STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 18, 2019.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the
Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Afendoulis—present Filler—present Kahle—present Reilly—present
Albert—present Frederick—present Kennedy—present Rendon—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Koleszar—present Robinson—excused
Allor—present Garza—present Kuppa—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present LaFave—present Schroeder—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaGrand—present Shannon—present
Berman—present Green—present Lasinski—present Sheppard—present
Bolden—present Greig—present Leutheuser—present Slagh—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Liberati—present Sneller—present
Brann—present Guerra—present Lightner—present Sowerby—present
Brixie—present Haadsma—excused Lilly—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Love—present Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Lower—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—excused Hauck—present Maddock—present VanWoerkom—present
Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Manoogian—present Vaupel—present
Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Marino—present Wakeman—present
Carter, T.—present Hoadley—present Markkanen—present Warren—present
Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Meerman—present Webber—present
Cherry—present Hood—present Miller—present Wendzel—present
Chirkun—present Hope—present Mueller—present Wentworth—present
Clemente—present Hornberger—present Neeley—present Whiteford—present
Cole—present Howell—present O’Malley—present Whitsett—present
Coleman—present Huizenga—present Pagan—present Wittenberg—present
Crawford—excused Iden—present Paquette—present Witwer—present
Eisen—present Inman—present Peterson—present Wozniak—present
Elder—present Johnson, C.—present Pohutsky—present Yancey—present
Ellison—present Johnson, S.—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present Jones—present
e/d/s = entered during session
“Our Gracious God and Loving Heavenly Father;
In a time in which there is so much division,
where there is so much stress, strain and frustration, it is with great hope
and expectation that we approach You today on behalf of this gathered body of
servants for the state of Michigan.
We give You thanks for the revelation of
Yourself in the Creation that surrounds us, through Your Word, and through Your
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. You have shown Yourself and assured us of Your
presence.
And it is in that spirit of thanksgiving that
we seek Your wisdom and understanding for those elected, these men and women
who compose this Legislative body, and who are under obligation (to) rule Your
people well, and with honor, and dignity, compassion and understanding.
Give wisdom to these who are entrusted with the
welfare of the State and its people. Give understanding in times when
conflicting opinions arise. Give compassion to understand the needs of the poor
and shed light on the best paths to solve problems, resolve issues and bring
people together.
In a day where so much division exists, help
us to remember the words of Jesus Christ that ‘Blessed are PEACEMAKERS, for
they shall be called the children of God.
Bless this body and its
members who not only face the challenge of ruling well, but even now also face
personal challenges in their lives. Bless their families. Bless the staff
members that serve this assembly, the assistants, and the pages. Make their
work a labor of love and grant effectiveness to the process and their
endeavors.
In all of these things, we approach You humbly
and in faith, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.”
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Rep.
Rabhi moved that Reps. Cambensy, Haadsma and Robinson be excused from today’s
session.
The
motion prevailed.
Rep.
Cole moved that Rep. Crawford be excused from today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
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The
Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Motions and Resolutions
House Resolution No. 71.
A
resolution to oppose the mass deportation of Iraqi nationals residing in Michigan
and the United States.
Whereas,
More than 100 Michigan residents of Iraqi and Chaldean-Assyrian descent have
been arrested by federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement and threatened
with deportation; and
Whereas,
Removing these Michigan residents from their homes and communities and
deporting them to Iraq will put their lives in danger. Many of these Iraqi
nationals were children when they came to the United States as refugees,
fleeing systematic religious persecution and violence in Iraq. As members of
religious minorities, these individuals will face persecution for their
religious beliefs and will face insurmountable struggle to rebuild their lives
in a country they do not and have never called home; and
Whereas,
Individuals of Iraqi descent have made important historical contributions to
the United States and to Michigan. Metro Detroit is home to the largest
concentration of Chaldeans outside of Iraq. Chaldean Michiganders are doctors,
lawyers, business owners, mothers and fathers, and community leaders. These
Michigan residents grew up and made their home here in Michigan, raised
families, and became part of the fabric this state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the House of Representatives, That we oppose the mass deportation of Iraqi
nationals residing in Michigan and the United States; and be it further
Resolved,
That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Acting Director of U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the members of the Michigan
congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Wittenberg, Berman, Chirkun, Garza, Hope, Kuppa, Liberati,
Manoogian, Pagan, Sabo, Shannon, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone and Tate offered the
following resolution:
House Resolution No. 72.
A
resolution to declare May 2, 2019, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the state of
Michigan.
Whereas, The horrors of the Holocaust should never be
forgotten. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored systematic persecution and
annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during the
years 1933 through 1945. This resulted in the extermination of six million Jews
and their potential decedents. The world’s Jewish population was reduced by
one-third. Poland, home to the largest Jewish community before World War II,
lost 90 percent of its Jewish population. Greece, Yugoslavia, Hungary,
Lithuania, Bohemia, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Latvia each lost more than 70
percent of their Jewish population; and
Whereas,
Millions more suffered grievous oppression and death under Nazi tyranny based
on their religion, including Catholic priests, Christian pastors, and Jehovah’s
Witnesses; their national origin, including Poles, Soviets, Ukrainians and
Sorbs; their ethnicity and culture, including the Romani people; their
political beliefs, including courageous resisters and government dissidents;
their physical appearance, including those with disabilities; and their sexual
orientation and gender identity; and
Whereas, The history of the Holocaust allows us to
reflect on the moral and ethical responsibilities of individuals, societies,
and governments. It also serves as an important reminder of what can happen
when we allow bigotry, hatred, and indifference to enter
and conquer our societies. It is crucial to educate all citizens about the
horrors of genocide and to instill values of tolerance and acceptance in our
state’s ever-changing and diverse population; and
Whereas,
The Michigan Legislature enacted PA 170 of 2016, which provided that the board
of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall
ensure that the school district’s or public school academy’s social studies
curriculum for grades 8 to 12 includes age- and grade-appropriate instruction
about genocide, including, but not limited to, the Holocaust and the Armenian
Genocide; and
Whereas,
PA 170 of 2016 also created the Governor’s Council on Genocide and Holocaust
Education, a temporary commission, whose tasks include identifying and
notifying schools about resources for teaching about genocide and the
Holocaust; and to engender and coordinate events, activities, and education
that will appropriately memorialize the victims of the Holocaust, such as
observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
declare May 2, 2019, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan; and
be it further
Resolved,
That in honor of the victims of the Holocaust, the survivors, and their liberators,
the citizens of Michigan should reflect upon this terrible event and strive to
overcome hatred and intolerance through learning and remembrance.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Cole moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be
considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Reps. Bellino, Chirkun, Hope, Kuppa, Liberati, Manoogian, Sabo, Sneller,
Stone and Tate offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 73.
A
resolution to declare April 18, 2019, as Lineman Appreciation Day in the state
of Michigan.
Whereas,
The linemen profession has existed for as long as electricity has been a
standard part of modern living; and
Whereas,
There are over 115,000 highly trained and skilled linemen in the United States,
servicing 9 million miles of wire; and
Whereas,
Linemen work under dangerous conditions in order to construct and maintain the
energy infrastructure of the United States. Linemen are often the first
responders during catastrophic events, making sure the scene is safe and work
around the clock to restore power after a storm emergency. Linemen readily
respond to disaster recovery needs anywhere in the country through mutual
assistance agreements; and
Whereas, Working in and around roadways is often required
by men and women who repair and maintain electric lines which presents a daily
danger. The Michigan Legislature has passed several public acts to require
drivers to drive safely in work zones and provide penalties for those who don’t
respect these work zones; and
Whereas,
It is important for Michigan to recognize and express our appreciation to these
brave and dedicated men and women who put their lives at risk to ensure the
safe and reliable delivery of power to our communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
declare April 18, 2019, as Lineman Appreciation Day in Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reports of Standing Committees
The
Speaker laid before the House
House Concurrent Resolution No. 3.
A
concurrent resolution to call on the Michigan Veterans’ Facility Authority to
ensure plans for the new state veterans homes include designated smoking areas.
(For
text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 19, p. 173.)
(The
concurrent resolution was reported by the Committee on Ways and Means on April
16.)
The
question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The
concurrent resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
A bill
to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627
(MCL 257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Slagh moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4440, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities
licensing act,” by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by
2018 PA 582.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll Call No. 52 Yeas—102
Afendoulis Frederick Kahle Rabhi
Alexander Garrett Kennedy Rendon
Allor Garza Koleszar Sabo
Anthony Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Schroeder
Bellino Glenn LaFave Shannon
Berman Green LaGrand Sheppard
Bolden Greig Lasinski Slagh
Bollin Griffin Leutheuser Sneller
Brann Guerra Liberati Sowerby
Brixie Hall Lightner Stone
Byrd Hammoud Lilly Tate
Calley Hauck Lower VanSingel
Camilleri Hernandez Maddock VanWoerkom
Carter, B. Hertel Manoogian Vaupel
Carter, T. Hoadley Marino Wakeman
Chatfield Hoitenga Markkanen Warren
Cherry Hood Meerman Webber
Chirkun Hope Miller Wendzel
Clemente Hornberger Mueller Wentworth
Cole Howell Neeley Whiteford
Coleman Huizenga O’Malley Whitsett
Eisen Iden Pagan Wittenberg
Elder Inman Paquette Witwer
Ellison Johnson,
C. Peterson Wozniak
Farrington Johnson,
S. Pohutsky Yaroch
Filler Jones
Nays—4
Albert Love Reilly Yancey
In The Chair: Wentworth
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Cole moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the
balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement
by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and
made available electronically on Wednesday, April 17:
House Bill Nos. 4467 4468 4469 4470 4471 4472 4473
The Clerk announced that the following bills
had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, April 18:
Senate Bill Nos. 276 277
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had
been received on Thursday, April 18:
Senate Bill Nos. 61 127 128
Reports of Select Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wentworth, Chair, of the Select
Committee on Reducing Car Insurance Rates, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Present: Reps. Wentworth, Rendon, Frederick, LaFave, Afendoulis,
Lasinski, Sabo, Bolden and Whitsett
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 69.
A resolution to declare May 4-11, 2019, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness
Week in the state of Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 35, p. 390.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison,
Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Nays: None
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 70.
A resolution to declare April 24, 2019, as Suits and Sneakers Day in the
state of Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 35, p. 390.)
With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison,
Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, of the Committee
on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison,
Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Absent: Rep. Frederick
Excused: Rep. Frederick
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee
on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino,
Howell, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and Shannon
Absent: Rep. Afendoulis
Excused: Rep. Afendoulis
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee
on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick,
Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller,
Bolden, Brenda Carter and Coleman
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Iden, Chair, of the Committee on
Ways and Means, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle,
Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hall, Chair,
of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder,
Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri and LaGrand
Messages from the Senate
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by
amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
A
bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section
7303a (MCL 333.7303a), as amended by 2018 PA 101.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health
Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public
health code,” by amending section 7104 (MCL 333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA
233.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Messages from the Governor
The
following message from the Governor was received April 17, 2019 and read:
No. 2019-10
Michigan Joint Task Force on
Jail and Pretrial Incarceration
Little statewide data exist to account for who is booked into local
jails, how long they stay, and why. National sources show Michigan jail
populations tripling in the last 35 years. With crime now at a 50-year low,
hundreds of thousands are still admitted to Michigan jails every year, and
people are staying in jail longer on average than before. Furthermore, roughly
half of the people held in Michigan’s jails on any given day have not been
convicted of a crime and are constitutionally presumed innocent as they await
trial.
A significant portion of county budgets in Michigan go to justice-system
costs. Growth in jail populations has stretched county resources, leaving less
for investment in treatment services, crime prevention, victim services,
economic development, and other local priorities.
Local justice-system decisions, ranging from arrest and pretrial release
to case processing, diversion, and jail sentences versus community-based
alternatives, are shaped and influenced in part by state-level laws, policies,
and budgetary decisions.
An emerging and fast-developing body of research
offers useful guidance about what does and does not work to prevent and deter
crime, protect victims, ensure court appearance and pretrial safety, and reduce
recidivism.
Jurisdictions across the country have generated innovative models for
justice-system reform that could inform policy discussions or be adapted to
improve system outcomes in Michigan.
The elected leaders of this state are committed to
good government, transparency, responsible spending of taxpayer resources, and
to the constitutional guarantees of liberty, due process, and equal protection
of the laws.
Moreover, the elected leaders of this state have a strong interest in
easing the burden on county budgets, taxpayers, and citizens by ensuring jail
beds are used in targeted ways that promote public safety and economic
stability.
A joint task force to evaluate justice systems in Michigan and to craft
recommendations for statewide policy and budgetary changes grounded in data,
research, and fundamental constitutional principles, will assist the state in
increasing justice-system efficiency and effectiveness and in becoming a
national leader in justice-system reform. This task force will exist as a
partnership between county and state leaders, as well as other leaders involved
in the criminal justice system.
Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the
executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.
Section 4 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 authorizes
the establishment of temporary commissions or agencies for special purposes.
Acting pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I
order the following:
1. Creating the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail
and Pretrial Incarceration
(a) The Michigan Joint Task Force
on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration (“Task Force”) is created as a temporary
advisory body consisting of 21 residents of this state.
(b) The Task Force shall include
the following members from the executive branch of state government:
(1) The lieutenant governor.
(2) The attorney general or the
attorney general’s designated representative from within the Department of
Attorney General.
(c) The Task Force shall include
the following members appointed by the governor:
(1) A community member who is a
crime survivor or victim advocate.
(2) A representative of
community corrections or pretrial services.
(3) An individual who is a
formerly incarcerated person appointed from a list of one or more nominees
submitted by the Michigan State Appellate Defender Office.
(4) An individual who is a
public defender or a criminal defense attorney for indigent clients appointed
from a list of one or more nominees submitted by the Michigan Indigent Defense
Commission.
(5) An individual recognized as
a community leader or a business leader appointed from a list of one or more
nominees submitted by the majority leader of the Michigan Senate.
(6) An individual recognized as
a faith leader or a community leader appointed from a list of one or more
nominees submitted by the speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.
(7) A county prosecutor
appointed from a list of one or more nominees submitted by the Prosecuting
Attorneys Association of Michigan.
(8) A police chief appointed
from a list of one or more nominees submitted by the Michigan Association of
Chiefs of Police.
(9) The following two members
appointed from a list of two or more nominees submitted by the Michigan
Association of Counties:
(A) A member of a board of county commissioners
from a county with a population of 200,000 or more according to the most recent
decennial census.
(B) A member of a board of county commissioners
from a county with a population of less than 200,000 according to the most
recent decennial census.
(10) The following two members appointed from a list of two or more
nominees submitted by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association:
(A) A county sheriff or county jail administrator
from a county with a population of 200,000 or more according to the most recent
decennial census.
(B) A county sheriff or county jail administrator
from a county with a population of less than 200,000 according to the most
recent decennial census.
(d) The following officers of the
judicial branch of state government may participate as members of the Task Force:
(1) The chief justice of the
Michigan Supreme Court.
(2) A circuit court judge
designated by the chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
(3) A district court judge
designated by the chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court.
(e) The following officers of the
legislative branch of state government may participate as members of the Task
Force:
(1) A member of the Michigan
Senate designated by the senate majority leader.
(2) A member of the Michigan
Senate designated by the senate minority leader.
(3) A member of the Michigan
House of Representatives designated by the speaker of the Michigan House of
Representatives.
(4) A member of the Michigan
House of Representatives designated by the house minority leader.
(f) Nominations for appointments
are requested by May 1, 2019. The governor shall make appointments under
section 1(c) by May 8, 2019. Members appointed under section 1(c) will be
appointed for terms ending on September 30, 2020. Notice to the governor of designation
of participants from the judicial branch and the legislative branch is
requested by May 1, 2019.
(g) A vacancy on the Task Force
shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment or designation.
(h) The lieutenant governor and
the chief justice are designated as co-chairpersons of the Task Force.
2. Charge to the Task Force
(a) The Task Force shall act in
an advisory capacity with the goal of developing ambitious, innovative, and
thorough recommendations for changes in state law, policy, and appropriations
to expand alternatives to jail, safely reduce jail admissions and length of
stay, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Michigan’s justice
systems.
(b) The Task Force’s
recommendations shall be guided by the following objectives:
(1) To expand jail alternatives
for those who can be managed in the community;
(2) To safely reduce jail
admissions, length of stay, and associated costs;
(3) To support consistent,
objective, and evidence-based pretrial decision-making;
(4) To provide services and
support to crime victims;
(5) To improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of the state’s and counties’ justice and public safety
systems; and
(6) To better align practices
with research and constitutional mandates.
(c) The Task Force shall provide recommendations for implementation and
performance-outcome monitoring of statewide policy changes.
(d) The Task Force shall educate
the public, stakeholders, and policymakers regarding its findings and recommendations.
(e) The Task Force shall complete
its work and shall issue a final report detailing its findings and policy
recommendations by January 10, 2020.
3. Operations of the Task Force
(a) By mutual agreement, the
State Court Administrative Office shall staff the Task Force and Pew Charitable
Trusts will provide technical assistance.
(b) The Task Force shall adopt
procedures, consistent with this order and applicable law, governing its
organization and operations. The Task Force shall hold its meetings in a manner
that complies with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, MCL 15.261
to 15.275.
(c) The Task Force shall meet at
the call of its chairpersons and as otherwise provided in the procedures
adopted by the Task Force. The Task Force shall meet at least six times and
shall hold its first meeting by July 31, 2019.
(d) A majority of the members of
the Task Force serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business
of the Task Force. The Task Force must act by a majority vote of its serving
members.
(e) The Task Force may establish
advisory workgroups composed of individuals or entities participating in Task
Force activities to assist it in performing its duties and responsibilities.
The Task Force may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an
advisory workgroup.
(f) The Task Force may, as
appropriate, make inquiries, studies, and investigations, hold hearings, and
receive comments from the public. The members and staff of the Task Force shall
engage and gather input and guidance from their peers, justice-system
practitioners and stakeholders, in-state and national experts, crime victims
and those impacted by criminal justice systems in the state, community leaders,
and members of the public.
(g) The Task Force may accept
donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or
private agency or person. Any donations shall be received and used in
accordance with law.
(h) Members of the Task Force
shall serve without compensation.
(i) The
Task Force is dissolved on September 30, 2020.
4. Implementation
(a) All departments, committees,
commissioners, or officers of this state or of any political subdivision of
this state shall give to the Task Force and its staff, or to any member or representative
of the Task Force, any necessary assistance required by the Task Force, or any
member or representative of the Task Force, in the performance of the duties of
the Task Force so far as is compatible with their duties and consistent with
this order and applicable law. Free access also must be given to any books,
records, or documents in their custody relating to matters within the scope of
inquiry, study, or review of the Task Force, consistent with applicable law.
(b) This order is not intended to
abate a proceeding commenced by, against, or before an officer or entity
affected by this order. A proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before
the successor of any officer or entity affected by this order.
(c) If any portion of this order
is found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable provision should be disregarded
and the rest of the order should remain in effect as issued.
(d) This order is effective upon
filing.
Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.
Date: April 17, 2019
[SEAL] GRETCHEN
WHITMER
GOVERNOR
By
the Governor
JOCELYN
BENSON
SECRETARY
OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky, Brenda
Carter, Garza, Robinson, Chirkun, Ellison, Stone, Gay-Dagnogo, Clemente,
Liberati, Sneller, Hope, Wittenberg, Rabhi and Bolden introduced
House Bill No. 4474, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 1301 and 61525 (MCL 324.1301 and 324.61525), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451 and section 61525 as amended by 2004 PA 325.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Energy.
Reps. Elder and Wakeman introduced
House Bill No. 4475, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2081) by adding section 1090.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the
Committee on Transportation.
House Bill No. 4476, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182.
The bill was read a first time by
its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Rabhi, LaGrand, Hood,
Brann and Reilly introduced
House Bill No. 4477, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10a (MCL 460.10a), as amended by 2016 PA 341.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Energy.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Slagh, Calley and Yaroch
introduced
House Bill No. 4478, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” by amending sections 1111 and 1123 (MCL 339.6111 and 339.6123).
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Chirkun, Jones and Sneller introduced
House Bill No. 4479, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111f.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
Reps. Slagh, Albert, Bellino, Steven Johnson,
Hoitenga, Griffin, Alexander and Yancey introduced
House Bill No. 4480, entitled
A bill to amend 1935 PA 253, entitled “The state correctional facility reimbursement act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 800.406), as amended by 1984 PA 282.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Wittenberg, Warren,
Ellison, Rabhi, Pagan, Hope, Sowerby, Hammoud, Neeley, Gay-Dagnogo, Sneller, Kennedy, Brixie, Hertel, Yancey, Guerra,
Sabo, Garza, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Hoadley, Bolden, Whitsett and Love introduced
House Bill No. 4481, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2018 PA 588.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Ellison,
Wittenberg, Warren, Rabhi, Pagan, Hope, Sabo, Hammoud, Sowerby, Gay-Dagnogo,
Neeley, Sneller, Kennedy, Brixie, Hertel, Yancey,
Guerra, Garza, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Hoadley, Bolden and Whitsett introduced
House Bill No. 4482, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 589; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 4483, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised
school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164c.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. LaFave and Rendon introduced
House Bill No. 4484, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 42 and 45 (MCL 168.42 and 168.45), section 42 as amended by 1999 PA 216 and section 45 as amended by 1985 PA 160.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Warren, Wittenberg,
Ellison, Rabhi, Hope, Pagan, Sowerby, Hammoud, Gay-Dagnogo, Sneller, Kennedy,
Hertel, Brixie, Yancey, Sabo, Guerra, Garza, Tate, Tyrone Carter, Hoadley,
Bolden and Whitsett introduced
House Joint Resolution G, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 7 of article IX, to provide for a graduated state income tax.
The joint resolution was read a first time by
its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
April
16, 2019
Received from the Michigan
Strategic Fund and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation the final
report from the Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP)
Effectiveness Study as required in the Michigan Strategic Fund Act (1984 PA
270) and Section 9 of the MSF Act (MCL 125.2009(5)(e).
Gary
L. Randall
Clerk
of the House
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Rep. Meerman moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:00 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House
adjourned until Tuesday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives