STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 2, 2024.
12:00 Noon.
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 Edwards—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present
Alexander—present Farhat—present Martin—present Schuette—present
Andrews—excused Filler—present Martus—present Scott—present
Aragona—present Fink—present McFall—present Shannon—present
Arbit—present Fitzgerald—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present
Beeler—present Fox—present Meerman—present Slagh—present
BeGole—present Friske—present Mentzer—present Smit—present
Beson—present Glanville—present Miller—present Snyder—present
Bezotte—present Grant—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present
Bierlein—present Green, P.—present Morse—present Steckloff—present
Bollin—present Greene, J.—present Mueller—present Steele—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Neeley—excused Tate—present
Brabec—excused Hall—present Neyer—present Thompson—present
Breen—present Harris—present O’Neal—present Tisdel—present
Brixie—present Herzberg—present Outman—present Tsernoglou—present
Bruck—present Hill—present Paiz—present VanderWall—present
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paquette—present VanWoerkom—present
Carra—present Hood—present Pohutsky—present Wegela—present
Carter, B.—present Hope—present Posthumus—present Weiss—present
Carter, T.—excused Hoskins—present Prestin—present Wendzel—present
Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Price—present Whitsett—excused
Churches—present Koleszar—present Puri—present Wilson—present
Coffia—excused Kuhn—present Rheingans—present Witwer—present
Conlin—present Kunse—present Rigas—present Wozniak—present
DeBoer—present Liberati—present Rogers—present Xiong—present
DeBoyer—present Lightner—present Roth—present Young—present
DeSana—present MacDonell—present Schmaltz—present Zorn—present
Dievendorf—present Maddock—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Regina Weiss, from the 6th District, offered the following invocation:
“As we gather here today please guide our hearts and minds towards justice and compassion. Grant us the wisdom to listen with empathy, and the courage to act with integrity. May we work together to create laws that promote equality, and protect the rights and freedoms of all people. Bless this body with a spirit of cooperation, and a commitment to the common good, as we strive to build a better Michigan for future generations.
Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Wilson moved that Reps. Andrews, Brabec, Tyrone Carter, Coffia, Neeley and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4532, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5453, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5460a, 5461, 5461a, 5462, 5463, 5464, 5465, 5466, 5468, 5469, 5470, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5474, 5474b, 5474c, 5475, 5476, and 5477 (MCL 333.5453, 333.5454, 333.5455, 333.5456, 333.5457, 333.5458, 333.5459, 333.5460, 333.5460a, 333.5461, 333.5461a, 333.5462, 333.5463, 333.5464, 333.5465, 333.5466, 333.5468, 333.5469, 333.5470, 333.5471, 333.5472, 333.5473a, 333.5474, 333.5474b, 333.5474c[1], 333.5475, 333.5476, and 333.5477), section 5453 as amended by 2008 PA 45, sections 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5462, 5463, 5468, 5471, 5472, 5473a, 5475, 5476, and 5477 as amended by 2002 PA 644, sections 5460a, 5461, 5469, 5470, and 5474 as added by 1998 PA 219, sections 5461a, 5464, 5465, and 5466 as added by 1998 PA 220, section 5474b as added by 2004 PA 432, and section 5474c as added by 2004 PA 433; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-5) previously recommended by the Committee on Health Policy,
The substitute (H-5) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hood moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. VanderWall, Alexander, Breen, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma and Rheingans offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 246.
A resolution to declare May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Many people living
with serious mental illnesses (for example, bipolar disorder, major depressive
disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder) or gastrointestinal
disorders (for example, gastroparesis, upset stomach, nausea and vomiting) may
be treated with medications that work as dopamine receptor blocking agents,
including antipsychotics and antiemetics; and
Whereas, While ongoing treatment with these medications can be necessary, prolonged use is associated with tardive dyskinesia (TD), an involuntary movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal and repetitive movements of the face, torso, limbs, and fingers or toes; and
Whereas, Even mild symptoms of TD can impact people physically, socially and emotionally; and
Whereas, It is estimated that TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the United States and approximately 65 percent of people with TD have not been diagnosed, making it important to raise awareness about the symptoms; and
Whereas, It is important that people taking these medications be monitored for TD by a healthcare provider. Regular screening for TD is recommended by the American Psychiatric Association; and
Whereas, Clinical research has led to approval of treatments for adults with TD by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Recognition and treatment of TD can make a positive impact in the lives of many people experiencing psychotic and mood disorders; and
Whereas, Michigan can raise awareness of TD among the public and medical community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 5-11, 2024, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage anyone experiencing uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements to consult their healthcare provider regarding their symptoms.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Wilson moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
Reps. Steele, Bierlein, Beson, Fox, Neyer, DeBoyer, Kunse, Zorn, Aragona, Martin, Meerman, Outman, Schmaltz, Roth, Wozniak, Bezotte, Alexander, St. Germaine, Smit, Hoadley, Borton, Schuette, Posthumus, Jaime Greene, Harris, Cavitt, DeBoer, Price, VanderWall, Steckloff, Wilson, MacDonell, Arbit, Breen and Rheingans offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 247.
A resolution to declare May 2, 2024, as End Jew-Hatred Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, For millennia, the Jewish people have sustained their shared religious, cultural, and ethnic identity and traditions in the face of enslavement, persecution, genocide, segregation, and discrimination; and
Whereas, The Jewish community has continued to be subjected to antisemitism and Jew-hatred, including discrimination in the workplace, on school campuses, and in public spaces; and
Whereas, Hate crimes directed against the Jewish community have skyrocketed in recent years, inspiring and empowering Jewish people to discover and embrace their heritage, without fear of attack or persecution; and
Whereas, We all share an obligation to condemn and combat Jew-hatred in all of its forms; and
Whereas, We recognize the urgent need to stand against Jew-hatred so that the intergenerational trauma of the past shall never be repeated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2, 2024, as End Jew-Hatred Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we set aside political differences, unite with singular purpose to condemn Jew-hatred in all of its forms, and stand resolute to end the discrimination and persecution of the Jewish people.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Weiss, Alexander, Breen, Churches, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, MacDonell, Rheingans, Xiong and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 248.
A resolution to declare May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, An equitable and effective system of free public-school education for all students is essential to our democratic system of government; and
Whereas, The United States of America and the state of Michigan have made considerable progress in the social, technological, and scientific fields due to our system of free and universal public education; and
Whereas, Much of this progress can be attributed to dedicated and hard-working teachers who are entrusted with the educational development of our children; and
Whereas, Teachers should be
held with high esteem, as they reflect the value our community places on public
education; and
Whereas, Teachers hold an important role nationwide, as they are significant factors in shaping children and youth; and
Whereas, Teachers are deserving of recognition for their tireless efforts and their commitment to educating students; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 6-10 as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the Committee on Government Operations be discharged from further consideration of House Resolution No. 237.
(For first notice see House Journal No. 37, p. 358.)
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4504, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 52 Yeas—91
Aiyash Farhat Martus Schuette
Alexander Filler McFall Scott
Aragona Fink McKinney Shannon
Arbit Fitzgerald Meerman Skaggs
Beeler Fox Mentzer Slagh
BeGole Glanville Miller Smit
Beson Grant Morgan Snyder
Bezotte Green, P. Morse Steckloff
Bierlein Haadsma Mueller Tate
Bollin Harris Neyer Thompson
Borton Herzberg O’Neal Tisdel
Breen Hill Outman Tsernoglou
Brixie Hood Paiz VanderWall
Bruck Hope Pohutsky VanWoerkom
Byrnes Hoskins Posthumus Weiss
Carter, B. Johnsen Prestin Wendzel
Cavitt Koleszar Price Wilson
Churches Kunse Puri Witwer
Conlin Liberati Rheingans Wozniak
DeBoer Lightner Rigas Xiong
DeBoyer MacDonell Rogers Young
Dievendorf Markkanen Roth Zorn
Edwards Martin Schmaltz
Nays—13
Carra Hall Maddock St. Germaine
DeSana Hoadley Paquette Steele
Friske Kuhn Schriver Wegela
Greene, J.
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.
Rep. DeSana moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4505, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17801 (MCL 333.17801), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 53 Yeas—97
Aiyash Fink Martin Schuette
Alexander Fitzgerald Martus Scott
Aragona Fox McFall Shannon
Arbit Glanville McKinney Skaggs
Beeler Grant Meerman Slagh
BeGole Green, P. Mentzer Smit
Beson Greene, J. Miller Snyder
Bezotte Haadsma Morgan St. Germaine
Bierlein Hall Morse Steckloff
Bollin Harris Mueller Steele
Borton Herzberg Neyer Tate
Breen Hill O’Neal Thompson
Brixie Hoadley Outman Tisdel
Bruck Hood Paiz Tsernoglou
Byrnes Hope Pohutsky VanderWall
Carter, B. Hoskins Posthumus VanWoerkom
Cavitt Johnsen Prestin Weiss
Churches Koleszar Price Wendzel
Conlin Kuhn Puri Wilson
DeBoer Kunse Rheingans Witwer
DeBoyer Liberati Rigas Wozniak
Dievendorf Lightner Rogers Xiong
Edwards MacDonell Roth Young
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz Zorn
Filler
Nays—7
Carra Friske Paquette Wegela
DeSana Maddock Schriver
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.
Rep. DeSana moved that his name be removed as co-sponsor of the bill.
The motion prevailed.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, May 1:
House Bill Nos. 5697 5698 5699 5700 5701 5702 5703
Senate Bill Nos. 844 845 846 847 848 849 850 851 852 853 854 855
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, May 2:
Senate Bill Nos. 856 857 858 859
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5499, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5500, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Rep. Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5501, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5502, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5503, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2023 PA 320 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Slagh, Kuhn and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5506, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Slagh, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5507, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, 206, 236, and 241 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, 388.1806, 388.1836, and 388.1841), sections 11, 201, and 236 as amended by 2023 PA 320, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 206 and 241 as amended by 2023 PA 103.
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. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Rep. Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5508, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5515, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the judiciary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Slagh, Kuhn and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5516, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of the attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Fink, Kuhn and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5517, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the state transportation department for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Green, Slagh, Kuhn and Steele
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Witwer, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5556, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder and Wilson
Nays: Reps. Slagh, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Witwer, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Present: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
Absent: Rep. Lightner
Messages from the Senate
House Concurrent Resolution No. 14
A concurrent resolution to urge the federal government to increase funding for Double Up Food Bucks programs.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No 36, p. 343.)
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.
Notices
I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Government Operations from further consideration of House Resolution No. 247.
Rep.
Steele
Rep. Beeler moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives