No. 41

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2022

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

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           Rendon—present

Albert—present             Eisen—present             LaGrand—present         Rogers—present

Alexander—present        Ellison—present           Lasinski—excused        Roth—present

Allor—present               Farrington—present      Liberati—present          Sabo—present

Anthony—excused         Filler—present              Lightner—present         Scott—present

Beeler—present             Fink—present               Lilly—present              Shannon—present

Bellino—present            Frederick—present        Maddock—present        Slagh—present

Berman—present           Garza—present             Manoogian—present     Sneller—present

Beson—present              Glenn—present             Marino—present           Sowerby—present

Bezotte—excused          Green—present             Markkanen—present     Steckloff—present

Bolden—present            Griffin—present           Martin—present            Steenland—present

Bollin—present              Haadsma—present        Meerman—present        Stone—present

Borton—present             Hall—present               Mekoski—present         Tate—present

Brabec—excused           Harris—present            Morse—present            Thanedar—present

Brann—present              Hauck—present            Mueller—present          Tisdel—present

Breen—present              Hertel—present            Neeley—present           VanSingel—present

Brixie—present              Hoitenga—present        O’Malley—present       VanWoerkom—present

Calley—present             Hood—present             O’Neal—present           Wakeman—present

Cambensy—present        Hope—present             Outman—present          Weiss—present

Camilleri—present         Hornberger—present     Paquette—present         Wendzel—present

Carra—present               Howell—present           Pepper—present           Wentworth—present

Carter, B—present          Johnson, C—present     Peterson—present         Whiteford—present

Carter, T—present          Johnson, S—present      Pohutsky—present        Whitsett—present

Cavanagh—present        Jones—present             Posthumus—present      Witwer—present

Cherry—present             Kahle—present             Puri—excused              Yancey—present

Clemente—present         Koleszar—present         Rabhi—present             Yaroch—present

Clements—present         Kuppa—present            Reilly—present             Young—present

Coleman—present                                                                                 

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Bronna Kahle, from the 57th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Lord of All. Prince of Peace.  We come before You today with humility, acknowledging that You alone are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. You are all-wise, all-seeing, and all-knowing. And You are Love. You delight in showing mercy--and mercy triumphs over judgement. Thank You for Your undeserved and unmerited grace. Thank You that You unconditionally love each member of this body deeply. Draw each one of us to You in truth and with a personal revelation of Who You are. Help each of us to look to You and see the world rightly, through Your eyes. I ask for Your discernment, in Jesus’ name, for each and every one of us. Give us eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts to understand. Give us wisdom to allocate resources well. Help us make laws to protect our freedoms so that the people of Michigan can live peaceful, quiet lives in godliness and dignity. Give us insight into the needs of our communities and discernment to make decisions to lead our state well. Now to Him Who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Amen.”

 

 

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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Anthony, Brabec, Lasinski and Puri be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Notices

 

 

May 09, 2022

Clerk Gary Randall

Michigan House of Representatives

Office 70 CB

Lansing, MI 48933

 

Dear Clerk Randall,

This letter is to notify you that I am making the following changes to the seating chart:

•      Representative O’Malley is moving from seat number 30 to seat number 11.

•      Representative Calley is moving from seat number 97 to seat number 30.

•      Representative Harris is assigned to seat number 7.

•      Representative Mekoski is assigned to seat number 55.

•      Representative Glanville is assigned to seat number 73.

•      Representative Pepper is assigned to seat number 97.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Jason Wentworth

                                                                                       Speaker of the House

                                                                                       District 097

 

 

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

May 5, 2022

Following receipt by the Clerk of the House of Representatives of Canvass of Votes Cast of the Board of Canvassers, of the County of Macomb (District 36), Representative-elect Terence Mekoski took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office on May 9, 2022 which was administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Gary L. Randall. Said oath was filed in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Rep. Mekoski was assigned seat No. 55.

May 9, 2022

Following receipt by the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Certificate of Election of the Board of Canvassers, of the County of Oakland (District 43), Representative-elect Mike Harris took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office on May 9, 2022 which was administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Gary L. Randall. Said oath was filed in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Rep. Harris was assigned seat No. 7.

 

 

May 9, 2022

Following receipt by the Clerk of the House of Representatives of a correct transcript of the statement of the Board of Canvassers, of the County of Wayne (District 15), Representative-elect Jeffrey D. Pepper took and subscribed the constitutional oath of office on May 10, 2022 which was administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Gary L. Randall. Said oath was filed in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Rep. Pepper was assigned seat No. 97.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Introduction of Bills

 

 

House Joint Resolution R, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 10 and 54 of article IV, to require certain disclosures and to modify limitations on terms of office of state legislators.

The joint resolution was read a first time.

Pending the reference of the joint resolution to a committee,

Rep. Frederick moved that Rules 41 and 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Frederick moved that the joint resolution be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Joint Resolution R, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 10 and 54 of article IV, to require certain disclosures and to modify limitations on terms of office of state legislators.

The joint resolution was read a second time.

Rep. Wentworth moved that the joint resolution be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Frederick moved that the joint resolution 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 Joint Resolution R, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 10 and 54 of article IV, to require certain disclosures and to modify limitations on terms of office of state legislators.

Was read a third time and adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 205                                    Yeas—76

 

 

Alexander                          Ellison                     Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sowerby

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Steckloff

Beson                                Green                      Marino                                   Steenland

Bolden                              Griffin                     Meerman                               Tate

Brann                                Hall                         Mekoski                                 Thanedar

Breen                                Harris                      Morse                                    Tisdel

Calley                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Wakeman

Camilleri                           Hood                       O’Neal                                   Weiss

Carter, B                            Hope                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Carter, T                            Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Howell                     Pepper                                   Whiteford

Cherry                               Jones                       Peterson                                 Whitsett

Clemente                           Kahle                       Pohutsky                                Witwer

Clements                           Koleszar                  Posthumus                             Yancey

Coleman                            Kuppa                     Sabo                                      Yaroch

Eisen                                 LaGrand                  Scott                                      Young

 

 

                                                              Nays—28

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Johnson, S                              Reilly

Albert                                Farrington                LaFave                                   Rendon

Allor                                 Fink                         Maddock                                Rogers

Bollin                                Glenn                      Markkanen                             Roth

Borton                               Haadsma                 Martin                                    Sneller

Brixie                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Stone

Carra                                 Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     VanWoerkom

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the joint resolution.

Rep. Frederick moved that the joint resolution be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

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Rep. Stone, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Today, I voted no on a proposed amendment to Michigan’s Constitution. This resolution contains financial disclosure requirements, which is a good thing … I already voluntarily provide a financial disclosure for purposes of transparency But unfortunately, it doesn’t go far enough. Michigan is one of only two states that doesn’t require elected officials to report their finances. Democrats in the Legislature have been championing this issue for years, and we have bills that are ready to go that would require financial disclosure for all statewide elected officials, as well as an ethics committee to provide public oversight. If the intent of the legislation is financial disclosure, then why has the legislature failed to take up those bills instead?

In addition, this resolution addresses term limits. Under the amendment, the number of years that a legislator can serve would decrease from 14 to 12. On the surface, restrictive term limits are generally popular. But like so many things, the devil is in the details. This amendment would actually increase the number of terms a person could serve in the House or the Senate (but not both). From two terms to three in the Senate. And from three terms to six in the House. I anticipate the unintended consequence resulting in the lack of cross over collegiality with fewer colleagues crossing over to serve between the legislative houses. Although I voted no, the amendment did pass, but now it will go on the ballot for the November election. I urge you to read the proposal and make the decision that is best for you.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

Senate Bill No. 627, entitled

A bill to provide for the recovery or replacement of durable monuments defining the Michigan-Indiana state line; to create a commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(The bill was received from the Senate on May 5, with an amendment to the House substitute (H-2), and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 40, p. 639.)

The question being on concurring in the amendment to the House substitute (H-2) made to the bill by the Senate,

The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 206                                   Yeas—104

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       LaFave                                   Rogers

Albert                                Ellison                     LaGrand                                Roth

Alexander                          Farrington                Liberati                                  Sabo

Allor                                 Filler                        Lightner                                 Scott

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Shannon

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Slagh

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Sneller

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Sowerby

Bolden                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steckloff

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Steenland

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Stone

Brann                                Hall                         Mekoski                                 Tate

Breen                                Harris                      Morse                                    Thanedar

Brixie                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Tisdel

Calley                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hood                       O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Carra                                 Hope                       Outman                                  Weiss

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wendzel

Carter, T                            Howell                     Pepper                                   Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Peterson                                 Whiteford

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Pohutsky                                Whitsett

Clemente                           Jones                       Posthumus                             Witwer

Clements                           Kahle                       Rabhi                                     Yancey

Coleman                            Koleszar                  Reilly                                     Yaroch

Damoose                           Kuppa                     Rendon                                  Young

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5749, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8202 (MCL 600.8202), as amended by 2016 PA 31.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 207                                    Yeas—96

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Albert                                Ellison                     Liberati                                  Scott

Alexander                          Farrington                Lightner                                 Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lilly                                       Slagh

Bellino                              Fink                         Manoogian                             Sneller

Berman                             Frederick                 Marino                                   Sowerby

Beson                                Garza                       Markkanen                             Steckloff

Bolden                              Glenn                      Martin                                    Steenland

Bollin                                Green                      Meerman                               Stone

Borton                               Griffin                     Mekoski                                 Tate

Brann                                Haadsma                 Morse                                    Thanedar

Breen                                Hall                         Mueller                                  Tisdel

Brixie                                Harris                      Neeley                                   VanSingel

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Cambensy                         Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Camilleri                           Hood                       Paquette                                 Weiss

Carter, B                            Hope                       Pepper                                   Wendzel

Carter, T                            Howell                     Peterson                                 Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Cherry                               Jones                       Posthumus                             Whitsett

Clemente                           Kahle                       Rabhi                                     Witwer

Clements                           Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Yancey

Coleman                            Kuppa                     Rogers                                   Yaroch

Damoose                           LaFave                    Roth                                       Young

 

 

                                                               Nays—8

 

 

Allor                                 Hoitenga                  Johnson, S                              Outman

Carra                                 Hornberger              Maddock                                Reilly

 

 

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 993, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2021 PA 137, and by adding section 3.

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.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 993, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2021 PA 137, and by adding section 3.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 208                                    Yeas—95

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Albert                                Ellison                     Liberati                                  Scott

Alexander                          Farrington                Lightner                                 Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lilly                                       Slagh

Bellino                              Fink                         Manoogian                             Sneller

Berman                             Frederick                 Marino                                   Sowerby

Beson                                Garza                       Martin                                    Steckloff

Bolden                              Glenn                      Meerman                               Steenland

Bollin                                Green                      Mekoski                                 Stone

Borton                               Griffin                     Morse                                    Tate

Brann                                Haadsma                 Mueller                                  Thanedar

Breen                                Hall                         Neeley                                   Tisdel

Brixie                                Harris                      O’Malley                               VanSingel

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   VanWoerkom

Cambensy                         Hertel                      Outman                                  Wakeman

Camilleri                           Hood                       Paquette                                 Weiss

Carter, B                            Hope                       Pepper                                   Wendzel

Carter, T                            Hornberger              Peterson                                 Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Cherry                               Johnson, C               Posthumus                             Whitsett

Clemente                           Jones                       Rabhi                                     Witwer

Clements                           Kahle                       Rendon                                  Yancey

Coleman                            Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Young

Damoose                           Kuppa                     Roth                                      

 

 

                                                               Nays—9

 

 

Allor                                 Johnson, S               Maddock                                Reilly

Carra                                 LaFave                    Markkanen                             Yaroch

Hoitenga                                                                                                        

 

 

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 create certain funds; to provide for the allocation of certain revenues among certain funds and for the operation, investment, and expenditure of certain funds; and to impose certain duties and requirements on certain state officials,”

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.

 

Rep. Yaroch, 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:

Opioids have had a devastating effect on all our communities. Unfortunately, our Attorney General negotiated a settlement that excludes small communities of less than 10,000 people from receiving direct assistance unless that community was part of the original suit. Our Attorney General is sending a clear message that the lives of people in small town USA do not matter as much as those who live in the suburbs and the big cities.”

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

Senate Bill No. 994, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by amending the title, as amended by 2018 PA 638, and by adding chapter 8A.

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.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 994, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by amending the title, as amended by 2018 PA 638, and by adding chapter 8A.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 209                                    Yeas—91

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Liberati                                  Scott

Albert                                Eisen                       Lightner                                 Shannon

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lilly                                       Slagh

Beeler                                Farrington                Manoogian                             Sneller

Bellino                              Filler                        Marino                                   Sowerby

Berman                             Frederick                 Martin                                    Steckloff

Beson                                Garza                       Mekoski                                 Steenland

Bolden                              Green                      Morse                                    Stone

Bollin                                Griffin                     Mueller                                  Tate

Borton                               Haadsma                 Neeley                                   Thanedar

Brann                                Hall                         O’Malley                               Tisdel

Breen                                Harris                      O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Brixie                                Hauck                      Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hertel                      Paquette                                 Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hood                       Pepper                                   Weiss

Camilleri                           Hope                       Peterson                                 Wendzel

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Posthumus                             Whiteford

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Rabhi                                     Whitsett

Cherry                               Kahle                       Rendon                                  Witwer

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Yancey

Clements                           Kuppa                     Roth                                       Young

Coleman                            LaGrand                  Sabo                                     

                                                              Nays—13

 

 

Allor                                 Hoitenga                  LaFave                                   Meerman

Carra                                 Hornberger              Maddock                                Reilly

Fink                                  Johnson, S               Markkanen                             Yaroch

Glenn                                                                                                             

 

 

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 create the legislative council; to prescribe its membership, powers, and duties; to create a legislative service bureau to provide staff services to the legislature and the council; to provide for operation of legislative parking facilities; to create funds; to provide for the expenditure of appropriated funds by legislative council agencies; to provide for the designation and authentication of certain electronic legal records as official; to authorize the sale of access to certain computerized data bases; to establish fees; to create the Michigan commission on uniform state laws; to create a law revision commission; to create a senate fiscal agency and a house fiscal agency; to create a commission on intergovernmental relations; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Yaroch, 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:

Opioids have had a devastating effect on all our communities. Unfortunately, our Attorney General negotiated a settlement that excludes small communities of less than 10,000 people from receiving direct assistance unless that community was part of the original suit. Our Attorney General is sending a clear message that the lives of people in small town USA do not matter as much as those who live in the suburbs and the big cities.”

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

Senate Bill No. 995, entitled

A bill to prohibit the commencement of civil actions relating to opioids by certain governmental officers and entities.

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.

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

 

 

Senate Bill No. 995, entitled

A bill to prohibit the commencement of civil actions relating to opioids by certain governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 210                                    Yeas—97

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       Kuppa                                    Roth

Albert                                Ellison                     LaGrand                                Sabo

Alexander                          Farrington                Liberati                                  Scott

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Shannon

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Slagh

Berman                             Frederick                 Manoogian                             Sneller

Beson                                Garza                       Marino                                   Sowerby

Bolden                              Glenn                      Martin                                    Steckloff

Bollin                                Green                      Mekoski                                 Steenland

Borton                               Griffin                     Morse                                    Stone

Brann                                Haadsma                 Mueller                                  Tate

Breen                                Hall                         Neeley                                   Thanedar

Brixie                                Harris                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hertel                      Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hood                       Paquette                                 Wakeman

Carra                                 Hope                       Pepper                                   Weiss

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Peterson                                 Wendzel

Carter, T                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Posthumus                             Whiteford

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Rabhi                                     Whitsett

Clemente                           Jones                       Reilly                                     Witwer

Clements                           Kahle                       Rendon                                  Yancey

Coleman                            Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Young

Damoose                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—7

 

 

Allor                                 LaFave                    Markkanen                             Yaroch

Hoitenga                            Maddock                 Meerman                              

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Yaroch, 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:

Opioids have had a devastating effect on all our communities. Unfortunately, our Attorney General negotiated a settlement that excludes small communities of less than 10,000 people from receiving direct assistance unless that community was part of the original suit. Our Attorney General is sending a clear message that the lives of people in small town USA do not matter as much as those who live in the suburbs and the big cities.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5429, entitled

A bill to amend 2009 PA 229, entitled “Guaranteed asset protection waiver act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 (MCL 492.21, 492.23, 492.25, 492.27, 492.29, and 492.31), by adding sections 3a, 4, and 9a and parts 5 and 9, and by designating section 1 as part 1, section 3 as part 2, section 3a as part 3, sections 4, 5, 7, 9, and 9a as part 4, and section 11 as part 6; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5430, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled “Retail installment sales act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.853), as amended by 2009 PA 232.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5431, entitled

A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled “Motor vehicle sales finance act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 492.113), as amended by 2009 PA 231.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5432, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 127 (MCL 500.127), as added by 2009 PA 230.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5623, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2020 PA 121.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5967, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2021 PA 46.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5983, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12521 and 12526 (MCL 333.12521 and 333.12526), section 12521 as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12526a.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Steenland

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5984, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 548.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Steenland

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hauck, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5983, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12521 and 12526 (MCL 333.12521 and 333.12526), section 12521 as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12526a.

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

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

 

Rep. Wakeman moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, line 4, after “where” by inserting “there is”.

The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Wakeman 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. 5983, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12521 and 12526 (MCL 333.12521 and 333.12526), section 12521 as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12526a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 211                                   Yeas—101

 

 

Albert                                Ellison                     LaGrand                                Rogers

Alexander                          Farrington                Liberati                                  Roth

Allor                                 Filler                        Lightner                                 Sabo

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Scott

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Shannon

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Slagh

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Sneller

Bolden                              Griffin                     Markkanen                             Sowerby

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Martin                                    Steckloff

Borton                               Hall                         Meerman                               Steenland

Brann                                Harris                      Mekoski                                 Stone

Breen                                Hauck                      Morse                                    Tate

Brixie                                Hertel                      Mueller                                  Thanedar

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Neeley                                   Tisdel

Cambensy                         Hood                       O’Malley                               VanSingel

Camilleri                           Hope                       O’Neal                                   VanWoerkom

Carra                                 Hornberger              Outman                                  Wakeman

Carter, B                            Howell                     Paquette                                 Weiss

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Pepper                                   Wendzel

Cavanagh                          Johnson, S               Peterson                                 Wentworth

Cherry                               Jones                       Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Clemente                           Kahle                       Posthumus                             Whitsett

Clements                           Koleszar                  Rabhi                                     Witwer

Coleman                            Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Yancey

Damoose                           LaFave                    Rendon                                  Yaroch

Eisen                                                                                                             

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Aiyash                              Green                      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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Young, 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 have had conversations with licensed life guards and substance abuse prevention advocates who had overall safety concerns regarding the marriage of alcohol and swimming pools. I share some of these concerns. I am thankful, however, additional safeguards were added.”

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5984, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 548.

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

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

Rep. Cherry 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. 5984, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 548.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 212                                   Yeas—100

 

 

Albert                                Ellison                     LaGrand                                Rogers

Alexander                          Farrington                Liberati                                  Roth

Allor                                 Filler                        Lightner                                 Sabo

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Scott

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Shannon

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Slagh

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Sneller

Bolden                              Griffin                     Markkanen                             Sowerby

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Martin                                    Steckloff

Borton                               Hall                         Meerman                               Steenland

Brann                                Harris                      Mekoski                                 Stone

Breen                                Hauck                      Morse                                    Tate

Brixie                                Hertel                      Mueller                                  Thanedar

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Neeley                                   Tisdel

Camilleri                           Hood                       O’Malley                               VanSingel

Carra                                 Hope                       O’Neal                                   VanWoerkom

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Outman                                  Wakeman

Carter, T                            Howell                     Paquette                                 Weiss

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Pepper                                   Wendzel

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Peterson                                 Wentworth

Clemente                           Jones                       Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Clements                           Kahle                       Posthumus                             Whitsett

Coleman                            Koleszar                  Rabhi                                     Witwer

Damoose                           Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Yancey

Eisen                                 LaFave                    Rendon                                  Yaroch

 

 

                                                               Nays—4

 

 

Aiyash                              Cambensy                Green                                     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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Young, 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 have had conversations with licensed life guards and substance abuse prevention advocates who had overall safety concerns regarding the marriage of alcohol and swimming pools. I share some of these concerns. I am thankful, however, additional safeguards were added.”

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

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Brenda Carter, Sabo, Weiss, Rabhi, Stone, Hope, Garza, Sowerby, Breen, Haadsma, Scott, Anthony, Tyrone Carter, Morse and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 291.

A resolution to urge the Michigan Legislature to provide all state employees $2,000 in Public Employee Recognition Pay.

Whereas, The COVID-19 Pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on state employees. Difficulties with retention and struggles to fill vacant positions have forced civil servants to take on expanded roles and responsibilities. Across state government, the number of full-time employee equivalents has declined significantly over the last two-plus years; and

Whereas, Through this turbulence, state employees have shown incredible resilience and dedication to serving Michigan taxpayers. State employees have had to demonstrate immense flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing policies and demands. Many state employees put their own health at risk to provide the public with critical support and life-saving services throughout this unprecedented crisis; and

Whereas, One group of workers who faced, and continue to face, increased risk of COVID-19 infection are Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) microbiologists and laboratory scientists. In addition to their normal workload, these employees are responsible for the bulk of the COVID‑19 tests, often working 12 to 15 hours a day, 7 days per week, to handle this immense responsibility. These unsung heroes in the fight against this virus, like Michigan’s nurses and doctors, face a heightened risk of infection, along with bringing the virus home to their families, and yet they have been forgotten by the state concerning hazard pay and other accolades; and

Whereas, Technical Unit Workers within the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) put themselves and their families in harm’s way to ensure continuity and reliability in maintaining and repairing our bridges and roads. These essential workers and unsung heroes continue to do critical work despite difficulties and issues that existed in the early stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic, such as a lack of proper PPE and an inability to access rest areas and restaurants as many were closed to ensure the safety of Michiganders and stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus; and

Whereas, Countless state employees, including forensic scientists, conservation officers, food inspectors, transportation engineers, drafting techs, geologists, pharmacy assistants, migrant service workers, dental hygienists, aircraft pilots, unemployment insurance examiners, Native American outreach workers, environmental quality analysts, fisheries biologists, and hundreds of other classifications, did everything asked of them to keep Michigan moving forward. All indispensable to the state’s effort, they put our state and the services it provides to Michigan residents before their personal health and safety; and

Whereas, As Michigan’s elected leaders, it is our responsibility to properly compensate state employees for their sacrifices and dedication during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Not only is this hazard pay warranted for their work over the last two years but it will also improve our ability to attract and retain employees moving forward; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Michigan Legislature to provide all state employees $2,000 in Public Employee Recognition Pay; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, the Minority Leader of the Michigan House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate, and the Minority Leader of the Michigan Senate.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Reps. Kuppa, Stone, Shannon, Anthony, Hope, Brixie, Scott, Neeley, Brabec, Coleman, Breen, Hood, Rabhi, Cavanagh, Aiyash, Sowerby, LaGrand, Whitsett, Jones, Haadsma and Morse offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 292.

A resolution to urge the Governor to convene an Infrastructure Task Force to coordinate efforts to ensure federal funding is used to advance climate, resilience, and equity goals, and to direct the work of the task force.

Whereas, The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently issued a report highlighting the need for fundamental changes in society to tackle climate change and deal with the impacts of climate breakdown. In response, scientists, STEM professionals and interfaith leaders around the world are heeding warnings and taking action by educating the public and policymakers about the impending climate catastrophe; and

Whereas, Climate change is threatening Michigan’s economy with increased frequency of extreme weather likely to result in unprecedented risks, damages, and costs for our residents and communities. These costs will continue growing without public action, saddling our children and grandchildren with extreme financial burden and negatively impacting the health, resilience, and quality of life in Michigan; and

Whereas, Michigan can take steps now to both reduce our state’s contributions to climate change and to protect against its impacts, and to do so in an equitable way that protects our most vulnerable citizens; and

Whereas, The Governor signed Executive Order 2020-182 and Executive Directive 2020-10 to commit Michigan to the goal of achieving economy-wide carbon neutrality no later than 2050 through the development and implementation of the MI Healthy Climate Plan. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; other state agencies; and the Infrastructure Task Force will help implement the plan by strengthening our energy infrastructure and guiding the construction of green energy infrastructure; and

Whereas, The Michigan Infrastructure Office and the Infrastructure Task Force will work collaboratively to ensure federal infrastructure funding is used effectively and efficiently. In addition to federal funding oversight, the Task Force will collaborate with the private sector and focus on broad, long-term actions; and

Whereas, The Federal government has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will deliver millions of dollars in badly needed infrastructure and climate-related funding to Michigan, providing an opportunity to use these funds to address these challenges and improve the resilience of our state; and

Whereas, President Biden’s Justice40 initiative will ensure that federal agencies work with states and local communities to deliver at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from Federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities; now, therefore be

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Governor to convene an Infrastructure Task Force to coordinate efforts to ensure federal funding is used to advance climate, resilience, and equity goals; and be it further

Resolved, That the Infrastructure Task Force be comprised of senior officials of relevant state agencies and convened with all due haste; and be it further

Resolved, That the Infrastructure Task Force solicit and consider input from stakeholders; and be it further

Resolved, That the Infrastructure Task Force may develop guiding principles, recommendations, and other resources to assist state agencies in coordination efforts; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Sneller, Sowerby, Ellison, Cherry, O’Malley, Roth, Clemente, Brabec, Neeley, Steenland, Liberati, Shannon, Camilleri, Peterson, Howell, Sabo, LaFave, Griffin, Lasinski, Jones, Coleman, Yancey, Haadsma, Hope, Kahle, Morse, Rogers, Stone, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 293.

A resolution to declare May 11, 2022, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, America celebrates National Rail Day in May to commemorate the completion of America’s first transcontinental railroad on May 11, 1869; and

Whereas, Michigan is fortunate to have 3,465 freight rail miles operated by 29 freight carriers and Amtrak passenger service; and

Whereas, From the auto industry and other manufacturers to mining and agriculture, Michigan’s productive freight rail network provides key connections to keep the Great Lakes State economy vibrant; and

Whereas, Railroads are a very safe way to move freight and are working hard to improve infrastructure and equipment safety, reduce human error and protect the rail network every day; and

Whereas, Between 2000 and 2021, train accidents were down 33% and between 2000 and 2020, the hazmat accident rate was down 60%. The rail employee injury rate in 2020 was an all-time low; and

Whereas, Technology used throughout the nearly 140,000-mile national rail network — from smart sensors to big data and drones — ensure infrastructure and equipment remains safe; and

Whereas, Moving freight by rail prevented 6.97 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the equivalent of taking 1.37 million cars off the road or planting 105.6 million trees; and

Whereas, Railroads help preserve infrastructure and aid in cutting congestion. Freight railroads take 4.7 million truckloads off Michigan roads annually; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 11, 2022, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan, and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize and celebrate the pivotal role that a robust freight railroad and passenger system is to the residents of the Great Lakes State.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Rogers, Haadsma, Hope, Kahle, Morse, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 294.

A resolution to declare May 2022 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, An estimated two million Michiganders ride bicycles because they are a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and recreation, an excellent form of fitness, and they help improve quality of life, sense of place, and connect us all as one Michigan; and

Whereas, Riding a bicycle is an excellent form of exercise that improves mental and physical health and is part of a healthy lifestyle for individuals; and

Whereas, Thousands of people throughout Michigan will experience the joys of bicycling during the month of May through educational programs, commuting events, trail workdays, helmet promotions, and charity rides; and

Whereas, Commuting by bicycle benefits both employees and employers through improved employee health and fitness and a reduction in commuting costs; and

Whereas, Bicycle commuting is an effective way to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and conserve energy; and

Whereas, In 2022, thousands of cyclists from across the country will participate in hundreds of organized Michigan cycling events to experience our beautiful scenery, many parks, attractions, and historic sites; and

Whereas, Cycling provides an economic benefit to Michigan’s economy, including employment, retail revenue, tourism expenditure, and increased health and productivity; and

Whereas, Bicyclists are legal roadway users and teaching bicyclists and motorists to co-exist on the road is important to ensure the safety and comfort of all users; and

Whereas, According to Smart Growth America (SGA) Michigan has one of the most complete streets efforts in place and ranks 6th in the with 108 polices statewide; and

Whereas, Michigan is known as the top trail state joining together our upper and lower peninsula with the greatest number of rail-trail mileage at more than 2,700 miles, along with nearly 2,000 miles of looped mountain biking trails on state-managed lands linking the vibrant city of Detroit to the majestic hills of Iron Mountain, in addition to the internationally recognized mountain biking trail network in Copper Harbor or the Slow Roll in Detroit; and

Whereas, Michigan has thirteen recognized Bicycle Friendly Communities, nine Bicycle Friendly Universities, thirty Bicycle Friendly Businesses, is ranked as the 15th most Bicycle Friendly State by the League of American Bicyclists, and has been recognized as having one of the oldest known established bike clubs formed in the late 1800s; and

Whereas, Michigan has hundreds of bicycle shops and dozens of bike clubs and bicycle-related industries; and

Whereas, Michigan has three officially designated cross state U.S. Bicycle Routes (USBR). These cross-state USBR total nearly 1,000 miles; and

Whereas, Michigan is a leader of inclusive cycling opportunities which demonstrate that everyone can ride; and

Whereas, Michigan’s own Horatio Earle led the Good Roads Movement that banded millions of American bicyclists together to promote safer cycling, which resulted in the creation of the Michigan State Highway Department (now MDOT) and Woodward Avenue becoming the first mile of concrete highway in the world; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2022 as Bike Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

______

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

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

House Bill Nos.     6070   6071   6072   6073  6074   6075   6076   6077   6078  6079   6080   6081 6082       6083        6084        6085        6086

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

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

House Bill No. 4239, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 219, 904c, and 904f (MCL 257.219, 257.904c, and 257.904f), section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 904c as amended by 1999 PA 73, and section 904f as added by 1998 PA 358.

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. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen

Nays: None

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5501, entitled

A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled “The pupil transportation act,” by amending sections 5 and 20 (MCL 257.1805 and 257.1820), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 107 and section 20 as added by 2021 PA 52.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope and Breen

Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson and Yancey

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5508, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8379 and 8396 (MCL 600.8379 and 600.8396), section 8379 as amended by 2000 PA 93 and section 8396 as added by 1994 PA 12.

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. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Bolden and Breen

Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson and Yancey

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5509, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 682, 907, and 909 (MCL 257.682, 257.907, and 257.909), section 682 as amended by 2021 PA 50, section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, Bolden and Breen

Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson and Yancey

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5982, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.

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. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen

Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson and Rendon

 

 

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

Senate Bill No. 996, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.

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. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Kahle, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen

Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson and Rendon

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen

Absent: Rep. Berman

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon and Stone

Absent: Reps. Green, Posthumus and Camilleri

Excused: Reps. Green, Posthumus and Camilleri

Notices

 

 

May 10, 2022

Clerk Gary Randall

Michigan House of Representatives

Office 70 CB

Lansing, MI 48933

 

Dear Clerk Randall,

This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee changes:

•      Remove Representative Berman as the Vice-Chair for the Committee on Insurance.

•      Remove Representative Berman from the Committee on Insurance.

•      Remove Representative Berman from the Committee on Energy.

•      Remove Representative Berman from the Committee on Judiciary.

•      Remove Representative Berman from the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.

•      Remove Representative Berman from the Committee on Transportation.

•      Remove Representative Hall from the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

•      Remove Representative Camilleri from the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

•      Remove Representative Cambensy from the Committee on Agriculture.

•      Remove Representative Bolden from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.

•      Appoint Representative LaFave as the Vice-Chair for the Committee on Insurance.

•      Appoint Representative Mekoski to the Committee on Judiciary.

•      Appoint Representative Mekoski to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.

•      Appoint Representative Mekoski to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

•      Appoint Representative Harris to the Committee on Insurance.

•      Appoint Representative Harris to the Committee on Energy.

•      Appoint Representative Harris to the Committee on Transportation.

•      Appoint Representative Pepper to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

•      Appoint Representative Pepper to the Committee on Agriculture.

•      Appoint Representative Pepper to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Jason Wentworth

                                                                                       Speaker of the House

                                                                                       District 097

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 2:50 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5275 (Public Act No. 64, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7j (MCL 722.627j), as amended by 2010 PA 81.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 4:50 p.m.)

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 2:48 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5274 (Public Act No. 65, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 4:52 p.m.)

 

 

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 2:52 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5276 (Public Act No. 66, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7d, 7e, 7g, 8b, 8d, 9a, and 18 (MCL 722.623, 722.625, 722.627d, 722.627e, 722.627g, 722.628b, 722.628d, 722.629a, and 722.638), section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 47, section 5 as amended by 2004 PA 563, sections 7d, 7e, 7g, and 9a as added by 1998 PA 428, section 8b as amended by 2006 PA 263, section 8d as amended by 2014 PA 30, and section 18 as amended by 2018 PA 59.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 4:54 p.m.)

 

 

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 2:54 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5277 (Public Act No. 67, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2018 PA 59.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 4:56 p.m.)

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 2:56 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5278 (Public Act No. 68, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2018 PA 56.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 4:58 p.m.)

 

 

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 2:58 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5279 (Public Act No. 69, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 722.120), as amended by 2019 PA 94.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.)

 

 

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 3:00 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5280 (Public Act No. 70, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2020 PA 6.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 5:02 p.m.)

 

 

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 3:02 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5534 (Public Act No. 71, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 9 (MCL 722.119), as amended by 2017 PA 257.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 5:04 p.m.)

Date: May 5, 2022

Time: 3:04 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5594 (Public Act No. 72, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “An act to require the reporting of child abuse and neglect by certain persons; to permit the reporting of child abuse and neglect by all persons; to provide for the protection of children who are abused or neglected; to authorize limited detainment in protective custody; to authorize medical examinations; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state department of social services to prevent child abuse and neglect; to prescribe certain powers and duties of local law enforcement agencies; to safeguard and enhance the welfare of children and preserve family life; to provide for the appointment of legal counsel; to provide for the abrogation of privileged communications; to provide civil and criminal immunity for certain persons; to provide rules of evidence in certain cases; to provide for confidentiality of records; to provide for the expungement of certain records; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 7l.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on May 5, 2022, at 5:06 p.m.)

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Rep. Hauck introduced

House Bill No. 6087, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2020 PA 126.

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

 

 

Reps. Markkanen, Sabo, Allor, Cambensy, Hoitenga, Yaroch and Bezotte introduced

House Bill No. 6088, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20952 (MCL 333.20952), as added by 1990 PA 179.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

 

 

Reps. Whitsett, Yancey, Hope, Steenland, Thanedar, Scott, Breen, Brenda Carter, Kuppa, Pohutsky, Young, Aiyash, Camilleri, Morse, Cavanagh, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Clemente, Koleszar, LaFave, Brixie, Berman, Bezotte, O’Malley, Rabhi and Jones introduced

House Bill No. 6089, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3115, 5501, 5529, 5530, 11151, and 12115 (MCL 324.3115, 324.5501, 324.5529, 324.5530, 324.11151, and 324.12115), section 3115 as amended by 2004 PA 143, section 5501 as amended by 2019 PA 119, section 11151 as amended by 1998 PA 439, and section 12115 as amended by 2015 PA 224, and by adding section 16908e.

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

 

 

Reps. Whitsett, Tisdel, Peterson, Steenland, Coleman, Liberati, Garza, Aiyash, Berman, Koleszar, Scott, Jones and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 6090, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7yy.

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

 

 

Reps. Hope, Sabo, Brenda Carter, Garza, Sowerby, Breen, Haadsma, Scott, Anthony, Stone, Tyrone Carter, Camilleri and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 6091, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

Reps. Camilleri, Fink, Roth, Brann, Steven Johnson, Cambensy, Aiyash, Breen, Coleman, Sneller and Young introduced

House Bill No. 6092, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 226a (MCL 257.226a), as amended by 2006 PA 516.

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

 

 

Reps. Allor and Howell introduced

House Bill No. 6093, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 252, 254, 267, and 269 (MCL 168.252, 168.254, 168.267, and 168.269), section 254 as amended by 2021 PA 146 and section 269 as amended by 2014 PA 94.

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

 

 

Reps. Howell and Allor introduced

House Bill No. 6094, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending sections 6 and 8 (MCL 224.6 and 224.8), section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 2 and section 8 as amended by 1994 PA 320.

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

 

 

Rep. Calley introduced

House Bill No. 6095, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2021 PA 48.

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

 

 

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

May 6, 2022

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

·         Report on internal control, compliance, and other matters of the Michigan Legislative Retirement System (A Fiduciary Component Unit of the State of Michigan) (900-0140-22), Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2021.

                                                                               Gary L. Randall

                                                                               Clerk of the House

 

 

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Rep. Slagh moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:20 p.m.

 

Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lightner declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives