STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2020
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Speaker
Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by
the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was
present.
Afendoulis—present Filler—present Jones—present Rabhi—present
Albert—present Frederick—present Kahle—present Reilly—present
Alexander—present Garrett—present Kennedy—present Rendon—present
Allor—present Garza—present Koleszar—present Sabo—present
Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present Kuppa—present Schroeder—present
Bellino—present Glenn—present LaFave—present Shannon—present
Berman—present Green—present LaGrand—present Sheppard—present
Bolden—present Greig—present Lasinski—present Slagh—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Leutheuser—present Sneller—present
Brann—present Guerra—present Liberati—present Sowerby—present
Brixie—present Haadsma—present Lightner—present Stone—present
Byrd—present Hall—present Lilly—present Tate—present
Calley—present Hammoud—present Love—present VanSingel—present
Cambensy—present Hauck—present Lower—present VanWoerkom—present
Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Maddock—present Vaupel—present
Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Manoogian—present Wakeman—present
Carter, T.—present Hoadley—present Marino—present Warren—present
Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Markkanen—present Webber—present
Cherry—present Hood—present Meerman—present Wendzel—present
Chirkun—present Hope—present Miller—present Wentworth—present
Clemente—present Hornberger—present Mueller—present Whiteford—present
Cole—present Howell—present Neeley, C.—present Whitsett—excused
Coleman—present Huizenga—present O’Malley—present Wittenberg—present
Crawford—present Iden—present Pagan—present Witwer—present
Eisen—present Inman—present Paquette—present Wozniak—present
Elder—present Johnson,
C.—present Peterson—present Yancey—present
Ellison—present Johnson,
S.—present Pohutsky—present Yaroch—present
Farrington—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Darrin Camilleri, from the 23rd
District, offered the following invocation:
“O
God, we thank You for the fact that You have inspired men and women in all
nations and in all cultures. We call You different names: some call You Allah;
some call you Elohim; some call You Jehovah; some call You Brahma; some call
You the Unmoved Mover. But we know that these are all names for one and the
same God. Grant that we will follow You and become so committed to Your way and
Your kingdom that we will be able to establish in our lives and in this world a
brother and sisterhood, that we will be able to establish here a kingdom of
understanding, where men and women will live together as brothers and sisters
and respect the dignity and worth of every human being as we walk for freedom.
In Your name. -MLK”
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The
Speaker assumed the Chair.
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Rep.
Rabhi moved that Rep. Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion
prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5832, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258,
entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100a, 100b, 161, 409, and
439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a
as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161
as amended by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018 PA 593, and
section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118, and by adding chapter 9A.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 276.
A resolution to oppose the
Governor’s policies regarding the placement of COVID-19 patients into nursing
homes.
(For text of resolution, see
House Journal No. 53, p. 1035.)
With the recommendation that the
following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.
Substitute for House Resolution
No. 276.
A resolution to oppose the Governor’s policies regarding the placement
of COVID-19 patients into nursing homes.
Whereas, Before COVID-19 made its way into Michigan, one of the most
important tasks was keeping the virus out of Michigan’s long-term care
facilities. From a very early point, it was abundantly clear nursing home
residents are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. The average age of Michigan
nursing home residents is 82. Many of these elderly Michiganders have
underlying health conditions, which make them more susceptible to the serious
complications of COVID-19. Given the nature of nursing homes and the vulnerable
status of residents, these facilities have become epicenters of COVID-19 in
Michigan and across the country; and
Whereas, Despite knowledge of the significant vulnerabilities of
residents in nursing homes to COVID‑19, the Whitmer administration was
one of very few state administrations across the country to implement a
reckless and irresponsible policy that placed COVID-19 residents into nursing
homes that also housed non-infected residents; and
Whereas, On April 15, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order
2020-50, which required long-term care facilities below 80 percent capacity to
create “dedicated units” that are isolated wards to treat medically stable
COVID-19 residents. Nursing homes without dedicated units were required to send
medically stable COVID-19 patients to nearby “regional hubs” if capacity
allowed. Under the order, a “regional hub” is “a nursing home that is
designated by [the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)] as
a dedicated facility to temporarily and exclusively provide care to
COVID-affected residents.” There are 21 regional hubs across Michigan, more
than 50 percent being located in southeast Michigan where COVID-19 has been
more prevalent; and
Whereas, The Whitmer administration is in the process of approving two
more regional hubs, despite the Governor admitting in her own press conference
and during testimony before a U.S. House subcommittee that her nursing home
policy has flaws. This puts even more of Michigan’s most vulnerable individuals
in harm’s way; and
Whereas, DHHS has estimated over 3,000 people of all ages who meet
eligibility criteria to receive skilled nursing care have been discharged from
hospitals or long-term care facilities to a regional hub. Regional hubs also
serve as primary residencies for Michiganders; and
Whereas, The Governor’s policies placed COVID-19 patients into nursing
homes despite a lack of proper equipment, staffing levels, and protocols to
protect residents. In the beginning weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply
of personal protective equipment (PPE) for long-term care facilities was
severely scarce, and testing capabilities were limited. DHHS has admitted that,
prior to new testing efforts, testing of both nursing home residents and
caregivers was sporadic early on. Even worse, because nursing homes across the
state were not required to provide dedicated staff for COVID-19 units,
cross-contamination most likely occurred. Nursing homes with staffing shortages
had no other option than to have caregivers alternate between COVID-19 wings
and general population wings; and
Whereas, As more data is collected, we fear that hundreds of deaths in
nursing homes will be attributed to the Whitmer administration’s policies.
Recent state reports have indicated nursing home residents account for
one-third of all COVID-19 deaths in Michigan. This percentage could be much
higher, as the Whitmer administration has not been transparent about long-term
care facility deaths. Data surrounding long-term care facilities was first
reported to be “inaccurate” and “undercounted,” and the data available to the
public is far from complete; and
Whereas, Better alternatives were available to send COVID-19 patients.
Prior to Executive Order 2020-50 being signed, the state entered two separate
contracts to open field hospitals to serve as alternate care facilities. The
Legislature originally approved the funding to equip the Governor and her
administration with the flexibility they needed to care for COVID-19 patients
and prevent local hospitals from exceeding capacity. The TCF Center in Detroit
and the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi were leased and retrofitted into
field hospitals with the capability of housing up to 1,000 patients each. The
monthly cost for each has been roughly $1.1 million and $1.32 million per month
in taxpayer dollars to lease. The TCF Center closed within a month of opening
and after caring for a total of 39 patients. The Suburban Collection Showplace
in Novi remains open and has cared for roughly 10 patients; and
Whereas, While the largely unused field hospitals cared for only about
50 patients total, regional hub nursing homes continue to take in COVID-19
patients. This is not just a mistake. It is a fatal error in decision-making.
COVID-19 patients should be admitted into field hospitals where millions in
taxpayer dollars are being spent to keep the Suburban Collection Showplace
field hospital open; and
Whereas, The Governor continues to issue executive orders without
changing course on this alarming policy. In fact, Executive Order 2020-123,
issued June 15, 2020, stated long-term care facilities that have been deemed
regional hubs “must accept COVID-19-affected residents...” This order, which
remains in effect today, proves the Whitmer administration remains committed to
this practice; and
Whereas, Concerns over the Governor’s COVID-19 nursing home policies are
heightened because they were in place two months prior to DHHS mandating
regular resident and caregiver testing or offering rapid response assistance to
facilities facing urgent staffing shortages; and
Whereas, Several unanswered questions remain as to why this policy was
ever allowed to exist in the first place. Such a policy is a blatant disregard
for human life, and the people of Michigan deserve answers. As duly elected
representatives of the people, our top priority is protecting the health and
well-being of all Michiganders. These are grandparents, parents, spouses, and
siblings being put in danger. We are determined to make sure those involved in
this fatal policy are held accountable and that the families impacted by it
receive the answers they deserve; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we oppose the Governor’s
policies regarding the placement of COVID-19 patients into nursing homes; and
be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Koleszar and Witwer
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison,
Pohutsky and Stone
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No.
7.
A concurrent resolution to urge
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services to protect the people of Michigan from Lyme disease
by improving efforts to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat the disease.
(For text of resolution, see
House Journal No. 48 of 2019, p. 581.)
With the recommendation that the
concurrent resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Nays: Reps. Liberati and Clemente
The Committee on Health Policy,
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, reported
House Concurrent Resolution No.
24.
A concurrent resolution to demand
that the Governor compile and make publicly available certain data, to
encourage medical professionals to provide elective medical procedures, and to
encourage the people of Michigan to continue to practice safe social
distancing.
(For text of resolution, see
House Journal No. 46, p. 907.)
With the recommendation that the
following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the concurrent resolution then
be adopted.
House Concurrent Resolution No.
24.
A concurrent resolution to demand that the Governor compile and make
publicly available certain data, to encourage medical professionals to provide
elective medical procedures, and to encourage the people of Michigan to
continue to practice safe social distancing.
Whereas, COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can result in serious
illness and death; and
Whereas, In Executive Order 2020-17, Governor Whitmer prohibited
hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals from conducting elective medical
procedures, including non-essential preventive care, even in cases where
hospitals and medical professionals have the capacity to safely do so; and
Whereas, Governor Whitmer has not provided and made available to the
public, daily, county-level data on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital
occupancy rates, emergency room visits, or medical staffing numbers. Providing
these and other data would improve government transparency and accountability
and would allow Michigan residents to learn more about the state of the
COVID-19 Pandemic in their area; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That
we demand that the Governor compile and make available within seven days from
the date of this concurrent resolution, in a manner easily accessible by the
public, detailed data summarized by county on:
·
The daily
number of available hospital beds occupied by all patients since January 1,
2020, segregated by in-patient beds, negative air flow beds, and intensive care
unit (ICU) beds, as provided by the hospitals.
·
The daily
number of available hospital beds occupied by confirmed COVID-19 patients since
January 1, 2020, segregated by in-patient beds, negative air flow beds, and ICU
beds, as provided by the hospitals.
·
The daily
number of emergency room visits in total and the daily number of emergency room
visits by patients testing positive for COVID-19 since January 1, 2020.
·
The daily
number of confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations and confirmed COVID-19 deaths
that are related to retirement homes or nursing homes since January 1, 2020.
·
The daily
number of confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations and confirmed COVID-19 deaths of
individuals who have had other pre-existing or underlying health conditions
since January 1, 2020, with segregation of those health conditions and a
breakdown of confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations and confirmed COVID-19 deaths
by age, gender, and race.
·
The daily
number of ventilators available and daily inventories of hospital personal
protective equipment (PPE) since March 10, 2020.
·
The daily
quantities of PPE possessed by the state government and the quantities
distributed to each hospital since March 10, 2020.
·
The
number of medical professionals who have been furloughed, had work hours
reduced, or received a cut in pay since March 10, 2020.
·
The daily
number of COVID-19 tests conducted since March 10, 2020, including positive and
negative results.
; and be it further
Resolved, That we demand that all data related to emergency room visits,
hospitalizations, and deaths related to COVID-19 patients be confirmed to be
COVID-19 positive patients, and the date of the emergency visit,
hospitalization, or death be recorded as the actual date of occurrence, not the
date of any data adjustments being made subsequently; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage the people of Michigan to continue to follow
national guidelines for safe social distancing and take steps to protect the
populations most at risk, including those residing in nursing homes and
retirement homes; and be it further
Resolved, That if the Governor issues any new executive orders
pertaining to elective and preventive care procedures, hospitals, clinics, and
medical professionals should have the freedom to provide elective procedures
and preventive care where it is deemed appropriate based on staffing capacity,
hospital capacity, and availability of PPE and as medical professionals in
those facilities determine the best approach to implement national guidelines
for safe social distancing; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Koleszar, Pohutsky and Witwer
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison and
Stone
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Vaupel, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June
16, 2020
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick,
Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller,
Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone and Witwer
Absent: Rep. Garrett
Excused: Rep. Garrett
The Committee on Commerce and
Tourism, by Rep. Marino, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5623, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 312,
entitled “An act to provide for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in
municipal police and fire departments; to define such public departments; to
provide for the selection of members of arbitration panels; to prescribe the
procedures and authority thereof; and to provide for the enforcement and review
of awards thereof,” by amending section 2 (MCL 423.232), as amended by 2011 PA
116.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel,
Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope and Manoogian
Nays: Rep. Reilly
The bill was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
The Committee on Commerce and
Tourism, by Rep. Marino, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5672, entitled
A bill to prohibit employers from
requiring employees and prospective employees to have devices implanted or
otherwise incorporated into their bodies as a condition of employment or any
employment benefit; to prohibit employers from discriminating in the terms,
conditions, and benefits of employment against employees who refuse to have a
device implanted or otherwise incorporated into their bodies; and to provide
remedies.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel,
Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope and
Manoogian
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Marino, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism, was received
and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel,
Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri, Sowerby, Hope and
Manoogian
The Committee on Military,
Veterans and Homeland Security, by Rep. LaFave, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 257.
A resolution to reaffirm the
sovereignty of tribal nations and to encourage the Michigan Attorney General to
not infringe on that sovereignty.
(For text of resolution, see
House Journal No. 41, p. 785.)
With the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino,
Afendoulis and Markkanen
Nays: Reps. Jones, Chirkun,
Tyrone Carter and Manoogian
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. LaFave, Chair, of the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland
Security, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller,
Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter and Manoogian
The Committee on Families, Children,
and Seniors, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 4783, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 136b (MCL 750.136b), as
amended by 2016 PA 488.
to the Committee on Judiciary
with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon,
Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
The Committee on Families,
Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Crawford, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5474, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175,
entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter
XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2018 PA 374.
to the Committee on Judiciary
with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon,
Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Johnson
Nays: None
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Crawford, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors,
was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington,
Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter and Cynthia Johnson
Absent: Rep. Garrett
Excused: Rep. Garrett
The Committee on Government
Operations, by Rep. Sheppard, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5827, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 16651 (MCL 333.16651), as added by
2018 PA 463.
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. Sheppard, Cole,
Lilly, Greig and Rabhi
Nays: None
The Committee on Government
Operations, by Rep. Sheppard, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 277.
A resolution discouraging local
units of government from defunding or abolishing their local police
departments.
(For text of resolution, see
House Journal No. 54, p. 1045.)
With the recommendation that the
resolution be adopted.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole and
Lilly
Nays: Rep. Rabhi
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Sheppard, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was
received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole,
Lilly, Greig and Rabhi
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5761, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206,
entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding
sections 44e and 78t.
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. Hernandez, Miller,
Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Bollin, Glenn, Green,
Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud,
Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5810, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206,
entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a),
as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e.
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,
Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Bollin, Glenn, Green,
Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud,
Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
Nays: None
The Committee on Appropriations,
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5843, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud,
Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Hernandez, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller,
Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn,
Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud,
Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy and Tate
Absent: Rep. Love
Excused: Rep. Love
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5126, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40,
entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 135 and 154 (MCL
280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as
amended by 2018 PA 646.
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, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5407, entitled
A bill to require certain
standards for smoke alarm and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain
conduct.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly,
Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5482, entitled
A bill to provide for certain
requirements regarding suicide prevention for schools; to prescribe rights,
powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school
academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to
provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments;
and to provide for the regulation of certain school employees.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly,
Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5504, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40,
entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 196 and 434 (MCL
280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as
amended by 2002 PA 406.
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. Iden, Lilly,
Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5575, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270,
entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” by amending section 90l (MCL 125.2090l), as added by 2018 PA 423.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were
referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly,
Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5589, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273,
entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in
this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated
property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe
penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local
governmental units and state agencies,” by amending section 8 (MCL 446.208), as
amended by 2002 PA 469.
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, Meerman, Byrd and Bolden
Nays: Reps. Warren and Hertel
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5781, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by
adding section 551.
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, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5811, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by
adding section 537a.
With the recommendation that the
substitute (H-6) 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, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
Nays: None
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 369, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273,
entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in
this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated
property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe
penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local
governmental units and state agencies,” by amending section 9 (MCL 446.209), as
amended by 2018 PA 345.
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, Meerman, Byrd and Bolden
Nays: Reps. Warren and Hertel
The Committee on Ways and Means,
by Rep. Iden, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 942, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 205, 233,
609d, and 1014 (MCL 436.1205, 436.1233, 436.1609d, and 436.2014), section 205
as amended by 2015 PA 246, section 609d as added by 2020 PA 26, and section
1014 as added by 2015 PA 47, and by adding sections 537a, 538, and 551.
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, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
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: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly,
Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel and Bolden
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, June
16, 2020
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman,
Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy and Pohutsky
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The
Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 277.
A resolution discouraging local units
of government from defunding or abolishing their local police departments.
(For text of resolution, see House
Journal No. 54, p. 1045.)
(The resolution was reported by the
Committee on Government Operations on June 17.)
The question being on the adoption of
the resolution,
Rep. Greig moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
Substitute for House Resolution
No. 277.
A resolution discouraging local
units of government from defunding or abolishing their local police
departments.
Whereas, Recent incidents of
injuries to and deaths of civilians in encounters with law enforcement officers
have justifiably drawn attention to the organization and funding of police
departments. Some advocates for change are going beyond calls for reforms,
however, by demanding that local police departments be defunded or abolished;
and
Whereas, Law enforcement is a
necessary and vital function of our government at all levels. Police
departments enforce the laws enacted by the Legislature to ensure public
safety, protect the health and possessions of our citizens, and to prevent
crime and civil disorder; and
Whereas, Michigan law enforcement
officers are highly-trained and courageous individuals working in dangerous
situations to protect the residents of Michigan; and
Whereas, The egregious misconduct
and bias of some law enforcement officers demonstrates the need for reform,
such as allowing MCOLES to revoke a law enforcement officer’s license for
misconduct; requiring de-escalation, cultural competency, and implicit bias
training for law enforcement officers; creating a publicly accessible police
misconduct registry; requiring law enforcement agencies to report use of force
data based on the race, sex, disability, or sexual orientation of the people
targeted by police force; and rebuilding relationships between law enforcement
officers and the communities in which they are entrusted to serve and protect;
and
Whereas, Defunding or abolishing
local police departments will burden remaining departments that may be called
upon to provide assistance within municipalities that no longer have the
resources to respond to emergency calls. Lack of policing resources will put
citizens at risk, creating chaos and disorder; and
Whereas, The absence of law
enforcement personnel in our cities and rural areas could affect the state’s
economy, discouraging businesses from locating here and out-of-state residents
from visiting. An increase in crime would affect every Michigan resident’s
quality of life; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of
Representatives, That we discourage local units of government from defunding or
abolishing their local police departments; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution is
not adopted unless House Concurrent Resolution No. 26 of the 100th Legislature
is adopted by both houses of the Legislature; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this
resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Townships Association, the Michigan
Municipal League, the Michigan Association of Counties, the Michigan
Association of Mayors, and the Michigan Association of Township Supervisors.
The
question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Cole demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting
therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 241 Yeas—79
Afendoulis Elder Johnson, S. Reilly
Albert Farrington Kahle Rendon
Alexander Filler Kennedy Schroeder
Allor Frederick Koleszar Shannon
Bellino Garza Kuppa Sheppard
Berman Glenn LaFave Slagh
Bollin Green Leutheuser Sneller
Brann Greig Lightner Tate
Calley Griffin Lilly VanSingel
Cambensy Haadsma Lower VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hall Maddock Vaupel
Carter, T. Hauck Manoogian Wakeman
Chatfield Hernandez Marino Webber
Cherry Hertel Markkanen Wendzel
Chirkun Hoitenga Meerman Wentworth
Clemente Hornberger Miller Whiteford
Cole Howell Mueller Witwer
Coleman Huizenga O’Malley Wozniak
Crawford Iden Paquette Yaroch
Eisen Inman Pohutsky
Nays—29
Anthony Guerra LaGrand Rabhi
Bolden Hammoud Lasinski Sabo
Brixie Hoadley Liberati Sowerby
Byrd Hood Love Stone
Carter, B. Hope Neeley, C. Warren
Ellison Johnson,
C. Pagan Wittenberg
Garrett Jones Peterson Yancey
Gay-Dagnogo
In The
Chair: Wentworth
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Rep. Anthony, having reserved the right
to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This is a misguided, misleading, and
divisive resolution that does not address the real intent of individuals and
organization who are working with law enforcement to reform policing in the
state of Michigan. To be clear, I do not support zeroing out budgets for our
police departments. Instead, we should encourage local communities to
critically think about the role of law enforcement and provide them with the
tools and resources to protect and serve communities.”
Rep. Hoadley, having reserved the right
to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I want to start by saying we are in a
budget crisis. As things currently stand, we’re facing a multi-billion dollar
shortfall that will cause massive layoffs for our teachers, devastate our
healthcare workers, and slash funding for our first responders—including EMTs,
Fire Fighters, and yes, our police officers.
We cannot opine from the floor of the
statehouse on what local communities should or not spend their dollars on while
not offering solutions. This is the fastest way to drive our state,
communities, and yes, police departments into bankruptcy.
How do you tell local communities what
not to do when we aren’t willing to step up and provide funding in the first
place?
Speaking of people who this bill isn’t
funding, for everyone who votes for this resolution, what’s your plan for the
fire fighters back home who are also supposed to keep you safe? How do you tell
your local fire fighters that potentially half of you are going to have to get
laid off but that’s okay because this resolution thought that police
departments shouldn’t be subject to same budget realities as everyone else?
To the teachers and educators who have
experienced the defunding of education for over a decade, what are you going to
say? How do you explain to them we’re going to have more crowded classrooms and
laid off school personnel right when we need them, but they have to take
further budget cuts because of a resolution from Lansing?
But here’s the real problem with this
bill: this resolution is trying to play politics and use the men and women who
are supposed to protect and serve as political pawns. Law enforcement officers
are more than just a badge that legislators can trot out during an election
year. Law enforcement officers are taking this conversation seriously on
reform, why can’t this chamber?
We are finally having a robust
conversation in this country around police reform, racial justice, and broader
criminal justice reform and this resolution tries to choke off the voices of
people calling for change.
Voters will not be fooled. In moments
of great challenge come times of great change. Serious people are having
serious conversations around life and death problems that have plagued our
country for centuries. This resolution dishonors and discredits that
conversation.”
Rep. Love, having reserved the right to
explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
The resolution as written does not
support the spirit and concept of the “Defund the Police” movement which seeks
NOT to eliminate funding for police departments. In fact, it seeks to diversify
and reallocate funding for police departments in a manner that promotes a ‘public
safety’ and community support stance; not a police state form of operation.
This resolution is misleading and misinterprets the true spirit of the movement
to “Defund the Police.” Therefore, I do not support this resolution.”
Rep. Garrett, having reserved the right
to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This is a misguided resolution. To
Defund the police department does not mean to 0 out the budget. I believe in
law and order. However, the black race continues to fight for equality in
education, mental health, and employment etc. We can no longer keep providing
incentives to departments that are killing black people at an alarming rate; we
are criminalized and treated like second class citizens. Therefore, I oppose
this resolution our police departments must be reformed.”
Rep. Hood, having reserved the right to
explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
To be clear, policing and public safety
are necessary services. The vast majority of police officers are public
servants whom I deeply respect for their dedication to our communities. I
welcome opportunities to work with enforcement officers and other diverse
stakeholders to determine meaningful solutions the state can move forward with
bipartisan support, on behalf of ALL the people of Michigan. At this sensitive
time in our communities, people of color, and their allies, are communicating
with elected and appointed leaders that they will no longer accept
discrimination and bias that exist in our state’s police enforcement outcomes,
as they exist today. Unfortunately, I voted no because this resolution is
reactionary and seeks to extinguish a necessary conversation that our
communities must have in order to reimagine, reinvent, and redefine public
safety priorities for our communities. As an elected leader, I have heard from
hundreds of my constituents in past weeks that we are ready to nurture this
necessary discussion about evolving public safety. Unfortunately, this
resolution is reactionary and has the impact of prematurely dividing our
communities, rather than encouraging solutions that can evolve and improve
policing and police enforcement outcomes on behalf of the communities we serve.”
Rep. Wittenberg, having reserved the
right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This resolution is another attempt by
the GOP to politicize the issue of police brutality by creating the false
narrative that Democrats are anti-police and want to create lawless
communities.
I absolutely support our police. I
always have, unlike many of the Republicans that want to gut their pensions and
bust their unions and lower their pay and benefits by defunding local
communities. I know law enforcement officers have a tough job. They are asked
every day to be EMS, mental health professionals, and so many other things in
addition to their core work. They need to be able to focus on public safety,
not all the other issues that are not in their purview.
I support law enforcement, but I
believe reforms are needed. This movement is about reimagining how public
safety is approached in this country by prioritizing and focusing on community
programs and initiatives that focus on de-escalation training for law
enforcement officers, addressing implicit bias and cultural competency for law
enforcement officers, and creating a fairer and just policing system. We can do
that, and that’s what the movement is about, not about actually defunding and
abolishing law enforcement entirely. We need to make systemic changes and
update outdated statutes and practices. We can do this, if we put partisanship
aside and have conversations about what needs to change and move forward
together.”
Rep. Lasinski, having reserved the
right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HR 277 is a resolution aimed at
dividing our community over political rhetoric instead of working to bring us
together and move us towards social and racial justice.
Over time, law enforcement has been
called upon to enforce laws explicitly designed to subjugate black
people--beginning with capturing escaped slaves, as well as the Jim Crow laws
that enforced segregation, leading up to the War on Drugs, “broken windows”
policing and “stop and frisk” policies that disproportionately affected people
of color.
Over the years, police have often been
given additional funding and more authority, as we simultaneously slashed
spending on key social services. In many communities, this meant the police
were the only ones left to handle almost any issue, which is a real
problem--asking the police to do too much.
As a society and as legislators, we
have an opportunity to reimagine what the future of public safety looks like.
Public safety is not about putting more cops on the street, it is about
achieving safe and healthy communities by ending the school to prison pipeline,
by having mental health services available to all, by holding officers
accountable who dishonor the badge and harm the people they are charged to
serve, and by supporting thriving business districts and employment. As we work
to reimagine public safety, we must ensure that our citizens still have public
safety precautions and measures in place to protect them, which is why I cannot
support the abolition of our honorable and hardworking police.
Allocating money to key social
services--putting additional resources into affordable housing, public
education, mental health services, access to capital for small
businesses--would help strengthen a community and equip them with necessary
resources, and allow the police to instead focus only on serious crimes.
With all of this said, I am strongly
supportive of urgent police reform. We need to be looking at how we are
spending money and utilizing resources, and focus more on how we can invest
more in our communities. I know that training is only a small piece of reducing
violence. We need better accountability with citizen oversight, independent
investigations, and real accountability for wrongdoing.
From healthcare, to education, to
socioeconomic inequity, there are so many areas that need to be fixed in order
to uplift oppressed communities. Please know that I am working diligently
alongside my colleagues to find policy gaps and fix them through inclusive
legislation.
I recognize my privilege and platform,
and use it to amplify the voices, stories, and lives of those impacted by the
current system. Now is not a time for those in positions like myself to stay
silent, as our silence allows these injustices and murders to continue. I am
disheartened, frustrated, and angry that my colleague has chosen to instead
introduce a resolution based in political rhetoric and not in real solutions.
Real change to our systems is
necessary. We need to do better by working together.”
Rep. Hammoud, having reserved the right
to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
As things currently stand, we’re facing
a multi-billion dollar shortfall that will cause massive layoffs for our
teachers, devastate our healthcare workers, and slash funding for our first
responders—including EMTs, Fire Fighters, and yes, our police officers.
We cannot opine from the floor of the
statehouse on what local communities should or should not spend their dollars
on while not offering solutions. This is the fastest way to drive our state,
communities, and yes, police departments into bankruptcy.
The major concern with this resolution
is it is an attempt to play politics; to use the men and women who are supposed
to protect and serve as political pawns. Law enforcement officers are more than
just a badge that legislators can trot out during an election year. Law
enforcement officers are taking this conversation seriously on reform, why can’t
this chamber?
The country is demonstrating, young
people are leading, and no where does this resolution speak to reforms that can
help transform policing into an agency that delivers justice, for all.
More robust conversation is needed on
issues such as police reform, racial justice, and broader criminal justice
reform and this resolution tries to choke off the voices of people advocating
for positive change.
Our residents will not be fooled. In
moments of great challenge come times of great change. Serious people are
having serious conversations around life and death problems that have plagued
our country for centuries, especially Black Americans. The political games need
to end. This is not an issue of right vs. left, this is an issue of right vs.
wrong.”
Rep. Hope, having reserved the right to
explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I strongly oppose House Resolution 277
for two reasons: (1) it does nothing to improve law enforcement or law
enforcement’s service to our communities; instead, this resolution serves only
to further divide the House of Representatives. And (2) this resolution offends
the principle of local control.
The term “defund” has become highly
politicized, which is unfortunate. Public sentiment has shifted – not wholly
against law enforcement but against the status quo. Most Americans are no
longer willing to tolerate or turn a blind eye to the racism inherent in our
law enforcement system.
This does not mean that all law
enforcement officers are racist. Nor does it mean that most law enforcement
officers are racist. It means that the American law enforcement (and criminal
justice) system has at its very foundation the idea that non-white persons are “less
than” or “other.” The statistics bear out that persons of color are
disproportionately and unfairly profiled by police. Unfortunately, as we have
recently seen in high profile, heart-wrenching examples, too often, this
profiling and disparate treatment leads to the loss of life without due
process, without the presumption of innocence -- without the constitutional
protections to which all of us in the United States are entitled.
A desire to change the status quo might
lead a community to redirect funds from its police department to other human
services – to build up community organizations, to educate, to help with
physical and mental health, to prevent violence, to provide housing, or to help
with professional development. This is every local unit of government’s
prerogative. Or it could take a closer look at its law enforcement agency and
decide that its officers are serving their community fairly and well and change
nothing. This, too, is a local unit of government’s prerogative.
And the hypocrisy is that this very
body has been defunding law enforcement and every form of public safety by
eating into statutory revenue sharing for years and years. Only now – when “Black
Lives Matter” is the rallying cry heard around the world – does this body see
fit to take a stand on the issue of defunding the police. To paraphrase my
colleague from Detroit, we should be better than this.”
Rep. Brixie, having reserved the right
to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Racism is a system of structuring
opportunity and assigning value based on the social interpretation of how
someone looks. This system unfairly advantages some, while unfairly
disadvantaging others resulting in the diminishment of the strength and health
of a community.
Racism is a public health crisis. We
are seeing an enormous outpouring of support across the country for the Black
Lives Matter movement, and an outcrying of opposition to police brutality that
predominantly impacts Black people. While the manifestation of prejudice has
undergone structural changes over time, the underlying problem remains.
Non-white people have been disadvantaged and subjected to hardships and
brutality since the founding of our nation, this includes police brutality.
My colleagues have failed to increase
revenue to fund services for local government, have failed to declare racism a
public health crisis, won’t reallocate existing revenue to address the systemic
issues that cause health, education and socioeconomic disparities based on
race, and yet now are trying to tell local communities what they should do with
their own police departments. Therefore I have no choice but to vote no.”
Second
Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 690, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended
by the Committee on Appropriations,
The
substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep. Hernandez moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-3)
was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Cherry moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend
page 7, following line 2, by inserting:
“Unemployment insurance grant program........................................................ 100,000,000”.
2. Amend
page 7, line 6, after “fund” by striking out “327,500,000” and inserting “427,500,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend
page 39, following line 2, by inserting:
“Sec.
605. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the unemployment insurance
grant program, $100,000,000.00 shall be used by the department of treasury, in
coordination with the unemployment insurance agency, to create and operate a
grant program for individuals who have applied for unemployment insurance
benefits but who are currently experiencing a delay in receiving unemployment
insurance benefits because of an unemployment insurance agency delay in
determining eligibility and processing claims. The unemployment insurance
agency shall work with the department of treasury as needed to assist with
implementation of the grant program, which shall include assistance in
identifying unemployment insurance applicants eligible to receive a grant under
the unemployment insurance grant program.
(2) The unemployment insurance grant program shall do all of the following:
(a) Provide grants of $1,000.00 to individuals who have applied for
unemployment insurance benefits but who are currently experiencing a delay in
receiving unemployment insurance benefits because they are awaiting a
determination by the unemployment insurance agency.
(b) Prioritize the distribution of grants such that unemployment
insurance applicants who are experiencing the longest delay are the first to
receive a grant.
(c) Ensure that grants are not provided to individuals with a claim that
has been affirmatively identified as fraudulent.
(3) The department of treasury may retain up to 1.0% of the appropriated
funds in part 1 to administer the unemployment insurance grant program.
(4) The department of treasury shall provide a biweekly report that
provides updates on the implementation of the program, including updates on the
distribution of payments. The reports shall be submitted to the senate and
house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the
state budget office.”.
Rep. Guerra moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend
page 4, following line 11, by inserting:
“Essential local public health services.............................................................. 10,000,000”.
2. Amend
page 4, line 21, after “fund” by striking out “193,100,000” and inserting “203,100,000”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend
page 19, following line 4, by inserting:
“Sec.
406. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for essential local public health
services, the department of health and human services shall allocate
$10,000,000.00 to local public health departments. Funds shall be allocated on
the basis of need as determined by the department of health and human services
and shall be used for essential services to address the coronavirus pandemic
including contact tracing.”.
Rep. Coleman moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend
page 5, line 13, after “agency” by striking out “29,109,500” and inserting “65,000,000”.
2. Amend
page 5, line 17, after “fund” by striking out “185,000,000” and inserting “220,890,500”
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 690, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state
departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to
provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 242 Yeas—108
Afendoulis Farrington Johnson, S. Pohutsky
Albert Filler Jones Rabhi
Alexander Frederick Kahle Reilly
Allor Garrett Kennedy Rendon
Anthony Garza Koleszar Sabo
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Schroeder
Berman Glenn LaFave Shannon
Bolden Green LaGrand Sheppard
Bollin Greig Lasinski Slagh
Brann Griffin Leutheuser Sneller
Brixie Guerra Liberati Sowerby
Byrd Haadsma Lightner Stone
Calley Hall Lilly Tate
Cambensy Hammoud Love VanSingel
Camilleri Hauck Lower VanWoerkom
Carter, B. Hernandez Maddock Vaupel
Carter, T. Hertel Manoogian Wakeman
Chatfield Hoadley Marino Warren
Cherry Hoitenga Markkanen Webber
Chirkun Hood Meerman Wendzel
Clemente Hope Miller Wentworth
Cole Hornberger Mueller Whiteford
Coleman Howell Neeley, C. Wittenberg
Crawford Huizenga O’Malley Witwer
Eisen Iden Pagan Wozniak
Elder Inman Paquette Yancey
Ellison Johnson,
C. Peterson Yaroch
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.
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The
Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger to the
Chair.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages
from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5141, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending sections 765 and 765a (MCL 168.765 and 168.765a), section
765 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 765a as added by 2018 PA 123, and by
adding section 764d.
(The bill was received from the Senate
on June 10, with substitute (S-5), full title inserted and immediate effect
given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed
until June 11, see House Journal No. 52, p. 1092.)
The question being on concurring in the
substitute (S-5) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-5) was concurred in,
a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as
follows:
Afendoulis Farrington Jones Rabhi
Albert Filler Kahle Reilly
Alexander Frederick Kennedy Rendon
Allor Garrett Koleszar Sabo
Anthony Garza Kuppa Schroeder
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Shannon
Berman Glenn LaGrand Sheppard
Bolden Green Lasinski Slagh
Bollin Greig Leutheuser Sneller
Brann Griffin Liberati Sowerby
Brixie Guerra Lightner Stone
Byrd Haadsma Lilly Tate
Calley Hall Love VanSingel
Cambensy Hammoud Lower VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hauck Maddock Vaupel
Carter,
B. Hernandez Manoogian Wakeman
Carter,
T. Hertel Marino Warren
Chatfield Hoadley Markkanen Webber
Cherry Hoitenga Meerman Wendzel
Chirkun Hood Miller Wentworth
Clemente Hope Mueller Whiteford
Cole Hornberger Neeley, C. Wittenberg
Coleman Huizenga O’Malley Witwer
Crawford Iden Pagan Wozniak
Eisen Inman Paquette Yancey
Elder Johnson, C. Peterson Yaroch
Ellison Johnson, S. Pohutsky
Nays—1
Howell
In The Chair: Hornberger
The
House agreed to the full title.
The
bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the
Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5195, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending section 809 (MCL 257.809), as amended by 2019 PA 88.
(The bill was received from the Senate
on June 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect
given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed
until June 11, see House Journal No. 52, p. 1029.)
The question being on concurring in the
substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in,
a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as
follows:
Afendoulis Farrington Johnson, S. Pohutsky
Albert Filler Jones Rabhi
Alexander Frederick Kahle Reilly
Allor Garrett Kennedy Rendon
Anthony Garza Koleszar Sabo
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Schroeder
Berman Glenn LaFave Shannon
Bolden Green LaGrand Sheppard
Bollin Greig Lasinski Slagh
Brann Griffin Leutheuser Sneller
Brixie Guerra Liberati Sowerby
Byrd Haadsma Lightner Stone
Calley Hall Lilly Tate
Cambensy Hammoud Love VanSingel
Camilleri Hauck Lower VanWoerkom
Carter,
B. Hernandez Maddock Vaupel
Carter,
T. Hertel Manoogian Wakeman
Chatfield Hoadley Marino Warren
Cherry Hoitenga Markkanen Webber
Chirkun Hood Meerman Wendzel
Clemente Hope Miller Wentworth
Cole Hornberger Mueller Whiteford
Coleman Howell Neeley, C. Wittenberg
Crawford Huizenga O’Malley Witwer
Eisen Iden Pagan Wozniak
Elder Inman Paquette Yancey
Ellison Johnson, C. Peterson Yaroch
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The
House agreed to the full title.
The
bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the
Governor.
Second
Reading of Bills
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust
appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the
appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously
recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The
substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting
therefor.
Rep. Hauck moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
Rep.
Glenn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion
prevailed.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third
Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5843, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state
departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to
provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 245 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Farrington Jones Rabhi
Albert Filler Kahle Reilly
Alexander Frederick Kennedy Rendon
Allor Garrett Koleszar Sabo
Anthony Garza Kuppa Schroeder
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo LaFave Shannon
Berman Glenn LaGrand Sheppard
Bolden Green Lasinski Slagh
Bollin Greig Leutheuser Sneller
Brann Griffin Liberati Sowerby
Brixie Guerra Lightner Stone
Byrd Haadsma Lilly Tate
Calley Hall Love VanSingel
Cambensy Hammoud Lower VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hauck Maddock Vaupel
Carter, B. Hernandez Manoogian Wakeman
Carter, T. Hertel Marino Warren
Chatfield Hoadley Markkanen Webber
Cherry Hoitenga Meerman Wendzel
Chirkun Hood Miller Wentworth
Clemente Hope Mueller Whiteford
Cole Hornberger Neeley, C. Wittenberg
Coleman Howell O’Malley Witwer
Crawford Huizenga Pagan Wozniak
Eisen Iden Paquette Yancey
Elder Inman Peterson Yaroch
Ellison Johnson,
S. Pohutsky
Nays—1
Johnson, C.
In The
Chair: Hornberger
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.
By
unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages
from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5313, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan
vehicle code,” by amending section 801 (MCL 257.801), as amended by 2019 PA 88.
(The bill was received from the Senate
on June 10, with substitute (S-1), full title inserted and immediate effect
given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed
until June 11, see House Journal No. 52, p. 1029.)
The question being on concurring in the
substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in,
a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as
follows:
Afendoulis Farrington LaFave Rendon
Albert Filler Lasinski Sabo
Alexander Frederick Leutheuser Schroeder
Allor Glenn Liberati Shannon
Anthony Green Lightner Sheppard
Bellino Greig Lilly Slagh
Berman Griffin Love Sneller
Bollin Hall Lower Tate
Brann Hauck Maddock VanSingel
Brixie Hernandez Manoogian VanWoerkom
Byrd Hertel Marino Vaupel
Calley Hoitenga Markkanen Wakeman
Cambensy Hornberger Meerman Webber
Chatfield Howell Miller Wendzel
Cherry Huizenga Mueller Wentworth
Chirkun Iden Neeley, C. Whiteford
Clemente Inman O’Malley Wittenberg
Cole Johnson, S. Paquette Witwer
Crawford Jones Peterson Wozniak
Eisen Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Elder Kuppa
Nays—26
Bolden Garza Hope Pohutsky
Camilleri Gay-Dagnogo Johnson, C. Rabhi
Carter,
B. Guerra Kennedy Sowerby
Carter,
T. Haadsma Koleszar Stone
Coleman Hammoud LaGrand Warren
Ellison Hoadley Pagan Yancey
Garrett Hood
In The Chair: Hornberger
The
House agreed to the full title.
The
bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the
Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4449, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The
insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3107b (MCL 500.3107b), as amended
by 2014 PA 263.
(The bill was received from the Senate
on June 11, with substitute (S-2), full title inserted and immediate effect given
by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until
June 16, see House Journal No. 53, p. 1039.)
The question being on concurring in the
substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-2) was concurred in,
a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as
follows:
Afendoulis Farrington Kahle Rabhi
Albert Filler Kennedy Reilly
Alexander Frederick Koleszar Rendon
Allor Garrett Kuppa Sabo
Anthony Garza LaFave Schroeder
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Shannon
Berman Glenn Lasinski Sheppard
Bolden Green Leutheuser Slagh
Bollin Greig Liberati Sneller
Brann Griffin Lightner Sowerby
Brixie Guerra Lilly Stone
Byrd Haadsma Love Tate
Calley Hall Lower VanSingel
Cambensy Hammoud Maddock VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hauck Manoogian Vaupel
Carter,
B. Hernandez Marino Wakeman
Carter,
T. Hertel Markkanen Warren
Chatfield Hoadley Meerman Webber
Cherry Hoitenga Miller Wendzel
Chirkun Hood Mueller Wentworth
Clemente Hope Neeley, C. Whiteford
Cole Howell O’Malley Wittenberg
Coleman Huizenga Pagan Witwer
Crawford Iden Paquette Wozniak
Eisen Inman Peterson Yancey
Elder Johnson, C. Pohutsky Yaroch
Ellison Jones
Nays—2
Hornberger Johnson, S.
In The Chair: Hornberger
The
House agreed to the full title.
The
bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the
Governor.
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431,
entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 365 (MCL 18.1365),
as added by 2019 PA 160.
The Senate passed the bill and
ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first time by
its title.
Pending
the reference of the bill to a committee,
Rep.
Cole moved that Rules 41 and 42 be suspended.
The motion
prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
Second
Reading of Bills
House
Bill No. 5602, entitled
A bill
to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction
code act,” by amending section 28a (MCL 125.1528a), as amended by 2018 PA 332.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Wakeman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
Senate
Bill No. 630, entitled
A bill
to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections
16111, 16333, 17705, 17706, 17707, 17709, 17722, 17742, 17748, 17767, and 17768
(MCL 333.16111, 333.16333, 333.17705, 333.17706, 333.17707, 333.17709,
333.17722, 333.17742, 333.17748, 333.17767, and 333.17768), section 16111
as amended by 2006 PA 392, section 16333 as amended by 2014 PA 285, section
17705 as amended by 1986 PA 304, section 17706 as amended by 2014 PA 280,
sections 17707, 17709, 17722, 17742, 17748, and 17768 as amended by 2020 PA 4,
and section 17767 as amended by 1993 PA 79, and by adding sections 17748e and
17748f.
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.
House Bill No. 5795, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates
and protected individuals code,” by amending section 2502 (MCL 700.2502) and by
adding section 2504a.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously
recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The
substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep.
Filler moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5781, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 551.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously
recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,
The
substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep.
Webber moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5811, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
537a.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-6) previously
recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,
The
substitute (H-6) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep.
Anthony moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 205, 233, 609d, and 1014
(MCL 436.1205, 436.1233, 436.1609d, and 436.2014), section 205 as amended by
2015 PA 246, section 609d as added by 2020 PA 26, and section 1014 as added by
2015 PA 47, and by adding sections 537a, 538, and 551.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously
recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means,
The
substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House
Bill No. 5827, entitled
A bill
to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16651
(MCL 333.16651), as added by 2018 PA 463.
The
bill was read a second time.
Rep.
Sheppard moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5761, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding sections 44e and
78t.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-4) previously
recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The
substitute (H-4) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep.
Lower moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5810, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The
general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by
2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e.
Was read a second time, and the
question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously
recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The
substitute (H-3) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting
therefor.
Rep.
Lower 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
Rep.
Cole moved that House Bill No. 5761
be placed on its immediate passage.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House
Bill No. 5761, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,”
(MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding sections 44e and 78t.
The
bill was read a third time.
The
question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Cole moved that consideration of the bill be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
Rep.
Cole moved that House Bill No. 5781
be placed on its immediate passage.
The
motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5781, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of
1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 551.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority
of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 248 Yeas—107
Afendoulis Farrington Johnson, S. Rabhi
Albert Filler Jones Reilly
Alexander Frederick Kahle Rendon
Allor Garrett Kennedy Sabo
Anthony Garza Koleszar Schroeder
Bellino Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Shannon
Berman Glenn LaFave Sheppard
Bolden Green Lasinski Slagh
Bollin Greig Leutheuser Sneller
Brann Griffin Liberati Sowerby
Brixie Guerra Lightner Stone
Byrd Haadsma Lilly Tate
Calley Hall Love VanSingel
Cambensy Hammoud Lower VanWoerkom
Camilleri Hauck Maddock Vaupel
Carter, B. Hernandez Manoogian Wakeman
Carter, T. Hertel Marino Warren
Chatfield Hoadley Markkanen Webber
Cherry Hoitenga Meerman Wendzel
Chirkun Hood Miller Wentworth
Clemente Hope Mueller Whiteford
Cole Hornberger Neeley, C. Wittenberg
Coleman Howell O’Malley Witwer
Crawford Huizenga Pagan Wozniak
Eisen Iden Paquette Yancey
Elder Inman Peterson Yaroch
Ellison Johnson,
C. Pohutsky
Nays—0
In The
Chair: Hornberger
The
question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep.
Cole moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill
to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by
amending section 1021 (MCL 436.2021), as amended by 2013 PA 235, and by adding
section 551.
The
motion prevailed.
The
House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep.
Cole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
______
Rep. LaGrand,
under Rule 31, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker
and members of the House:
I did not vote
on Roll Call No. 248 because of a possible conflict of interest.”
______
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
Motions
and Resolutions
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and
made available electronically on Tuesday, June 16:
House Bill Nos. 5858 5859 5860
The
Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on
Wednesday, June 17, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 5416 at 1:36
p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5415 at 1:38
p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5414 at 1:40
p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5413 at 1:42
p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5412 at 1:44
p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been
reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, June 17:
Senate Bill Nos. 970 971 972
The Clerk announced
that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 17:
Senate Bill Nos. 781 782 783 784 785 786
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Education, by
Rep. Hornberger, Chair, referred
Senate Bill No. 657, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451,
entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i),
as amended by 2018 PA 106.
to the Committee on Ways and
Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Favorable Roll
Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette,
Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O’Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri and Koleszar
Nays: Sowerby, Brenda Carter,
Tyrone Carter and Stone
The bill and substitute were
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted
by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and
read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June
17, 2020
Present: Reps. Hornberger,
Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O’Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri,
Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar and Stone
Absent: Rep. Hall
Excused: Rep. Hall
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 407 (MCL
436.1407).
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 203 (MCL
436.1203), as amended by 2016 PA 520.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by
adding section 203a.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609c (MCL
436.1609c), as added by 2017 PA 130.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 409 (MCL 436.1409),
as amended by 2014 PA 48.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 301 (MCL
436.1301), as amended by 2014 PA 49.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 526 (MCL
436.1526), as added by 2008 PA 258.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 502 (MCL
436.1502), as added by 2017 PA 129.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 401 (MCL
436.1401).
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 307 (MCL
436.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 406.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 111 (MCL
436.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 415.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by
adding section 602.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537 (MCL
436.1537), as amended by 2018 PA 560.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 405 (MCL
436.1405), as amended by 2014 PA 353.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted
the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 609a (MCL
436.1609a), as added by 2016 PA 81.
The Senate has passed the bill,
ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20,
inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full
title.
The bill was referred to the
Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to
324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1 of part 147 and by adding
sections 14701, 14703, 14705, and 14707.
The Senate has substituted (S-5)
the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as
substituted (S-5), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the
title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451,
entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state;
to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment
and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain
substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters,
and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt
and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local
agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and
donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 324.101 to
324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1 of part 147 and by adding
sections 14701, 14703, and 14705.
The Speaker announced that
pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 109 (MCL
436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409.
The Senate has substituted (S-1)
the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as
substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the
title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic
beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and
limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and
agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the
control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for
the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain
devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and
treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative
wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those
cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated
under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to
prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to
require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and
remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and
to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of
certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and
disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under
certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2020 PA 80.
The Speaker announced that
pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 513 (MCL
436.1513), as amended by 2018 PA 479.
The Senate has substituted (S-1)
the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as
substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and amended the
title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58,
entitled “An act to create a commission for the control of the alcoholic
beverage traffic within this state, and to prescribe its powers, duties, and
limitations; to provide for powers and duties for certain state departments and
agencies; to impose certain taxes for certain purposes; to provide for the
control of the alcoholic liquor traffic within this state and to provide for
the power to establish state liquor stores; to prohibit the use of certain
devices for the dispensing of alcoholic vapor; to provide for the care and
treatment of alcoholics; to provide for the incorporation of farmer cooperative
wineries and the granting of certain rights and privileges to those
cooperatives; to provide for the licensing and taxation of activities regulated
under this act and the disposition of the money received under this act; to
prescribe liability for retail licensees under certain circumstances and to
require security for that liability; to provide procedures, defenses, and
remedies regarding violations of this act; to provide for the enforcement and
to prescribe penalties for violations of this act; to provide for allocation of
certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for the confiscation and
disposition of property seized under this act; to provide referenda under
certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2020 PA 39.
The Speaker announced that
pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco
products tax act,” by amending sections 2, 6, 7, and 12 (MCL 205.422, 205.426,
205.427, and 205.432), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 188, section 6 as
amended by 1997 PA 187, section 7 as amended by 2016 PA 86, and section 12 as
amended by 2018 PA 639.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its
title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill
to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending the title and
section 4 (MCL 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18, and by adding section 2d.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
A bill
to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by
adding section 1a.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
A bill
to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled “Youth tobacco act,” by amending section 1 (MCL
722.641), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
A bill
to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
42b (MCL 750.42b), as added by 1992 PA 273.
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
A bill
to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled “Age of majority act of 1971,” by amending section
3 (MCL 722.53).
The
Senate has passed the bill.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
Time:
11:31 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I
have this day approved and signed
Enrolled
House Bill No. 5164 (Public Act No. 89, I.E.), being
An
act to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify
the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations in the
skilled trades and to regulate persons and activities relative to those
occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the
powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities,
including the boards created under this act; to provide for the promulgation of
rules; to provide for fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 907, 943, 945, and 947
(MCL 339.5907, 339.5943, 339.5945, and 339.5947) and by adding section 946.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on
June 16, 2020, at 1:15 p.m.)
The following message from the Governor
was received June 16, 2020 and read:
EXECUTIVE
ORDER
No.
2020-124
Temporary
enhancements to operational capacity,
flexibility,
and efficiency of pharmacies
Rescission
of Executive Order 2020-93
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
is a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or death. It is
caused by a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans and
easily spread from person to person. Older adults and those with chronic health
conditions are at particular risk, and there is an increased risk of rapid
spread of COVID-19 among persons in close proximity to one another. There is
currently no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment for this disease.
On March 10, 2020, the Department
of Health and Human Services identified the first two presumptive-positive
cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. On that same day, I issued Executive Order
2020-4. That order declared a state of emergency across the state of Michigan
under section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, the
Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended (EMA), MCL 30.401 et seq.,
and the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act of 1945, 1945 PA 302, as amended
(EPGA), MCL 10.31 et seq.
Since then, the virus spread
across Michigan, bringing deaths in the thousands, confirmed cases in the tens
of thousands, and deep disruption to this state’s economy, homes, and
educational, civic, social, and religious institutions. On April 1, 2020, in
response to the widespread and severe health, economic, and social harms posed
by the COVID-19 pandemic, I issued Executive Order 2020-33. This order expanded
on Executive Order 2020-4 and declared both a state of emergency and a state of
disaster across the State of Michigan under section 1 of article 5 of the
Michigan Constitution of 1963, the Emergency Management Act, and the Emergency
Powers of the Governor Act of 1945. And on April 30, 2020, finding that
COVID-19 had created emergency and disaster conditions across the State of
Michigan, I issued Executive Order 2020-67 to continue the emergency
declaration under the EPGA, as well as Executive Order 2020-68 to issue new emergency
and disaster declarations under the EMA.
Those
executive orders have been challenged in Michigan
House of Representatives and Michigan Senate v.
Whitmer. On May 21, 2020, the Court of
Claims ruled that Executive Order 2020-67 is a valid exercise of authority
under the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act but that Executive Order 2020-68
is not a valid exercise of authority under the Emergency Management Act. Both
of those rulings are being challenged on appeal.
On May 22, 2020, I issued
Executive Order 2020-99, again finding that the COVID-19 pandemic constitutes a
disaster and emergency throughout the State of Michigan. That order constituted
a state of emergency declaration under the Emergency Powers of the Governor Act
of 1945. And, to the extent the governor may declare a state of emergency and a
state of disaster under the Emergency Management Act when emergency and
disaster conditions exist yet the legislature has declined to grant an
extension request, that order also constituted a state of emergency and state
of disaster declaration under that act.
The Emergency Powers of the
Governor Act provides a sufficient legal basis for issuing this executive
order. In relevant part, it provides that, after declaring a state of
emergency, “the governor may promulgate reasonable orders, rules, and
regulations as he or she considers necessary to protect life and property or to
bring the emergency situation within the affected area under control.” MCL
10.31(1).
Nevertheless, subject to the
ongoing litigation and the possibility that current rulings may be overturned
or otherwise altered on appeal, I also invoke the Emergency Management Act as a
basis for executive action to combat the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate the
effects of this emergency on the people of Michigan, with the intent to
preserve the rights and protections provided by the EMA. The EMA vests the
governor with broad powers and duties to “cop[e] with dangers to this state or
the people of this state presented by a disaster or emergency,” which the
governor may implement through “executive orders, proclamations, and directives
having the force and effect of law.” MCL 30.403(1)–(2). This executive order
falls within the scope of those powers and duties, and to the extent the
governor may declare a state of emergency and a state of disaster under the
Emergency Management Act when emergency and disaster conditions exist yet the
legislature has not granted an extension request, they too provide a sufficient
legal basis for this order.
To respond effectively to the
urgent and steep demands created by this pandemic, the public requires
increased access to therapeutic pharmaceuticals. Meeting this critical need
requires swiftly but safely expanding access to pharmacy services. To that end,
it is reasonable and necessary to provide temporary and limited relief from
certain regulatory restrictions regarding pharmacies in order to enhance their
operational capacity, flexibility, and efficiency.
Executive Order 2020-25 provided
such relief. Executive Order 2020-56 and Executive Order 2020-93 both extended
its duration. This order follows upon those orders, extending further the
duration of that relief, as it remains reasonable and necessary to ensure the
supply of pharmaceuticals while suppressing the spread of COVID-19 and
protecting the public health and safety of this state and its residents. With
this order, Executive Order 2020-93 is rescinded.
Acting under the Michigan
Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:
1. Pharmacists located in any county in this
state may dispense emergency refills of up to a sixty (60) day supply of
any non-controlled maintenance medication for residents of any county in this
state if, in the pharmacist’s professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription
might interrupt the patient’s ongoing care and have a significant adverse
effect on the patient’s well-being.
2. The following shall apply to all emergency
refills dispensed under section 1 of this order:
(a) The pharmacist must inform the patient that
the prescription was refilled under section 1 of this order.
(b) The pharmacist must inform the prescriber in
writing within a reasonable period of time of any refills the pharmacist
dispensed under section 1 of this order.
(c) Prior to refilling a prescription under
section 1 of this order, the pharmacist, clinic, or mobile pharmacy must make
every reasonable effort to communicate with the prescriber regarding the
refilling of the prescription. The pharmacist must make an appropriate record
of that effort, including the basis for proceeding under section 1 of this
order.
(d) A prescriber must not incur any criminal or
civil liability or licensing disciplinary action as the result of a pharmacist
refilling a prescription under section 1 of this order.
3. Pharmacists may temporarily operate a pharmacy
in an area not designated on the pharmacy license, but they may not prepare
sterile drug products beyond low-risk preparations, as defined by United States
Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, for immediate inpatient administration in such
temporary facilities.
4. Pharmacists may dispense and/or administer
drugs as needed to treat COVID-19 pursuant to protocols established by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the National Institute of Health,
or as determined appropriate by the chief medical executive of the Department
of Health and Human Services or her designee.
5. Pharmacists may substitute a therapeutically
equivalent medication for a medication subject to critical shortages without
the authorization of a prescriber. The pharmacist must inform the patient of
any such substitution. The pharmacist must inform the prescriber within a
reasonable period of time of any prescriptions or refills dispensed under this
section. A prescriber must not incur any criminal or civil liability or
licensing disciplinary action as the result of a pharmacist filling or
refilling a prescription under this section.
6. To increase the number of pharmacists who can
serve patients during this time of need, preceptors may supervise student
pharmacists remotely to fulfill eligibility for licensure and avoid delaying
graduation.
7. Insurers and health maintenance organizations
issuing health insurance or disability insurance policies that provide prescription
drug benefits must cover any emergency refills of covered prescription drugs
dispensed by a pharmacist under section 1 of this order. Insurers and health
maintenance organizations must also allow for early refills of all 30-day or
60-day covered prescription maintenance medications to allow for up to a 90-day
supply to be dispensed by a pharmacy, without regard to whether the pharmacy is
mail-order or in-person. Insurers and health maintenance organizations may
still apply policy or contract provisions governing out-of-network benefits and
cost-sharing.
8. Pharmacists may supervise pharmacy technicians
and other pharmacy staff remotely. Supervision must be conducted through a
real-time, continuous audiovisual camera system, capable of allowing the
pharmacist to visually identify the markings on tablets and capsules. The
pharmacist must have access to all relevant patient information to accomplish
the remote supervision and must be available at all times during the
supervision to provide real-time patient consultation. A pharmacy technician
may not perform sterile or nonsterile compounding without a pharmacist on the
premises.
9. Pharmacies holding a license, certificate, or
other permit in good standing issued by another state must be deemed licensed
to do business in this state. These out-of-state licensed pharmacies must not
deliver controlled substances into this state; must abide by all Michigan
regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy, but need not have a
pharmacist-in-charge with a license to practice in Michigan; and must hold a
current accreditation from a national organization approved by the Michigan
Board of Pharmacy before providing sterile compounding services to patients in
this state.
10. Wholesale distributors holding a license,
certificate, or other permit in good standing issued by another state must be
deemed licensed to do business in this state. These out-of-state wholesale
distributors must not deliver controlled substances into this state and must
abide by all Michigan regulations applicable to a Michigan-licensed wholesale
distributor.
11. To the extent any statutes, rules, or
regulations may be inconsistent with this order, strict compliance with them is
temporarily suspended. This includes, but is not limited to: sections 17707(5),
17739(2)(c), 17739a(3), 17741(1)-(2), 17743,
17748, 17748a, 17748b, 17751, 17755(3), and 17763(b) of the Public
Health Code, 1978 PA 368, as amended, MCL 333.17707(5), 333.17739(2)(c),
333.17739a(3), 333.17741(1)-(2), 333.17743, 333.17748, 333.17748a, 333.17748b,
333.17751, 333.17755(3), and 333.17763(b); and Rules 338.473(2),
338.473a(5)(a), 338.477(1)-(2), 338.482(2)-(3); 338.486(1)(b), 338.486(3),
338.489(3), 338.490(3), 338.490(4)(a), 338.490(5), 338.3041(4), and 338.3162(1)
of the Michigan Administrative Code.
12. This order is effective immediately and
continues through July 14, 2020 at 11:59 pm.
13. Consistent with MCL 10.33 and MCL 30.405(3), a
willful violation of this order is a misdemeanor.
14. Executive Order 2020-93 is rescinded.
Given under my hand and the Great
Seal of the State of Michigan.
Date: June 16, 2020
Time: 7:42 pm
[SEAL] GRETCHEN
WHITMER
GOVERNOR
By
the Governor:
JOCELYN
BENSON
SECRETARY
OF STATE
The message was referred to the
Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5861, 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,” (MCL 247.651 to
247.675) by adding section 11i.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Leutheuser and Cole introduced
House Bill No. 5862, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled “Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo
act,” by amending sections 3 and 5d (MCL 432.103 and 432.105d), section 3
as amended by 2019 PA 159 and section 5d as added by 1999 PA 108.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the
Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. LaFave, Markkanen, Rendon, O’Malley and Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 5863, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled “Emergency management act,” by
amending section 3 (MCL 30.403), as amended by 2002 PA 132.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the
Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. LaFave, Markkanen, Rendon, O’Malley and
Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 5864, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 302, entitled “An act
authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the
powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe
penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 10.31), as amended by 2006 PA 546.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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Rep. Stone moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 6:10 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of
Representatives