No. 74

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2018

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, November 29, 2018.

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.

Afendoulis—present Farrington—present Kelly—present Reilly—present

Albert—present Frederick—present Kesto—present Rendon—present

Alexander—present Garcia—present Kosowski—present Roberts—present

Allor—present Garrett—present LaFave—present Robinson—present

Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaGrand—present Runestad—present

Barrett—present Geiss—present LaSata—present Sabo—present

Bellino—present Glenn—present Lasinski—present Santana—present

Bizon—present Graves—present Lauwers—present Scott—absent

Brann—present Green—present Leonard—present Sheppard—present

Brinks—present Greig—present Leutheuser—present Singh—present

Byrd—present Greimel—present Liberati—present Sneller—present

Calley—present Griffin—present Lilly—present Sowerby—present

Cambensy—present Guerra—present Love—present Tedder—present

Camilleri—present Hammoud—present Lower—present Theis—present

Canfield—present Hauck—present Lucido—present VanderWall—present

Chang—present Hernandez—present Marino—present VanSingel—present

Chatfield—present Hertel—present Maturen—present Vaupel—present

Chirkun—present Hoadley—present McCready—present VerHeulen—present

Clemente—present Hoitenga—present Miller—present Victory—present

Cochran—present Hornberger—present Moss—present Webber—present

Cole—present Howell—present Neeley—present Wentworth—present

Cox—present Howrylak—present Noble—present Whiteford—present

Crawford—present Hughes—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present

Dianda—present Iden—present Pagel—present Yancey—present

Durhal—present Inman—present Peterson—present Yanez—present

Elder—present Johnson—present Phelps—present Yaroch—present

Ellison—present Jones—present Rabhi—present Zemke—present

Faris—present Kahle—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Jason M. Sheppard, from the 56th District, offered the following invocation:

“Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this time to gather Lord and we thank You for the ultimate privilege that You bestowed upon to serve this state in the capacity that You have given us.

We come before You for wisdom and guidance when it comes to this session day, and the ones to follow Lord.

Daniel 2:21 tells us ‘And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding”.

We know that following Your word and Your will for our lives is of utmost importance, we pray that everyone here will take that into consideration when making decision for this state, and for our Michigan’s future.

Lord be with our first responders who work daily to keep us safe, and be with our military that are serving at home or abroad protecting our freedoms.

Thank You Lord to those that came before us that gave us this opportunity to serve in this Legislature.

Lord we ask Your blessing on this day, this week, and the weeks to come.

Lord I ask You to bless those in this room, my colleagues, and all of the citizens of this State.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.”

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Motions and Resolutions

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 431.

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Michael J. Bennane, former member of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, The members of this legislative body are saddened by the news of the recent passing of former Representative Michael J. Bennane. This distinguished and well-respected gentleman dedicated many years of service to this legislative body and the citizens of this state; and

Whereas, Elected to the House of Representatives in 1976, Michael Bennane served the people of Michigan for two decades. He was a staunch advocate and voice for the people of his hometown Detroit, contributing significantly to the legislative process in a host of leadership capacities including as an advocate for urban and health policy issues. A graduate of Wayne State University where he also earned a degree in law, Michael Bennane made an early impression on the lives of young people through his involvement as a mentor, a coach, and active community servant; and

Whereas, Michael Bennane demonstrated strong leadership and engagement on numerous committees, including as Chair of the Committee on Urban Affairs and later as Chair of the Public Health Committee. He was also elected Associate Speaker Pro Tempore for two terms in a row. After his career in the legislature, he practiced law for a number of years, later serving as an administrative law judge for the City of Detroit, and retired in 2017. May the memory of his contributions to the “Motor City” and to the citizens of this state be a measure of solace for his family; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of honor to the memory of Michael J. Bennane, a member of this legislative body from 1977 to 1996; and be it further

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

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

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 432.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Daniela Garcia.

Whereas, It is a pleasure to extend this expression of thanks to Representative Daniela Garcia as she brings to a close her tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. In these past four years, she has shown tremendous dedication and commitment to the Ninetieth District, this institution, and the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Having received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree from the Catholic University of America, Daniela Garcia went to work developing K-12, higher education, and health care policy. She served the United States Congress as an advisor to Representative Pete Hoekstra and the chair of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Returning to Michigan, she worked with Spectrum Health. The Holland native has also served on the boards of the Children’s After School Achievement Program, Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan, and Kids’ Food Basket; and

Whereas, Joining the Legislature in 2014, Representative Garcia has for four years shown a strong commitment to improving our state. As vice chair of the Education Committee and the Commerce and Trade Committee, she worked tirelessly to reform education policy in Michigan, provide better skilled trades training, and improve the state’s business climate. Among other accomplishments, Representative Garcia was a leader on the difficult task of restructuring and reforming the Detroit Public School District. Her tenure in this body has earned her the esteem of colleagues and staff members alike; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Daniela Garcia for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Garcia as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 433.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Erika Geiss.

Whereas, It is with great appreciation for her hard work and dedication to the Michigan House of Representatives and citizens of the Twelfth District that we commend Representative Erika Geiss upon the completion of her service as a member of this chamber. In these four years, her passion and commitment to improving the lives of Michiganders have benefited not only her Wayne County constituents but the whole of our state’s citizenry; and

Whereas, Erika Geiss joined the Legislature in 2015, bringing with her a passion and wealth of public service experience. In addition to being an author and operating a small editing and publishing service, Representative Geiss served as an adjunct faculty member at the Art Institute of Michigan-Troy and served on the Wayne County Council for the Arts, History and Humanities. She is a graduate of Brandeis University and Tufts University; and

Whereas, In her two terms as a state representative, Representative Geiss has been a strong advocate for Michigan’s working families. Pursuing solutions that protect workers and empower women, she championed many workplace protection measures. She sought more transparency in disclosing reproductive health coverage for prospective employees and sought to regulate human breast milk banks. Her effective leadership, including as minority vice chair of the Michigan Competitiveness Committee and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, has earned her the esteem of colleagues and staff members alike. She also served as an active member of the Committees on Commerce and Trade; Workforce and Talent Development; and Health Policy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Erika Geiss for her notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Geiss as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes as she moves onto the Senate.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 434.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Joseph Graves.

Whereas, It is a great pleasure to congratulate Representative Joseph Graves as his tenure in the House of Representatives concludes. Representative Graves’ work ethic and commitment to public service have benefited his constituents in the Fifty-first District and the people of this state; and

Whereas, Representative Graves was well-prepared for legislative service before entering the House of Representatives through a special election in February 2012. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena Heights University, and a Master’s of Business Administration from Baker College. Representative Graves worked as an engineer at General Motors for more than 30 years and owns a business in Genesee County. He was also no stranger to public service, having served in the United States Army, as an Argentine Township trustee and clerk, and on the Genesee County Commission before coming to Lansing; and

Whereas, Representative Graves has worked on a wide variety of issues while serving in the House, which is reflected in his committee service. During nearly seven years in this legislative body, he has served on the Health Policy, Energy and Technology, Judiciary, Local Government; Oversight and Ethics; and Law and Justice committees. Representative Graves has also chaired the Commerce and Trade Committee and the Oversight Committee, led the Oversight and Ethics Committee’s subcommittee on Unemployment Reform during the 2015-2016 term, and served as vice chair on the Criminal Justice; Financial Services; and Military and Veterans Affairs committees; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Joseph Graves for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Graves as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 435.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Patrick Green.

Whereas, The members of this legislative body recognize and offer many thanks to Representative Patrick Green for his work in the Legislature. He has steadfastly and faithfully served this chamber, the residents of the Twenty-eighth District in western Warren and Center Line, and all the people across our great state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Patrick Green has worked in risk and insurance for many years and is currently on the management team of an insurance agency. To help prepare him for his career, he studied mathematics at the University of Detroit. He also served on the Warren City Council and Warren Zoning Board of Appeals before coming to the Legislature. Outside of these endeavors, he has been active in the community, volunteering with Focus Macomb, Kiwanis, and other organizations; and

Whereas, During his time with the Legislature that began in late 2016, Representative Green has proven to be an industrious legislator. He served as minority vice chair of the Committee on Local Government, and also sat on the Energy Policy and Financial Services committees, taking part in important policy discussions. Throughout his time in the Legislature, he has endeavored to help hardworking families, improve education policy, and strengthen the state in many other ways; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Patrick Green for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Green as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 436.

A resolution of tribute for the Honorable Tim Greimel.

Whereas, It is with pleasure that we extend this expression of thanks to Representative Tim Greimel as he brings to a close his tenure with the Michigan House of Representatives. In these past six years, he has shown tremendous dedication and commitment to the Twenty-ninth District and this body, often from a position of leadership; and

Whereas, A graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science, master’s degree in public policy, and juris doctor, Tim Greimel went on to become an attorney in labor, employment, and civil rights. The former Sunday school teacher was a member and president of the local school board and a member of the Transform Pontiac Now Board, Pontiac Youth Assistance Board, and Pontiac Veterans Memorial Committee. As a member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Representative Greimel established a small business micro-loan program; and

Whereas, First elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in a February 2012 special election, Representative Greimel has served with distinction, putting his expertise and leadership to good use. He was elected Democratic leader by the caucus in late 2012 and went on to serve two full terms in that capacity from 2013 through 2016. Through his many roles, including as the minority vice chair on the Insurance, Judiciary, and Government Operations committees, he steadfastly advanced policies that bettered the lives of Michiganders. His presence and counsel in this chamber will be missed; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of tribute to commend and thank the Honorable Tim Greimel for his notable contributions to this legislative body and to our state; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Representative Greimel as evidence of our gratitude and best wishes.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Garrett, Geiss, Wittenberg, Pagan, Chirkun, Dianda, Sneller, Hammoud, Yanez, Greimel, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo, Byrd, Brinks, Faris, Sabo, Cambensy, Cochran, Love, Chang, LaSata, Brann, Green, Phelps, Anthony, Camilleri, Guerra, Cox, Singh, Graves, Barrett, Garcia, Jones, Whiteford, Roberts, Albert, Kesto, Santana, Elder, Robinson, Allor, Clemente, Crawford, Greig, Howrylak, Hughes, Kelly, Leutheuser, Maturen and Sowerby offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 437.

A resolution to declare November 2018 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Epilepsy is a neurological disorder where the brain’s normal electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden and synchronized bursts of electrical energy that may affect consciousness, movement, or sensation while creating long-term effects on the lifestyle of individuals with epilepsy; and

Whereas, Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the United States after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s diseases. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy and 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed each year. Epilepsy affects between 2.2 and 3 million people in the United States and 65 million people worldwide. In fact, the number of Americans who have epilepsy is greater than the number who have multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and cerebral palsy combined; and

Whereas, Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that results in almost one-third of epilepsy patients having uncontrolled seizures due to a lack of clinically available treatment that works for them; and

Whereas, The complexity of this disorder requires further research to find a cure, as well as to provide additional advanced treatments for epilepsy patients; and

Whereas, Epilepsy Awareness Month is recognized each November to increase awareness of the disorder, highlight the need for further research, and demonstrate support for the millions of people living with epilepsy; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan joins the Epilepsy Foundation and other interested agencies and organizations in urging patients, supporters, health care provides, and the general public to share information about this disease and available treatments; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2018 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge all citizens to observe this momentous occasion.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Garrett moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 437.

A resolution to declare November 29, 2018, as Epilepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The month of November is recognized nationally as Epilepsy Awareness Month; and

Whereas, The complexity of this disorder requires further research to find a cure, as well as to provide additional advanced treatments for epilepsy patients; and

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 29, 2018, as Epilepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We urge all citizens to observe this momentous occasion.

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

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Reps. Green, Allor, Chirkun, Clemente, Cochran, Crawford, Faris, Geiss, Greig, Howrylak, Hughes, Kelly, Liberati, Maturen, Phelps, Singh, Sneller, Sowerby, Wittenberg and Yanez offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 438.

A resolution to declare November 29, 2018, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Metastatic cancer occurs when cancer cells have spread from the primary area affected with cancer through the lymph nodes and the blood stream to secondary areas. Metastatic cancer is often referred to as stage four cancer and is considered terminal; and

Whereas, Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is an especially devastating diagnosis. MBC has a survival rate of 22% and typically a 5 year life expectancy from original diagnosis. Currently, there is no cure and around 40,000 Americans die due to metastatic breast cancer each year; and

Whereas, MBC is the most common form of stage four cancer found in women. Of the 200,000 Americans diagnosed with breast cancer annually, 6-10% are metastatic diagnoses. Of the stages 0-3 diagnoses, 30% of patients will develop metastatic breast cancer; and

Whereas, While breast cancer receives the highest amount of funding compared to other cancers, only 7% of the $15 billion invested in breast cancer research from 2000 to 2013 made up by the major governmental and nonprofit funders from North America and the United Kingdom was focused on MBC research; and

Whereas, There are various non-profit foundations that strive for equality among breast cancer research by urging that a certain percentage of breast cancer research funds are allocated to MBC, reflecting the 30% of those who progress to this stage throughout the course of the disease. Focusing more research time and dollars on developing a cure for late stage breast cancer will ensure all patients have the opportunity to seek treatment and live out the remainder of their lives to the fullest; and

Whereas, The residents of Michigan are grateful for the efforts of various organizations which emphasize the lack of funding allocated to MBC. METAvivor only awards grants to stage four research, substantiating the fears and concerns of those who suffer from MBC and serving as a platform to empower their voices; and

Whereas, An estimated 1,400 Michigan women will lose their lives to metastatic breast cancer this year alone. As supporters of breast cancer patients and survivors, we have a responsibility to understand where our contributed dollars are allocated. By donating to platforms that invest heavily in stage 4 research, we can contribute to the search for a cure and raise awareness about the urgency of metastatic breast cancer research; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 29, 2018, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Awareness Day in the state of Michigan. We join together to shine a light on those who have lost the fight to metastatic breast cancer and on their loved ones and encourage increased stage four research. Research for a cure serves patients struggling with all stages of cancer and our efforts to find new treatment options and develop a cure should never stall.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Comments and Recommendations

Rep. Lauwers moved that the following remarks be printed in the Journal.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Garcia:

“Thank You Mr. Speaker,

Four and a half years ago I would never have believed I was going to give a farewell speech like this, but all it took was one parking lot meeting at the West Coast Chamber of Commerce in Holland and here I am!

So much has happened in these years it is hard to convey all of the good memories, legislative victories and legislative frustrations in a five-minute speech but I will do my best to share some of the highlights today.

I leave this chamber a better person for having served here. Today, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation and gratitude for those who helped me get here, those who have helped me through my time of service and those who are helping me acclimate back to civilian life!

To my mom and dad, Frank and Yolanda Garcia, I don’t know where to begin so I will simply say thank you for raising me to be a strong and driven woman and for teaching me that it is okay to have high expectations of others as long as you set high expectations for yourself. Your love and support has made me who I am today. To my brother Damian, thank you for keeping me in check by calling me ‘the honorable’ when you thought my ego needed some rightsizing but more importantly for reminding me why this job is about the people we serve.

I am forever indebted to the residents of the 90^th House District for electing me to be your State Representative in Lansing. It has been the greatest honor and privilege of my life to serve you. I hope you know that I did my best to listen to you, respond to you and represent you.

I would not have been able to serve you so well without the dedication and loyalty of my staff, who at some point probably wished I had never been a staffer. Thank you to Tori Whiting, Adam Wright, Charles Visser, Mitch Moore and Darrin Scholten. I think we accomplished our goals of working hard for the residents of Ottawa County and laughing every day. To Republican policy staffers past and present Brock Swartzel, Liz Smalley, Josiah Kissling, Hassan Beydoun, Matt Schueller, Eric Griggs, and Derek Robinson thank you for understanding my passion for education and working with me to accomplish our shared priorities.

Thank you to Clerk Gary Randall and Assistant Clerk Rich Brown and to those who sit up at the rostrum every day, for making me look good in the house journal and for your daily encouragement and conversation. Chief Dickson, you and your team sure know how to make a girl feel safe and secure here at the Capitol as well as at home, thank you for being here for all of us.

I have a great support team in Ottawa County and a few individuals stand out. I am forever grateful to my friend and mentor Arlan Meekhof for encouraging me, advising me and feeding me at least once a week and to Barb Meekhof who took me under her wing these past few years. To my friends Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker and Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck your unwavering support and friendship has meant the world to me especially this past year. Thanks for letting me drop by your offices to shoot the breeze whenever I found myself at the Fillmore Complex.

As you all know, it is important to have a group of people in your life who will pick up the phone when you call five times a day, respond to your 100 text messages, laugh and cry with you, take a walk with you, invite you to dinner, and call you just to make sure you are okay. For me these are my dear friends Kate Bonner, Mandy Bolter, Allie Bush Idema, Steffany Dunker, and the Plaggemars sisters, I am grateful for your friendship and counsel.

Now, I would like to share with you some experiences and memories that I will always cherish!

Rescuing my dog, Dutch the Chihuahua, when knocking doors on my first campaign!

Getting into a late-night screaming match on the phone with Aric Nesbitt, he knows what about.

Having to carry wet ones so that I could clean the crumbs and dried grasshopper remains off of Ken Yonker’s desk.

Sharing a love of finely crafted handbags and then comparing them with my first term seatmate, Laura Cox.

Asking Speaker Kevin Cotter and Appropriations Chair Al Pscholka to take a leap of faith with me to work on monumental education reform legislation.

Getting to know my brother from another mother Harvey Santana, we may come from different sides of the state and isle but we realized we have more in common than not.

Talking hours on the phone and spending hours in a car riding shotgun with Rob VerHeulen.

Spending time with Jason and Melissa Sheppard showing off our hometowns to each other and regularly calling Jason in the 6:30 am hour to catch up and help pass the time while driving into Lansing.

Making a special order of Christmas tamales for Brandt Iden only to have his staff eat all of them.

Being compared to Cerci from Game of thrones by having shame, shame yelled at me, I always thought I was more of an Aria Stark girl as I have a list that I repeat every night before I go to sleep!

Driving in a car full of elected officials and singing the entire Hamilton Musical to our destination and then being pulled over by a state trooper for a faulty headlight on the way back, thanks Chris Afendoulis!

Having a seat mate who listens to my inspired education reform ideas nods his head and then still votes against them in committee and on the floor, cheers to you Brett Roberts!

Taking a fiscally responsible vote and then being initiated into an infamous capitol gang by the press corps. Sorry mom and dad!

I will never get the hours of my life back that I spent trying to convince the Mike’s, McCready and Webber to vote for education bills!

Enjoying a night of cultural activity with Jeremy Moss, ‘Rodney’ Wittenberg and Scott VanSingel in Tel Aviv.

Giving grief to my friend TK on a daily basis, he doesn’t know it but I have been the wind beneath his wings or more likely the windbag in Education Reform Committee.

Getting to know some of the freshman, soon to be second termers, like Pam Hornberger, Beth Griffin, and Julie Calley who I know will continue to be strong voices for our students.

Laughing at just about everything, especially about the sad demise of Taco, with Kathy Crawford!

Marching in the Tulip Time Parade with Governor Snyder and Lt. Governor Calley and having my 6^th grade basketball coach yell “Hey Mad Dog,” Governor, I have spent a lifetime working on my relentless positive action.

There are so many memories that I will cherish from my time here! Too many to share but all worthy of a smile, laugh and or an eye roll! If I did not mention you by name today rest assured, you will find yourself immortalized in my memoirs someday, let’s hope you aren’t on my Aria Stark list!

On a serious note, I truly believe that the education of our K-12 students is the crisis of my lifetime. As such, I urge every single legislator currently serving and those who will serve in the terms to come to do what is right by the children of Michigan, to give them the quality education they deserve and to look through the eyes our students when finding solutions.

Finally, I never expected to serve in the halls of the State Capitol and who knows when you might see me in the halls of the US Capitol because Mr. Speaker... I am young, scrappy and hungry just like my country and I am not throwing away my shot!

Thank you.”

Rep. Geiss:

“Thank you Mr. Speaker & colleagues. Of all the Floor speeches I’ve given over the past four years, this one has been the most difficult to compose. And while I’ve never been shy to raise my voice in support for or in opposition to legislation in this body, it’s ironic that of course, now, is when I have laryngitis.

Today is indeed surreal. Four years ago, I did not anticipate delivering such remarks at this juncture. But life is a meandering path and here we are. And there are so many people to thank for my presence here. So many people to thank for helping me grow as a legislator—a job that this polyglot, art historian-educator never in her wildest dreams anticipated having; So many who have also helped me grow as a person.

First to my husband and children, who are here with us today. My rocks, my sanctuary, my biggest cheerleaders and toughest critics—but all out of love. Thank you for living this journey with me–especially our youngest Ella Geiss whose entire life has been with having a parent in the legislature and to our eldest, Michael Geiss, who likely fancies himself in service in these halls one day, thank you both for dealing with the crazy schedule of a mama legislator: I love you. You are my light.

To my husband: the previous and always honorable Representative Geiss, who, when I asked him four years ago ‘so what’s it really like?’ He chuckled and said, ‘there’s no way I can tell you...you have to see and experience it for yourself.’ Yes Dear, you were right. I love you and thank you for your love, your belief in me, your courage, and for knowing when to stand down.

To the Residents of District 12: My 93,000-some-odd bosses, thank you for your faith in me and for entrusting me with serving you to the best of my ability. It has been a great honor and I will always be your Katniss.

Thank you Sergeant Dickson and your team of Sergeants for keeping us safe and imposing order to the apparent chaos. And many thanks to the people who actually run this place and help us do our jobs: Tim Bowlin, Doug Simon and the House Business Office Team, everyone in IT especially Dave Koskinen, Dave Smith, and Tom Hayhoe, who make voting in this room (and counting those votes) possible, to Clerks’ Randall and Brown and your team of Clerks, to the many Bill drafters at LSB who help hone our ideas into legalese.

To Emily Swartzkopf who helped me draft my first bill that sought to combat the exploitation of nursing mothers and turned it into language that other states sought to emulate–thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication—like a good mead, sound public health policy can take time.

To Coffiann Hawthorne and the policy staff past and present who always seem willing to take (and answer) questions, file amendments, help improve bills, and so much more—you are the amazing unsung heroes of the legislature and I don’t know how you handle all of us—we’re quite the needy bunch.

Thank you Jeremy Herliczek and Mike Graebmeyer for managing to always make me look good on camera. Much gratitude for making me look good in print goes to Katie Carrey, Rosie Jones, Samantha Hart, and my writers: first Joe Clark for helping me find my voice, to Asja Jackson for understanding my voice—and to Liz Kranz–designer extraordinaire for top-notch creations that the residents love—and to all three of you for dealing with the bazillion edits I’d return.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank the ever-patient Patti Tremblay, who likely got exhausted from my many questions of ‘is this legal? Can we do this? And Is this even constitutional?’

And a huge thank you to Alice—our den mother—for always making the House feel like home, especially on those long session days.

Most people hear or read about what we do in this room, but it’s the residents who call and email and write by snail-mail who know how hard-working our office teams are and dare I say that from Day One, I have been blessed with the best team.

To the ever-evolving Lansing Team Geiss: Mark Lawrence, Tim Michling, Jaime Reimers, Stephanie Williams, Joseph Dickerson, and Kristen Trevarrow: Thank you for making things run smoothly, helping me serve the residents of District 12 not just here in Lansing, but also back home in the community with the hundreds of coffee hours, town halls, community conversations, community meetings, summits, and school visits over the past four year, thank you for your support, guidance, trust, candor, honesty, and growth with me through the joys and through the blood, sweat, and tears of challenges: I couldn’t do this without you guys, and words are insufficient to express my deep, sincere, and unending gratitude. You’re like family and I love you guys.

To the colleagues who have been mentors and friends on both sides of the aisle and through two terms of service in the House—you know who you are: I thank you for your counsel, your wisdom, and your friendship.

To those who believed in me with conviction and without fear: my family, and so many folks back home, my oldest friend, Stacey Haynes-Roberts who always keeps me in check, Rashida Tlaib and the late John Kivela—two of the first people that I’m not related to who encouraged me to run for office, and to Andy Schor, Harvey Santana, Mike Callton, Chris Grieg, Sheldon Neeley, Stephanie Chang, Donna Lasinski, Tim Sneller, and Marcia Hovey-Wright: A heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support.

And to my ‘ride or die’, ‘walk through the fire,’ ‘laugh-’til-we cry,’ ‘cry-’til-we-laugh’ seatmate Leslie Love: Here’s to not just breaking ceilings, but to walking on them.

Now, anyone who has been to my office in the House Office Building knows that hanging opposite my desk are three prints from Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s fresco cycle of the Effects of Good and Bad Government on the City and Countryside.

Some brief background: The 14th-century fresco cycle sits in the legislative chamber of Sienna’s Palazzo Publico and was designed to be an ever-present allegorical reminder to Sienna’s legislative body how the laws and policies they enact affect their people and communities.

As an art historian and academic by trade, its significance was not lost on me when I became a legislator and I made sure that the portion of the fresco cycle that reflects the effects of good government would be with me always here in Lansing and serve not only as my beacon and compass, but also as a reminder to those who crossed my threshold why I am here and for whom I work.

I hope that as a member of this august body, that I have lived up to that task that and fought for the effects of good government—to help make Michigan a better place for her people.

This saga, isn’t over however, there is much more work to do to and I am honored and grateful to be able to continue the work of unapologetically and deliberately working towards intersectional civil and human rights and economic, environmental, and educational justice and equity in the other Chamber.

So as I place a proverbial bookmark in this story and start a new one, this is not ‘good bye’ or even ‘farewell,’ but more of a c’i vediamo presto, which in Italian means ‘see you soon’ — I’ll just be across the rotunda.”

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The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 5362, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 7913 (MCL 700.7913), as added by 2009 PA 46.

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

Roll Call No. 650 Yeas—108

Afendoulis Faris Jones Phelps

Albert Farrington Kahle Rabhi

Alexander Frederick Kelly Reilly

Allor Garcia Kesto Rendon

Anthony Garrett Kosowski Roberts

Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Robinson

Bellino Geiss LaGrand Runestad

Bizon Glenn LaSata Sabo

Brann Graves Lasinski Santana

Brinks Green Lauwers Sheppard

Byrd Greig Leonard Singh

Calley Greimel Leutheuser Sneller

Cambensy Griffin Liberati Tedder

Camilleri Guerra Lilly Theis

Canfield Hammoud Love VanderWall

Chang Hauck Lower VanSingel

Chatfield Hernandez Lucido Vaupel

Chirkun Hertel Marino VerHeulen

Clemente Hoadley Maturen Victory

Cochran Hoitenga McCready Webber

Cole Hornberger Miller Wentworth

Cox Howell Moss Whiteford

Crawford Howrylak Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Hughes Noble Yancey

Durhal Iden Pagan Yanez

Elder Inman Pagel Yaroch

Ellison Johnson Peterson Zemke

Nays—1

Sowerby

In The Chair: Chatfield

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

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

House Bill No. 5398, entitled

A bill to amend 1991 PA 133, entitled “An act to allow the use and recording of certain documents regarding trusts in the case of real property that is conveyed or otherwise affected by a trust; and to prescribe their effect,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 5 (MCL 565.431 and 565.435); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Roll Call No. 651 Yeas—105

Afendoulis Farrington Jones Peterson

Albert Frederick Kahle Phelps

Alexander Garcia Kelly Reilly

Allor Garrett Kesto Rendon

Anthony Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Roberts

Barrett Geiss LaFave Robinson

Bellino Glenn LaGrand Runestad

Bizon Graves LaSata Sabo

Brann Green Lasinski Santana

Brinks Greig Lauwers Sheppard

Byrd Greimel Leonard Singh

Calley Griffin Leutheuser Sneller

Camilleri Guerra Liberati Tedder

Canfield Hammoud Lilly Theis

Chang Hauck Love VanderWall

Chatfield Hernandez Lower VanSingel

Chirkun Hertel Lucido Vaupel

Clemente Hoadley Marino VerHeulen

Cochran Hoitenga Maturen Victory

Cole Hornberger McCready Webber

Cox Howell Miller Wentworth

Crawford Howrylak Moss Whiteford

Dianda Hughes Neeley Wittenberg

Durhal Iden Noble Yanez

Elder Inman Pagan Yaroch

Ellison Johnson Pagel Zemke

Faris

Nays—4

Cambensy Rabhi Sowerby Yancey

In The Chair: Tedder

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1991 PA 133, entitled “An act to allow the use and recording of certain documents regarding trusts in the case of real property that is conveyed or otherwise affected by a trust; and to prescribe their effect,” by amending sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 565.431, 565.434, and 565.435), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 194; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

House Bill No. 5098, entitled

A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled “An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on public highways, to provide for the removal thereof, to prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone, power, and other public utility companies, cable television companies and municipalities may enter upon, construct and maintain telegraph, telephone, power or cable television lines, pipe lines, wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers and like structures upon, over, across or under public roads, bridges, streets and waters and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 247.183), as amended by 2005 PA 103.

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

Roll Call No. 652 Yeas—84

Afendoulis Ellison Johnson Reilly

Albert Faris Kahle Rendon

Alexander Farrington Kelly Roberts

Allor Frederick Kesto Runestad

Anthony Glenn LaFave Santana

Barrett Graves LaGrand Sheppard

Bellino Green LaSata Singh

Bizon Greig Lasinski Sneller

Brinks Greimel Lauwers Theis

Calley Griffin Leonard VanderWall

Cambensy Hauck Leutheuser VanSingel

Canfield Hernandez Liberati Vaupel

Chang Hertel Lilly VerHeulen

Chatfield Hoadley Lower Victory

Chirkun Hoitenga Lucido Webber

Clemente Hornberger Marino Wentworth

Cole Howell McCready Whiteford

Cox Howrylak Neeley Yancey

Crawford Hughes Noble Yanez

Dianda Iden Pagel Yaroch

Elder Inman Phelps Zemke

Nays—25

Brann Gay-Dagnogo Love Rabhi

Byrd Geiss Maturen Robinson

Camilleri Guerra Miller Sabo

Cochran Hammoud Moss Sowerby

Durhal Jones Pagan Tedder

Garcia Kosowski Peterson Wittenberg

Garrett

In The Chair: Tedder

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 6324, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1481 (MCL 380.1481), as added by 2000 PA 230.

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

Roll Call No. 653 Yeas—106

Afendoulis Faris Jones Peterson

Albert Farrington Kahle Phelps

Alexander Frederick Kelly Reilly

Allor Garcia Kesto Rendon

Anthony Garrett Kosowski Runestad

Barrett Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Sabo

Bellino Geiss LaGrand Santana

Bizon Glenn LaSata Sheppard

Brann Graves Lasinski Singh

Brinks Green Lauwers Sneller

Byrd Greig Leonard Sowerby

Calley Greimel Leutheuser Tedder

Cambensy Griffin Liberati Theis

Camilleri Guerra Lilly VanderWall

Canfield Hammoud Love VanSingel

Chang Hauck Lower Vaupel

Chatfield Hernandez Lucido VerHeulen

Chirkun Hertel Marino Victory

Clemente Hoadley Maturen Webber

Cochran Hoitenga McCready Wentworth

Cole Hornberger Miller Whiteford

Cox Howell Moss Wittenberg

Crawford Howrylak Neeley Yancey

Dianda Hughes Noble Yanez

Durhal Iden Pagan Yaroch

Elder Inman Pagel Zemke

Ellison Johnson

Nays—3

Rabhi Roberts Robinson

In The Chair: Tedder

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 511, entitled

A bill to create the Michigan first-time home buyer savings program; to provide for first-time home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.

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

Roll Call No. 654 Yeas—90

Afendoulis Frederick Kosowski Phelps

Albert Garcia LaFave Rendon

Alexander Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Runestad

Anthony Geiss LaSata Sabo

Barrett Glenn Lasinski Sheppard

Bellino Graves Lauwers Singh

Bizon Green Leonard Sneller

Brann Greig Leutheuser Sowerby

Brinks Greimel Liberati Tedder

Byrd Griffin Lilly Theis

Cambensy Hammoud Love VanderWall

Camilleri Hauck Lower VanSingel

Canfield Hernandez Lucido Vaupel

Chang Hertel Marino VerHeulen

Chatfield Hoitenga Maturen Victory

Clemente Hornberger McCready Webber

Cole Howell Miller Wentworth

Cox Hughes Moss Whiteford

Crawford Iden Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Inman Noble Yancey

Durhal Jones Pagel Yanez

Elder Kahle Peterson Zemke

Ellison Kesto

Nays—19

Allor Farrington Johnson Roberts

Calley Garrett Kelly Robinson

Chirkun Guerra Pagan Santana

Cochran Hoadley Rabhi Yaroch

Faris Howrylak Reilly

In The Chair: Tedder

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Senate Bill No. 512, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2017 PA 149.

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

Roll Call No. 655 Yeas—89

Afendoulis Frederick Kahle Phelps

Albert Garcia Kesto Rendon

Alexander Gay-Dagnogo Kosowski Runestad

Anthony Geiss LaSata Sabo

Barrett Glenn Lasinski Sheppard

Bellino Graves Lauwers Singh

Bizon Green Leonard Sneller

Brann Greig Leutheuser Sowerby

Brinks Greimel Liberati Tedder

Byrd Griffin Lilly Theis

Cambensy Guerra Love VanderWall

Camilleri Hammoud Lower VanSingel

Canfield Hauck Lucido Vaupel

Chang Hernandez Marino VerHeulen

Chatfield Hertel Maturen Victory

Clemente Hoitenga McCready Webber

Cole Hornberger Miller Wentworth

Cox Howell Moss Whiteford

Crawford Hughes Neeley Wittenberg

Dianda Iden Noble Yancey

Durhal Inman Pagel Yanez

Elder Jones Peterson Zemke

Ellison

Nays—20

Allor Farrington Kelly Reilly

Calley Garrett LaFave Roberts

Chirkun Hoadley LaGrand Robinson

Cochran Howrylak Pagan Santana

Faris Johnson Rabhi Yaroch

In The Chair: Tedder

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 38.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

House Bill No. 5916, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled “An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies,” by amending section 5a (MCL 287.335a), as amended by 2016 PA 392, and by adding section 5b.

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

Roll Call No. 656 Yeas—57

Albert Frederick Kahle Reilly

Alexander Garcia Kelly Rendon

Allor Glenn Kesto Roberts

Barrett Graves LaFave Sheppard

Bellino Griffin LaSata Theis

Bizon Hauck Lauwers VanderWall

Calley Hernandez Leonard VanSingel

Canfield Hoitenga Leutheuser Vaupel

Chatfield Hornberger Lilly Victory

Cole Howell Lower Webber

Cox Hughes Marino Wentworth

Crawford Iden Maturen Whiteford

Dianda Inman Noble Yancey

Durhal Jones Phelps Yaroch

Farrington

Nays—52

Afendoulis Faris Kosowski Rabhi

Anthony Garrett LaGrand Robinson

Brann Gay-Dagnogo Lasinski Runestad

Brinks Geiss Liberati Sabo

Byrd Green Love Santana

Cambensy Greig Lucido Singh

Camilleri Greimel McCready Sneller

Chang Guerra Miller Sowerby

Chirkun Hammoud Moss Tedder

Clemente Hertel Neeley VerHeulen

Cochran Hoadley Pagan Wittenberg

Elder Howrylak Pagel Yanez

Ellison Johnson Peterson Zemke

In The Chair: Tedder

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 5917, entitled

A bill to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a qualified pet shop located in that local unit of government; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officers and officials.

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

Roll Call No. 657 Yeas—56

Albert Garcia Kelly Reilly

Alexander Glenn Kesto Rendon

Allor Graves LaFave Roberts

Barrett Griffin LaSata Sheppard

Bellino Hauck Lauwers Tedder

Bizon Hernandez Leonard Theis

Calley Hoitenga Leutheuser VanderWall

Canfield Hornberger Lilly VanSingel

Chatfield Howell Lower Vaupel

Cole Hughes Marino Victory

Cox Iden Maturen Webber

Crawford Inman Miller Wentworth

Farrington Johnson Noble Whiteford

Frederick Kahle Phelps Yancey

Nays—52

Afendoulis Ellison Jones Rabhi

Anthony Faris Kosowski Robinson

Brann Garrett LaGrand Runestad

Brinks Gay-Dagnogo Lasinski Sabo

Byrd Geiss Liberati Santana

Cambensy Green Love Singh

Camilleri Greig Lucido Sneller

Chang Greimel McCready Sowerby

Chirkun Guerra Moss VerHeulen

Clemente Hammoud Neeley Wittenberg

Cochran Hertel Pagan Yanez

Durhal Hoadley Pagel Yaroch

Elder Howrylak Peterson Zemke

In The Chair: Tedder

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that arbitrarily bans a qualified pet shop located in that local unit of government; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officers and officials.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

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

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

House Bill No. 6419, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 310 (MCL 750.310).

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

Roll Call No. 658 Yeas—87

Afendoulis Ellison Kelly Reilly

Alexander Farrington Kesto Rendon

Allor Frederick Kosowski Roberts

Anthony Garrett LaFave Runestad

Barrett Graves LaSata Sabo

Bellino Greig Lasinski Sheppard

Brann Greimel Lauwers Singh

Brinks Griffin Leonard Sneller

Byrd Guerra Leutheuser Tedder

Calley Hauck Lilly Theis

Cambensy Hernandez Love VanderWall

Camilleri Hertel Lucido VanSingel

Chang Hoadley Marino Vaupel

Chatfield Hoitenga Maturen VerHeulen

Chirkun Hornberger McCready Webber

Cochran Howell Miller Wentworth

Cole Hughes Moss Whiteford

Cox Iden Neeley Wittenberg

Crawford Inman Pagan Yancey

Dianda Johnson Pagel Yaroch

Durhal Jones Peterson Zemke

Elder Kahle Phelps

Nays—22

Albert Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Robinson

Bizon Geiss Liberati Santana

Canfield Glenn Lower Sowerby

Clemente Green Noble Victory

Faris Hammoud Rabhi Yanez

Garcia Howrylak

In The Chair: Tedder

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

Comments and Recommendations

Rep. Green:

“Thank you Mr. Speaker and colleagues for the opportunity to say a few words to each of you today. When I initially started putting words to paper, I kept coming back to how thankful I am to the people of the 28^th District for selecting me to represent them over these past 2 years.

I also thought my farewell notes should reflect the tenure of my work here. Whereas Rep. Durhal’s words reflected his many years here in Lansing, my comments will be brief.

Again, it has been an honor to serve the people of the 28^th District. The 28^th District was also well served by excellent staff; Megan Blue, Kristi Schmidt & Liz Trombly. Many others and I expect great things from you in the future. Your commitment to the constituents of the 28^th District is appreciated. I will miss our policy debates.

I am proud of the work we have done over this time and the bills and resolutions we have introduced. We have worked on Election Law, Infrastructure, Insurance, Drones, Education, Elder Financial Abuse and many others. In each aspect of the legislation, we worked to bring balance to the system.

Like some of our new colleagues, I came here in the last lame duck session and heard many farewell speeches. One common theme I heard then and now is “I wish there had been more time to get to know some of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, we might have gotten more done.” I find that to be true now and I am sure it will be true in the future. As a small and obscure example, there was a bill on second reading and Representative LaGrand gave a floor speech – he recited the first 18 lines of the Canterbury Tales in Old English. I watched as several others in my caucus recited the poem along with him from their desks, myself included.

There is common ground for us to find on most issues and we should look for that common ground for the benefit of the entire state.

I would like to thank the Speaker, Leader Singh and Floor Leader Greig and leadership from both sides of the aisle. Thank you to policy staff for your tireless work.

I thoroughly enjoyed the committee work on Energy, Financial Services and yes - even Local Government. Thank you Committee Chairs Glenn, Farrington and Lower.

The Macomb County and UP Delegations, my seatmate Henry Yanez thank you for your tutelage. Reps. Sabo, Liberati, Kosowski, Elder & Durhal and everyone else, thank you for your support.

There’s a saying, ‘Everything will be okay in the end and if it is not okay, it is not the end.’

For now though, I am going to pause this farewell speech…I will complete it when I return in a couple years. It is not the end. Thank you Mr. Speaker.”

Rep. Greimel:

“Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and colleagues. Like Joe Graves, I have served in this body for nearly 7 years. But although that is nearly twice as long as Fred Durhal’s 4 years, I want to assure you that this speech will not last 70 minutes.

It has, of course, been a privilege and an honor to serve here, but most importantly it has been a responsibility conferred on me by my constituents, a responsibility that I have always endeavored to take seriously.

I thank everyone whose hard work actually allows this institution to function. That includes the clerks, the custodians, the sergeants, the Legislative Services Bureau staff, the maintenance staff, the IT staff, Alice, and everyone in the House Business Office.

I am especially grateful for those who make all of us better at our jobs. That starts with our constituents, especially those who take the time to contact our offices to express their points of view and those who are otherwise engaged activists and advocates.

But it also includes both caucus staff and the staff in our individual offices. As the Democratic Leader for 4 years, I had the privilege of working particularly closely with nearly everyone on our caucus staff, and I know that literally everyone there pours their heart and soul into working very hard under often thankless conditions. I respect you and thank you.

I have had a lot of staff in my individual office over the years, including my 4 years as Democratic Leader, and I am very grateful to each and every one of them. Of particular note are Eli Gaugush, Jasmine Brown-Moreland, Meghan Bergman, Keenan Pontoni, Adrian Hemond, Julie Petrick, now-Oakland County Commissioner David Bowman, Wyatt Ludman, Lisa Metcalf, and Erin Zettle. In a special category are Amy Beard, who was my very first staffer and served with me through thick and thin, Hillary Kipp, Cortney Goddard, Patty Tremblay-Pluta, Katie Carey, Jason Ellenburg, my long-time chief-of-staff Todd Cook, and my current staffers Josh Galicki and Oakland County Commissioner-elect Angela Powell. They have been more than staff. They have been, and remain, dear friends.

I have valued all of my colleagues in this chamber because you all bring important perspectives to bear on the issues before us. We collectively represent a broad cross-section of Michigan society, and that’s the way it should be.

There are a number of colleagues, past and present, who I feel compelled to mention by name, and it wasn’t easy to whittle down this list given the sheer number of individuals who I have great respect for.

To Jim Ananich, my seat mate during my very first term, you’re a dear friend, and I’m proud of the work you’ve done as Senate Democratic Leader the past four years.

To Tommy Stallworth, thank you for your longtime friendship and for your leadership. You were always an intelligent voice of reason who stood up for principle regardless of politics.

To Vicki Barnett, you’re a dear friend, and I’ve always respected your analytical reasoning and your principled stances on policy.

To Harold Haugh and David Nathan, I will always blame you for my having become Democratic Leader.

To Gretchen Driskell, I appreciate your public service over many years and know you will continue to be involved and dedicated to the people of this state.

To Marilyn Lane, thank you for your friendship and your fierce advocacy for all things Macomb County.

To Derek Miller, you’re a good friend, and I regularly miss having your perspective on criminal justice in this body.

To Frank Foster, I appreciate your principled commitment to equality, even when it cost you your re-election.

To David Knezek and Pat Green, I know you still have a bright future in politics.

To Brandon Dillon, you’re a dear friend, and I have missed your wit and incisive intelligence in this chamber since you left several years ago.

To Harvey Santana, I miss you.

To Winnie Brinks, you’ve been a friend whose intelligence, concern for constituents, and commitment to service I have always admired.

To Kevin Hertel, I’ve always been impressed by your humility despite your considerable abilities and legendary family lineage.

To Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, you are a passionate fighter for your principles and someone who will always go to the mat for the City of Detroit.

To Jim Ellison, I’ve known you a long time and have always admired your commitment to service. In very short order, you have proven yourself to be a very able legislator.

To Bill Sowerby, I have been impressed by your thoughtful analysis of legislation and your undying commitment to Macomb County.

To Jeremy Moss, you’ve been a long-time friend, you are a talented legislator, and I’ve been truly impressed by your meteoric rise from staffer to city council member, then state representative, and now state senator-elect.

To Mike McCready, you’ve been a consistent voice of reason and moderation, and you will be missed.

To Martin Howrylak, your independent-minded commitment to principle has always impressed me.

To Pam Faris, thank you for your integrity and leadership.

To Donna Lasinski, it’s been an honor to serve on the insurance committee with you. I have always been impressed by your intelligence and analytical approach to policy.

To Yousef Rabhi, I admire your thorough analysis of bills and your consistent commitment to principle.

To Vanessa Guerra, it’s been a pleasure serving on the judiciary committee with you. I’ve been impressed by both your intelligence and great sense of humor.

To Brian Elder, I’ve always been impressed by your passionate, articulate, and moving floor speeches. You have a bright political future ahead of you.

To Abdullah Hammoud, I have enjoyed getting to know you and have appreciated your intelligent and analytical approach to policy.

To Sheldon Neeley and Phil Phelps, thank you for your hard-fought advocacy on behalf of the people of Flint.

To Larry Inman, I’ve always enjoyed talking with you about Amelia Earhardt. I hope you find her soon, so that all of us can finally sleep at night.

To Ronnie Peterson, our friendship goes back over 10 years now, and it has truly been an honor to serve in this body with you, if only for two years.

To Scott Dianda, you’re the best retail politician I’ve ever met. You’ve surely stopped at every bar, gas station, and party store in the U.P.

To Eric Leutheuser, thank you for your indulgence of my frequent, and at times lengthy, questions in commerce committee.

To Jim Runestad, I have enjoyed working with you in my capacity of minority vice-chair on the judiciary committee. You have been open and communicative and have consistently embraced bipartisan collaboration.

To Lana Theis, I have enjoyed working with you in my capacity of minority vice-chair on the insurance committee, and I have appreciated your honest dialogue.

To John Walsh, I will always respect your kind demeanor, your thoughtful commitment to shaping sound public policy, and your dedication to public service.

To former Speaker Jase Bolger, I appreciated our good working relationship, your open communication, and the fact that you always kept your word with me. You stand out during my tenure in the legislature as being an effective speaker at enacting your agenda … often a little too effective from our perspective as Democrats. Our working relationship with one another and with Governor Snyder, then-Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville, and then-Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer led to three great bipartisan accomplishments: an increase in the minimum wage and indexing it to inflation, the Grand Bargain to help lift Detroit out of bankruptcy, and the Healthy Michigan program which expanded Medicaid coverage to over 600,000 Michiganders.

To Speaker-elect Lee Chatfield, I have enjoyed working with you. You’ve been a capable legislator, and I hope that, as speaker, you will genuinely seek bipartisan compromise with Governor-elect Whitmer.

To Andy Schor, you were born to be a public servant, and I’ve always been impressed by your intelligence, your ability to work across the aisle, and your independent-minded dedication to good public policy. The City of Lansing is lucky to have you.

To Rudy Hobbs, you are a good friend, and you were a great legislator. I appreciate your service as floor leader during my first term as House Democratic Leader.

To David Rutledge, I am grateful for your friendship, your kind demeanor, and your service as floor leader during my first term as House Democratic Leader.

To Leader Sam Singh, I am grateful for your service as floor leader during my second term as House Democratic Leader. Your friendship means a lot to me, and you’ve been a great leader this term.

To Leader-elect Chris Greig, I value your friendship, have always enjoyed working with you, and thank you for your excellent leadership as floor leader this year. I know you will be a great Democratic Leader.

To David LaGrand, you have both a great mind and a great heart, dual traits that are all too rare to find in any one elected official.

To Adam Zemke, you’ve been a dear friend and a great colleague. You are a brilliant champion of public education, and this chamber will be worse off as a result of your departure.

To Fred Durhal, I love you brother. Your friendship means the world to me, and I hope to work with you in the years to come.

I am especially grateful to my parents and brother for all of their support throughout my life and during my time in the house.

But as grateful as I am to all of the aforementioned people, when it comes to my service in the house, I am most grateful to the residents of the 29^th District, who have consistently put their trust in me to represent them to the best of my ability. I am touched and honored by their faith in me.

Speaking of our constituents, despite having enacted some important legislation, this chamber has left much important and needed work undone for the residents of this state. This unfinished work includes:

enacting a sustainable, long-term policy to fix the roads;

guaranteeing that every Michigan resident has affordable access to clean drinking water, regardless of their zip code;

providing drivers with real, long-term relief from astronomically high auto insurance rates;

ensuring that students in every district receive a high-quality education and that charter schools are held accountable for their results;

and making higher education affordable to all students without their having to take on onerous student debt that takes decades to pay off.

Most, if not all, of these issues are core responsibilities of government, and yet our state has abjectly failed to adequately fulfill these basic obligations.

I hope that this body, together with the Senate, and Governor-elect Whitmer will finally address these long-standing neglected needs. I am a firm believer that government works best when it works on a bipartisan basis. No party has a monopoly on the truth, and compromise can be a good thing by forcing pragmatic, results-oriented policy approaches to the surface while drowning out ideological extremism on both ends of the spectrum.

The State of Michigan has two years of divided government ahead of it. Our elected leaders have a choice to make. One option would be to try to score political points with their respective party bases, to obstruct, and to crawl into comfortable and familiar ideological nooks and crannies. Sadly, this is the choice that many Americans have made by going to various recesses of the internet and their preferred cable TV network or radio talk show, all so that they can hear views they already agree with and not have to be inconvenienced by having to consider different perspectives. This has been destructive to both civil discourse and constructive policy making in our country and would be similarly destructive to our state if elected officials pursue a similar path.

The other, wiser option is for elected leaders to genuinely listen to one another’s perspectives, adopt the best ideas from all sides, and endeavor to work together in the best interests of the state. Make no mistake: this will be uncomfortable at times. It will take political courage. It will require elected officials to stop caring about who gets credit for things. And, yes, it will require compromise.

But it is unquestionably what is in the best interest of our state if we are to successfully tackle the most pressing challenges ahead of us, and it is what the people of Michigan want and deserve. Most importantly, I know that members of this chamber are capable of having the open minds, open hearts, and political courage that it demands.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve with you all.”

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

House Bill No. 6420, entitled

A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy contests; to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests; to require licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to impose fees on the operators of fantasy contests; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit violations of this act; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

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

Roll Call No. 659 Yeas—85

Afendoulis Ellison Kahle Peterson

Alexander Farrington Kelly Phelps

Allor Frederick Kesto Reilly

Anthony Garrett Kosowski Rendon

Barrett Graves LaFave Roberts

Bellino Greig LaGrand Sabo

Brann Greimel LaSata Sheppard

Brinks Griffin Lasinski Singh

Byrd Guerra Lauwers Sneller

Calley Hauck Leonard Tedder

Cambensy Hernandez Leutheuser Theis

Camilleri Hertel Lilly VanderWall

Chang Hoadley Love VanSingel

Chatfield Hoitenga Lucido Vaupel

Chirkun Hornberger Marino Webber

Cochran Howell Maturen Wentworth

Cole Hughes McCready Whiteford

Cox Iden Moss Wittenberg

Crawford Inman Neeley Yancey

Dianda Johnson Pagan Yaroch

Durhal Jones Pagel Zemke

Elder

Nays—24

Albert Gay-Dagnogo Liberati Runestad

Bizon Geiss Lower Santana

Canfield Glenn Miller Sowerby

Clemente Green Noble VerHeulen

Faris Hammoud Rabhi Victory

Garcia Howrylak Robinson Yanez

In The Chair: Tedder

The House agreed to the title of the bill.

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

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

House Bill No. 6397, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled “An act to create the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of corrections; and to provide remedies from administrative acts,” by amending sections 4, 5, 8, and 9 (MCL 4.354, 4.355, 4.358, and 4.359), section 4 as amended by 1998 PA 318, section 5 as amended by 2010 PA 287, and section 9 as amended by 1995 PA 197.

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

Roll Call No. 660 Yeas—109

Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Rabhi

Albert Frederick Kelly Reilly

Alexander Garcia Kesto Rendon

Allor Garrett Kosowski Roberts

Anthony Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Robinson

Barrett Geiss LaGrand Runestad

Bellino Glenn LaSata Sabo

Bizon Graves Lasinski Santana

Brann Green Lauwers Sheppard

Brinks Greig Leonard Singh

Byrd Greimel Leutheuser Sneller

Calley Griffin Liberati Sowerby

Cambensy Guerra Lilly Tedder

Camilleri Hammoud Love Theis

Canfield Hauck Lower VanderWall

Chang Hernandez Lucido VanSingel

Chatfield Hertel Marino Vaupel

Chirkun Hoadley Maturen VerHeulen

Clemente Hoitenga McCready Victory

Cochran Hornberger Miller Webber

Cole Howell Moss Wentworth

Cox Howrylak Neeley Whiteford

Crawford Hughes Noble Wittenberg

Dianda Iden Pagan Yancey

Durhal Inman Pagel Yanez

Elder Johnson Peterson Yaroch

Ellison Jones Phelps Zemke

Faris

Nays—0

In The Chair: Tedder

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Lauwers moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled “An act to create the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of corrections; and to provide remedies from administrative acts,” by amending sections 4, 5, 8, 9, and 13 (MCL 4.354, 4.355, 4.358, 4.359, and 4.363), sections 4 and 13 as amended by 1998 PA 318, section 5 as amended by 2010 PA 287, and section 9 as amended by 1995 PA 197.

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Lauwers 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. 6056, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16215 (MCL 333.16215), as amended by 2005 PA 211, and by adding section 16215a.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6063, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 205b.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Garcia moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 1, following line 8, by inserting:

“(v) CORRECTIONS OFFICERS.”.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5918, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 350, entitled “Public employee retirement benefits forfeiture act,” (MCL 38.2701 to 38.2705) by amending the title and by adding section 3a.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6378, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended by 2018 PA 181, and by adding sections 43h, 43i, and 43j.

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

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

Rep. Sneller moved to amend the bill as follows:

1. Amend page 4, following line 26, by inserting:

“(g) Beginning with the state fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 and for each subsequent fiscal year, for a reporting unit that is not a university reporting unit, tax supported community or junior college, public school academy, or district library as that term is defined in section 69g, the unfunded actuarial accrued liability contribution rate determined under subdivision (d) must be applied to the reporting unit’s payroll, as adjusted under subdivision (h).

(h) Beginning with the state fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, the payroll for which the unfunded actuarial accrued liability contribution rate is applied for a reporting unit described in subdivision (g) must be adjusted by the growth rate of the reporting unit’s payroll plus purchased services in the previous fiscal years based on methods as determined by the retirement system and in consultation with the system’s actuary. The adjusted payroll under this subdivision must become the basis on which the contribution rate provided under subdivision (d) for each subsequent state fiscal year is determined for a reporting unit described in subdivision (g).”.

2. Amend page 5, line 19, by striking out “(G)” and inserting “(i)”.

3. Amend page 12, line 10, after “section” by striking out the comma and inserting a colon.

4. Amend page 12, following line 10, by inserting:

“(a) “Payroll plus purchased services” includes functions 1xx, 2xx, and 45x, and object codes 1xxx, 31xx, 33xx, and 41xx, as defined in the most recent “Michigan Public School Accounting Manual Bulletin 1022” as of July 13, 2017, and is equal to the total of salaries, professional and technical services, client/pupil transportation, and repairs and maintenance services expenditures, including the charges incurred in the general, special education, and vocational education funds for the benefit of the current fiscal year, whether paid or unpaid.”.

5. Amend page 12, line 20, by striking out ““UNIVERSITY” and inserting “(b) “University”.

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5505, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 13a, 14, 15, and 22 (MCL 400.703, 400.704, 400.705, 400.707, 400.713, 400.713a, 400.714, 400.715, and 400.722), sections 3 and 4 as amended by 2016 PA 525, section 5 as amended by 2010 PA 380, section 7 as amended by 1986 PA 257, section 13 as amended by 2012 PA 52, section 13a as amended by 2004 PA 285, section 15 as amended by 1984 PA 40, and section 22 as amended by 2004 PA 59, and by adding sections 19a, 22a, and 22c.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5506, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled “Adult foster care facility licensing act,” by amending sections 24, 25, 34b, and 34c (MCL 400.724, 400.725, 400.734b, and 400.734c), section 24 as amended by 2016 PA 492, section 34b as amended by 2014 PA 73, and section 34c as added by 2006 PA 29; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 6400, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by 2007 PA 219.

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Lauwers moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Tuesday, December 4, at 10:00 a.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, November 28:

House Bill Nos. 6538 6539 6540 6541 6542 6543 6544 6545 6546 6547 6548 6549 6550 6551

Senate Bill Nos. 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 1229 1230 1231 1232 1233 1234 1235

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

Senate Bill Nos. 1236 1237 1238 1239 1240 1241 1242 1243 1244 1245 1246 1247 1248 1249

1250 1251 1252 1253 1254

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

Senate Bill Nos. 579 822 940 985 1017 1035 1098 1102 1116 1154 1155 1156 1157 1158

1159 1160 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1170 1172 1176 1181

1187 1188 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194 1198

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Education Reform, by Rep. Kelly, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6314, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1284b (MCL 380.1284b), as amended by 2006 PA 235, and by adding sections 1173 and 1173a.

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. Kelly, Hornberger, Crawford, Garcia, Alexander, Griffin, Lilly, Noble and Reilly

Nays: Reps. Zemke, Brinks, Chang, Camilleri and Sowerby

The Committee on Education Reform, by Rep. Kelly, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6315, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2016 PA 249.

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. Kelly, Hornberger, Crawford, Garcia, Alexander, Griffin, Lilly, Noble and Reilly

Nays: Reps. Zemke, Brinks, Chang, Camilleri and Sowerby

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, November 29, 2018

Present: Reps. Kelly, Hornberger, Crawford, Garcia, Roberts, Alexander, Griffin, Lilly, Noble, Reilly, Zemke, Brinks, Chang, Camilleri and Sowerby

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6115, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA 513.

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski

Nays: None

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6432, entitled

A bill to amend 1986 PA 252, entitled “The health benefit agent act,” by amending sections 3 and 9 (MCL 550.1003 and 550.1009).

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo and Wittenberg

Nays: None

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6444, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 1201, 1207, 1208a, and 1211 (MCL 500.1201, 500.1207, 500.1208a, and 500.1211), section 1201 as amended by 2012 PA 462, section 1207 as amended by 1993 PA 200, and sections 1208a and 1211 as added by 2001 PA 228.

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski

Nays: None

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6491, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 5A.

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave and Wentworth

Nays: Reps. Hammoud and Lasinski

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6520, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 17A.

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski

Nays: None

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 898, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 4621 (MCL 500.4621), as added by 2008 PA 29.

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski

Nays: None

The Committee on Insurance, by Rep. Theis, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1029, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 7604 (MCL 500.7604), as amended by 1994 PA 226, and by adding chapter 55.

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. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, November 29, 2018

Present: Reps. Theis, VanderWall, Barrett, Glenn, Runestad, Vaupel, Webber, Bellino, Hoitenga, LaFave, Wentworth, Greimel, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Hammoud and Lasinski

Absent: Rep. Phelps

Excused: Rep. Phelps

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 6551, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 22.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison

Nays: None

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 489, entitled

A bill 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.amended), as amended by 2017 PA 257.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington and Kahle

Nays: Rep. Liberati

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 490, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.952), as amended by 2016 PA 190.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington and Kahle

Nays: Rep. Liberati

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 797, entitled

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington and Kahle

Nays: Rep. Liberati

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 798, entitled

A bill to establish the safe families for children program; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and public and private agencies; to allow for temporary delegation of a parent’s or guardian’s powers regarding care, custody, or property of a minor child; and to prescribe procedures for providing host families for the temporary care of children.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington and Kahle

Nays: Rep. Liberati

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1037, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 111n.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison

Nays: None

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1038, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 111m.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison

Nays: None

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Rendon, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 1039, entitled

A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 105g.

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. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison

Nays: None

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, November 29, 2018

Present: Reps. Rendon, Noble, McCready, Hughes, Roberts, Farrington, Kahle, Liberati, Gay-Dagnogo and Ellison

Absent: Rep. Robinson

Excused: Rep. Robinson

Notices

Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following referral:

House Bill No. 6538 referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness.

Communications from State Officers

The following communications from the Secretary of State were received and read:

Notices of Filing

Administrative Rules

November 14, 2018

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2015-060-LR (Secretary of State Filing #18-11-02) on this date at 3:57 P.M. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Underground Storage Tank Regulations”.

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a(6), or 48 of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

November 27, 2018

In accordance with the provisions of Section 46 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being MCL 24.246, and paragraph 16 of Executive Order 1995-6, this is to advise you that the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and the State Office of Regulatory Reinvention filed Administrative Rule #2017-042-LR (Secretary of State Filing #18-11-03) on this date at 3:56 P.M. for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs entitled, “Medical Marihuana Facilities”.

These rules become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State unless adopted under sections 33, 44, or 45a(6) of 1969 PA 306. Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the Secretary of State.

Sincerely,

Ruth Johnson

Secretary of State

Robin L. Houston, Departmental Supervisor

Office of the Great Seal

The communications were referred to the Clerk.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

House Concurrent Resolution No. 26.

A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages.

(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 61, p. 1951.)

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution and named Senator Colbeck as co‑sponsor.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.

Senate Bill No. 579, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233).