No. 49

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2022

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, May 26, 2022.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

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—excused          Lasinski—present         Roth—present

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

Anthony—present          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—excused    Sneller—present

Beson—present              Glanville—present        Marino—present           Sowerby—present

Bezotte—present            Glenn—present             Markkanen—present     Steckloff—present

Bolden—present            Green—present             Martin—present            Steenland—present

Bollin—present              Griffin—present           Meerman—present        Stone—present

Borton—present             Haadsma—present        Mekoski—present         Tate—present

Brabec—present            Hall—present               Morse—present            Thanedar—present

Brann—present              Harris—present            Mueller—present          Tisdel—present

Breen—present              Hauck—present            Neeley—excused          VanSingel—present

Brixie—present              Hertel—present            O’Malley—present       VanWoerkom—present

Calley—present             Hoitenga—present        O’Neal—present           Wakeman—present

Cambensy—present        Hood—present             Outman—present          Weiss—present

Camilleri—present         Hope—present             Paquette—excused        Wendzel—present

Carra—present               Hornberger—present     Pepper—present           Wentworth—present

Carter, B—present          Howell—present           Peterson—present         Whiteford—present

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

Cavanagh—present        Johnson, S—present      Posthumus—present      Witwer—present

Cherry—present             Jones—present             Puri—present               Yancey—present

Clemente—present         Kahle—present             Rabhi—present             Yaroch—present

Clements—present         Koleszar—present         Reilly—present             Young—present

Coleman—present          Kuppa—present                                               

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Pat Outman, from the 70th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“All mighty God, we pray that Your compassionate wisdom and justice-making be our guide for daily living. In these hours of difficult decisions, sustain our local, state, and national politicians called to serve in this unforeseen moment in history. We ask that You cast aside all pride and arrogance among us and our leaders, anchor us in Your imperative to care for the vulnerable, and shore-up party-politics so that peaceable life and dignity for all peoples may be the route in and through these rough days. This we pray in Your name.

Amen.”

 

 

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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Ellison, Neeley and Manoogian be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Brann, Tyrone Carter, Glanville, Haadsma, Hood, Morse, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby, Thanedar, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 305.

A resolution to declare May 30, 2022, as Multiple Sclerosis Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system; and

Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory demyelinating condition caused by damage to myelin – a fatty material that insulates nerves; and

Whereas, The loss of myelin affects the way nerves conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain; and

Whereas, Symptoms can include blurred vision, weak limbs, tingling sensations, unsteadiness, memory problems, and fatigue; and

Whereas, Today, 2.8 million people around the world have multiple sclerosis; and

Whereas, Most people with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40; and

Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is two to three times more common in women than in men; and

Whereas, There is no drug that can cure multiple sclerosis, but treatments are available which can modify the course of the disease; and

Whereas, Raising awareness for multiple sclerosis is an opportunity to advocate for better services, celebrate support networks, and champion self-care; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 30, 2022, as Multiple Sclerosis Day in the state of Michigan. We urge increased public awareness of this inflammatory demyelinating condition that affects the central nervous system.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

this resolution is offered to comply with article iv, section 53 of the constitution of the state of michigan of 1963.

 

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 27.

A concurrent resolution to reappoint Doug A. Ringler, C.P.A., C.I.A., as Auditor General.

Whereas, Article IV, Section 53 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 requires the Legislature, by a majority vote of the members elected to and serving in each house, to appoint an Auditor General, who shall be a certified public accountant licensed to practice in this state, to serve for a term of eight years; and

Whereas, Under the provisions of Article IV, Section 53, the Auditor General of the state of Michigan shall conduct post audits of financial transactions and accounts of the state and of all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions established by the state constitution or by law, and performance post audits; and

Whereas, In 2014, the Legislature appointed Doug A. Ringler, C.P.A., C.I.A., as Auditor General of the state of Michigan, pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 28, for a term of eight years, effective June 9, 2014; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, pursuant to Article IV, Section 53 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963, we hereby reappoint Doug A. Ringler, C.P.A., C.I.A., as Auditor General of the state of Michigan, to serve for a term of eight years, effective June 9, 2022.

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 71 be suspended.

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

The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,

 

Rep. Frederick moved that consideration of the concurrent resolution be postponed temporarily.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 6012, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 11w.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding sections 11w, 97c, and 97d.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

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

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 275                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Rogers

Albert                                Eisen                       LaFave                                   Roth

Alexander                          Farrington                LaGrand                                Sabo

Allor                                 Filler                        Lasinski                                 Scott

Anthony                            Fink                         Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Frederick                 Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Garza                       Lilly                                       Sneller

Berman                             Glanville                  Maddock                                Sowerby

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Steckloff

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steenland

Bolden                              Griffin                     Martin                                    Stone

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Meerman                               Tate

Borton                               Hall                         Mekoski                                 Thanedar

Brabec                               Harris                      Morse                                    Tisdel

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  VanSingel

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Calley                                Hood                       Outman                                  Weiss

Cambensy                         Hope                       Pepper                                   Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Peterson                                 Wentworth

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Posthumus                             Whitsett

Cavanagh                          Johnson, S               Puri                                        Witwer

Cherry                               Jones                       Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clemente                           Kahle                       Reilly                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Young

Coleman                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the title as amended.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

The House returned to the consideration of

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 27.

A concurrent resolution to reappoint Doug A. Ringler, C.P.A., C.I.A., as Auditor General.

(The concurrent resolution was considered earlier today, see today’s Journal, p. 816.)

The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 276                                    Yeas—79

 

 

Albert                                Filler                        LaGrand                                Roth

Alexander                          Fink                         Liberati                                  Sabo

Allor                                 Frederick                 Lightner                                 Shannon

Beeler                                Garza                       Lilly                                       Slagh

Bellino                              Glenn                      Maddock                                Sneller

Berman                             Green                      Marino                                   Steckloff

Beson                                Griffin                     Markkanen                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Haadsma                 Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Hall                         Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Harris                      Mekoski                                 Tisdel

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  VanSingel

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hood                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Carra                                 Hornberger              Peterson                                 Wentworth

Cherry                               Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Clements                           Johnson, S               Posthumus                             Whitsett

Damoose                           Jones                       Rabhi                                     Witwer

Eisen                                 Koleszar                  Reilly                                     Yaroch

Farrington                         LaFave                    Rendon                                 

 

 

                                                              Nays—26

 

 

Aiyash                              Carter, T                  Kuppa                                    Scott

Anthony                            Cavanagh                 Lasinski                                 Sowerby

Bolden                              Clemente                 Morse                                    Stone

Brabec                               Coleman                  Pepper                                   Weiss

Brixie                                Glanville                  Puri                                        Yancey

Camilleri                           Hope                       Rogers                                   Young

Carter, B                            Johnson, C                                                            

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

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

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

SCR 27 was brought to the floor without notice and put up for a vote. This is an eight year appointment of someone I have not seen any type of performance review, nor was I given an opportunity to do any research. Additionally there is time for this research to be done as the expiration date will happen after we return to Session on 6/7/22. This is not an indictment of his performance, but the process and not allowing us an opportunity to make an informed vote.”

 

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

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I am unable to vote for the reappointment of the auditor general due to the apparent partisanship I have encountered with some of the audits they have engaged in. There have been no audits on the spending of the previous Speaker's office, despite allegations of wrongdoing. It was irregular for them to conduct election audit outside of their statutory authority.”

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5615, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 277                                    Yeas—93

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  LaGrand                                Sabo

Albert                                Damoose                 Lasinski                                 Scott

Alexander                          Farrington                Liberati                                  Shannon

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Sneller

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Sowerby

Berman                             Garza                       Marino                                   Steckloff

Beson                                Glanville                  Markkanen                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Green                      Martin                                    Stone

Bolden                              Griffin                     Meerman                               Tate

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Mekoski                                 Thanedar

Borton                               Hall                         Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Harris                      Mueller                                  VanSingel

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Brixie                                Hertel                      Outman                                  Wakeman

Calley                                Hood                       Pepper                                   Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Peterson                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Posthumus                             Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Puri                                        Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Rendon                                  Yancey

Cherry                               Kuppa                     Rogers                                   Yaroch

Clemente                           LaFave                    Roth                                       Young

Clements                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                              Nays—12

 

 

Allor                                 Eisen                       Johnson, S                              Pohutsky

Brann                                Glenn                      Koleszar                                Reilly

Carra                                 Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Weiss

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5616, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled “An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 278                                    Yeas—98

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Lasinski                                 Sabo

Albert                                Farrington                Liberati                                  Scott

Alexander                          Filler                        Lightner                                 Shannon

Anthony                            Fink                         Lilly                                       Slagh

Beeler                                Frederick                 Maddock                                Sneller

Bellino                              Garza                       Marino                                   Sowerby

Berman                             Glanville                  Markkanen                             Steckloff

Beson                                Green                      Martin                                    Steenland

Bezotte                              Griffin                     Meerman                               Stone

Bolden                              Haadsma                 Mekoski                                 Tate

Bollin                                Hall                         Morse                                    Thanedar

Borton                               Harris                      Mueller                                  Tisdel

Brabec                               Hauck                      O’Malley                               VanSingel

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Neal                                   VanWoerkom

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  Outman                                  Wakeman

Calley                                Hood                       Pepper                                   Weiss

Cambensy                         Hope                       Peterson                                 Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Carter, B                            Howell                     Posthumus                             Whiteford

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Puri                                        Whitsett

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Rabhi                                     Witwer

Cherry                               Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Yancey

Clemente                           Kuppa                     Rogers                                   Yaroch

Clements                           LaFave                    Roth                                       Young

Coleman                            LaGrand                                                               

 

 

                                                               Nays—7

 

 

Allor                                 Carra                       Glenn                                     Reilly

Brann                                Eisen                       Johnson, S                             

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

 

 

House Bill No. 6017, entitled

A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled “Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 207.781), as amended by 2021 PA 44.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 279                                    Yeas—85

 

 

Albert                                Damoose                 Lasinski                                 Shannon

Alexander                          Farrington                Liberati                                  Slagh

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Frederick                 Lilly                                       Steckloff

Berman                             Garza                       Marino                                   Steenland

Beson                                Glanville                  Markkanen                             Stone

Bezotte                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bolden                              Griffin                     Mekoski                                 Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Harris                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Pepper                                   Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Peterson                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Posthumus                             Wentworth

Camilleri                           Howell                     Puri                                        Whiteford

Carter, B                            Jones                       Rendon                                  Whitsett

Carter, T                            Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Witwer

Cherry                               Kuppa                     Roth                                       Yancey

Clemente                           LaFave                    Sabo                                      Yaroch

Clements                           LaGrand                  Scott                                      Young

Coleman                                                                                                        

                                                              Nays—20

 

 

Aiyash                              Cavanagh                 Hornberger                             Outman

Allor                                 Eisen                       Johnson, C                             Pohutsky

Beeler                                Fink                         Johnson, S                              Rabhi

Bollin                                Glenn                      Maddock                                Reilly

Carra                                 Hoitenga                  Meerman                               Sowerby

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 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.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 6079, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 35a.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Morse, Weiss, Pohutsky, Manoogian, Anthony, Camilleri, Sowerby, Clemente, Steckloff, Hope, Cambensy, Steenland, Hertel, Sabo, Stone, Kuppa, LaGrand, Brixie, Glanville, Puri, Rogers, Brabec, Young, Cherry, Hood, Jones, Tyrone Carter and Thanedar offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 306.

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to fund scientific research on gun violence and its effects on public health, and to require the Surgeon General of the United States to issue annual reports to the public on the current state of gun violence in the country.

Whereas, Gun violence, which includes any violence committed with the use of firearms, continues to threaten the public health of our citizens. An average of 100 people per day die from gun violence in the United States. In addition, the United States accounts for 35 percent of firearm suicides globally, and Americans are 25 times more likely to be killed by gun violence than people in other high-income countries; and

Whereas, In order to develop solutions to address gun violence, we need a better understanding of the causes, processes, and impact of all types of gun violence, including violent conflicts, suicides, and mass shootings. Research allows the public health community to define the problems associated with gun violence, identify risks and protective factors, and develop preventive interventions; and

Whereas, Providing funding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of Justice will allow for a broad database of scientific knowledge to be created for the development of meaningful interventions as our understanding of gun violence expands; and

Whereas, Further, gun violence research should be made available to the general public. Not only does this transparency foster trust, but informed individuals have the power to change their behaviors and work alongside systematic reform; and

Whereas, For over two decades, Congress has blocked any appropriations for gun violence research citing legislation enacted in 1996 to prohibit public funds from being used to advocate or promote gun control. Although not specifically prohibited, the language has been interpreted as a ban on funding. Scientific research must and can stand outside of politics for the betterment of public health; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress to fund scientific research on gun violence and its effect on public health; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Surgeon General of the United States to issue annual reports to the public regarding the state of gun violence in the country; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the Surgeon General of the United States.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

 

 

Reps. Glanville, Pohutsky, Young, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Sowerby, Sneller, Puri, Anthony, Hope, Stone, Kuppa, Hertel, Sabo, Hood, Rogers, Cambensy, Brixie, Liberati, Garza, Haadsma, Steckloff, Cynthia Johnson, Lasinski, Manoogian, LaGrand, Morse, Weiss, Clemente, Tate, Breen, Coleman, Pepper, Thanedar, Brenda Carter, Brabec, Jones, Camilleri, Neeley, Scott, Yancey and Tyrone Carter offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 307.

A resolution to support access to contraception for all individuals.

Whereas, The possible overturning of Roe v Wade poses a number of threats to reproductive rights. Now more than ever, it is crucial to protect the right to access contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancies; and

Whereas, Most individuals consider contraception to be essential health care, as an estimated 92% of Americans view the use of contraception as acceptable and 99% of sexually active women have used at least one contraceptive method; and

Whereas, Access to contraception is protected under the United States Constitution. In 1965, the Supreme Court of the United States found in Griswold v Connecticut that married couples had a right to privacy, which included the right to control their fertility through the use of contraception; and

Whereas, In another case, Eisenstadt v Baird, the Court extended the right to contraception to unmarried persons under the equal-protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment; and

Whereas, The benefits of contraception are many. Promoting safe access to contraception ensures better economic mobility, positive health outcomes, and the right of all individuals to make their own reproductive choices; and

Whereas, Control over the time of childbearing gives women more educational and professional opportunities, leading to greater earning potential throughout their lives. College enrollment is 20% higher for women with access to contraception; and

Whereas, Contraception is used for a variety of purposes beyond those related to childbearing. Individuals may use contraception to regulate their menstruation cycles, ease symptoms of painful conditions such as endometriosis, bring relief to women experiencing menopause, and serve a number of health care needs; and

Whereas, Access to contraceptives significantly reduces the probability that a woman will be in poverty; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we support access to contraception for all individuals; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States, members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, and the Attorney General of the State of Michigan.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Reps. Hood, Aiyash, Hope, Glanville, Rogers, Stone, LaGrand, Tate, Steckloff, Sowerby, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Weiss, Cavanagh, Morse, Rabhi, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Tyrone Carter and Thanedar offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 308.

A resolution to affirm our support of Governor Whitmer’s MI Healthy Climate Plan.

Whereas, Climate change is threatening the environmental, economic, and social well-being of the people of our nation and the world. Current scientific projections suggest that without intervention to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the negative impacts of climate change will become more challenging, dangerous, and expensive for Michigan residents; and

Whereas, In September 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2020-10, which committed Michigan to achieving economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 and charged the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Council on Climate Solutions with developing the MI Healthy Climate Plan; and

Whereas, In April 2022, EGLE released the MI Healthy Climate Plan, which lays out a broad vision for fulfilling Governor Whitmer’s commitment for Michigan to reduce GHG emissions and achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan proposes climate action that would create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, spur economic development and innovation, lower energy and transportation costs for Michigan’s residents, mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, improve public health, and protect natural resources and wildlife; and

Whereas, The MI Healthy Climate Plan positions the state of Michigan as a leader in tackling the climate crisis. We commend the Governor for her leadership in completing this important step toward addressing the threats of climate change. With the effects of climate change becoming more visible and more threatening, actions to combat the crisis are becoming increasingly important; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we affirm our support of Governor Whitmer’s MI Healthy Climate Plan; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the State of Michigan, the Director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the members of the Council on Climate Solutions.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.

 

 

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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.

 

 

Rep. Frederick moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Wednesday, June 1, at 1:30 p.m.

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 Wednesday, May 25:

House Bill Nos.           6142  6143  6144  6145

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, May 26:

Senate Bill Nos.           1055  1056  1057  1058 1059  1060  1061  1062  1063 1064  1065

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, May 26:

Senate Bill Nos.           745    1012

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, referred

Senate Bill No. 134, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 410c.

to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

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

Nays: None

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

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 26, 2022

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

Absent: Rep. Neeley

Excused: Rep. Neeley

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5642, entitled

A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby and Aiyash

Nays: None

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5961, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 80123, 80124, and 80125 (MCL 324.80123, 324.80124, and 324.80125), section 80123 as added by 1995 PA 58, section 80124 as amended by 2012 PA 294, and section 80125 as amended by 2014 PA 549.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Wakeman, Martin and Cambensy

Nays: Rep. Sowerby

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 26, 2022

Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Absent: Reps. LaFave and Eisen

Excused: Reps. LaFave and Eisen

The Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, by Rep. Lilly, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5889, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2157c.

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. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Lilly, Chair, of the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 26, 2022

Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa

Absent: Rep. Calley

Excused: Rep. Calley

 

 

The Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6086, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20904, 20912, 20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904, 333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and 333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as added by 1990 PA 179.

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. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported

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.

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. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, May 26, 2022

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

Absent: Rep. Eisen

Excused: Rep. Eisen

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Bill No. 4527, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled “Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,” by amending the title and sections 2, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, and 20 (MCL 408.652, 408.660, 408.661, 408.662, 408.665, 408.666, 408.667, and 408.670), the title and sections 11 and 15 as amended by 2014 PA 163, sections 2 and 17 as amended by 2000 PA 346, section 10 as amended by 2020 PA 163, section 16 as amended by 1980 PA 103, and section 20 as added by 2000 PA 346, and by adding section 19a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

House Bill No. 5258, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 565, 710, and 711 (MCL 168.565, 168.710, and 168.711), sections 565 and 711 as amended by 1984 PA 113.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

House Bill No. 5555, entitled

A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 421.13), as amended by 2012 PA 493.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

House Bill No. 5875, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2018 PA 315.

The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

House Bill No. 5190, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as amended by 2020 PA 158 and section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230.

The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

House Bill No. 5291, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding sections 9d and 10s.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 745, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled “Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act,” by amending sections 2, 4, 8, 9, 14, and 22 (MCL 120.102, 120.104, 120.108, 120.109, 120.114, and 120.122), section 14 as amended by 2002 PA 412.

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. 1012, entitled

A bill to establish a student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; to prescribe conditions for the administration of the student mental health apprenticeship retention and training (SMART) internship grant program; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments; and to require the promulgation of rules.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Communications from State Officers

 

 

The following communication from the Department of Treasury was received and read:

 

May 25, 2022

In accordance with section 916 of Public Act 87 of 2021, the Department of Treasury reports collecting $38,112.79 from the sale of unclaimed property lists for the period October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.

Should you have any questions, please contact Terry A. Stanton, Manager, Unclaimed Property at (517) 636-5307 or stantont@michigan.gov.

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Ann E. Good, Deputy Treasuer

                                                                                       Financial and Administrative Services

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Rogers, Roth, Brann, Hood, Shannon, Rabhi, Cynthia Johnson, Sowerby, Brabec, Camilleri, Morse, Weiss, Cavanagh, Manoogian, Pohutsky, LaGrand, Stone, Kuppa, Hertel, Sabo, Thanedar, Hope, Tate, Peterson, Garza, Steckloff, Haadsma, Koleszar, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Liberati, O’Neal, Pepper, Young, Puri, Brixie, Whitsett, Jones, Neeley, Glanville, Anthony and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 6146, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21795a.

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

 

 

Reps. Scott, Roth, Brann, Hood, Shannon, Rabhi, Cynthia Johnson, Sowerby, Brabec, Camilleri, Morse, Weiss, Cavanagh, Manoogian, Pohutsky, LaGrand, Stone, Kuppa, Hertel, Sabo, Thanedar, Hope, Tate, Peterson, Garza, Steckloff, Haadsma, Koleszar, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Liberati, O’Neal, Young, Puri, Brixie, Neeley, Whitsett, Pepper, Jones, Anthony, Glanville and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 6147, entitled

A bill to require employers to compensate certain employees who participate in certain trainings.

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

 

 

Rep. Anthony introduced

House Bill No. 6148, entitled

A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).

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

 

 

Reps. Brabec, Peterson, Rogers, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson, Hope, Neeley, Sneller, Witwer, Clemente, Sowerby, Young, Pohutsky, Morse, Stone, Glanville, Whitsett and Anthony introduced

House Bill No. 6149, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 9157 and 9158.

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

 

 

Reps. Steven Johnson and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 6150, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 45a (MCL 24.245a), as amended by 2016 PA 513.

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

 

 

Reps. Carra, Mekoski, Bezotte, LaFave, Maddock, Marino and Berman introduced

House Bill No. 6151, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2017 PA 95.

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

 

 

Reps. Bezotte, Mekoski, Carra, LaFave, Maddock, Marino and Berman introduced

House Bill No. 6152, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 224a, 231a, and 237a (MCL 750.224a, 750.231a, and 750.237a), section 224a as amended by 2012 PA 122, section 231a as amended by 2012 PA 427, and section 237a as amended by 2017 PA 96.

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

 

 

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Rep. Rendon moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:10 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, June 1, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives