STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
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.
Aiyash—present Damoose—excused Kuppa—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Eisen—present LaFave—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Ellison—present LaGrand—present Sabo—present
Allor—present Farrington—present Lasinski—present Scott—present
Anthony—present Filler—present Liberati—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Fink—present Lightner—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Frederick—present Lilly—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Garza—present Maddock—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Glenn—present Manoogian—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Green—present Marino—excused Steenland—present
Bolden—present Griffin—present Markkanen—present Stone—present
Bollin—present Haadsma—present Martin—present Tate—present
Borton—present Hall—present Meerman—present Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hammoud—present Morse—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hauck—present Mueller—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present Neeley—excused VanWoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Malley—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hood—excused O’Neal—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—excused Hope—present Outman—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Paquette—present Wentworth—present
Carra—present Howell—present Peterson—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Huizenga—present Pohutsky—present Whitsett—present
Carter, T—present Johnson, C—present Posthumus—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Puri—present Wozniak—present
Cherry—present Jones—excused Rabhi—present Yancey—present
Clemente—present Kahle—present Reilly—present Yaroch—present
Clements—present Koleszar—present Rendon—present Young—present
Coleman—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Joe Bellino, Jr., from the 17th District, offered the following invocation:
“O heavenly benevolent Father, we thank You for the opportunity to serve the people of Michigan. We know we are blessed, we know we fall short sometimes, but we are striving for the finish line to make it better for the people of Michigan. We pray that, we find Your will and we carry it out, Amen.”
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Rep. Garza moved that Reps. Cambensy, Hood, Jones and Neeley be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Damoose and Marino be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 5003.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5003, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3110 and 4104 (MCL 324.3110 and 324.4104), as amended by 2017 PA 90.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Albert moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
Rep. Thanedar 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
Senate Joint Resolution G, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 9 to article XI, to protect certain communications with members of the legislature.
Was read a third time and not adopted, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 451 Yeas—65
Albert Farrington Kahle Reilly
Alexander Filler LaFave Rendon
Allor Fink LaGrand Roth
Beeler Frederick Lightner Shannon
Bellino Garza Lilly Slagh
Berman Glenn Maddock Sneller
Beson Green Markkanen Thanedar
Bezotte Griffin Martin Tisdel
Bollin Hall Meerman VanSingel
Borton Hammoud Mueller VanWoerkom
Brann Hauck O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wentworth
Carra Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Cherry Huizenga Posthumus Wozniak
Clements Johnson, S Rabhi Yaroch
Eisen
Nays—38
Aiyash Coleman Manoogian Steckloff
Anthony Ellison Morse Steenland
Bolden Haadsma O’Neal Stone
Brabec Hertel Peterson Tate
Breen Hope Puri Weiss
Brixie Johnson, C Rogers Whitsett
Carter, B Koleszar Sabo Witwer
Carter, T Kuppa Scott Yancey
Cavanagh Lasinski Sowerby Young
Clemente Liberati
In The Chair: Hornberger
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Rep. Young, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the adoption of the joint resolution, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on Senate Joint Resolution G because it is unnecessary and creates a potential constitutional conflict. State and federal whistleblower laws already protect state employee communications, as do rules and regulations from the Civil Service Commission. The commission has the exclusive constitutional authority to regulate conditions for most state employees. With this resolution, the legislative majority is trying to insert itself into that relationship, and governors of both parties have declared similar language unconstitutional. I am fully committed to government transparency, and this legislation does nothing to advance that concept. On the surface the resolution sounded good, but a deeper dive revealed these potential conflicts and therefore, in good conscience, I could not support the resolution.”
Reps. Brenda Carter, Rogers and Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain their protest against the adoption of the joint resolution, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on Senate Joint Resolution G
because it is unnecessary and creates a potential constitutional conflict.
State and federal whistleblower laws already protect state employee
communications, as do rules and regulations from the Civil Service Commission.
The commission has the exclusive constitutional authority to regulate
conditions for most state employees. With this resolution, the legislative
majority is trying to insert itself into that relationship, and governors of
both parties have declared similar language unconstitutional. I am fully committed
to government transparency, and this legislation does nothing to advance that
concept.”
Rep. Frederick moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not adopt the joint resolution.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the joint resolution,
Rep. Frederick moved that consideration of the joint resolution be postponed for the day.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 175.
A resolution calling on Unemployment Insurance Agency Acting Director Liza Estlund Olson to resign.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on October 5, see House Journal No. 79, p. 1846.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Steven Johnson demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Roll Call No. 452 Yeas—57
Albert Farrington Kahle Rendon
Alexander Filler LaFave Roth
Allor Fink Lightner Slagh
Beeler Frederick Lilly Thanedar
Bellino Glenn Maddock Tisdel
Berman Green Markkanen VanSingel
Beson Griffin Martin VanWoerkom
Bezotte Hall Meerman Wakeman
Bollin Hauck Mueller Wendzel
Borton Hoitenga O’Malley Wentworth
Brann Hornberger Outman Whiteford
Calley Howell Paquette Whitsett
Carra Huizenga Posthumus Wozniak
Clements Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
Eisen
Nays—46
Aiyash Coleman Liberati Shannon
Anthony Ellison Manoogian Sneller
Bolden Garza Morse Sowerby
Brabec Haadsma O’Neal Steckloff
Breen Hammoud Peterson Steenland
Brixie Hertel Pohutsky Stone
Camilleri Hope Puri Tate
Carter, B Johnson, C Rabhi Weiss
Carter, T Koleszar Rogers Witwer
Cavanagh Kuppa Sabo Yancey
Cherry LaGrand Scott Young
Clemente Lasinski
In The Chair: Hornberger
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4075, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 62, entitled “An act to authorize the director of the department of state police to promulgate a uniform traffic code; to authorize a city, township, or village to adopt the uniform traffic code by reference without publication in full; and to prescribe criminal penalties and civil sanctions for violation of the code,” by amending section 1 (MCL 257.951), as amended by 2006 PA 297.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 453 Yeas—101
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Sabo
Albert Eisen LaGrand Scott
Alexander Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Allor Farrington Liberati Slagh
Anthony Filler Lightner Sneller
Beeler Fink Lilly Sowerby
Bellino Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Berman Garza Manoogian Steenland
Beson Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bezotte Green Martin Tate
Bolden Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Borton Hall Mueller VanSingel
Brabec Hammoud O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brann Hauck O’Neal Wakeman
Breen Hertel Outman Weiss
Brixie Hoitenga Paquette Wendzel
Calley Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Huizenga Puri Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, C Rabhi Wozniak
Cavanagh Kahle Rendon Yancey
Cherry Koleszar Rogers Yaroch
Clemente Kuppa Roth Young
Clements
Nays—2
Johnson, S Reilly
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed,
2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 220, entitled “Persons with disabilities civil rights act,” (MCL 37.1101 to 37.1607) by adding section 102a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 454 Yeas—100
Aiyash Clements Kuppa Sabo
Albert Coleman LaFave Scott
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Shannon
Allor Ellison Lasinski Slagh
Anthony Farrington Liberati Sneller
Beeler Filler Lightner Sowerby
Bellino Fink Lilly Steckloff
Berman Frederick Maddock Steenland
Beson Garza Manoogian Stone
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bolden Green Martin Thanedar
Bollin Griffin Meerman Tisdel
Borton Haadsma Morse VanSingel
Brabec Hall Mueller VanWoerkom
Brann Hammoud O’Malley Wakeman
Breen Hauck O’Neal Weiss
Brixie Hertel Outman Wendzel
Calley Hoitenga Paquette Wentworth
Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford
Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer
Carter, T Huizenga Puri Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Yancey
Cherry Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Roth Young
Nays—3
Johnson, S Reilly Rogers
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5041, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An
act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and
regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties
of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 3h, and 11 (MCL
722.111, 722.113h, and 722.121), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 6 and section
3h as added and section 11 as amended by 2017 PA 257.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 455 Yeas—99
Aiyash Clements Koleszar Sabo
Albert Coleman LaFave Scott
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Shannon
Allor Ellison Lasinski Slagh
Anthony Farrington Liberati Sneller
Beeler Filler Lightner Sowerby
Bellino Fink Lilly Steckloff
Berman Frederick Maddock Steenland
Beson Garza Manoogian Tate
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Thanedar
Bolden Green Martin Tisdel
Bollin Griffin Meerman VanSingel
Borton Haadsma Morse VanWoerkom
Brabec Hall Mueller Wakeman
Brann Hammoud O’Malley Weiss
Breen Hauck O’Neal Wendzel
Brixie Hertel Outman Wentworth
Calley Hoitenga Paquette Whiteford
Camilleri Hope Peterson Whitsett
Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Witwer
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Wozniak
Carter, T Huizenga Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Johnson, C Reilly Yaroch
Cherry Johnson, S Rendon Young
Clemente Kahle Roth
Nays—4
Kuppa Rabhi Rogers Stone
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5042, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 5c, and 5m (MCL 722.111, 722.115c, and 722.115m), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 6, section 5c as amended by 2017 PA 256, and section 5m as added by 2017 PA 258.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 456 Yeas—97
Aiyash Coleman LaGrand Scott
Albert Eisen Lasinski Shannon
Alexander Ellison Liberati Slagh
Allor Farrington Lightner Sneller
Anthony Filler Lilly Sowerby
Beeler Fink Maddock Steckloff
Bellino Frederick Manoogian Steenland
Berman Garza Markkanen Stone
Beson Glenn Martin Tate
Bezotte Green Morse Thanedar
Bolden Griffin Mueller Tisdel
Bollin Haadsma O’Malley VanSingel
Borton Hall O’Neal VanWoerkom
Brabec Hammoud Outman Wakeman
Brann Hauck Paquette Weiss
Breen Hertel Peterson Wendzel
Brixie Hope Pohutsky Wentworth
Calley Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Camilleri Huizenga Puri Whitsett
Carter, B Johnson, C Rabhi Witwer
Carter, T Kahle Rendon Wozniak
Cavanagh Koleszar Rogers Yancey
Cherry Kuppa Roth Yaroch
Clemente LaFave Sabo Young
Clements
Nays—6
Carra Hornberger Meerman Reilly
Hoitenga Johnson, S
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5043, entitled
A bill to create family child care networks; to prescribe the powers and duties of state departments and agencies; and to provide resources to child care providers.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 457 Yeas—87
Aiyash Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Albert Farrington Liberati Sneller
Anthony Filler Lilly Sowerby
Bellino Fink Manoogian Steckloff
Beson Frederick Markkanen Steenland
Bezotte Garza Martin Stone
Bolden Green Meerman Tate
Borton Griffin Morse Thanedar
Brabec Haadsma Mueller Tisdel
Brann Hall O’Malley VanSingel
Breen Hammoud O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hauck Paquette Weiss
Calley Hertel Peterson Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Carter, T Huizenga Puri Whitsett
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Witwer
Cherry Kahle Rendon Wozniak
Clemente Koleszar Rogers Yancey
Clements Kuppa Roth Yaroch
Coleman LaFave Sabo Young
Eisen LaGrand Scott
Nays—16
Alexander Bollin Hornberger Outman
Allor Carra Johnson, S Reilly
Beeler Glenn Lightner Slagh
Berman Hoitenga Maddock VanWoerkom
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5044, entitled
A bill to provide for infant and toddler child care contracts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; and to provide resources for certain child care providers.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 458 Yeas—87
Aiyash Ellison Lasinski Sneller
Albert Farrington Liberati Sowerby
Anthony Filler Lilly Steckloff
Bellino Fink Manoogian Steenland
Beson Frederick Markkanen Stone
Bezotte Garza Martin Tate
Bolden Green Morse Thanedar
Borton Griffin Mueller Tisdel
Brabec Haadsma O’Malley VanSingel
Brann Hall O’Neal VanWoerkom
Breen Hammoud Paquette Wakeman
Brixie Hauck Peterson Weiss
Calley Hertel Pohutsky Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Posthumus Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Puri Whiteford
Carter, T Huizenga Rabhi Whitsett
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rendon Witwer
Cherry Kahle Rogers Wozniak
Clemente Koleszar Roth Yancey
Clements Kuppa Sabo Yaroch
Coleman LaFave Scott Young
Eisen LaGrand Shannon
Nays—16
Alexander Bollin Hornberger Meerman
Allor Carra Johnson, S Outman
Beeler Glenn Lightner Reilly
Berman Hoitenga Maddock Slagh
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5045, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11b (MCL 722.121b), as amended by 2017 PA 258.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 459 Yeas—99
Aiyash Eisen LaFave Sabo
Albert Ellison LaGrand Scott
Alexander Farrington Lasinski Shannon
Anthony Filler Liberati Slagh
Beeler Fink Lightner Sneller
Bellino Frederick Lilly Steckloff
Berman Garza Maddock Steenland
Beson Glenn Manoogian Stone
Bezotte Green Markkanen Tate
Bolden Griffin Martin Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Borton Hall Morse VanSingel
Brabec Hammoud Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss
Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Puri Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Reilly Yancey
Clemente Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Clements Koleszar Rogers Young
Coleman Kuppa Roth
Nays—4
Allor Brann Rabhi Sowerby
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5046, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.112), as amended by 2017 PA 257.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 460 Yeas—103
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Sabo
Albert Eisen LaGrand Scott
Alexander Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Allor Farrington Liberati Slagh
Anthony Filler Lightner Sneller
Beeler Fink Lilly Sowerby
Bellino Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Berman Garza Manoogian Steenland
Beson Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bezotte Green Martin Tate
Bolden Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Borton Hall Mueller VanSingel
Brabec Hammoud O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brann Hauck O’Neal Wakeman
Breen Hertel Outman Weiss
Brixie Hoitenga Paquette Wendzel
Calley Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Huizenga Puri Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, C Rabhi Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, S Reilly Yancey
Cherry Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Rogers Young
Clements Kuppa Roth
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5047, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 3g (MCL 722.113g), as amended by 2017 PA 257.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 461 Yeas—102
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Sabo
Albert Eisen LaGrand Scott
Alexander Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Allor Farrington Liberati Slagh
Anthony Filler Lightner Sneller
Beeler Fink Lilly Sowerby
Bellino Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Berman Garza Manoogian Steenland
Beson Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bezotte Green Martin Tate
Bolden Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Borton Hall Mueller VanSingel
Brabec Hammoud O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brann Hauck O’Neal Wakeman
Breen Hertel Outman Weiss
Brixie Hoitenga Paquette Wendzel
Calley Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Huizenga Puri Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, C Reilly Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, S Rendon Yancey
Cherry Kahle Rogers Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Roth Young
Clements Kuppa
Nays—1
Rabhi
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed,
2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 8e.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 462 Yeas—103
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Sabo
Albert Eisen LaGrand Scott
Alexander Ellison Lasinski Shannon
Allor Farrington Liberati Slagh
Anthony Filler Lightner Sneller
Beeler Fink Lilly Sowerby
Bellino Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Berman Garza Manoogian Steenland
Beson Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bezotte Green Martin Tate
Bolden Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Borton Hall Mueller VanSingel
Brabec Hammoud O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brann Hauck O’Neal Wakeman
Breen Hertel Outman Weiss
Brixie Hoitenga Paquette Wendzel
Calley Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Huizenga Puri Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, C Rabhi Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, S Reilly Yancey
Cherry Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Rogers Young
Clements Kuppa Roth
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 280, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 471 and 477 (MCL 168.471 and 168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 463 Yeas—55
Albert Eisen Johnson, S Reilly
Alexander Farrington Kahle Rendon
Allor Filler LaFave Roth
Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh
Bellino Frederick Lilly Tisdel
Berman Glenn Maddock VanSingel
Beson Green Markkanen VanWoerkom
Bezotte Griffin Martin Wakeman
Bollin Hall Meerman Wendzel
Borton Hauck Mueller Wentworth
Brann Hoitenga O’Malley Whiteford
Calley Hornberger Outman Wozniak
Carra Howell Paquette Yaroch
Clements Huizenga Posthumus
Nays—48
Aiyash Coleman Liberati Sneller
Anthony Ellison Manoogian Sowerby
Bolden Garza Morse Steckloff
Brabec Haadsma O’Neal Steenland
Breen Hammoud Peterson Stone
Brixie Hertel Pohutsky Tate
Camilleri Hope Puri Thanedar
Carter, B Johnson, C Rabhi Weiss
Carter, T Koleszar Rogers Whitsett
Cavanagh Kuppa Sabo Witwer
Cherry LaGrand Scott Yancey
Clemente Lasinski Shannon Young
In The Chair: Hornberger
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5003 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5003, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3110 and 4104 (MCL 324.3110 and 324.4104), as amended by 2017 PA 90.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 464 Yeas—89
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Shannon
Albert Eisen LaFave Sneller
Alexander Ellison LaGrand Sowerby
Allor Farrington Lasinski Steckloff
Anthony Filler Liberati Steenland
Bellino Fink Lightner Stone
Beson Frederick Lilly Tate
Bezotte Garza Manoogian Thanedar
Bolden Glenn Markkanen Tisdel
Bollin Green Martin VanSingel
Borton Griffin Morse VanWoerkom
Brabec Haadsma Mueller Wakeman
Brann Hall O’Malley Weiss
Breen Hammoud O’Neal Wendzel
Brixie Hauck Peterson Wentworth
Calley Hertel Pohutsky Whiteford
Camilleri Hope Puri Whitsett
Carter, B Howell Rabhi Witwer
Carter, T Huizenga Rendon Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rogers Yancey
Cherry Kahle Sabo Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Scott Young
Clements
Nays—14
Beeler Hornberger Outman Reilly
Berman Johnson, S Paquette Roth
Carra Maddock Posthumus Slagh
Hoitenga Meerman
In The Chair: Hornberger
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Frederick moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 3104, 3110, 3118, 3120, 4104, 11135, 11153, 30104, 30109, 32312, and 32513 (MCL 324.3104, 324.3110, 324.3118, 324.3120, 324.4104, 324.11135, 324.11153, 324.30104, 324.30109, 324.32312, and 324.32513), section 3104 as amended by 2018 PA 518, sections 3110, 4104, 11135, and 11153 as amended by 2017 PA 90, and sections 3118, 3120, 30104, 30109, 32312, and 32513 as amended by 2019 PA 84.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Frederick 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
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Thanedar, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Kuppa, Morse, Peterson, Pohutsky, Rabhi, Rogers, Sneller and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 176.
A resolution to declare October 2021 as Transgender Empowerment Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Almost 400,000 Michiganders are a part of the LGBTQ+ community; and
Whereas, Only 31% of Michigan’s population is protected against discrimination based on gender identity in private employment, housing, and public accommodations; and
Whereas, Transgender individuals struggle with acceptance and are often alienated; and
Whereas, There are no anti-bullying laws to protect students from bullying by other students, teachers, and school staff on the basis of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity; and
Whereas, Michigan has no state laws or administrative policies which provide transgender state employees access to transgender and transition-related healthcare through their employment health benefits; and
Whereas, The LGBTQ+ community is still not protected under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, familial status, or marital status in employment, housing, education, and access to public accommodations; and
Whereas, Michigan permits state-licensed child welfare agencies to refuse to place and provide services to children and families, including LGBTQ+ people and same-sex couples, if doing so conflicts with their religious beliefs; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2021 as Transgender Empowerment Month in the state of Michigan. We urge support for our transgender community.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. LaFave, Markkanen, O’Malley, Outman, Borton, Damoose, Eisen, Hoitenga, Posthumus, Calley, Whiteford, Mueller, Clements, Howell, Allor, VanSingel, Maddock and Meerman offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 177.
A resolution to demand that President Biden and the United States Congress provide no support to the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to aid.
Whereas, Over the past 20 years, the United States has provided billions of dollars in foreign aid to Afghanistan. The foreign aid had been used to help Afghan leaders establish a stable government and support the human rights of Afghan citizens; and
Whereas, Despite the billions of dollars that the United States provided Afghanistan in foreign aid, Taliban fighters overran several provincial capitals less than two weeks after the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country. This led to the departure of Afghanistan’s president and the total collapse of the established government; and
Whereas, Attempting to use money as leverage to persuade the Taliban will prove to be futile and dangerous. The Taliban, unlike the previous Afghan leaders, have no reason to prioritize the stability and safety of the Afghan people. Providing financial support to Afghanistan would only strengthen the Taliban’s efforts to terrorize its citizens and smother revolutions in their crib; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we demand that President Biden and the United States Congress provide no support to the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to aid; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
Reps. Bolden, Aiyash, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Manoogian, Morse, Peterson, Pohutsky, Rabhi, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Thanedar, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 178.
A resolution to declare October 2021 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas¸ Fibroids may cause significant morbidity through their presence in the uterus and pelvic cavity, causing significant pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, reproductive dysfunction, miscarriages, and even infertility; and
Whereas, The pain, discomfort, stress, and other physical and emotional symptoms of living with fibroids may significantly interfere with a woman’s quality of life, compromising her ability to function normal, work, or care for her family and may lead to more severe health and wellness issues; and
Whereas, Uterine fibroids are the most prevalent medical condition affecting women, with an estimated 30 percent of women developing a uterine fibroid by age 35 and 80 percent of women developing a uterine fibroid by age 50; and
Whereas, The exact number of affected women is unknown, as early detection and diagnosis are difficult because only 1 out of 4 women who have uterine fibroid exhibit symptoms severe enough to require treatment; and
Whereas, The overall incidence of uterine
fibroids is estimated to disproportionately impact Black and Hispanic women,
who also experience more severe symptoms, resulting in an incidence rate that
is 3 times greater in women with Black ancestry and 2 times greater in Hispanic
women compared to Caucasian women; and
Whereas, A hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, is among the most common surgical treatments for uterine fibroids. More than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed each year to treat uterine fibroids, at an estimated annual cost of more than $2,000,000,000; and
Whereas, Uterine fibroids have been estimated to cost the United States $5,900,000 to $34,400,000,000 annually with an estimated annual lost work cost of $1,600,000,000 to $17,200,000,000 through absenteeism and short-term disability in women ages 25 to 54; and
Whereas, Public awareness and education campaigns on uterine fibroids prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of September each year; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2021 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the disparity in incidence rates for Black and Hispanic uterine fibroid patients and urge greater research, treatment, and care options regarding uterine leiomyoma.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 71 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Reps. Young, Aiyash, Bezotte, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Cherry, Fink, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Manoogian, Morse, Peterson, Pohutsky, Rabhi, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Thanedar, Weiss, Witwer and Yaroch offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 179.
A resolution to declare October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Domestic Violence Awareness Month was launched nationwide in October 1981 as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues and raise awareness for those issues; and
Whereas, NCADV defines domestic violence as the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. It includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse; and
Whereas, Domestic violence impacts individuals in every community of our state, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality; and
Whereas, Perpetrators of domestic violence intentionally engage in a pattern of behavior to exert coercive control in intimate partner relationships, violating the fundamental human rights of those they abuse; and
Whereas, According to the NCADV, 36.1 percent of Michigan women and 25.8 percent of Michigan men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner rape, and/or intimate partner stalking in their lives. In fact, in just a single day in 2019, Michigan domestic violence programs provided services to 3,204 adult and child survivors. Another 376 requests for services went unmet due to lack of resources. In 2019, 57,018 incidents of domestic violence were reported to Michigan police. Many others went unreported. In 2019, there were 44 reported domestic violence murders in Michigan; and
Whereas, While throughout the last three decades, much progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors and to hold abusers accountable, continued awareness, education, and action are crucial to intervention in and prevention of domestic violence; and
Whereas, We must work together to educate our entire population about what can be done to prevent domestic violence, hold perpetrators accountable, support the individual and unique needs of survivors, and ensure that survivors are not re-victimized; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2021 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
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Rep. Frederick moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
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, October 5:
House Bill Nos. 5357 5358 5359 5360 5361 5362 5363 5364 5365 5366 5367
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, October 6:
Senate Bill Nos. 675 676 677 678 679 680 681
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, by Rep. Calley, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4281, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2020 PA 64.
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. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Calley, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa and Cavanagh
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Farrington, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4948, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as amended by 1982 PA 506.
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. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O’Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott and Young
Nays: Reps. Reilly and Carra
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Farrington, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4950, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as amended by 2000 PA 257.
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. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O’Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott and Young
Nays: Reps. Reilly and Carra
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Farrington, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4951, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as amended by 2017 PA 127.
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. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O’Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott and Young
Nays: Reps. Reilly and Carra
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Farrington, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5096, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254.
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. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O’Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott and Young
Nays: Reps. Reilly and Carra
The Committee on Financial Services, by Rep. Farrington, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 119.
A resolution to declare June 2021 as Cryptocurrency Education Month in the state of Michigan.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 51, p. 986.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.
Substitute for House Resolution No. 119.
A resolution to declare October 2021 as Cryptocurrency Education Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Cryptocurrencies are virtual and decentralized currencies that are engineered with increased security in mind; and
Whereas, The first and most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was established in 2009; and
Whereas, The Bitcoin white paper is open-sourced and accessible to all who seek it; and
Whereas, Bitcoin is a convergence of four technologies: peer-to-peer, proof of work algorithm, cryptographic security, and blockchain; and
Whereas, The growing popularity of Bitcoin has led to a proliferation of other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Cardano, Litecoin, and even Dogecoin; and
Whereas, The open-sourced community is bringing financial services to those who cannot access traditional financial systems; and
Whereas, The accessibility of cryptocurrency has been increasing exponentially in recent years, as one can now use Bitcoin ATMs, buy and sell cryptocurrencies on mainstream trading services, and purchase goods and services with cryptocurrencies; and
Whereas, Efforts must be made to improve financial literacy amongst our populace and education in cryptocurrency would equip people with knowledge of an additional financial tool; and
Whereas, Regulatory sentiment has been changing in the federal government whereby cryptocurrency is considered property to fit into a taxable regime; and
Whereas, Income made from cryptocurrencies are considered a capital gain and are subject to long-term or short-term capital gains taxes; and
Whereas, Cryptocurrency leaders like Charles Hoskinson of Cardano and Ethereum, Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy, Cathie Wood of ARK Invest, Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban of Shark Tank, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, and many others have helped the organic growth of cryptocurrency over time; and
Whereas, In 2020, PayPal announced that it would allow its users to hold cryptocurrency in their accounts; and
Whereas, In 2020 and 2021, publicly traded companies such as MicroStrategy, Mass Mutual, Square, Tesla, and more are implementing profit and loss strategies and balance sheet strategies regarding Bitcoin and their financial disclosures; and
Whereas, The city commission of Miami, Florida passed a resolution originated by Mayor Francis Suarez to direct the city manager to explore paying city employees and allowing residents to pay fees in Bitcoin; and
Whereas, NFL player Russell Okung received half of his salary in Bitcoin in 2020; and
Whereas, Cryptocurrencies are gaining popularity and viability for an increasing number of Michiganders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2021 as Cryptocurrency Education Month in the state of Michigan.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O’Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Scott and Young
Nays: Reps. Carra and Rogers
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Farrington, Chair, of the Committee on Financial Services, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O’Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott and Young
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bellino, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri and Scott
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hoitenga, Chair, of the Committee on Communications and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak,
Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash and Scott
Senate Bill No. 303, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 523, 813, and 829 (MCL 168.523, 168.813, and 168.829), section 523 as amended by 2018 PA 129 and sections 813 and 829 as amended by 2018 PA 603.
The Senate has substituted (S-3) the House substitute (H-1).
The Senate has concurred in the House substitute (H-1) as substituted (S-3) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 495, 523, 759, 759a, 759b, 761, 764b, 813, and 829 (MCL 168.495, 168.523, 168.759, 168.759a, 168.759b, 168.761, 168.764b, 168.813, and 168.829), sections 495, 813, and 829 as amended by 2018 PA 603, section 523 as amended by 2018 PA 129, sections 759 and 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302, section 759a as amended by 2012 PA 523, and section 764b as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 760a and 946.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5368, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1429.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Carra and Eisen introduced
House Bill No. 5369, 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; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, section 12 as amended by 2020 PA 152, and section 13 as amended by 2020 PA 153, and by adding section 13c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
House Bill No. 5370, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 649a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Rendon and O’Neal introduced
House Bill No. 5371, 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.
Reps. O’Neal and Rendon introduced
House Bill No. 5372, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224f (MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5373, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8902 and 8905a (MCL 324.8902 and 324.8905a), section 8905a as amended by 2014 PA 549.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 5374, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 6101 (MCL 289.6101), as amended by 2012 PA 178.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Rep. Steven Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 5375, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
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Rep. Green moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:35 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, October 7, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives