Whereas, From the University of Michigan, a reported 98% of public health professionals after 2020 are employed or continuing education within one year of graduation, adding to the clever work this profession accomplishes in an abundant job market; and

Whereas, The American Public Health Association, founded in 1872 to advance the work of public health professionals, honors these professionals annually; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 1‑7, 2024, as National Public Health Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the numerous contributions made by America’s public health professionals.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Rep. Wilson moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, March 12:

House Bill Nos. 5554 5555 5556 5557 5558 5559 5560 5561 5562 5563 5564

Senate Bill Nos. 774 775 776 777 778 779 780

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, March 13:

Senate Bill Nos. 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Wednesday, March 13:

Senate Bill No. 691

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Liberati, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4927, entitled

A bill to designate the month of April of each year as Chaldean and Assyrian Heritage Month.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) 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. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus and Greene

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Liberati, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus and Greene

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Scott, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Greene, Prestin and Schmaltz

Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Aragona

Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Aragona

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Neeley, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel and Hoadley

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4511, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 710d and 710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460.

The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

House Bill No. 4512, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2023 PA 40.

The Senate has passed the bill 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. 691, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 232, entitled “Agricultural commodities marketing act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 290.658), as amended by 2002 PA 601.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was received and read:

March 12, 2024

Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund Report – FY 2023

Section 4 of the Michigan Trust Fund Act (Public Act 489 of 2000) requires the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to submit reports to the Governor and the Michigan Legislature summarizing activities of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund. Pursuant to these requirements, attached are the FY 2023 reports. Additionally included are reports on activities for the Critical Industry Program and the Michigan Strategic Site Readiness Program as required by Sections 88s and 88t of the Strategic Fund Act (Public Act 270 of 1984). These reports are included in the upcoming FY2023 Michigan Strategic Fund Annual Report.

If you have any questions, please contact Jayshona Hicks, LEO Director of Legislative Affairs at HicksJ15@michigan.gov or (248) 200-9134.

Sincerely,

Gregory Rivet, Director

Bureau of Administrative Services

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic

Opportunity (LEO)

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Phil Green, Bezotte, Wozniak and Bierlein introduced

House Bill No. 5565, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 409b, 409l, 424, 424a, 433, 444, 467b, 467c, 467m, 561, and 696 (MCL 168.409b, 168.409l, 168.424, 168.424a, 168.433, 168.444, 168.467b, 168.467c, 168.467m, 168.561, and 168.696), sections 409b, 433, 467b, and 467c as amended by 2018 PA 120, sections 409l, 424, 444, and 467m as amended by 2014 PA 94, section 424a as amended by 1999 PA 218, section 561 as amended by 2002 PA 163, and section 696 as amended by 2017 PA 113; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Schuette, Friske, Wilson, Bezotte, Bollin, DeBoer, Tisdel, Farhat, Harris, Rheingans, Prestin, Smit, Alexander, Markkanen, Tsernoglou, McKinney and Bruck introduced

House Bill No. 5566, entitled

A bill to provide for the elimination of daylight saving time in this state.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Reps. Martus and Pohutsky introduced

House Bill No. 5567, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5543; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology.

Reps. Scott, McFall, Tyrone Carter, Weiss and Brenda Carter introduced

House Bill No. 5568, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology.

Reps. Tsernoglou, Paiz, Neeley, Brenda Carter, Bierlein, Young, Rigas, Martus, Conlin, Dievendorf, McFall, MacDonell, Hill, Byrnes, Breen, Rheingans, Andrews, Arbit, Morgan, Hood, Brabec, Price, Rogers, Brixie, Hoskins, Skaggs, Scott and Coffia introduced

House Bill No. 5569, entitled

A bill to impose civil liability and prescribe criminal penalties for the nonconsensual dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to provide for remedies.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Reps. Bierlein, Paiz, Tsernoglou, Neeley, Brenda Carter, Young, Rigas, Martus, Conlin, Dievendorf, McFall, MacDonell, Hill, Byrnes, Breen, Rheingans, Andrews, Arbit, Morgan, Hood, Brabec, Price, Rogers, Brixie, Hoskins, Skaggs, Scott and Coffia introduced

House Bill No. 5570, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Reps. Tsernoglou, Paiz, Neeley, Brenda Carter, Young, Conlin, Dievendorf, MacDonell, Byrnes, Hill, Rheingans, Andrews, Morgan, McKinney, Hood, Brabec, Price and Brixie introduced

House Bill No. 5571, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 482a, and 544c (MCL 168.482, 168.482a, and 168.544c), section 482 as amended and section 482a as added by 2018 PA 608 and section 544c as amended by 2018 PA 650.