STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2021

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 29, 2021.

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 Damoose—present LaFave—present Roth—present

Albert—present Eisen—present LaGrand—present Sabo—present

Alexander—present Ellison—present Lasinski—present Schroeder—present

Allor—present Farrington—present Liberati—present Scott—present

Anthony—present Filler—present Lightner—present Shannon—present

Beeler—present Fink—present Lilly—present Slagh—present

Bellino—present Frederick—present Maddock—present Sneller—present

Berman—present Garza—present Manoogian—present Sowerby—present

Beson—present Glenn—present Marino—present Steckloff—present

Bezotte—present Green—present Markkanen—present Steenland—present

Bolden—present Griffin—present Martin—present Stone—present

Bollin—present Haadsma—present Meerman—present Tate—present

Borton—present Hall—present Morse—present Thanedar—present

Brabec—present Hammoud—present Mueller—present Tisdel—present

Brann—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanSingel—present

Breen—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present VanWoerkom—present

Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Wakeman—present

Calley—present Hood—present Outman—present Weiss—present

Cambensy—present Hope—present Paquette—excused Wendzel—present

Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Peterson—present Wentworth—present

Carra—present Howell—present Pohutsky—present Whiteford—present

Carter, B—present Huizenga—present Posthumus—present Whitsett—present

Carter, T—present Johnson, C—present Puri—present Witwer—present

Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Rabhi—present Wozniak—present

Cherry—present Jones—present Reilly—present Yancey—present

Clemente—present Kahle—present Rendon—present Yaroch—present

Clements—present Koleszar—present Rogers—present Young—present

Coleman—present Kuppa—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Abdullah Hammoud, from the 15th District, offered the following invocation:

“Given it is the Holy month of Ramadan, I thought I would read some excerpts of a nightly prayer that I was taught to recite each night during these Holy nights

The prayer, or dua, is known as Dua al Iftitah, the prayer that speaks to the shortcomings of humankind and the grace and mercy of Allah sbwt

Bismillah

· Allah, I begin the glorification of You with praising You

· and You always guide us to the right out of Your favors upon us.

· I am certain that You are the most Merciful of all those who show mercy

· Allah, You have permitted me to pray and beseech You.

· So, listen, O All-hearer, to my words of praise,

· reply my prayer, O All-merciful,

· and overlook my slips, O Oft-Forgiving.

· You, O my God, have relieved so many of my grievances,

· dispelled so many of my sorrows,

· overlooked so many of my slips,

· spread over me many of Your mercies,

· and unlocked so many rings of misfortunes (in which I was detained).”

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Rep. Frederick moved that Rep. Paquette be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Messages from the Senate

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 15.

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Tom Casperson, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Whereas, It is with great sadness that the members of the Michigan Legislature learned of the passing of Tom Casperson. A steadfast public servant, he worked tirelessly during his legislative tenure for the residents of the Upper Peninsula and all Michiganders; and

Whereas, A life-long resident of Escanaba, Tom Casperson worked in his family’s log truck business for 27 years, 12 as owner/operator. He was proud of the fact that he was the third generation to participate in the family business. Hours of working in the woods and driving log trucks through the Upper Peninsula forged his respect and sense of responsibility for the natural resources of our state and instilled a passion for their sustained and strategic use. He was active in his profession as a member of the Michigan Association of Timbermen and the Timber Producers Association. A log truck accident and his subsequent efforts to pursue safety measures and design changes in the industry inspired him to run for elected office; and

Whereas, Tom Casperson served for 14 years in the Legislature, relying on his experience in business and forestry, his faith and passion for the interests of the Upper Peninsula, and his willingness to work with all interested parties to address the problems facing our state. First elected in 2002 to the House of Representatives, he served 6 years representing the One hundred-eighth District. In the House, he held the position of Assistant Majority Whip. During this time, he served as chair of the Conservation, Forestry and Outdoor Recreation Committee and the subcommittee on Forestry and Mineral Rights. He was vice chair of the Transportation Committee and minority vice chair of the Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources Committee. He also served on the Agriculture, Energy and Technology, and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security committees, and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation; and

Whereas, In 2010, Tom Casperson was elected, and reelected in 2014, to the Michigan Senate, representing the Thirty-eighth District for 8 years. In the Senate, he served as chair of the Natural Resources and Transportation committees. He also served on the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism; Reforms, Restructuring and Reinventing; Families, Seniors, and Human Services; and Finance committees; and

Whereas, Tom Casperson’s ability to listen and courteously discuss contested issues provided him with an avenue to champion matters important to his constituents. He worked hard to find common ground and consensus on contentious issues, such as mining and land management, that allowed economic development in northern Michigan while also protecting the natural resources that make the Upper Peninsula a special place. He took the lead on incorporating the castle doctrine in state law, protected the autonomy of the Mackinac Bridge, and required the state to implement a Land Management Plan. He secured funding for a wide variety of key Upper Peninsula projects, including repairing infrastructure in Houghton County following the “thousand year flood,” aiding numerous communities impacted by the historic Freeze Crisis in 2014, and rebuilding a breakwall in Grand Marais Harbor that had been in disrepair for decades. His perseverance and ability to work across the aisle resulted in his sponsoring 118 bills that became public acts during his 14-year tenure as a legislator. Moreover, he was recognized by many organizations as being an effective legislator, with several awarding him Legislator of the Year including MIRS News in 2013; and

Whereas, Tom Casperson loved helping people. He was willing to listen and forge relationships and give the time to mentor the next generation of leaders, and he was humble and passionate in these efforts. His devotion to the people of Michigan and his passion to provide a voice for the Upper Peninsula will not soon be forgotten. The Senator’s sincere faith in God, concern for people, and legislative efforts and achievements will impact the state for many years; 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 Tom Casperson, a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008 and the Michigan Senate from 2011 to 2018; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Casperson family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

The concurrent resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Martin, O’Malley, Beeler, Roth, Beson, Bellino, Wozniak, Paquette, Bezotte, Clements, Damoose, Bollin, Griffin, Rogers, Kuppa, Hood, Aiyash, Mueller, Meerman, Allor, Brabec, Cavanagh, Cherry, Garza, Hope, Morse, Sabo, Sneller, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 90.

A resolution to declare May 2021 as Veteran Suicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Veteran suicide is a major problem both in Michigan and nationwide; and

Whereas, According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Michigan veterans had a suicide rate of 33.8 per 100,000 in 2018, well above the overall state suicide rate of 18.8. Among veterans age 18 to 34, the rate was 65.1 per 100,000; with rates at 40.9 per 100,000 for those age 35 to 54; and

Whereas, There were 6,435 veteran suicides nationwide in 2018 alone. By comparison, there have been 7,035 troop deaths in conflict zones since September 11th, 2001; and

Whereas, Suicide is indeed preventable through clinically based and community-based prevention efforts and interventions, as well as through research and surveillance within and beyond veteran affairs agencies; and

Whereas, The more connected servicemen and veterans are to services and their earned benefits, the less likely they are to self-harm; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2021 as Veteran Suicide Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge businesses, local governments, hospitals, and others to do their part in working toward zero suicides within Michigan’s population of service members, veterans, and their families; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan, the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Kahle, Whiteford, Roth, Wakeman, Tisdel, Mueller, Hauck, Meerman, Witwer, Frederick, Stone, Kuppa, Aiyash, Allor, Brabec, Cherry, Garza, Rogers, Sneller and Weiss offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 91.

A resolution to declare May 2-8, 2021, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Many peoples with serious, chronic mental illness, such as schizophrenia and other schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorder, or severe depression, require treatment with medications that work as dopamine receptor blocking agents (DRBAs), including antipsychotics; and

Whereas, While ongoing treatment with these medications can be very helpful, and even lifesaving, for many people, it can also lead to tardive dyskinesia (TD); and

Whereas, Many people who have gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroparesis, nausea, and vomiting also require treatment with DRBAs; and

Whereas, Treatment of gastrointestinal disorders with DRBAs can be very helpful, but for many patients can lead to tardive dyskinesia; and

Whereas, Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that is characterized by random, involuntary, and uncontrolled movements of different muscles in the face, trunk and extremities. In some cases, people may experience movement of the arms, legs, fingers, and toes. In some cases, it may affect the tongue, lips and jaw. In other cases, symptoms may include swaying movements of the trunk or hips and may impact the muscles associated with walking, speech, eating and breathing; and

Whereas, Tardive dyskinesia can develop months, years, or decades after a person starts taking DRBAs and even after they have discontinued use of those medications. Not everyone who takes a DRBA develops TD, but if it develops it is often permanent; and

Whereas, Common risk factors for tardive dyskinesia include advanced age and alcoholism or other substance abuse disorders. Postmenopausal women and people with a mood disorder are also at a higher risk of developing tardive dyskinesia; and

Whereas, A person is at higher risk for TD after taking DRBAs for three months or longer, but the longer the person is on these medications, the higher the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia; and

Whereas, Studies suggest that overall risk of developing tardive dyskinesia is between 10 and 30 percent; and

Whereas, It is estimated that over 500,000 Americans suffer from tardive dyskinesia. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness, one in every four patients receiving long-term treatment with an antipsychotic medication will experience tardive dyskinesia; and

Whereas, Years of difficult and challenging research have resulted in recent scientific breakthroughs, with two new treatments for tardive dyskinesia approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and

Whereas, Tardive dyskinesia is often unrecognized and patients suffering from the illness are commonly misdiagnosed. Regular screening for TD in patients taking DRBA medications is recommended by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); and

Whereas, Patients suffering from tardive dyskinesia often suffer embarrassment due to abnormal and involuntary movements, which leads them to withdraw from society and increasingly isolate themselves as the disease progresses; and

Whereas, Caregivers of patients with tardive dyskinesia face many challenges and are often responsible for the overall care of the TD patient; and

Whereas, We can raise awareness of tardive dyskinesia in the public and medical community; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2-8, 2021, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage each individual in the United States to become better informed about and aware of tardive dyskinesia.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Rep. Yaroch offered the following concurrent resolution:

House Concurrent Resolution No. 9.

A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress to enact legislation returning the residential areas of the District of Columbia back to the state of Maryland.

Whereas, The people living on the land that would eventually be designated as the District of Columbia were provided the right to vote for representation in Congress when the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788; and

Whereas, The passage of the Organic Act of 1801 placed the District of Columbia under the exclusive authority of Congress; and

Whereas, In 1847, the federal government returned the portion of the District of Columbia that came from Virginia back to Virginia; and

Whereas, Residents of the District of Columbia share all of the responsibilities of citizenship, including paying federal taxes, serving on federal juries, and defending the country as members of the U.S. Armed Forces in every war since the Revolutionary War, yet they are denied full representation in Congress; and

Whereas, Congress has repeatedly interfered with the District of Columbia’s limited self–government by enacting laws that affect its expenditure of locally-raised tax revenue. This interference has included barring the use of local revenue, violating a fundamental principle of democracy that states and local governments are best suited to enact legislation that represents the will of their citizens; and

Whereas, Although the District of Columbia has passed consecutive balanced budgets since 1997, it still faces the possibility of being shut down yearly because of congressional deliberations over the federal budget; and

Whereas, No other democratic nation denies the right of self–government, including full participation in its national legislature, to the residents of its capital; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we urge the United States Congress to enact legislation returning the residential areas of the District of Columbia back to the state of Maryland; 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 the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Third Reading of Bills

Senate Bill No. 118, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 163 (MCL 388.1763), as amended by 2020 PA 165.

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

Roll Call No. 160 Yeas—109

Aiyash Damoose Kuppa Roth

Albert Eisen LaFave Sabo

Alexander Ellison LaGrand Schroeder

Allor Farrington Lasinski Scott

Anthony Filler Liberati Shannon

Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh

Bellino Frederick Lilly Sneller

Berman Garza Maddock Sowerby

Beson Glenn Manoogian Steckloff

Bezotte Green Marino Steenland

Bolden Griffin Markkanen Stone

Bollin Haadsma Martin Tate

Borton Hall Meerman Thanedar

Brabec Hammoud Morse Tisdel

Brann Hauck Mueller VanSingel

Breen Hertel Neeley VanWoerkom

Brixie Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman

Calley Hood O’Neal Weiss

Cambensy Hope Outman Wendzel

Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Wentworth

Carra Howell Pohutsky Whiteford

Carter, B Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett

Carter, T Johnson, C Puri Witwer

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Wozniak

Cherry Jones Reilly Yancey

Clemente Kahle Rendon Yaroch

Clements Koleszar Rogers Young

Coleman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Hornberger

Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:

“An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”

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.

House Bill No. 4138, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82113 (MCL 324.82113), as amended by 1998 PA 297.

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

Roll Call No. 161 Yeas—109

Aiyash Damoose Kuppa Roth

Albert Eisen LaFave Sabo

Alexander Ellison LaGrand Schroeder

Allor Farrington Lasinski Scott

Anthony Filler Liberati Shannon

Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh

Bellino Frederick Lilly Sneller

Berman Garza Maddock Sowerby

Beson Glenn Manoogian Steckloff

Bezotte Green Marino Steenland

Bolden Griffin Markkanen Stone

Bollin Haadsma Martin Tate

Borton Hall Meerman Thanedar

Brabec Hammoud Morse Tisdel

Brann Hauck Mueller VanSingel

Breen Hertel Neeley VanWoerkom

Brixie Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman

Calley Hood O’Neal Weiss

Cambensy Hope Outman Wendzel

Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Wentworth

Carra Howell Pohutsky Whiteford

Carter, B Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett

Carter, T Johnson, C Puri Witwer

Cavanagh Johnson, S Rabhi Wozniak

Cherry Jones Reilly Yancey

Clemente Kahle Rendon Yaroch

Clements Koleszar Rogers Young

Coleman

Nays—0

In The Chair: Hornberger

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 4089, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7212 (MCL 333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268.

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

Roll Call No. 162 Yeas—75

Albert Farrington Liberati Slagh

Alexander Filler Lightner Sneller

Allor Fink Lilly Sowerby

Beeler Frederick Maddock Steenland

Bellino Garza Manoogian Stone

Beson Glenn Marino Thanedar

Bezotte Green Markkanen Tisdel

Bollin Griffin Martin VanSingel

Borton Haadsma Meerman VanWoerkom

Brann Hall Morse Wakeman

Calley Hauck Mueller Weiss

Cambensy Hornberger O’Malley Wendzel

Cherry Howell Posthumus Wentworth

Clemente Huizenga Puri Whiteford

Clements Kahle Rendon Whitsett

Coleman Koleszar Roth Witwer

Damoose Kuppa Sabo Wozniak

Eisen LaFave Schroeder Yaroch

Ellison LaGrand Shannon

Nays—34

Aiyash Carter, B Johnson, S Rabhi

Anthony Carter, T Jones Reilly

Berman Cavanagh Lasinski Rogers

Bolden Hammoud Neeley Scott

Brabec Hertel O’Neal Steckloff

Breen Hoitenga Outman Tate

Brixie Hood Peterson Yancey

Camilleri Hope Pohutsky Young

Carra Johnson, C

In The Chair: Hornberger

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Second Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 4325, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled “Older Michiganians act,” (MCL 400.581 to 400.594) by adding section 6l.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4064, entitled

A bill to create the office of the state employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and certain other state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Cherry moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 8, line 3, by striking out the balance of the bill.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 4591, entitled

A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to provide for civil fines.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,

The substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, April 28:

House Bill Nos. 4725 4726 4727

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, April 29:

Senate Bill Nos. 404 405 406

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, April 29:

Senate Bill Nos. 191 247 256

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4470, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541.

to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Nays: Rep. LaFave

The bill and substitute were referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4082, entitled

A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled “An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred,” by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3), as amended by 2019 PA 161.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4420, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; 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. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff and Weiss

The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4669, 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; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 247.661), as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding section 18n.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton and Fink

Nays: Reps. Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Griffin, Chair, of the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal

Absent: Rep. Markkanen

Excused: Rep. Markkanen

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, April 29, 2021

Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Steven Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 29, 2021

Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O’Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand and Young

Messages from the Senate

Senate Bill No. 191, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100a, 100b, 100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532, 700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420, 330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427, 330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435, 330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463, 330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700, 330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285, sections 400 and 420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 281b as added by 2014 PA 200, sections 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, and 463 as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 434, 435, 438, 452, and 461 as amended by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by 2004 PA 527.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 247, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2212c (MCL 500.2212c), as added by 2013 PA 30, and by adding section 2212e.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 256, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2020 PA 29.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Notices

April 29, 2021

Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

PO Box 30014

Lansing, MI 48909

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Pursuant to Public Act 32 of 1986, I am reappointing the following individual to the State 911 Committee for the term ending December 1, 2022:

Jeff Troyer

Executive Director

Kalamazoo County Dispatch Authority

7040 Stadium Dr.

Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Sincerely,

Jason Wentworth

Speaker

Michigan House of Representatives

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Bollin, Hornberger, Paquette, Lightner, Bellino, Steven Johnson, Beson, Roth, Maddock, Allor, Markkanen, Griffin, Eisen and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4728, 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.

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

Reps. Cherry, Manoogian and Marino introduced

House Bill No. 4729, entitled

A bill to amend 1875 PA 54, entitled “An act to facilitate the inspection and reproduction of the records and files in the offices of the registers of deeds,” by amending section 1 (MCL 565.551), as amended by 2007 PA 58.

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

Reps. Calley, Cherry, Marino and Manoogian introduced

House Bill No. 4730, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled “An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor,” by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2015 PA 39.

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

Reps. Manoogian, Cherry and Marino introduced

House Bill No. 4731, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 462, entitled “Enhanced access to public records act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 15.443), as amended by 1998 PA 550.

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

Reps. Marino, Manoogian and Cherry introduced

House Bill No. 4732, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2567 (MCL 600.2567), as amended by 2016 PA 224.

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

Reps. Sabo and Marino introduced

House Bill No. 4733, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 58 (MCL 38.58), as added by 1996 PA 487.

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

Reps. Marino and Sabo introduced

House Bill No. 4734, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as amended by 2017 PA 92.

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

Reps. Filler and Marino introduced

House Bill No. 4735, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 103.

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

Reps. Meerman, Rendon, Steven Johnson, Allor, Borton, Carra, Fink, Yaroch, Bezotte, Damoose, Maddock and Reilly introduced

House Bill No. 4736, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5113a.

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

Reps. Calley, Fink, Beeler, Brann, Wozniak, Steven Johnson, Slagh, Paquette, Yaroch, Allor, Carra, Huizenga, Lightner, Beson, Martin, Frederick, Damoose, Hornberger and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4737, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 14a.

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

Reps. Fink, Calley, Beeler, Brann, Wozniak, Steven Johnson, Slagh, Paquette, Yaroch, Allor, Carra, Huizenga, Beson, Lightner, Martin, Frederick, Damoose, Hornberger and Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4738, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16a), as amended by 2010 PA 97.

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

Reps. Fink, Albert, Tate, Martin and Beeler introduced

House Bill No. 4739, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 101.

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

Reps. Outman, Hertel and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4740, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2020 PA 207.

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

Reps. Clements, Hertel and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4741, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 103 (MCL 333.29103), as amended by 2021 PA 4.

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

Reps. Yancey, Hertel and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4742, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled “Marihuana tracking act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 333.27902), as amended by 2018 PA 439.

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

Reps. Calley and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4743, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7106 (MCL 333.7106), as amended by 2018 PA 642.

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

Reps. Steenland, Hertel and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4744, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 547, entitled “Industrial hemp research and development act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 286.842), as amended by 2018 PA 641.

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

Reps. Lilly and Hertel introduced

House Bill No. 4745, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26423), as amended by 2016 PA 283.

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

Reps. Hauck, Hertel and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4746, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 914b (MCL 436.1914b), as added by 2018 PA 346.

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

Reps. Tyrone Carter, Sowerby, Young, Aiyash, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Haadsma, Rabhi, Anthony, Brenda Carter, Tate, Shannon, Steenland, Liberati, Cynthia Johnson, Whitsett, Neeley, Scott, Cavanagh, Pohutsky, LaGrand, Jones and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 4747, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8 (MCL 408.478).

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

Reps. Pohutsky, Sabo, Koleszar, Bolden, Hope, Shannon, Haadsma, Cavanagh, Steckloff, Stone, Brenda Carter, Hertel, Kuppa, Morse, Thanedar, Rogers, Tyrone Carter, Young, O’Neal, Scott, Breen, Brabec, Weiss, Tate and Cynthia Johnson introduced

House Bill No. 4748, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014 PA 515.