STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2019
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by Associate
Speaker Pro Tempore Lilly.
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—present
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—present Lilly—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Love—present Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Lower—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—present 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—present 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
“Almighty God, architect of
creation, bend our will and our might toward building a more just community. Call
forth our gifts that we might proclaim freedom to those who are ensnared in the
systems of oppression - give aid to our leaders that they might dismantle the
sinful cruelties of economic injustice, to stand against the ongoing
militarization of our police and private citizens alike - and the privatization
of our prisons and schools for the enrichment of the privileged. Take away our
worship of violence and restore us to Your own vision, Your own purpose, a
people of Shalom, a people who serve one another not begrudgingly, but because
the entirety of our being is to serve, and serve, and serve, and at the last,
rejoice. Bless our time this evening to Your purpose, Eternal Spirit, by all
Your many beautiful names we pray. Amen.”
______
The
Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
Reports
of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 23.
A resolution to declare this
legislative body’s policy to protect life by preserving legal protections for
unborn children under Michigan law and to recognize that any abortion is a
tragic loss of human life.
(For text of resolution, see House
Journal No. 16, p. 144.)
(The resolution was reported by the
Committee on Judiciary on May 7.)
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
Rep.
Guerra moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution
No. 23.
A
resolution to declare this legislative body’s policy to reduce infant mortality
rates and ensure access to maternal and infant health care.
Whereas,
High infant mortality rates are a serious concern in the state of Michigan. In
2016, Michigan’s infant mortality rate was 6.4 deaths per 1,000 live births,
higher than the national figure of 5.9 infant deaths per 1,000 live births; and
Whereas,
In 2017, the numbers ticked up, countering a decade of improvement, to 6.8
deaths per 1,000 live births, indicating the immediate need for additional
efforts to improve maternal and infant health; and
Whereas,
Disproportionate impacts on the survival of infants from racial and ethnic
minority groups are particularly concerning. Among African Americans, the
infant mortality rate was 13.4 per 1,000 live births compared to 4.9 for white
infants. From 2013-2015, the average infant mortality rate for American Indian
infants was 9.4 per 1,000 live births. Access to high quality health care plays
a crucial role in reducing infant mortality and health disparities; and
Whereas,
The African-American mortality rate is more than three times the rate of white
mothers, which is one of the most striking of all racial disparities impacting
women’s health today; now, therefore, be it
Resolved
by the House of Representatives, That we declare this legislative body’s policy
to reduce infant mortality rates; ensure access to comprehensive prenatal and
postnatal care for women; and increase health assessments, follow-up diagnostic
and treatment services, and access to preventive and child care services, as
well as rehabilitative services for children and child care.
The
question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Second Reading of Bills
A bill
to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
90h (MCL 750.90h), as added by 2011 PA 168.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Hornberger moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of
Bills.
The motion prevailed.
A bill
to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending
section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Afendoulis moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of
Bills.
The motion prevailed.
______
Rep.
Rabhi moved that Rep. Garrett be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The
motion prevailed.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
Rep. Cole moved that House Bill No. 4320 be placed on its
immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill
to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
90h (MCL 750.90h), as added by 2011 PA 168.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving
voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 85 Yeas—58
Afendoulis Frederick LaFave Rendon
Albert Glenn Leutheuser Schroeder
Alexander Green Lightner Sheppard
Allor Griffin Lilly Slagh
Bellino Hall Lower VanSingel
Berman Hauck Maddock VanWoerkom
Bollin Hernandez Marino Vaupel
Brann Hoitenga Markkanen Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Meerman Webber
Chatfield Howell Miller Wendzel
Cole Huizenga Mueller Wentworth
Crawford Iden O’Malley Whiteford
Eisen Inman Paquette Wozniak
Farrington Johnson, S. Reilly Yaroch
Filler Kahle
Nays—51
Anthony Ellison Kennedy Robinson
Bolden Garza Koleszar Sabo
Brixie Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Shannon
Byrd Greig LaGrand Sneller
Cambensy Guerra Lasinski Sowerby
Camilleri Haadsma Liberati Stone
Carter,
B. Hammoud Love Tate
Carter,
T. Hertel Manoogian Warren
Cherry Hoadley Neeley Whitsett
Chirkun Hood Pagan Wittenberg
Clemente Hope Peterson Witwer
Coleman Johnson, C. Pohutsky Yancey
Elder Jones Rabhi
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.
______
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This bill is unconstitutional, pursuant
to existing case law. To the extent future case law changes this fact, the
actions herein would be barred by existing statutes.”
Rep. Warren, having reserved the right
to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
As many of my colleagues and
constituents know, before being elected to the State Legislature in 2006, I had
served for seven years as the Executive Director of MARAL Pro-Choice Michigan,
which at the time was the state’s oldest and largest pro-choice organization.
Having had the opportunity to work on
these critical issues both as an advocate and a legislator, I am firmly
convinced that the decision about when, whether, and how to become a parent
must remain firmly in the hands of a patient and her medical provider. I have
spoken to countless women of all ages, who for their own intensely personal
reasons have had to make the decision to terminate a pregnancy. Many of these
women were already mothers; others were not. Many of these women had medical
reasons to make the decision to terminate; others did not. Many had intended to
become pregnant; others had not.
The only common thread which united
each of their experiences was this: having made their decision, they deserved
to have the medical provider most familiar with their health determine which
procedure was suitable and to have that procedure performed in safe
circumstances by a qualified and licensed health care provider.
I am deeply troubled that the Michigan
Legislature has determined to insert its judgement where only a medical
provider’s and a patient’s belong. I strongly oppose this legislation, as I
would any attempt to politicize health care decisions or to infringe upon the
right of each person to access a full range of reproductive health care
options, including safe, legal abortion care without undue burden.”
Rep. Ellison, having reserved the right
to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted today in opposition to House
Bill 4320. There is no medical reason to deny women and their doctors the
option of using one of the safest methods of reproductive care. Make no
mistake, this effort is part of a nation-wide, coordinated attack on a woman’s
access to safe and legal reproductive health care.
This bill will force medical
professionals to make the difficult decision between 1) offering care that is
science-based, medically-appropriate, and the best option for their patients or
2) facing prison time and fines for making a decision that all of their
expertise and professional work has trained them to do. That is not a dilemma
that we, as elected officials, should be forcing on the medical professionals
of our state. Their only concern should be taking care of their patient and
offering the best advice possible allowing Michigan women the freedom to make
the safest decisions for themselves and their families.
I may not be a doctor, but I am a
husband, a father of three daughters and a grandfather of nine granddaughters
and I trust them and their doctors to make good decisions.
And the leading medical organization on
women’s health, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, is
telling us that these bills serve no purpose but to put Michigan women at risk.
Laws similar to these bills in other
states have been blocked, shot down and deemed unconstitutional time, and time
again.
I urge my colleagues to join me in
voting no on House Bill 4320, which seeks to swap reproductive care for
partisan politics.”
Rep. Chirkun, having reserved the right
to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
My no vote is reflected as to the bill
I feel is illegal and unconstitutional. This issue has been decided already by
the US Supreme Court in Roe vs Wade.”
Rep. Witwer, having reserved the right
to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on House Bill 4320 because
each and every time the constitutionality of similar legislation has been
challenged across the country, courts have been clear and unequivocal in their
conclusion that it is unconstitutional. Michigan faces far too many pressing
challenges today to be spending this House’s precious time on legislation that
will inevitably be invalidated. We should instead spend our time, energy, and
efforts working together to address those challenges. That’s what the citizens
of Michigan sent us here to do and that’s what each Member of this chamber owes
to our constituents.”
Rep. Cole moved that House Bill No. 4321 be placed on its
immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL
777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.
Was
read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:
Roll
Call No. 86 Yeas—58
Afendoulis Frederick LaFave Rendon
Albert Glenn Leutheuser Schroeder
Alexander Green Lightner Sheppard
Allor Griffin Lilly Slagh
Bellino Hall Lower VanSingel
Berman Hauck Maddock VanWoerkom
Bollin Hernandez Marino Vaupel
Brann Hoitenga Markkanen Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Meerman Webber
Chatfield Howell Miller Wendzel
Cole Huizenga Mueller Wentworth
Crawford Iden O’Malley Whiteford
Eisen Inman Paquette Wozniak
Farrington Johnson,
S. Reilly Yaroch
Filler Kahle
Nays—51
Anthony Ellison Kennedy Robinson
Bolden Garza Koleszar Sabo
Brixie Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Shannon
Byrd Greig LaGrand Sneller
Cambensy Guerra Lasinski Sowerby
Camilleri Haadsma Liberati Stone
Carter, B. Hammoud Love Tate
Carter, T. Hertel Manoogian Warren
Cherry Hoadley Neeley Whitsett
Chirkun Hood Pagan Wittenberg
Clemente Hope Peterson Witwer
Coleman Johnson,
C. Pohutsky Yancey
Elder Jones Rabhi
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.
______
“Mr.
Speaker and members of the House:
This
bill is unconstitutional, pursuant to existing case law. To the extent future
case law changes this fact, the actions herein would be barred by existing
statutes. “
Rep.
Witwer, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of
the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr.
Speaker and members of the House:
I voted
no on House Bill 4321 because each and every time the constitutionality of
similar legislation has been challenged across the country, courts have been
clear and unequivocal in their conclusion that it is unconstitutional. Michigan
faces far too many pressing challenges today to be spending this House’s
precious time on legislation that will inevitably be invalidated. We should instead
spend our time, energy, and efforts working together to address those
challenges. That’s what the citizens of Michigan sent us here to do and that’s
what each Member of this chamber owes to our constituents.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Vaupel, Liberati, Frederick, Marino,
Wakeman, Allor, Calley, Chirkun, Crawford, Garza, Gay‑Dagnogo, Haadsma, Jones and Lasinski offered the following
resolution:
House
Resolution No. 93.
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to allow jail and
prison inmates to be eligible for Medicaid coverage.
Whereas, The Federal Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP) prohibits
the payment of federal Medicaid matching dollars for medical services provided
to prison inmates. Medicaid will only cover the care an inmate receives in an
inpatient hospital or medical institution; and
Whereas, Incarcerated individuals have been ineligible for Medicaid
since the inception of the program in 1965. National prison populations have
risen exponentially over the past several decades from approximately 200,000
when Medicaid began to over a million in county jails and state prisons
currently; and
Whereas, The MIEP places a tremendous financial
burden on states, counties, and local communities as hundreds of millions of
dollars are spent annually for health care services provided in jails and
prisons. Inmate health issues run the gamut from mental illness to chronic
diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure, and cancer.
Furthermore, the health complexities of aging inmates increase health care
costs; and
Whereas, The repeal of or a federal waiver from the exclusionary
provision of MIEP would enable states and counties to seek federal matching
funds for Medicaid-covered services. Furthermore, states that have expanded
Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act would be reimbursed for at least 90
percent of their spending on prison health care; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Congress of
the United States to repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy to allow
prison inmates to be eligible for Medicaid coverage or allow states to seek a
waiver from the law; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President
of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of
Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee
on Judiciary.
House
Resolution No. 94.
A resolution to commemorate the centennial of state parks in Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan is known for its diverse outdoor
spaces which have created many picturesque scenes and experiences. Our state is
home to 103 state parks, comprised of over 300,000 acres of land in containing
more than 1000 miles of trails, 138 state forest campgrounds, and numerous
waterways and heritage sites; and
Whereas, No matter your location in Michigan, you are never more than a
half-hour away from enjoying the expanse of a state park, state forest
campground, or state trail system; and
Whereas, On May 12th, 1919, the Michigan State Park Commission was
created to acquire and maintain public lands for state parks; and
Whereas; 2019 marks the 100th year of Michigan state parks with outdoor
opportunities extending from Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit,
Michigan’s first urban state park providing a green oasis in the heart of the
city, to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, offering one of the few
remaining large wild areas in the Midwest; and
Whereas, Our state parks draw vacationers, hunters, and nature
enthusiasts from across the world and our forests, lakes, and thousands of
miles of beaches are top attractions; and
Whereas, Generations of residents and visitors have fallen in love with
these precious natural places, creating lifelong memories; now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body commemorate the centennial of state parks in Michigan. We hold
dear the treasured memories and cherished experiences given to us by these
priceless entities; and be it further
Resolved, That May 12, 2019, is recognized as the 100th anniversary of
the creation of the Michigan State Park Commission.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. LaFave, Markkanen, Green, Wakeman,
Lightner, Berman, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Crawford, O’Malley, Allor, Rendon, Webber,
Reilly, Meerman, Miller, LaGrand, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone, Shannon,
Tate, Pagan, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Manoogian, Brixie, Haadsma, Kuppa,
Wittenberg, Cynthia Johnson, Gay-Dagnogo, Cambensy, Camilleri, Jones, Whitsett,
Byrd, Ellison, Chirkun, Hood, Vaupel, Brann, Calley, Cherry, Garza, Hall,
Kahle, Lasinski, Leutheuser, Sabo, Sneller, Warren and Yaroch offered the
following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 95.
A resolution to declare May 12-18, 2019, as Police Week in the state of
Michigan.
Whereas, In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as
National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th
falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in
1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement
officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and
protection of others; and
Whereas, There are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in
communities across the United States, including the approximately 17,000
full-time uniformed police officers in Michigan; and
Whereas, Members of law enforcement deserve the appreciation and respect
of the people of Michigan for the merit, dignity, bravery, and reliability they
exhibit each and every day. We must also honor the sacrifices made by families
of police officers, as each day they must face constant fear as their loved one
works to protect us; and
Whereas, in 2018 alone, 163 law enforcement
officers were killed and many, many more were assaulted in the line of duty
across the country. The names of these dedicated public servants who made the
ultimate sacrifice are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement
Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and
Whereas, Michigan’s fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor will
their service to their respective communities. By choosing to commit themselves
to law enforcement, these brave individuals answered the call for service and
willingly put their lives in jeopardy. We commend them for recognizing service
as a noble career, protecting the public safety, and also all of those who are
serving without incident to date; and
Whereas, Michigan and all Michigan citizens have turned to members of
law enforcement for assistance and support in times of distress, whether they
are coping with a personal crisis or struggling through civil disorder or a
natural disaster. Our communities rely on these courageous individuals when it
is difficult to stand on our own and we are indebted to the unwavering public
service of our local and state police. We are indeed fortunate and grateful for
the contributions of law enforcement officers to the people of this state; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 12-18, 2019, as Police Week in the state of
Michigan. We publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our
community as well as those of our state and nation and honor police who place
their lives on the line for the safety and security of their communities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Paquette, Kuppa, Bellino, Frederick, O’Malley,
Griffin, Markkanen, Vaupel, Leutheuser, LaFave, Howell, Wakeman, Berman,
Gay-Dagnogo, Allor, Calley, Chirkun, Crawford, Garza, Haadsma, Jones, Kahle,
Lasinski, Rendon, Sneller, Warren, Webber and Witwer offered the following
resolution:
House
Resolution No. 96.
A resolution to declare May 12-18, 2019, as STEM Awareness Week in the
state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan’s unique history in agriculture, automotive, chemistry,
manufacturing, automation, and innovation across many sectors provides us an
opportunity to light the way for our future in computational thinking and
modeling by promoting, adopting, and implementing computer science standards in
our state; and
Whereas, Currently only 35% of high schools nationally offer computer
science, yet 90% of parents want their children to have access to computer
science learning opportunities; and
Whereas, The adoption of K-12 computer science standards is critical so
that students in our state are competitive regionally, nationally, and
globally; and
Whereas, STEM education refers to the areas of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics; and
Whereas, Participating in STEM activities increases engagement in
education, promotes equity, supports literacy development, and fosters
technologically alert and empowered students, who gain multiple ways to frame
problems and transfer knowledge to new situations; and
Whereas, A globally competitive, knowledge-based
economy is a fact for students, now and in the foreseeable future, and science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics are critical drivers in that economy;
and
Whereas, STEM is not only science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics, but also a way of learning in which students comprehend by doing,
thinking critically, and providing solutions that drive healthy, thriving
communities; and
Whereas, STEM occupations are among the highest paying, fastest growing,
and most influential in driving economic growth and innovation; and
Whereas, If Michigan students become inspired by science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics at an early age, they will be more likely to enter
those growing career fields when they graduate; and
Whereas, Computer science is a discipline in which students learn new
approaches to problem solving, harness the power of computational thinking, and
create, not just consume, technology; and
Whereas, The Michigan STEM Advisory Council has supported opportunities
for transforming learning through computer science with statewide professional
learning through MI-Coding; and
Whereas, A STEM education will ensure our state’s workforce will be
equipped for the jobs of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 12-18, 2019, as STEM Awareness Week in the state
of Michigan. We urge all citizens to recognize the importance of STEM education
in preparing our young people for the high-tech jobs of the future.
The question being on the adoption of the
resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Hope, Sowerby, Love, Gay-Dagnogo, Allor,
Cherry, Chirkun, Crawford, Garza, Haadsma, Jones, Kuppa, Lasinski, Sneller,
Warren and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House
Resolution No. 97.
A resolution to declare May 13-19, 2019, as Celiac Disease Awareness
Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Celiac Disease Awareness Week begins May 13, 2019, and is
designed to raise public awareness of this serious and incurable condition; and
Whereas, The disease causes inflammation in the small intestine and it
interferes with the proper absorption of nutrients; and
Whereas, If left untreated, celiac disease permanently damages the small
intestine and can also lead to malnutrition, osteoporosis, infertility,
miscarriage, seizures, and neuropathy; and
Whereas, According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, persons with celiac
disease are twice as likely to have coronary artery disease and are four times
as likely to develop cancer, specifically intestinal lymphoma or cancer of the
small intestine; and
Whereas, Celiac disease often co-occurs with other serious autoimmune
conditions, including Type I diabetes, thyroid disease, microscopic colitis,
Addison’s disease, and rheumatoid arthritis; and
Whereas, The only way to manage celiac disease is to completely avoid
gluten, which is found not only in many foods containing wheat or other grains,
but also in medications and personal care products. For this reason, accidental
exposure to gluten is common in celiac patients; and
Whereas, Maintaining a strict gluten-free diet can
cause some persons with celiac disease to become socially isolated as food is
often the centerpiece of parties, meetings, and other social events. Those
diagnosed with celiac disease should consult with a dietitian and may find
benefit in social support groups; and
Whereas, As a result of the week of May 13, 2019, being recognized as
Celiac Disease Awareness Week throughout Michigan, more citizens will have
conversations about their current state of health, more healthcare providers
will learn more about celiac disease, and the public will understand why it is
important for persons with celiac disease to remain completely gluten free;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this
legislative body declare May 13-19, 2019, as Celiac Disease Awareness Week in
the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our
citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4045, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 19 of chapter XVI (MCL
776.19).
Was
read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 87 Yeas—109
Afendoulis Filler Kahle Reilly
Albert Frederick Kennedy Rendon
Alexander Garza Koleszar Robinson
Allor Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Sabo
Anthony Glenn LaFave Schroeder
Bellino Green LaGrand Shannon
Berman Greig Lasinski Sheppard
Bolden Griffin Leutheuser Slagh
Bollin Guerra Liberati Sneller
Brann Haadsma Lightner Sowerby
Brixie Hall Lilly Stone
Byrd Hammoud Love Tate
Calley Hauck Lower VanSingel
Cambensy Hernandez Maddock VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hertel Manoogian Vaupel
Carter, B. Hoadley Marino Wakeman
Carter, T. Hoitenga Markkanen Warren
Chatfield Hood Meerman Webber
Cherry Hope Miller Wendzel
Chirkun Hornberger Mueller Wentworth
Clemente Howell Neeley Whiteford
Cole Huizenga O’Malley Whitsett
Coleman Iden Pagan Wittenberg
Crawford Inman Paquette Witwer
Eisen Johnson,
C. Peterson Wozniak
Elder Johnson,
S. Pohutsky Yancey
Ellison Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Farrington
Nays—0
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.
House Bill No. 4306, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised
judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3212 (MCL 600.3212), as amended by
2011 PA 301.
Was
read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 88 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Rendon
Albert Filler Kennedy Robinson
Alexander Frederick Koleszar Sabo
Allor Garza Kuppa Schroeder
Anthony Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Shannon
Bellino Glenn LaGrand Sheppard
Berman Green Lasinski Slagh
Bolden Greig Leutheuser Sneller
Bollin Griffin Liberati Sowerby
Brann Guerra Lightner Stone
Brixie Haadsma Lilly Tate
Byrd Hall Love VanSingel
Calley Hammoud Lower VanWoerkom
Cambensy Hauck Maddock Vaupel
Camilleri Hernandez Manoogian Wakeman
Carter, B. Hertel Marino Warren
Carter, T. Hoadley Markkanen Webber
Chatfield Hoitenga Meerman Wendzel
Cherry Hood Miller Wentworth
Chirkun Hope Mueller Whiteford
Clemente Hornberger Neeley Whitsett
Cole Howell O’Malley Wittenberg
Coleman Huizenga Pagan Witwer
Crawford Iden Paquette Wozniak
Eisen Inman Peterson Yancey
Elder Johnson,
C. Pohutsky Yaroch
Ellison Jones Rabhi
Nays—2
Johnson, S. Reilly
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.
House Bill No. 4510, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 227, entitled “An act
to regulate the inspection, construction, installation, alteration,
maintenance, repair and operation of elevators and the licensing of elevator
contractors; to regulate the construction, installation, alteration,
maintenance, and repair of certain residential lifts; to prescribe the
functions of the director of the department of licensing and regulatory
affairs; to create, and prescribe the functions of, the elevator safety board;
to provide penalties for violations of the act; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts,” by amending sections 2 and 9 (MCL 408.802 and 408.809), as amended by
1980 PA 282.
Was
read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll
Call No. 89 Yeas—57
Afendoulis Frederick Kahle Reilly
Albert Glenn LaFave Rendon
Alexander Green Leutheuser Schroeder
Allor Griffin Lightner Sheppard
Bellino Hall Lilly Slagh
Berman Hauck Lower VanSingel
Bollin Hernandez Maddock VanWoerkom
Brann Hoitenga Marino Vaupel
Calley Hornberger Markkanen Wakeman
Chatfield Howell Meerman Webber
Cole Huizenga Miller Wendzel
Crawford Iden Mueller Wentworth
Eisen Inman O’Malley Whiteford
Farrington Johnson,
S. Paquette Wozniak
Filler
Nays—52
Anthony Ellison Kennedy Robinson
Bolden Garza Koleszar Sabo
Brixie Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Shannon
Byrd Greig LaGrand Sneller
Cambensy Guerra Lasinski Sowerby
Camilleri Haadsma Liberati Stone
Carter, B. Hammoud Love Tate
Carter, T. Hertel Manoogian Warren
Cherry Hoadley Neeley Whitsett
Chirkun Hood Pagan Wittenberg
Clemente Hope Peterson Witwer
Coleman Johnson,
C. Pohutsky Yancey
Elder Jones Rabhi Yaroch
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.
Second Reading of Bills
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending
the title and sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.644), as
amended by 2006 PA 236.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Hood moved to amend the bill
as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 18, after “under” by
striking out “18” and inserting “21”.
2. Amend page 3, line 24, after “under” by
striking out “18” and inserting “21”.
3. Amend page 4, line 17, after “least” by striking out “18” and inserting “21”.
4. Amend page 4, line 20, after “least” by striking out “18” and inserting “21”.
5. Amend page 4, line 28, after “is” by striking out “18” and inserting “21”.
6. Amend page 8, line 26, after “than” by striking out “18” and
inserting “21”.
Rep. Hood moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be placed on the
order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 155, entitled
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco
act,” (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding sections 2b and 2c.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be placed on the
order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Messages from the Governor
The
following line item veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, May 9,
2019
Michigan
House of Representatives
State
Capitol
Lansing,
MI 48909-7514
Ladies
and gentlemen:
Today I have signed Enrolled House Bill 4286, which amends
section 6 of the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Act. I support the
additional reporting requirements mandated by this legislation.
However, pursuant to section 19 of
article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, I have disapproved subsection
(10) of the bill, which would have appropriated $10 million to the Wrongful
Imprisonment Compensation Fund for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. While
I support the appropriation of money for this purpose, I don’t support its
inclusion in House Bill 4286.
As I previously indicated, including in
Executive Directive 2019-7, I will use my veto power to disapprove
appropriations included in bills amending the Michigan Compiled Laws to
preserve the People’s reserved constitutional right to approve or disapprove
enacted laws, regardless of the subject matter of the legislation.
While this item veto underscores my
strong support for referendum rights, it should not be construed as a lack of
support for compensation for citizens wrongfully imprisoned. I would support an
appropriation of money to the Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation Fund included
in a supplemental appropriations bill or a general appropriations bill.
Respectfully,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The bill was signed by the Governor May
9, 2019, at 3:28 p.m.
The bill was filed
with the Secretary of State May 10, 2019, at 9:40 a.m. and assigned Public Act
No. 10, I.E.
Rep.
Cole moved that the disapproved line item be re-referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
The motion prevailed.
______
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
Enrolled House Bill No. 4206 at
2:45 p.m.
The
Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Wednesday, May 8:
House
Bill Nos. 4572 4573 4574 4575
The
Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available
electronically on Thursday, May 9:
House
Bill Nos. 4576 4577 4578 4579 4580 4581 4582 4583
Senate
Bill Nos. 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314
The
Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday,
May 9:
Senate
Bill No. 239
The
Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on
Friday, May 10, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4129 at
12:09 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4130 at
12:11 p.m.
Enrolled
House Bill No. 4131 at 12:13 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4132 at
12:15 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following Senate
bills had been received on Tuesday, May 14:
Senate
Bill Nos. 133 141 143 148 229 230
The Clerk announced that the
following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on
Tuesday, May 14:
Senate Bill Nos. 315 316 317 318 319
Messages from the Senate
Senate Bill No. 239, entitled
A bill
to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1803
(MCL 339.1803).
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
Senate Bill No. 229, entitled
A bill
to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
90h (MCL 750.90h), as added by 2011 PA 168.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 230, entitled
A bill
to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending
section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Judiciary.
Senate Bill No. 133, entitled
A bill
to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure
of the appropriations.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 141, entitled
A bill
to make appropriations for the department of insurance and financial services
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 143, entitled
A bill
to make appropriations for the department of licensing and regulatory affairs
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
Senate Bill No. 148, entitled
A bill
to make appropriations for the department of talent and economic development
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the
expenditure of the appropriations.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4229, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom and Kennedy
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4232, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the department of education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and
to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom and Pagan
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4237, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the department of insurance and financial services for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hammoud and Peterson
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4239, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the department of licensing and regulatory affairs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom and Love
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4240, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for
the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-5) 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. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hood and Tate
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry and Kennedy
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 7,
2019
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan,
Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
The Committee on Ways and Means, by
Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4189, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan
business tax act,” by amending sections 117, 500, and 505 (MCL 208.1117,
208.1500, and 208.1505), section 117 as amended by 2011 PA 292, section 500 as
amended by 2016 PA 426, and section 505 as amended by 2011 PA 305, and by
adding section 402; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred
to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means, by
Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4190, entitled
A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled “Michigan
economic growth authority act,” by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended
by 2009 PA 123.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-4) 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. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means, by
Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4191, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,” by amending section 680 (MCL 206.680), as amended by 2012 PA
70.
With the recommendation that the substitute
(H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred
to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means, by
Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4227, entitled
A bill to create a committee on
Michigan’s mining future; to provide for the powers and duties of certain
governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred
to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means, by
Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4444, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 15.241), as amended by 2014 PA
563.
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. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means, by
Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4445, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom
of information act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 15.234), as amended by 2018 PA
523.
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. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
Nays: None
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: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly,
Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley and Hertel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following
report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was
received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave,
Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra,
Elder, Yancey and Bolden
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep.
Hornberger, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette,
Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O’Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri,
Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following
report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation,
was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Cole,
Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma and
Shannon
Absent: Rep. Sheppard
Excused: Rep. Sheppard
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep.
Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation,
was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley,
Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy and Pohutsky
Time:
11:55 a.m.
To the
Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I
have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4001 (Public
Act No. 8, I.E.), being
An act
to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public
health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating
to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and
disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation,
financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health
services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and
duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces,
and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities
and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the
public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third
party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a
regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health
facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of
health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care
facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or
consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use
of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide
certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering
for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the
implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for
an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to
repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on
specific dates,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 7523a.
(Filed
with the Secretary of State May 9, 2019, at 1:18 p.m.)
Time:
11:57 a.m.
To the
Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I
have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4002 (Public
Act No. 9, I.E.), being
An act
to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “An act to protect and promote the public
health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating
to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and
disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation,
financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health
services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and
duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces,
and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities
and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the
public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third
party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a
regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health
facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of
health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care
facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or
consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use
of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide
certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering
for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the
implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to
provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to
provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts
of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of
this act on specific dates,” by amending section 7523 (MCL 333.7523), as
amended by 2016 PA 418.
(Filed
with the Secretary of State May 9, 2019, at 1:20 p.m.)
Time: 1:27 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of
Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled
House Bill No. 4206 (Public Act No. 11, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “An
act to make appropriations to aid in the support of the public schools, the
intermediate school districts, community colleges, and public universities of
the state; to make appropriations for certain other purposes relating to
education; to provide for the disbursement of the appropriations; to authorize
the issuance of certain bonds and provide for the security of those bonds; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board
of education, and certain other boards and officials; to create certain funds
and provide for their expenditure; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2018
PA 586.
(Filed with the Secretary of State May
13, 2019, at 5:28 p.m.)
Time:
2:31 p.m.
To the
Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I
have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4244 (Public
Act No. 12, I.E.), being
An act
to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay
projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019; to provide for
expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations.
(Filed
with the Secretary of State May 14, 2019, at 3:28 p.m.)
Explanation of “No” Votes
“I voted no on HB 4397 because it
guarantees that thousands of Michigan drivers who are injured in car accidents
will not get the care they need to address those injuries and the financial
security they deserve, but fails to provide Michigan drivers with meaningful,
long-term rate reductions. Michigan drivers will continue to pay exorbitant
insurance rates and get far less in return than they currently receive. The
bill contains window dressing to create the appearance that rates will be
reduced and Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) will be given
the authority to reign in insurance company abuses, but a careful reading
reveals that these provisions have no teeth. Use of non-driving factors such as
credit scores, zip codes, and educational attainment are not prohibited under
the bill. DIFS is not provided the tools to reject excessive rates. Rate
reductions are temporary and address only one of the many line items on an
insurance bill. There is no guarantee that anyone’s total insurance bill will
be reduced at all.
I support comprehensive reform
that guarantees rate relief and provides accident victims with the care they
need. I support the substitute bill offered by the representative from the 35th
district that would have provided real rate relief and reigned in insurance
company abuses. Unfortunately the majority rejected the proposal.
I look forward to continuing to
work on this issue. The committee process that was bypassed by the majority
today should resume and a real, bi-partisan solution and provide relief for
constituents throughout the state of Michigan.”
Communications
from State Officers
The following communication from the
Department of Attorney General was received and read:
May 3, 2019
Pursuant
to MCL 752.974(i), attached please find the Michigan Human Trafficking
Commission’s 2018 Report to the Governor and Legislature.
I am
pleased with the progress the Commission has made over the last year and I am
committed to continuing to work with the Commission to abolish human
trafficking.
Please
do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dana
Nessel
Attorney
General
The
communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 4584, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled “Carnival-amusement
safety act of 1966,” by amending section 2 (MCL 408.652), as amended by 2000 PA
346, and by adding section 7a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and
referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Albert introduced
House Bill No. 4585, entitled
A bill to promote compliance with certain health and
safety standards by certain fairs and festivals in this state; to establish a
fair and festival carnival safety partnership program; to provide for the
recognition of fair and festival carnival safety partners; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and
referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Albert introduced
House Bill No. 4586, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled “Carnival-amusement
safety act of 1966,” by amending sections 8 and 17 (MCL 408.658 and 408.667),
section 8 as amended by 1982 PA 35 and section 17 as amended by 2000 PA 346.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
______
Rep. Liberati moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 5:25 p.m.
The
Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, May 15, at
1:30 p.m.
GARY L.
RANDALL
Clerk
of the House of Representatives