STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
100th
Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF
2020
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, July 23, 2020.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House
of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
Rep. Lee Chatfield, from the 107th
District, offered the following invocation:
Father, in Heaven, Lord, we thank You
for this beautiful day that You have given us. We thank You for the many
blessings we have in our lives. Lord, we give You all the praise, all the glory
for the many wonderful things that You have done in our state and our country
and we pray that You would continue to shine Your light on us, Lord, as we make
different decisions and keep Your hand and protection and blessing on our
state, local communities and nation.
We pray for insight, direction and I
pray that we would have affability to follow it and work with one another and
love one another and treat one another as we would like to be treated. We pray
all these things in Jesus name, Amen.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and
Enrollment
House Bill Nos. 5946 5947 5948 5949 5950 5951 5952 5953 5954 5955 5956 5957 5958 5959 5960 5961 5962 5963 5964 5965 5966 5967 5968 5969 5970 5971 5972 5973 5974 5975 5976 5977 5978
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced
and made available electronically on Thursday, July 23:
Senate Bill Nos. 1020 1021 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 1049 1050 1051 1052
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hall, Chair, of the Joint
Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, July 23, 2020
Present: Reps. Hall, Calley,
O'Malley, Guerra and Tyrone Carter
Sens. Nesbitt,
LaSata, Schmidt and Hertel
Absent: Sen. Hollier
Excused: Sen. Hollier
Introduction
of Bills
House Bill No. 5979, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan
zoning enabling act,” by amending the title and section 205 (MCL
125.3205), section 205 as amended by 2018 PA 366.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5980, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 32723 (MCL
324.32723), as amended by 2008 PA 180, and by adding section 1708.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5981, entitled
A bill to create the office of the state
employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating
reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger
public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe
the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council,
and certain other state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Cherry, Sabo, Shannon, Hertel, Brixie,
Lasinski and Sneller introduced
House Bill No. 5982, 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.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 5983, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 5503 (MCL
324.5503).
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5984, entitled
A bill to create the rent and mortgage
cancellation relief program act; to provide financial assistance to certain
individuals, businesses, and financial institutions that were negatively
impacted by the coronavirus pandemic; to prescribe duties and responsibilities
of certain state departments; to prohibit the charging of certain fees and
interests; and to create a fund.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 5985, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 759e.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5986, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 496a.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5987, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending sections 759a, 764a, and 765 (MCL 168.759a,
168.764a, and 168.765), section 759a as amended by 2012 PA 523, section 764a as
amended by 2012 PA 128, and section 765 as amended by 2020 PA 95.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5988, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 39.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5989, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending section 662 (MCL 168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5990, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending section 472a (MCL 168.472a), as amended by 2016 PA
142.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 5991, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending sections 759, 761, 765a, 766, and 767 (MCL 168.759,
168.761, 168.765a, 168.766, and 168.767), sections 759 and 761 as amended by
2018 PA 603, section 765a as added by 2018 PA 123, section 766 as amended by
2018 PA 120, and section 767 as amended by 2005 PA 71, and by adding
sections 766a and 766b.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Whiteford and Yaroch introduced
House Bill No. 5992, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale
single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding
section 4i.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5993, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL
777.16m), as amended by 2018 PA 637.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5994, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227b (MCL 750.227b), as amended by
2015 PA 26.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Wakeman and Marino introduced
House Bill No. 5995, 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 the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 (MCL 446.201,
446.202, 446.203, 446.205, and 446.206), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345,
sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2006 PA 292, and sections 2, 5, and 6 as amended
by 2002 PA 469.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Wakeman and Marino introduced
House Bill No. 5996, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 350, entitled “An act
to regulate and license second hand dealers and junk dealers; and to prescribe
penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending
sections 2, 4, and 5 (MCL 445.402, 445.404, and 445.405), as amended by 2018 PA
329, and by adding section 4a.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Wakeman and Marino introduced
House Bill No. 5997, entitled
A bill to amend 1981 PA 95, entitled “The
precious metal and gem dealer act,” by amending sections 3, 4, 5, and 8 (MCL
445.483, 445.484, 445.485, and 445.488), section 3 as amended by 2006 PA 295
and sections 4 and 5 as amended by 1990 PA 34, and by adding section 4a.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5998, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan
strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding chapter 8f.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 5999, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The
social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 55d.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Guerra, Brenda Carter, Kennedy, Hood,
Tyrone Carter and Wittenberg introduced
House Bill No. 6000, entitled
A bill to require employers to provide leave
for employees to vote; to provide the conditions for granting the leave; to
prohibit discrimination against employees who request or use the leave; and to
provide for remedies for a violation of the act.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 6001, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan
election law,” by amending section 809 (MCL 168.809), as amended by 2013 PA 51,
and by adding section 806b.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
House Bill No. 6002, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The
social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 72.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. Cherry, Sneller, Kahle, Mueller, Hertel
and Frederick introduced
House Bill No. 6003, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The
mobile home commission act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 125.2316), as amended
by 2015 PA 40.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Frederick, Cherry, Kahle, Sneller,
Mueller and Hertel introduced
House Bill No. 6004, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The
mobile home commission act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 125.2305), as amended
by 2006 PA 328.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Kahle, Cherry, Sneller, Mueller, Hertel
and Frederick introduced
House Bill No. 6005, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The
mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 16b.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Sneller, Cherry, Kahle, Mueller, Hertel
and Frederick introduced
House Bill No. 6006, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The
mobile home commission act,” by amending sections 4 and 43 (MCL 125.2304 and
125.2343), as amended by 2015 PA 40.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Hertel, Cherry, Kahle, Sneller, Mueller
and Frederick introduced
House Bill No. 6007, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The
mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 30j.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Mueller, Cherry, Sneller, Kahle, Hertel
and Frederick introduced
House Bill No. 6008, entitled
A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled “The
mobile home commission act,” (MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350) by adding section 28d.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6009, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain medical procedures
on a dog in certain circumstances; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
House Bill No. 6010, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved
workforce opportunity wage act,” by repealing section 4b (MCL 408.934b).
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 6011, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled “An
act relative to continuing tenure of office of certificated teachers in public
educational institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to regulate
discharges or demotions; to provide for resignations and leaves of absence; to
create a state tenure commission and to prescribe the powers and duties
thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this
act,” by amending section 3a of article II and section 3 of article III (MCL
38.83a and 38.93), as amended by 2011 PA 101.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6012, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending sections 1249 and 1249b (MCL 380.1249 and
380.1249b), section 1249 as amended by 2019 PA 6 and section 1249b as amended
by 2019 PA 5.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6013, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1280g (MCL 380.1280g), as added by
2018 PA 601, and by adding section 1280h.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6014, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104c (MCL 388.1704c), as
amended by 2019 PA 58, and by adding section 104g.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6015, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as added by
2016 PA 306.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6016, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by
2016 PA 170 and by adding section 1279i.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6017, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as
amended by 2018 PA 265.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6018, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104 (MCL 388.1704), as
amended by 2019 PA 58.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6019, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The
state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as
amended by 2019 PA 58.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Hoadley, Pohutsky, Hood, Bolden and
Brenda Carter introduced
House Bill No. 6020, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” by amending sections 1310a, 1311, and 1561 (MCL
380.1310a, 380.1311, and 380.1561), sections 1310a and 1561 as amended by 2016
PA 532 and section 1311 as amended by 2018 PA 145.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Hoadley, Pohutsky, Hood, Tyrone Carter,
Bolden and Brenda Carter introduced
House Bill No. 6021, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The
revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1578a.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 6022, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan
Medical Marihuana Act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 333.26424), as amended by
2016 PA 283.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Koleszar, Shannon, Brenda Carter,
Brixie, Hood, Hope and Manoogian introduced
House Bill No. 6023, entitled
A bill to establish a Michigan feed our future
grant program; to create the feed our future fund in the state treasury; to
provide for the distribution of the money from the fund; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain agencies and officials; and to provide for
appropriations.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Shannon, Koleszar, Brenda Carter,
Brixie, Hood, Hope and Manoogian introduced
House Bill No. 6024, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 435 (MCL 206.30 and 206.435),
section 30 as amended by 2020 PA 65 and section 435 as amended by 2018 PA 258.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 6025, entitled
A bill to provide for the reimbursement of
this state for the actions of the People’s Republic of China in causing the
outbreak and spread of the coronavirus; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide for
the disposition of proceeds.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
House Bill No. 6026, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster
care and adoption services act,” by amending section 8b (MCL 722.958b), as
added by 2018 PA 489.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 6027, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural
resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43537 (MCL
324.43537), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Haadsma,
Kuppa, Garrett and Garza introduced
House Bill No. 6028, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan
consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by
2018 PA 211, and by adding section 3j.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Coleman, Camilleri, Haadsma, Kuppa,
Garrett and Garza introduced
House Bill No. 6029, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan
consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by
2018 PA 211, and by adding section 3l.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6030, entitled
A bill to provide minimum requirements for
claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; establishing liability standards for
claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if conduct complies
with regulations, orders, or public health guidance; and limiting liability
with respect to certain products made, sold, or donated in response to
COVID-19.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 6031, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan
occupational safety and health act,” (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding
section 85.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 6032, entitled
A bill to prohibit an employer from taking
certain actions against an employee who does not report to work under certain
circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit an employee from reporting to
work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit
discrimination and retaliation for engaging in certain activities; to provide
remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Webber, Mueller and Frederick introduced
House Bill No. 6033, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General
sales tax act,” (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4gg.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Lilly, Webber, Mueller and Frederick
introduced
House Bill No. 6034, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax
act,” (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Tate, Webber, Frederick, Mueller,
Hertel, Brann and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 6035, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income
tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 279 and 679.
The bill was read a first time by its title
and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Cherry, Sabo, Shannon, Hertel, Brixie,
Lasinski and Sneller introduced
House Joint Resolution S, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 7 of article IX to allow
for a graduated state income tax and limit the taxation of retirement or
pension benefits.
The joint resolution was read a first time by
its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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The
Speaker declared the House adjourned until Thursday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of
Representatives