STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, October 17, 2019.
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.
Afendoulis—present Filler—present Kahle—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Frederick—present Kennedy—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Koleszar—present Robinson—present
Allor—present Garza—present Kuppa—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Schroeder—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaGrand—present Shannon—present
Berman—present Green—present Lasinski—present Sheppard—present
Bolden—present Greig—present Leutheuser—present Slagh—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Sneller—present
Brann—present Guerra—present Lightner—present Sowerby—present
Brixie—present Haadsma—present Lilly—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Love—excused Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Lower—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—present Hauck—present Maddock—present VanWoerkom—present
Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Manoogian—present Vaupel—present
Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Marino—present Wakeman—present
Carter, T.—excused Hoadley—present Markkanen—present Warren—present
Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Meerman—present Webber—present
Cherry—present Hood—present Miller—present Wendzel—present
Chirkun—present Hope—excused Mueller—present Wentworth—present
Clemente—present Hornberger—present Neeley—excused Whiteford—present
Cole—present Howell—present O’Malley—present Whitsett—excused
Coleman—present Huizenga—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Paquette—present Witwer—present
Eisen—excused Inman—present Peterson—present Wozniak—present
Elder—present Johnson,
C.—present Pohutsky—present Yancey—present
Ellison—present Johnson,
S.—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Jones—present
e/d/s = entered during session
“We
come before You today, knowing that it is both a great honor and responsibility
to serve the people of Michigan and the United States of America. Each day
brings tremendous challenges and tremendous opportunities for those in public
service. But we are reminded of the words You spoke in Proverbs 2, verse 6:
‘For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.’
So as this House prepares to debate, discuss, and discern the right solutions
and strategies for this great state, we ask You God to give us Your wisdom,
Your knowledge, and Your understanding. I pray for every leader present today,
that they would know the power and presence of God is real. I pray that these
public servants, whom You have placed in their respective positions, would be
men and women of character, courage, and conviction. I pray that every decision
to emerge from this place would be those that honor You, Lord. Bless the people
of Michigan. Help us O God, to be a people that stand strong for freedom, for
our generation and the generations to come. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.”
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The
Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger to the Chair.
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The motion prevailed.
Rep.
Cole moved that Rep. Eisen be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps.
Howell, Garza, Sabo and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 184.
A
resolution to declare October 20-26, 2019, as Respiratory Care Week in the
state of Michigan.
Whereas, Respiratory care is an
honorable profession and is vital to sustaining high standards of health care;
and
Whereas, The number of people
affected by chronic lung disease is staggering and it costs Michigan citizens
millions annually in hospitalization, physicians visits, and other medical
expenses; and
Whereas, Respiratory care
practitioners endeavor to educate the public in prevention and early detection
of lung disease and encourage family physicians to utilize early screening; and
Whereas, Both state and national
observances of this week will focus on increasing public awareness and the
importance of early detection of chronic lung disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by
the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare
October 20‑26, 2019, as Respiratory Care Week
in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved,
That respiratory care practitioners across this state be commended for their
outstanding contributions to health care.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 257, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,”
by amending section 4a of chapter IX (MCL 769.4a), as amended by 2013 PA
222.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep.
Cole moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of
today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The
Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Wednesday, October 16:
House Bill Nos. 5113 5114 5115 5116 5117 5118 5119 5120 5121 5122
The
Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Thursday, October 17:
Senate Bill No. 593
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4958, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section
16279.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and
Witwer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5043, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258,
entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100b and 772 (MCL 330.1100b
and 330.1772), section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 772 as added
by 1995 PA 290, and by adding section 206a; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and
Witwer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5044, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203,
entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 4c (MCL
722.954c), as amended by 2014 PA 337.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and
Witwer
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Thursday,
October 17, 2019
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and
Witwer
Messages from the Senate
A bill
to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections
16201, 18101, 18107, 18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.16201, 333.18101, 333.18107,
333.18111, and 333.18115), section 16201 as amended by 2016 PA 49, sections
18101 and 18111 as added by 1988 PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA
262, and section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding sections 18106,
18112, 18114, and 18116.
The
Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and
pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The
House agreed to the full title.
The
bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the
Governor.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5123, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA
116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 765a (MCL 168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5124, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by
amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended
by 2014 PA 500 and section 78q as amended by 2019 PA 35.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the
Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5125, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 2221 (MCL 333.2221).
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Sabo, Brann, Howell and
Miller introduced
House Bill No. 5126, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The
drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 135 and 154 (MCL 280.135 and
280.154), section 135 as amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as amended by
2018 PA 646.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5127, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax
act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added by 2015 PA 252.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 5128, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General
sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA
251.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 5129, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act
to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in
this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide
for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use
and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and
efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other
legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck
safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and
establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards
for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review
of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and
make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of
bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to
authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment
and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the
deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive
transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes
and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and
criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for
review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of
annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants;
to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and
officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by
the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local
units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 11j.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Camilleri, Pagan, Manoogian, Koleszar,
Liberati, Garza, Bellino and Clemente introduced
House Bill No. 5130, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act
to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in
this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to
and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan
transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide
for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use
and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and
efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other
legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck
safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and
establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards
for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review
of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and
make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to
advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of
bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for
appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to
authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge
fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide
for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by
specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation
functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation
fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide
for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide
for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain
specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section
10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2018 PA 471.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5131, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled “Uniform
securities act (2002),” (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as
amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
House Bill No. 5132, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 48703 and
48711 (MCL 324.48703 and 324.48711), as amended by 2018 PA 529, and by adding
section 48703b.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Brann, Crawford, Allor, Vaupel, Cherry
and Bellino introduced
House Joint Resolution O, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 19 of article VI, to
eliminate the age limitation from eligibility criteria for judicial office.
The joint resolution was read a first time by
its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Rep. Filler moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:15 p.m.
GARY L.
RANDALL
Clerk
of the House of Representatives