No. 30

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2021

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 14, 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—present        LaFave—present           Roth—present

Albert—present             Eisen—present             LaGrand—present         Sabo—present

Alexander—present        Ellison—present           Lasinski—present         Schroeder—present

Allor—present               Farrington—present      Liberati—present          Scott—present

Anthony—present          Filler—present              Lightner—present         Shannon—present

Beeler—present             Fink—present               Lilly—present              Slagh—present

Bellino—present            Frederick—present        Maddock—present        Sneller—present

Berman—present           Garza—present             Manoogian—present     Sowerby—present

Beson—present              Glenn—present             Marino—present           Steckloff—present

Bezotte—present            Green—present             Markkanen—present     Steenland—present

Bolden—present            Griffin—present           Martin—present            Stone—present

Bollin—present              Haadsma—present        Meerman—present        Tate—present

Borton—present             Hall—present               Morse—present            Thanedar—present

Brabec—present            Hammoud—present      Mueller—present          Tisdel—present

Brann—present              Hauck—present            Neeley—present           VanSingel—present

Breen—present              Hertel—present            O’Malley—present       VanWoerkom—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—present           Pohutsky—present        Whiteford—present

Carter, B—present          Huizenga—present        Posthumus—present      Whitsett—present

Carter, T—present          Johnson, C—present     Puri—present               Witwer—present

Cavanagh—present        Johnson, S—present      Rabhi—present             Wozniak—present

Cherry—present             Jones—present             Reilly—present             Yancey—present

Clemente—present         Kahle—present             Rendon—present          Yaroch—present

Clements—present         Koleszar—present         Rogers—present           Young—present

Coleman—present          Kuppa—present                                               

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Andrew Fink, from the 58th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Lord God, as I pray for all who are in authority, I thank You especially for the form of government You have given us in our beloved state and country. Give us the grace with our fellow citizens to value the officers and the magistrates of our government as those sent by You. Instill in us the respect and honor that is due them. Lord, endow us with the wisdom for our several duties, with a spirit of sacrifice for the common welfare, with mercy and justice, with uprightness and kindliness. Correct the evils of selfishness, greed, and vain desire for honor, or abuse of power among us, as well as in all other governments around the world. Grant that the true purposes of government may prevail, safeguarding peace and prosperity, so that we may live soberly and uprightly in Your sight. Defend us against all assaults of the evil one against mind and body which would sow chaos and discord across our land. Send Your Holy Spirit to grant us good counsel and wisdom in our vocations this day, ever increasing and preserving the warm affections of union among us. These petitions we direct to You, the author and defender of every blessing and good. Amen.”

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Tate, Lasinski, Hope, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Manoogian, Neeley, Brabec, Kuppa, Sowerby, Stone, Weiss, O’Neal, Brenda Carter, Rogers, Brixie, Sabo, Breen, Whitsett, Anthony, Aiyash, Garza, Haadsma, Hammoud, Morse and Sneller offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 81.

A resolution to urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to pass H.R. 1 or a similar policy measure to protect democracy, access, integrity, and security in this country’s electoral system.

Whereas, Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. Voting is not a privilege; it is one of the single most fundamental rights that can be exercised in a democracy and one that should be protected and championed; and

Whereas, Government should be accountable, transparent, and free from corruption. Our elected leaders should not serve special interests. They should be held to the highest of ethical standards; and

Whereas, In response to baseless claims of voter fraud during the 2020 election cycle, as of March 2021, legislators in 47 states, including here in Michigan, have introduced over 350 bills under the veil of “election integrity,” but they are really efforts to suppress and disenfranchise voters, particularly voters of color; and

Whereas, Currently in Congress, H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, would enshrine many policies that protect the right to vote and ensure the integrity of our elections. The act would establish automatic voter registration, require a period of early voting for federal elections, prohibit restrictions on mail voting, and ban voter registration roll purges, among other critical policies that both protect and advance voting rights; and

Whereas, H.R. 1 would also institute campaign finance and ethics policies that strengthen our democracy and bring integrity to the system. The legislation would limit the influence of special interest money in our politics, bolster political donor disclosure requirements, and implement other measures designed to overhaul this country’s campaign finance system. It would enhance ethics laws for elected officials as well; and

Whereas, With states across the country, such as the state of Georgia, aggressively enacting legislation to impose unnecessary and unconscionable Jim-Crow style restrictions on voters, Congress and the President must act expeditiously and intentionally to safeguard the right to vote for Michiganders and all Americans; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress and the President of the United States to pass H.R. 1 or a similar policy measure to protect democracy, access, integrity, and security in this country’s electoral system; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the Governor of Michigan, and the Secretary of State of Michigan.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.

 

 

Reps. Hammoud, Aiyash, Rabhi, Breen, Garza, Haadsma, Morse and Sneller offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 82.

A resolution to declare April 2021 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 1900’s 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 2021 as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:

 

                                                                                          Executive Office, Lansing, April 14, 2021

Michigan House of Representatives

State Capitol Building

Lansing, MI 48909-7514

 

Representatives,

I am returning Enrolled House Bill 4210 to you without approval. This bill would amend the State Utility Property Tax Act to exempt certain broadband equipment from taxation.

Broadband delivers access to the education, skills, and opportunities Michiganders need to compete in the global economy. To that end, my administration has funded over $12 million in grants through the Connecting Michigan Communities broadband expansion program. And Michigan has more broadband money on the way via the American Rescue Plan recently signed by President Biden and the American Jobs Plan pending in Congress.

I am proud of our collaboration with internet providers, local communities, and other stakeholders to ensure all Michiganders have access to affordable, high-speed broadband. Building on our tremendous success with the FCC’s Rural Development Opportunity Fund action last December, my administration is working with eligible applicants to ensure they have the information and resources needed to successfully obtain Tribal Connectivity grants, Broadband Infrastructure Deployment grants, Connecting Minority Communities grants, and other similar opportunities, and to encourage broad participation in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

I am grateful to have legislators with me in this fight, working to expand access to broadband. Unfortunately, this bill falls short: it would cost schools millions without spurring high-speed broadband development. In fact, the bill’s target of 25 mbps service would deliver a mere fraction of the speeds well in excess of 100 mbps that U.S. broadband users have come to expect. If Michiganders are going to spend their hard-earned tax dollars to incentivize broadband development, it better be fast.

Although I am vetoing HB 4210, I look forward to working with the Legislature on a spending bill to put American Rescue Plan funds to work strengthening Michigan’s broadband infrastructure.

                                                                                       Respectfully,

                                                                                       Gretchen Whitmer

                                                                                       Governor

The question being on the passage of the bill, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4055, entitled

A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled “An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program,” by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 390.973 and 390.974), section 3 as amended by 1980 PA 500 and section 4 as amended by 1986 PA 270.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 102                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 LaFave                                   Roth

Albert                                Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Schroeder

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Scott

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Shannon

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Slagh

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Sneller

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Sowerby

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Steckloff

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steenland

Bolden                              Griffin                     Martin                                    Stone

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Meerman                               Tate

Borton                               Hall                         Morse                                    Thanedar

Brabec                               Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hauck                      Neeley                                   VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Paquette                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Peterson                                 Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whitsett

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Puri                                        Wozniak

Cherry                               Jones                       Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clemente                           Kahle                       Reilly                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Young

Coleman                            Kuppa                     Rogers                                  

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Carra                                 Johnson, S               Tisdel                                   

 

 

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. 4056, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled “An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,” by amending section 3 (MCL 390.993), as amended by 1980 PA 503.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 103                                   Yeas—107

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 LaFave                                   Roth

Albert                                Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Schroeder

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Scott

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Shannon

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Slagh

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Sneller

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Sowerby

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Steckloff

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steenland

Bolden                              Griffin                     Martin                                    Stone

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Meerman                               Tate

Borton                               Hall                         Morse                                    Thanedar

Brabec                               Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hauck                      Neeley                                   VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Paquette                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Peterson                                 Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whitsett

Carter, T                            Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Johnson, C               Puri                                        Wozniak

Cherry                               Jones                       Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clemente                           Kahle                       Reilly                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Young

Coleman                            Kuppa                     Rogers                                  

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Carra                                 Johnson, S               Tisdel                                   

 

 

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. 4029, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 104                                    Yeas—78

 

 

Albert                                Coleman                  Johnson, S                              Rendon

Alexander                          Damoose                 Jones                                     Roth

Allor                                 Eisen                       Kahle                                     Schroeder

Beeler                                Ellison                     LaFave                                   Shannon

Bellino                              Farrington                LaGrand                                Slagh

Berman                             Filler                        Liberati                                  Sneller

Beson                                Fink                         Lightner                                 Steckloff

Bezotte                              Frederick                 Lilly                                       Steenland

Bolden                              Garza                       Maddock                                Tate

Bollin                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Tisdel

Borton                               Green                      Markkanen                             VanSingel

Brann                                Griffin                     Martin                                    VanWoerkom

Calley                                Haadsma                 Meerman                               Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hall                         Mueller                                  Wendzel

Carra                                 Hauck                      O’Malley                               Wentworth

Carter, B                            Hertel                      Outman                                  Whiteford

Carter, T                            Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Witwer

Cherry                               Hornberger              Posthumus                             Wozniak

Clemente                           Howell                     Reilly                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Huizenga                                                              

 

 

                                                              Nays—32

 

 

Aiyash                              Hood                       Neeley                                   Scott

Anthony                            Hope                       O’Neal                                   Sowerby

Brabec                               Johnson, C               Peterson                                 Stone

Breen                                Koleszar                  Pohutsky                                Thanedar

Brixie                                Kuppa                     Puri                                        Weiss

Camilleri                           Lasinski                   Rabhi                                     Whitsett

Cavanagh                          Manoogian              Rogers                                   Yancey

Hammoud                         Morse                      Sabo                                      Young

 

 

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. 4282, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 163 (MCL 168.163), as amended by 2012 PA 276.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 105                                    Yeas—90

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Liberati                                  Slagh

Albert                                Eisen                       Lightner                                 Sneller

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lilly                                       Sowerby

Anthony                            Farrington                Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bellino                              Filler                        Martin                                    Steenland

Beson                                Frederick                 Morse                                    Stone

Bezotte                              Garza                       Mueller                                  Tate

Bolden                              Glenn                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Bollin                                Green                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Brabec                               Griffin                     O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Paquette                                 Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Pohutsky                                Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Posthumus                             Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Puri                                        Wentworth

Camilleri                           Howell                     Rendon                                  Whiteford

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Rogers                                   Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Roth                                       Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Sabo                                      Wozniak

Cherry                               Kahle                       Schroeder                               Yancey

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Scott                                      Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Shannon                                 Young

Coleman                            Lasinski                                                                

 

 

                                                              Nays—20

 

 

Allor                                 Fink                         Johnson, S                              Markkanen

Beeler                                Haadsma                 LaFave                                   Meerman

Berman                             Hall                         LaGrand                                Peterson

Borton                               Hoitenga                  Maddock                                Rabhi

Carra                                 Hornberger              Marino                                   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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4283, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled “An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 11 and 11a (MCL 46.411 and 46.411a), section 11 as amended by 2002 PA 158.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 106                                    Yeas—90

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Liberati                                  Slagh

Albert                                Eisen                       Lightner                                 Sneller

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lilly                                       Sowerby

Anthony                            Farrington                Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bellino                              Filler                        Martin                                    Steenland

Beson                                Frederick                 Morse                                    Stone

Bezotte                              Garza                       Mueller                                  Tate

Bolden                              Glenn                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Bollin                                Green                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Brabec                               Griffin                     O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Paquette                                 Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Pohutsky                                Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Posthumus                             Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Puri                                        Wentworth

Camilleri                           Howell                     Rendon                                  Whiteford

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Rogers                                   Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Roth                                       Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Sabo                                      Wozniak

Cherry                               Kahle                       Schroeder                               Yancey

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Scott                                      Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Shannon                                 Young

Coleman                            Lasinski                                                                

 

 

                                                              Nays—20

 

 

Allor                                 Fink                         Johnson, S                              Markkanen

Beeler                                Haadsma                 LaFave                                   Meerman

Berman                             Hall                         LaGrand                                Peterson

Borton                               Hoitenga                  Maddock                                Rabhi

Carra                                 Hornberger              Marino                                   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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4284, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 193 and 254 (MCL 168.193 and 168.254), section 193 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 254 as amended by 2018 PA 120.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 107                                    Yeas—90

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Liberati                                  Slagh

Albert                                Eisen                       Lightner                                 Sneller

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lilly                                       Sowerby

Anthony                            Farrington                Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bellino                              Filler                        Martin                                    Steenland

Beson                                Frederick                 Morse                                    Stone

Bezotte                              Garza                       Mueller                                  Tate

Bolden                              Glenn                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Bollin                                Green                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Brabec                               Griffin                     O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Paquette                                 Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Pohutsky                                Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Posthumus                             Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Puri                                        Wentworth

Camilleri                           Howell                     Rendon                                  Whiteford

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Rogers                                   Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Roth                                       Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Sabo                                      Wozniak

Cherry                               Kahle                       Schroeder                               Yancey

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Scott                                      Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Shannon                                 Young

Coleman                            Lasinski                                                                

 

 

                                                              Nays—20

 

 

Allor                                 Fink                         Johnson, S                              Markkanen

Beeler                                Haadsma                 LaFave                                   Meerman

Berman                             Hall                         LaGrand                                Peterson

Borton                               Hoitenga                  Maddock                                Rabhi

Carra                                 Hornberger              Marino                                   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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4285, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 349 (MCL 168.349), as amended by 2018 PA 654.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 108                                    Yeas—90

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Liberati                                  Slagh

Albert                                Eisen                       Lightner                                 Sneller

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lilly                                       Sowerby

Anthony                            Farrington                Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bellino                              Filler                        Martin                                    Steenland

Beson                                Frederick                 Morse                                    Stone

Bezotte                              Garza                       Mueller                                  Tate

Bolden                              Glenn                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Bollin                                Green                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Brabec                               Griffin                     O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Paquette                                 Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Pohutsky                                Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Posthumus                             Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Puri                                        Wentworth

Camilleri                           Howell                     Rendon                                  Whiteford

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Rogers                                   Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Roth                                       Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Sabo                                      Wozniak

Cherry                               Kahle                       Schroeder                               Yancey

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Scott                                      Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Shannon                                 Young

Coleman                            Lasinski                                                                

 

 

                                                              Nays—20

 

 

Allor                                 Fink                         Johnson, S                              Markkanen

Beeler                                Haadsma                 LaFave                                   Meerman

Berman                             Hall                         LaGrand                                Peterson

Borton                               Hoitenga                  Maddock                                Rabhi

Carra                                 Hornberger              Marino                                   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.

 

 

House Bill No. 4343, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 109                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 LaFave                                   Roth

Albert                                Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Alexander                          Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Schroeder

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Scott

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Shannon

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Slagh

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Sneller

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Sowerby

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Steckloff

Bezotte                              Griffin                     Markkanen                             Steenland

Bolden                              Haadsma                 Martin                                    Stone

Bollin                                Hall                         Meerman                               Tate

Borton                               Hammoud                Morse                                    Thanedar

Brabec                               Hauck                      Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Wakeman

Brixie                                Hood                       O’Neal                                   Weiss

Calley                                Hope                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Howell                     Peterson                                 Whiteford

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Pohutsky                                Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Puri                                        Wozniak

Cherry                               Kahle                       Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Rogers                                   Young

Coleman                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—5

 

 

Carra                                 Johnson, S               Reilly                                     Tisdel

Green                                                                                                             

 

 

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.

 

 

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Rep. Green, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I am opposed because I do not believe the Legislature should be dealing with this. If a student disagrees with excused absence vs. unexcused absence, I believe they should take it up with their elected school board.”

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4149, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,

The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Damoose moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4151, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43560 (MCL 324.43560), as added by 1995 PA 57.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Steven Johnson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4152, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL 324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as amended by 2013 PA 108.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Howell moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

Rep. Frederick moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, April 13:

House Bill Nos.     4602   4603   4604   4605  4606   4607   4608   4609   4610  4611   4612   4613 4614       4615        4616        4617        4618        4619                               4620   4621   4622   4623  4624   4625   4626   4627   4628  4629  4630

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, April 14:

Senate Bill Nos.      355    356

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Hall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4237, entitled

A bill to repeal 1899 PA 188, entitled “Michigan estate tax act,” (MCL 205.201 to 205.256).

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. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler and Outman

Nays: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh

 

 

The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Hall, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4485, entitled

A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 205.427), as amended by 2016 PA 86.

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. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Neeley and Cavanagh

Nays: Reps. Brixie and Kuppa

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hall, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Filler and Garza introduced

House Bill No. 4631, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7521a (MCL 333.7521a), as added by 2019 PA 7.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Garza and Filler introduced

House Bill No. 4632, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7523a (MCL 333.7523a), as added by 2019 PA 8.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Reps. Lilly and Hertel introduced

House Bill No. 4633, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 5202 and 5301 (MCL 324.5202 and 324.5301), section 5202 as amended by 2012 PA 511 and section 5301 as amended by 2012 PA 560.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.

 

 

Reps. Hertel and Lilly introduced

House Bill No. 4634, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 19708 (MCL 324.19708), as amended by 2012 PA 562.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.

 

 

Rep. Thanedar introduced

House Bill No. 4635, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4d (MCL 205.94d), as amended by 2015 PA 172.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Rep. Tisdel introduced

House Bill No. 4636, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4g (MCL 205.54g), as amended by 2015 PA 171.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Martin, Cherry, Howell, Aiyash, Brixie and Whitsett introduced

House Bill No. 4637, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled “Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships,” (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 2a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.

 

 

Reps. Sneller and Cherry introduced

House Bill No. 4638, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 625k (MCL 257.625k), as amended by 2016 PA 32, and by adding section 625u.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reps. Breen, Bezotte, Borton, Rabhi, Sabo, Steckloff, Cherry, Coleman, Cavanagh, Berman, Wozniak, Mueller, Roth, Huizenga, Marino, Yaroch, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Weiss, Haadsma, Rogers, Steenland, Liberati, Aiyash, Stone, Camilleri, Garza, Hood, Brixie, Sowerby, Hertel, Ellison, Pohutsky, Manoogian, Morse, Young, Brenda Carter, Brabec, Frederick, Whitsett, Howell, Jones, Neeley, Markkanen, Eisen, Outman, Koleszar, Scott, O’Neal and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 4639, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 312, entitled “An act to provide for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in municipal police and fire departments; to define such public departments; to provide for the selection of members of arbitration panels; to prescribe the procedures and authority thereof; and to provide for the enforcement and review of awards thereof,” by amending section 2 (MCL 423.232), as amended by 2011 PA 116.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.

 

 

Rep. Glenn introduced

House Bill No. 4640, entitled

A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled “Child abuse and neglect prevention act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA 60.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.

 

 

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Rep. Reilly moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:45 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 15, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives