No. 39

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2021

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

 

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            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—excused          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—present         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—excused

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. Mark E. Huizenga, from the 74th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Heavenly Father, we come to You with grateful hearts knowing that You are our creator, the giver of life, and the provider of all things. Lord, as we open this session day in the Michigan House of Representatives, we are grateful to You for all that You have done for us.

Lord, just as grains have been gathered from many fields to make bread, so too are we gathered from many places across this great state – from cities, towns , and villages – from 83 counties. We convene in this capitol building to do the business of the people, and we are here to represent people of all races and religions, both those rich and those poor.  

We pray that You would continue to bless this 101st legislature as we serve You and serve the residents of the state of Michigan. We pray by the words from First Kings, asking that You - ‘Give Your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern Your people, that we may discern between good and evil.’ We ask for this wisdom and discernment for the challenging decisions that we make today as a legislature. Lord, please keep us humble – our position in this house has each of us representing thousands of individuals across this great state. Our decisions have consequences, guide us that our decisions would be to the betterment of our state.

It is our prayer that You would give each and every one of us humility for the gifts and blessing for which we have received without merit - for our health, for our comforts in life, and the blessings You have bestowed upon us. Lord, we know that not everyone is equally blessed and healthy. We ask for a special blessing upon those, for those who are less fortunate, for those whom illness has afflicted, and for those who suffer from sadness and depression – be with them and give them hope and peace regardless of the challenge they face.  

It is in Your most blessed name that I pray, Amen.”

 

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The Speaker called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lightner to the Chair.

 

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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Neeley and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Weiss, Koleszar, Stone, Shannon, Hood, Paquette, Alexander, Griffin, Markkanen, Morse, Cavanagh, Aiyash, Puri, Young, Rogers, Brabec, Steckloff, Sabo, Sowerby, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Bolden, Witwer, Haadsma, Yancey, Hope and Sneller offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 94.

A resolution to declare May 5, 2021, as Teacher Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, A strong, effective system of free public school education for all children and youth is essential to our democratic system of government; and

Whereas, From the early days of our democracy, 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 the qualified and dedicated teachers entrusted with the educational development of our children; and

Whereas, Teachers should be accorded high esteem, reflecting the value our community places on public education; and

Whereas May 3-7, 2021 is nationally recognized as Teacher Appreciation Week; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that teachers be recognized for their dedication and commitment to educating their students; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 5, 2021, as Teacher Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

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.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

 

Rep. Glenn moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.

The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 165                                    Yeas—87

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Rogers

Albert                                Damoose                 LaFave                                   Roth

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaGrand                                Schroeder

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sneller

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Steenland

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Stone

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Tisdel

Brann                                Hall                         Morse                                    VanSingel

Breen                                Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hoitenga                  Outman                                  Wentworth

Carra                                 Hornberger              Paquette                                 Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Wozniak

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rabhi                                     Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Reilly                                     Young

Clements                           Kahle                       Rendon                                 

 

 

                                                              Nays—21

 

 

Anthony                            Garza                       Lasinski                                 Scott

Bolden                              Hood                       Manoogian                             Sowerby

Brabec                               Hope                       Peterson                                 Steckloff

Brixie                                Johnson, C               Puri                                        Weiss

Cavanagh                          Kuppa                     Sabo                                      Witwer

Ellison                                                                                                           

 

 

In The Chair: Lightner

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.

Reps. Weiss, Cynthia Johnson, Hood, Steckloff and Anthony moved that their names be removed as co‑sponsors of the bill.

The motion prevailed.

 

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Reps. Ellison, Brabec, Kuppa, Manoogian, Hood, Cavanagh and Scott, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4064 because, under this legislation, the Office of the State Employee Ombudsman would fall under the authority of the legislative council, a partisan body appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader. This system will inevitably politicize a process that should be objective.”

 

Rep. Garza, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4064 because, under this legislation, the Office of the State Employee Ombudsman would fall under the authority of the legislative council, a partisan body appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader. This system will inevitably politicize a process that should be objective. Without changes to the composition of the legislative council to be more evenly representative of Michiganders, I cannot agree to approve this legislation. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the future to ensure proper oversight is implemented over the Executive Branch.”

 

Rep. Hope, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill creates serious separation of powers concerns by placing the proposed ombudsman under the Legislative Council rather than placing it under the authority of the executive branch, where it would not offend separation of powers. I am generally in favor of measures to improve government transparency, but not at the expense of constitutional considerations.”

 

Rep. Cynthia Johnson, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Although, I signed co-sponsorship, I feel duped, because I had no idea what the real purpose of this Bill. My colleagues have not demonstrated compromise on most Bills that will help all citizens. Sadly, this is a Republican flexing muscle Bill.”

 

Rep. Sowerby, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bill 4064 because, under this legislation, the Office of the State Employee Ombudsman would fall under the authority of the Legislative Council, a partisan body whose members are appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader. This partisan process will inevitably politicize a system that should only be objective.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4540, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2016 PA 289.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 166                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Kuppa                                    Roth

Albert                                Damoose                 LaFave                                   Sabo

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaGrand                                Schroeder

Allor                                 Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Scott

Anthony                            Farrington                Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sneller

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Sowerby

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Marino                                   Steenland

Bolden                              Green                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Tate

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Thanedar

Brabec                               Hall                         Morse                                    Tisdel

Brann                                Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanSingel

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Brixie                                Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Outman                                  Weiss

Cambensy                         Hood                       Paquette                                 Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hope                       Peterson                                 Wentworth

Carra                                 Hornberger              Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Posthumus                             Witwer

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Puri                                        Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Jones                       Reilly                                     Yaroch

Clemente                           Kahle                       Rendon                                  Young

Clements                           Koleszar                  Rogers                                  

 

 

                                                               Nays—1

 

 

Johnson, S                                                                                                      

 

 

In The Chair: Lightner

 

 

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. 4541, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 42, 46, 48, 49, 63, 69, 618a, 634, 660, 660a, 660d, 673, 674, 675d, and 676b (MCL 257.42, 257.46, 257.48, 257.49, 257.63, 257.69, 257.618a, 257.634, 257.660, 257.660a, 257.660d, 257.673, 257.674, 257.675d, and 257.676b), section 42 as amended by 2016 PA 304, section 618a as amended by 2014 PA 303, section 634 as amended by 1988 PA 346, sections 660 and 660d as amended by 2018 PA 394, section 660a as added by 2006 PA 339, section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675d as amended by 2010 PA 211, and section 676b as amended by 2018 PA 75, and by adding sections 63a, 64a, 64b, and chapter VIA.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 167                                    Yeas—93

 

 

Albert                                Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Schroeder

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Shannon

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Beeler                                Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sneller

Bellino                              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                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hope                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wentworth

Carter, B                            Howell                     Peterson                                 Whiteford

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Pohutsky                                Witwer

Cherry                               Kahle                       Posthumus                             Wozniak

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Puri                                        Yancey

Clements                           Kuppa                     Rendon                                  Yaroch

Coleman                            LaFave                    Roth                                       Young

Damoose                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                              Nays—15

 

 

Aiyash                              Cavanagh                 Johnson, S                              Rogers

Berman                             Fink                         Jones                                     Scott

Brixie                                Hood                       Rabhi                                     Weiss

Carra                                 Johnson, C               Reilly                                    

 

 

In The Chair: Lightner

 

 

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. 4497, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2221 (MCL 333.2221).

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 168                                    Yeas—82

 

 

Albert                                Eisen                       LaFave                                   Rabhi

Alexander                          Ellison                     LaGrand                                Reilly

Allor                                 Filler                        Lasinski                                 Rendon

Beeler                                Fink                         Liberati                                  Rogers

Bellino                              Frederick                 Lightner                                 Roth

Berman                             Garza                       Lilly                                       Sabo

Beson                                Glenn                      Maddock                                Schroeder

Bezotte                              Green                      Manoogian                             Slagh

Bollin                                Griffin                     Marino                                   Sneller

Borton                               Haadsma                 Markkanen                             Steenland

Brabec                               Hall                         Martin                                    Thanedar

Brann                                Hauck                      Meerman                               Tisdel

Breen                                Hertel                      Morse                                    VanSingel

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Mueller                                  Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hornberger              O’Malley                               Weiss

Carra                                 Howell                     O’Neal                                   Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Johnson, S               Outman                                  Whiteford

Cherry                               Jones                       Paquette                                 Witwer

Clements                           Kahle                       Peterson                                 Wozniak

Coleman                            Koleszar                  Posthumus                             Yaroch

Damoose                           Kuppa                                                                  

 

 

                                                              Nays—26

 

 

Aiyash                              Clemente                 Pohutsky                                Stone

Anthony                            Farrington                Puri                                        Tate

Bolden                              Hammoud                Scott                                      VanWoerkom

Brixie                                Hood                       Shannon                                 Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hope                       Sowerby                                Yancey

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Steckloff                                Young

Carter, T                            Johnson, C                                                            

 

 

In The Chair: Lightner

 

 

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. 4445, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 518 (MCL 436.1518), as amended by 2010 PA 279.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 169                                   Yeas—108

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Rogers

Albert                                Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Roth

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaFave                                   Sabo

Allor                                 Ellison                     LaGrand                                Schroeder

Anthony                            Farrington                Lasinski                                 Scott

Beeler                                Filler                        Liberati                                  Shannon

Bellino                              Fink                         Lightner                                 Slagh

Berman                             Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sneller

Beson                                Garza                       Maddock                                Sowerby

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bolden                              Green                      Marino                                   Steenland

Bollin                                Griffin                     Markkanen                             Stone

Borton                               Haadsma                 Martin                                    Tate

Brabec                               Hall                         Meerman                               Thanedar

Brann                                Hammoud                Morse                                    Tisdel

Breen                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brixie                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hood                       Outman                                  Weiss

Camilleri                           Hope                       Paquette                                 Wendzel

Carra                                 Hornberger              Peterson                                 Wentworth

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Puri                                        Wozniak

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clemente                           Jones                       Reilly                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Kahle                       Rendon                                  Young

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Lightner

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

 

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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

Senate Bill No. 141, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL 436.1203), as amended by 2020 PA 106.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 142, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 203b.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 143, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609 (MCL 436.1609), as amended by 2016 PA 81.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 144, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113a, 301, 305, 307, 521, 525, 537, 603, and 610 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1107, 436.1109, 436.1111, 436.1113, 436.1113a, 436.1301, 436.1305, 436.1307, 436.1521, 436.1525, 436.1537, 436.1603, and 436.1610), section 105 as amended by 2018 PA 414, section 107 as amended by 2019 PA 126, section 109 as amended by 2020 PA 120, section 111 as amended by 2020 PA 115, section 113 as amended by 2018 PA 405, section 113a as amended by 2018 PA 416, section 301 as amended by 2020 PA 110, section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 114, section 521 as amended by 2006 PA 502, section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434, section 537 as amended by 2020 PA 117, section 603 as amended by 2018 PA 407, and section 610 as added by 2016 PA 106.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4001, entitled

A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding section 8a.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-4) previously recommended by the Committee on Elections and Ethics,

The substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4031, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 1991 PA 105.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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 second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

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.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 170                                    Yeas—60

 

 

Albert                                Damoose                 Johnson, S                              Reilly

Alexander                          Eisen                       Kahle                                     Rendon

Allor                                 Farrington                LaFave                                   Roth

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Schroeder

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Slagh

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Sneller

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Tisdel

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             VanSingel

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    VanWoerkom

Borton                               Hall                         Meerman                               Wakeman

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Wendzel

Breen                                Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Wentworth

Calley                                Hornberger              Outman                                  Whiteford

Carra                                 Howell                     Paquette                                 Wozniak

Clements                           Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Yaroch

 

 

                                                              Nays—48

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  LaGrand                                Scott

Anthony                            Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Shannon

Bolden                              Garza                       Liberati                                  Sowerby

Brabec                               Haadsma                 Manoogian                             Steckloff

Brixie                                Hammoud                Morse                                    Steenland

Cambensy                         Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Stone

Camilleri                           Hood                       Peterson                                 Tate

Carter, B                            Hope                       Pohutsky                                Thanedar

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Puri                                        Weiss

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Rabhi                                     Witwer

Cherry                               Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Yancey

Clemente                           Kuppa                     Sabo                                      Young

 

 

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.

 

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Rep. Brenda Carter, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I am in full support of returning our students to normalcy by allowing our seniors to graduate. However, this bill does not take into account that underserved communities do not have the resources to ensure the graduations are conducted in a safe manner. The grandparents are the primary caregivers. Most have comorbidities. I am concerned that indoor or outdoor graduations will become a super-spreader in these communities. For this reason, and only this reason, I am voting no.”

 

Reps. Brabec, Ellison, Garza, Hood, Manoogian, Kuppa, Jones and Clemente, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4728 because this legislation has the potential to unnecessarily put our students, teachers, and parents at risk. Throughout this pandemic, we have learned that when large gatherings occur, they often contribute to infection surges in our communities. Arbitrarily exempting certain gatherings from emergency orders implemented by health officials doesn’t make sense.

This bill is also another example of the legislature changing the rules for our schools late in the game. Over the past year, our students and teachers have been resilient and flexible, carefully crafting plans to adapt to unprecedented circumstances. Graduation ceremonies are no exception. Schools have already meticulously planned safe ways to celebrate students’ graduation, yet this bill would move the goalposts.”

 

Rep. Hope, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

This bill is an unacceptable and arbitrary limit on public health measures. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. And while it is sad for a child and her family to miss out on the milestone of high school graduation, it is even sadder to bury a loved one or classmate. This bill also represents another instance of the Legislature attempting to change the rules in the midst of the game and to dictate to local school districts what is in the best interests of their students and families. This Legislature has never taken the pandemic seriously. If nothing else, at least the Legislature is consistent. It is unconscionable to play political games with the health and safety of young people and their families. For all these reasons, I voted no.”

 

Rep. Scott, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4728 because this legislation has the potential to unnecessarily put our students, teachers and parents at risk. Throughout this pandemic, we have learned that when large gatherings occur, they often contribute to infection surges in our communities. I am not willing to be a part of a decision that may cause Michiganders to have unnecessary loss of life.”

 

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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 Tuesday, May 4:

House Bill Nos.           4763  4764  4765  4766 4767  4768  4769  4770  4771 4772  4773  4774 4775  4776        4777        4778        4779        4780                                      4781  4782  4783  4784 4785  4786

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, May 5:

Senate Bill Nos.           416    417    418

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, May 5:

Senate Bill Nos.           48      116    128    220   335    353    354    400

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer and Puri

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa and Cavanagh

Absent: Rep. Neeley

Excused: Rep. Neeley

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 48, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 110.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 116, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1108 (MCL 339.1108), as amended by 2014 PA 136.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 128, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 14 (MCL 257.14), as amended by 2012 PA 498.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 220, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 802 (MCL 257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 335, 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 Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 353, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 3119, 4111, and 4115 (MCL 289.3119, 289.4111, and 289.4115), section 3119 as amended by 2018 PA 92 and section 4111 as amended by 2016 PA 188.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 354, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2444 (MCL 333.2444).

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

Senate Bill No. 400, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1d (MCL 780.621d), as added by 2020 PA 190.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4787, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 312f (MCL 257.312f), as amended by 2020 PA 304.

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

 

 

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4788, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by adding section 5b to chapter II.

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

 

 

Reps. Damoose, Bezotte, Markkanen, Maddock, Brann, LaFave, Roth, Wozniak, Bellino and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 4789, entitled

A bill to prohibit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity status by state agencies; and to provide remedies.

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

 

 

Reps. Thanedar, Bezotte, Markkanen, Damoose, LaFave, Maddock, Roth, Wozniak, Bellino and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 4790, entitled

A bill to prohibit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity status by political subdivisions; and to provide remedies.

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

 

 

Reps. Carra, LaFave, Markkanen, Brann, Damoose, Maddock, Roth, Wozniak, Bellino, Yaroch and Thanedar introduced

House Bill No. 4791, entitled

A bill to prohibit employment discrimination based on vaccination or immunity status; and to provide remedies.

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

 

 

Reps. LaFave, Carra, Bezotte, Markkanen, Brann, Damoose, Maddock, Roth, Wozniak, Bellino and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 4792, entitled

A bill to prohibit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or immunity status for certain purposes; and to provide remedies.

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

 

 

Reps. Maddock, Bezotte, Markkanen, Damoose, LaFave, Roth, Wozniak, Bellino and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 4793, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 310 (MCL 257.310), as amended by 2020 PA 304.

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

Reps. Yaroch, Bezotte, Markkanen, Maddock, Damoose, LaFave, Roth, Wozniak and Bellino introduced

House Bill No. 4794, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending section 2 (MCL 28.292), as amended by 2020 PA 306.

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

 

 

Reps. Berman, Wozniak and LaGrand introduced

House Bill No. 4795, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter I (MCL 761.1), as amended by 2017 PA 2, and by adding section 12 to chapter III.

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

 

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Rep. O’Malley moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, May 6, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives