STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lightner.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Coleman—present LaFave—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Damoose—present LaGrand—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Eisen—present Lasinski—present Sabo—present
Allor—excused Ellison—present Liberati—present Scott—present
Anthony—present Farrington—present Lightner—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Filler—present Lilly—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Fink—present Maddock—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Frederick—present Manoogian—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Garza—excused Marino—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Glenn—present Markkanen—present Steenland—present
Bolden—present Green—present Martin—present Stone—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Meerman—present Tate—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Morse—present Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hall—present Mueller—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present VanWaoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hood—present Outman—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—present Hope—present Paquette—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Peterson—present Wentworth—present
Carra—present Howell—excused Pohutsky—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Johnson, C—present Posthumus—present Whitsett—excused
Carter, T—present Johnson, S—present Puri—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Jones—present Rabhi—present Yancey—present
Cherry—present Kahle—present Reilly—present Yaroch—present
Clemente—present Koleszar—present Rendon—present Young—present
Clements—present Kuppa—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Padma Kuppa, from the 41st District, offered the following invocation:
“As we gather for session, let us acknowledge the beauty of our multi-religious nation, the many faiths practiced by our constituents across our great state, our multifaith chamber, and the hope that pluralism brings to all who practice it.
Let us be grateful today for this holy week and, in fact, this holy month.
Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan until May 2 with daily fasts, community events, prayers, and acts of charity. Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the Quran, the Muslim holy book.
Jewish people celebrate Passover from April 15 to April 22 to commemorate the anniversary of their exodus from Egyptian slavery, and celebrate freedom.
April 2 was Ugadi or Gudi Padwa. Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words yuga (age) and adi (starting) — ‘the beginning of a new age’ — and this Hindu ‘new year’ is celebrated predominantly by people who speak Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. April 14 was Sri Ram Navami when Hindus who celebrate it participate in charitable giving and hold community meals.
Tomorrow, April 14, is the festival of Vaisakhi, one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. Originally celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs as a spring harvest festival in northern India, in 1699 Guru Gobind Singh chose this date to establish the Sikh Khalsa — the collective name for Sikhs who have been initiated into the faith.
Easter is Sunday, the culmination of Lent, 40 days of prayer and fasting, the last week of which commemorates Jesus Christ’s Last Supper, suffering, crucifixion, and death. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the loving act of God the Father through the sacrifice of God’s son, Jesus. This is a Holy Day filled with hope.
The Baha’i Festival of Ridvan (Riz-van) begins on April 21. Ridvan means Paradise and represents a spiritual springtime when God’s revelations to humanity are once again renewed and refreshed.
To close our invocation, a few lines translated and taken from the Hindu prayer Maithreem Bhajatha, sung in 1966 at the U.N. General Assembly, written in Sanskrit by His Holiness Paramacharya of Kanchi Sri Chandhrashekara Saraswathi:
Serve with Friendship and Humility,
which will win over the Hearts of Everyone.
Look upon others as similar to yourself;
Live with restraint, be charitable and kind to others.
May All People of this World be Happy and Prosperous.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Garza and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Allor and Howell be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5569, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 14, entitled “Of county officers,” by amending section 77 (MCL 51.77), as amended by 1982 PA 313.
Was read a third
time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and
nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 157 Yeas—101
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rendon
Albert Damoose LaGrand Rogers
Alexander Eisen Lasinski Roth
Anthony Ellison Liberati Sabo
Beeler Farrington Lightner Scott
Bellino Filler Lilly Shannon
Berman Fink Maddock Slagh
Beson Frederick Manoogian Sneller
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steckloff
Bolden Green Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Griffin Martin Stone
Borton Haadsma Meerman Tate
Brabec Hall Morse Thanedar
Brann Hauck Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hertel Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Hoitenga O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Hood O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hope Outman Weiss
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Carra Johnson, C Peterson Wentworth
Carter, B Johnson, S Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, T Jones Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Kahle Puri Yancey
Cherry Koleszar Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kuppa Reilly Young
Clements
Nays—1
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. 5732, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 1201 (MCL 436.2201).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 158 Yeas—91
Albert Clemente Kahle Puri
Alexander Clements Koleszar Reilly
Anthony Coleman Kuppa Rendon
Beeler Damoose LaFave Rogers
Bellino Eisen LaGrand Roth
Berman Ellison Liberati Sabo
Beson Farrington Lightner Shannon
Bezotte Filler Lilly Slagh
Bolden Fink Maddock Sneller
Bollin Frederick Manoogian Steckloff
Borton Glenn Marino Steenland
Brabec Green Markkanen Tate
Brann Griffin Martin Thanedar
Breen Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Brixie Hall Morse VanSingel
Calley Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Cambensy Hertel Neeley Wakeman
Camilleri Hoitenga O’Malley Wendzel
Carra Hood O’Neal Wentworth
Carter, B Hope Outman Whiteford
Carter, T Hornberger Paquette Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, S Peterson Yaroch
Cherry Jones Posthumus
Nays—11
Aiyash Pohutsky Sowerby Yancey
Johnson, C Rabhi Stone Young
Lasinski Scott Weiss
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. 5772, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 181 (MCL 600.181), as amended by 2016 PA 292.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 159 Yeas—75
Albert Damoose Koleszar Rendon
Alexander Eisen Kuppa Roth
Anthony Farrington LaFave Sabo
Beeler Filler LaGrand Shannon
Bellino Fink Liberati Slagh
Berman Frederick Lightner Steckloff
Beson Glenn Lilly Steenland
Bezotte Green Maddock Tate
Bolden Griffin Marino Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Markkanen Tisdel
Borton Hall Martin VanSingel
Brann Hauck Meerman VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel Mueller Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga O’Malley Wendzel
Cambensy Hope O’Neal Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Outman Whiteford
Carra Johnson, S Paquette Witwer
Clements Jones Posthumus Yaroch
Coleman Kahle Reilly
Nays—27
Aiyash Clemente Neeley Sneller
Brabec Ellison Peterson Sowerby
Brixie Hood Pohutsky Stone
Carter, B Johnson, C Puri Weiss
Carter, T Lasinski Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Manoogian Rogers Young
Cherry Morse Scott
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. 5773, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 160 Yeas—75
Albert Damoose Koleszar Rendon
Alexander Eisen Kuppa Roth
Anthony Farrington LaFave Sabo
Beeler Filler LaGrand Shannon
Bellino Fink Liberati Slagh
Berman Frederick Lightner Steckloff
Beson Glenn Lilly Steenland
Bezotte Green Maddock Tate
Bolden Griffin Marino Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Markkanen Tisdel
Borton Hall Martin VanSingel
Brann Hauck Meerman VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel Mueller Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga O’Malley Wendzel
Cambensy Hope O’Neal Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Outman Whiteford
Carra Johnson, S Paquette Witwer
Clements Jones Posthumus Yaroch
Coleman Kahle Reilly
Nays—27
Aiyash Clemente Neeley Sneller
Brabec Ellison Peterson Sowerby
Brixie Hood Pohutsky Stone
Carter, B Johnson, C Puri Weiss
Carter, T Lasinski Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Manoogian Rogers Young
Cherry Morse Scott
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. 5777, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1705.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 161 Yeas—92
Aiyash Damoose Lasinski Sabo
Albert Eisen Liberati Scott
Anthony Ellison Lightner Shannon
Bellino Farrington Lilly Slagh
Beson Filler Manoogian Sneller
Bezotte Fink Marino Sowerby
Bolden Frederick Markkanen Steckloff
Bollin Glenn Martin Steenland
Borton Green Morse Stone
Brabec Griffin Mueller Tate
Brann Haadsma Neeley Thanedar
Breen Hall O’Malley Tisdel
Brixie Hauck O’Neal VanSingel
Calley Hertel Outman VanWoerkom
Cambensy Hood Paquette Wakeman
Camilleri Hope Peterson Weiss
Carter, B Johnson, C Pohutsky Wendzel
Carter, T Jones Posthumus Wentworth
Cavanagh Kahle Puri Whiteford
Cherry Koleszar Rabhi Witwer
Clemente Kuppa Rendon Yancey
Clements LaFave Rogers Yaroch
Coleman LaGrand Roth Young
Nays—10
Alexander Carra Johnson, S Meerman
Beeler Hoitenga Maddock Reilly
Berman Hornberger
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. 5875, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2018 PA 315.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 162 Yeas—99
Aiyash Coleman LaGrand Roth
Albert Damoose Lasinski Sabo
Alexander Eisen Liberati Scott
Anthony Ellison Lightner Shannon
Beeler Farrington Lilly Slagh
Bellino Filler Maddock Sneller
Beson Fink Manoogian Sowerby
Bezotte Frederick Marino Steckloff
Bolden Glenn Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Green Martin Stone
Borton Griffin Meerman Tate
Brabec Haadsma Morse Thanedar
Brann Hall Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hood Outman Weiss
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wendzel
Carra Hornberger Peterson Wentworth
Carter, B Johnson, C Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, T Jones Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Kahle Puri Yancey
Cherry Koleszar Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kuppa Rendon Young
Clements LaFave Rogers
Nays—3
Berman 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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Calley, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Kahle, Koleszar, Kuppa, Lightner, Morse, Pohutsky, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 266.
A resolution to declare April
2022 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Autism refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association merged four previously distinct diagnoses into one umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These included autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), and Asperger syndrome. It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain that is believed to be caused by genetic and environmental factors; and
Whereas, Families living with autism face unique challenges and frequently experience significant financial costs for specialized education and support services. The uniqueness of each individual with autism makes the experience of living with autism different for each family; and
Whereas, Autism is a lifelong condition and the necessary support and treatment changes as people on the spectrum move through major life phases. Their quality of life depends not only upon the foundation that is provided in childhood, but on ongoing supports that are specific to the educational, medical, social, recreational, family, and employment needs of the individual; and
Whereas, Autism knows no racial, ethnic, social boundaries, family income, lifestyle, or educational levels and can affect any family and any child. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States and it is estimated that it is prevalent in 1 in every 59 children under the age of 8 and is four times more likely to occur in boys than in girls; and
Whereas, April 2022 is National Autism Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2022 as Autism Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Manoogian, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Koleszar, Kuppa, Morse, Pohutsky, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Stone, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 267.
A resolution to declare April 24, 2022 as a Day of Remembrance in the state of Michigan for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.
Whereas, With the passage of Public Act 58 of 2002, the state of Michigan has legally recognized that the Armenian Genocide occurred from 1915 to 1923. Beginning on April 24, 1915, Armenians, – as well as Greeks, Assyrian-Chaldeans, Syriacs, Arameans, Maronites, and other Christians, were subject to torture, starvation, mass murder, lethal human medical experimentation, and exile from their historic homeland. Over 1.5 million lost their lives. The Armenian Genocide represented a deliberate attempt by the Ottoman Empire to eliminate all traces of an ancient, thriving, and noble civilization that had lived in these regions for millennia; and
Whereas, The majority of the Armenian population was displaced from their homes and forced to escape to neighboring and faraway communities and countries, many refugees fled to the United States. Today, Michigan is honored to be home to a vibrant Armenian-American population of more than 17,000 Michiganders. This thriving community is a proud reminder of survival and perseverance in the face of extreme injustice; and
Whereas, Michigan Armenian American churches and community organization have organized numerous charity and community drives across the state, including, but not limited to, providing college scholarships for deserving students and serving Armenian refugee communities across the state; and
Whereas, In 2015, on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Church canonized the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed in the Armenian Genocide as saints–holy martyrs who died for their faith and homeland; and
Whereas, Both houses of the 116th Congress of the United States voted to commemorate and recognize the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide, rejected efforts to associate the United States government with those that deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide, and encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide; and
Whereas, In 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. became only the second president after President Ronald Reagan to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide by name and the first to do so in a Presidential Proclamation. This proclamation declared the Armenian Genocide as a fact of United States policy, and validated the experiences of the survivors, family members and descendants of survivors, and those whose lives were taken during the Armenian Genocide as fact; and
Whereas, As the world’s first
modern genocide, the Armenian Genocide has served as a model for other mass
atrocities across the past century, including, but not limited to, the
Holocaust, the genocide of Cambodians by the Khmer Rouge, the Rwandan Genocide,
the Bosnian Genocide, the genocide of the Yazidis by the Islamic State, and the
Rohingya Genocide; and
Whereas, Some governments, such as those of the Republic of Turkey and Republic of Azerbaijan, continue to deny the occurrence of the Armenian Genocide or the involvement of the Ottoman government in its planning or execution. These governments continue to engage in what is commonly referred to as the tenth stage of genocide, denial, further inflicting this heinous, cruel act on Armenians and Armenian-Americans. Moreover, by destroying Armenian cities, churches, and cultural sites within the Republic of Armenia, Republic of Artsakh, and Turkey, the Turkish and Azeri governments continue their campaigns to erase Armenian cultural heritage and existence within their own historic homeland in the Caucuses. Ongoing incursions into Artsakh and the Republic of Armenia by the Republic of Azerbaijan have resulted in the deaths of countless innocent Armenians and Artsakhtsis, reminding us of the cost of engaging in government denial of genocide; and
Whereas, By recognizing and consistently remembering the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, and all cases of past and ongoing genocide, we help to protect historic memory, ensure that similar atrocities do not occur again, and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution, and tyranny. The Armenian community of Michigan has used its deep understanding of historic pain and dispersal to stand constantly and consistently alongside other persecuted communities in Michigan and around the world; and
Whereas, Armenian, Assyrian-Chaldean, Greek, Syriac, Aramean, and Maronite communities around the world commemorate the tragedy of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2022. On this day, we honor the holy martyrs of the Armenian Church who were killed during the Genocide, the survivors of the Genocide and their descendants, and reaffirm our commitment to preventing future atrocities from being committed against any people; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 24, 2022 as a Day of Remembrance in the state of Michigan for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Hope, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Kuppa, Morse, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 268.
A resolution to declare April 16, 2022, as Healthcare Decisions Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16, 2022, and is designed to raise public awareness of the need to plan ahead for healthcare decisions related to end-of-life care and medical decision-making whenever patients are unable to speak for themselves and to encourage the specific use of advance directives to communicate these important healthcare decisions; and
Whereas, It is estimated that only about 20 percent of people in Michigan have executed an advance directive, in part due to a lack of knowledge about advance directives and considerable public confusion arising from advance directives that are often written in difficult to understand legal and medical terms; and
Whereas, Easy-to-understand advance directives that are written in plain language, such as those provided by Five Wishes and distributed by the non-profit organization Aging with Dignity, are desirable because they enable completion and foster important family discussions; and
Whereas, Because Five Wishes is available in 30 languages, citizens of our ethnic and culturally diverse state can state their wishes about comfort, dignity, and the personal, family, and spiritual issues that matter most; and
Whereas, Michigan citizens can complete an advanced directive and submit it to the statewide registry called Peace of Mind; and
Whereas, One of the principal goals of Healthcare Decisions Day is to encourage hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and hospices to participate in a statewide effort to provide clear and consistent information to the public about advance directives and increase the number of Michigan residents with advance directives; and
Whereas, Many of the Michigan healthcare, business, faith-based groups, and senior services organizations have demonstrated commendable leadership in furthering patient and caregiver-focused advance care planning, and are committed to educating the public about the importance of discussing healthcare choices and completing advance directives; and
Whereas, As a result of April 16, 2022, being recognized as Healthcare Decisions Day throughout Michigan, more citizens will have conversations about their healthcare decisions; more citizens will execute advance directives to make their wishes known; and fewer families and healthcare providers will have to struggle with making difficult healthcare decisions in the absence of guidance from the patient; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 16, 2022, as Healthcare Decisions Day in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all citizens.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Pohutsky, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Kuppa, Morse, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 269.
A resolution to declare April 10, 2022, as Michigan Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, By end of December 2020, there were 17,348 Michiganders living with HIV, of which 522 had recently received an HIV diagnosis; and
Whereas, By end of December 2020, roughly 1% of all Michiganders living with HIV were youth 19 years old and under and 12% of all Michiganders living with HIV were people aged 20 to 29; and
Whereas, We must combat HIV misinformation and stigmatization surrounding a young person’s HIV diagnosis, spread, and treatment; and
Whereas, Michigan youth disproportionately face barriers to HIV education, prevention, and treatment, with barriers including insufficient knowledge, finances, health insurance, and transportation; conflicting open hours of health care clinics during school or work times; fear of or experienced stigma and shame from medical providers and loved ones; and forced parental consent mandates for HIV medications; and
Whereas, Effective HIV care, treatment, prevention methods, and HIV medications such as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP); and
Whereas, Young people are least likely to be aware of an HIV infection, and least likely be to retained in HIV care and have a suppressed viral load, thereby increasing the likelihood of spread of HIV amongst youth; and
Whereas, Michigan youth cannot access prophylaxis (PrEP), a daily pill which reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by 99% when taken as prescribed, without parental consent; and
Whereas, Michigan youth deserve to learn medically accurate information regarding medications that can be used to prevent the spread of HIV; and
Whereas, Michigan youth deserve access to non-judgmental, affirming, and affordable HIV education, care, treatment, and prevention within their communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 10, 2022, as Michigan Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Aiyash, Rabhi, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Koleszar, Kuppa, Morse, Pohutsky, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 270.
A resolution to declare April 2022 as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, At least 200,000 Arab-Americans reside in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan is home to the highest concentration of Arab-Americans in the United States; and
Whereas, Arab-Americans have been an integral part of the state of Michigan since their migration to the United States in the early 1900s in search for a destination that will better provide political, economic, and religious freedom; and
Whereas, Since migrating to the United States, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and
Whereas, The economic capabilities and political involvement on all levels of government are a testament to the power of the Arab-American community; and
Whereas, Arab migrants to the United States brought with them their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and
Whereas, The vast contributions of the Arab-American community in the fields of academia, business, medicine, science, and social justice continue to make our state a better place to live; and
Whereas, The working class population of this community has played a pivotal role in the establishment of industrial force that our state is known for today; and
Whereas, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2022 as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Aiyash, Rabhi, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Koleszar, Kuppa, Morse, Pohutsky, Rogers, Sneller, Stone, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 271.
A resolution to extend best wishes to Muslims in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, fasting, charity, and reflection.
Whereas, This occasion is observed in commitment to the Islamic principles and in remembrance of the month in which the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH); and
Whereas, This month of sacrifice and contemplation begins on the evening of Friday, April 1, 2022, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. Ramadan continues until the evening of Monday, May 2, 2022, with Eid al-Fitr, the celebration of the completion of the month; and
Whereas, Muslims in Michigan, our nation, and around the world will observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; and
Whereas, Muslims in Michigan will put their faith into action by organizing the Ramadan Fight Against Hunger to collect and distribute over 55 tons of food to the state’s hungry and disadvantaged; and
Whereas, During Ramadan, Muslims spend this period in reflection and prayer while strengthening the bonds of family, friendship, and community. Ramadan is considered the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar; and
Whereas, The Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s Muslim American population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups; and
Whereas, One of the largest populations of Muslims in the United States resides in Michigan and makes meaningful contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body extend best wishes to Muslims in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide, for a joyous and meaningful observance of Ramadan, a holy month of prayer, fasting, charity, and reflection.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Shannon, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Koleszar, Kuppa, Lightner, Morse, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Thanedar and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 272.
A resolution to create a House select committee to study highway flooding and roadway climate resiliency.
Whereas, Climate change presents a significant and growing risk to the safety and resilience of Michigan’s transportation infrastructure. Recent flooding events have resulted in closures, traffic congestion, and damaged roads, threatening the safety, health, economy, and well-being of the people of this state. Taking steps to mitigate these problems and adapt to changing weather patterns requires a comprehensive accounting of the problem and the available policy options; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the House select committee to study highway flooding and roadway climate resiliency is created. The select committee shall place a particular focus on studying the highway flooding and roadway climate resiliency of Southeast Michigan. The select committee shall consist of eight members. Four members of the select committee shall be from the House Republican Caucus selected by the Speaker of the House and four members of the select committee shall be from the House Democratic Caucus selected by the House Minority Leader; and be it further
Resolved, That members of the House select committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, to be paid from the appropriation to the House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That the House select committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives.
The resolution was referred to
the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that when the House adjourns Thursday, April 14 it stand adjourned until Tuesday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m.
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, April 12:
House Bill Nos. 5982 5983 5984 5985 5986 5987 5988 5989 5990 5991 5992 5993 5994 5995 5996 5997 5998 5999 6000 6001 6002 6003 6004 6005 6006 6007 6008 6009
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, April 13:
Senate Bill No. 1005
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, by Rep. Lilly, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5477, entitled
A bill to regulate the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products; to prohibit the preparation, distribution, and sale of adulterated or contaminated kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and penalties; and to provide remedies.
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. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lilly, Chair, of the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4252, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled “Railroad code of 1993,” by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315), as amended by 2012 PA 421.
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.
House Bill No. 6010, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1201 (MCL 339.1201), as amended by 2020 PA 20.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 6011, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 111e (MCL 400.111e), as amended by 1986 PA 227.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 6012, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 11w.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 6013, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531e.
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 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2021 PA 48.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
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Rep. Thanedar moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:55 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 14, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives