STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 9, 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—excused 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. Christine Morse, from the 61st District, offered the following invocation:
“Today I offer an invocation of hope for our individual communities and our state as we recover from the difficulties of the past year. Dr. Nelson Mandela once said, ‘Our human compassion binds us the one to the other-not in pity or patronizingly but as human beings who have learnt how to turn our common suffering into hope for the future.’
The collective humanity of this body shines through, not only in times of sorrow, but also celebration. Last week, the Michigan Legislature made history as we passed a Pride Month Resolution for the first time under Republican Leadership.
We stood together to recognize the validity of the LGBTQ+ community, a population of people who have fought for decades to simply be allowed to exist. As queer identifying Michiganders and their allies celebrate the boundlessness of love and human identity, we find unity in their call for equity and acceptance. Last week’s vote proves to me this can be a legislative body that leads with compassion and understanding.
Moving forward, we have a grave responsibility, as representatives of our respective communities, as the people who decide where our considerable resources go, to help our communities recover from the last 14 months in an equitable manner. My prayer is that now, we as community leaders turn to our human compassion to provide hope for the future by our actions in this chamber.”
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Rep. Liberati be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Alexander, Lightner, Breen, Clemente, Garza, Haadsma, Morse, Sabo, Sneller, Thanedar, Weiss, Yaroch and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 125.
A resolution to declare June 9, 2021, as 102nd United States Colored Troops Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The 102nd United States Colored Troops honorably and courageously served the United States and the state of Michigan during the Civil War; and
Whereas, The 102nd United States Colored Troops was Michigan’s only black regiment in the war. Many of its soldiers were former slaves who had escaped to freedom; and
Whereas, The unit was formed in 1863 as the First Michigan Colored Infantry Regiment. Although Michigan’s white regiments retained their state designation, the First Michigan Colored Infantry was renamed the 102nd United States Colored Troops when it began federal service in 1864; and
Whereas, The men of the 102nd United States Colored Troops and other black regiments served nobly despite the disparate treatment they received compared to white regiments. White soldiers were provided with enlistment bonuses, higher pay, and better equipment, while white officers were appointed to command black units; and
Whereas, Black regiments were generally assigned non-combat duties, such as the construction of fortifications or the destruction of Confederate railroads, but the 102nd United States Colored Troops also fought bravely in battle when opportunities arose; and
Whereas, The soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Troops put their lives on the line to save the Union, an effort that ushered in the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the abolition of legalized slavery across the nation; and
Whereas, Michigan’s Governor and Legislature unanimously recognized the 102nd United States Colored Troops with the enactment of Public Act 494 of 2014, which designated the portion of Interstate 375 within Wayne County as the “102nd United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.) Memorial Highway” in honor of the regiment; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan preserves battle flags carried by Michigan troops, including flags used by the 102nd United States Colored Troops. Flag replicas are displayed in the state Capitol rotunda; and
Whereas, A prominent young
citizen of Jackson, Michigan, has led fundraising efforts for the installation
of signs denoting the 102nd United States Colored Troops Memorial Highway, as
well as for conservation and a replica of a battle flag presented to the 102nd
United States Colored Troops in 1864 by the Colored Ladies Aid Society of
Detroit; and
Whereas, The heroism and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 102nd United States Colored Troops are worthy of our deepest gratitude and emulation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 9, 2021, as 102nd United States Colored Troops Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Tax Policy, by Rep. Hall, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 437, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2017 PA 217.
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, O’Malley, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh
Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Meerman and Beeler
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, June 9, 2021
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O’Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 155, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17703, 17708, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.17703, 333.17708, 333.17751, and 333.17757), section 17703 as amended by 2016 PA 528, section 17708 as amended by 2020 PA 4, section 17751 as amended by 2020 PA 136, and section 17757 as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by adding section 17744f.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 156, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 440, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 22224b.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 526 (MCL 600.526), as amended by 2012 PA 22.
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. LaFave moved to amend the bill as follows
1. Amend page 2, line 4, by striking out all of enacting section 1.
Rep. Cambensy moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311b and 1311d (MCL 380.1311b and 380.1311d), section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620 and section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 437, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2017 PA 217.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick 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
House Bill No. 4680, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” by amending the title and section 7 (MCL 15.307).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 305 Yeas—72
Albert Eisen LaFave Schroeder
Alexander Filler Lasinski Shannon
Allor Fink Lightner Slagh
Beeler Frederick Lilly Steckloff
Bellino Glenn Manoogian Steenland
Berman Green Marino Tate
Beson Griffin Markkanen Thanedar
Bezotte Haadsma Martin Tisdel
Bolden Hall Meerman VanSingel
Bollin Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Borton Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Brann Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Breen Hornberger Paquette Wentworth
Calley Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Cambensy Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett
Clements Johnson, S Reilly Witwer
Coleman Kahle Roth Wozniak
Damoose Koleszar Sabo Yaroch
Nays—37
Aiyash Clemente Kuppa Rendon
Anthony Ellison LaGrand Rogers
Brabec Farrington Maddock Scott
Brixie Garza Morse Sneller
Camilleri Hammoud Neeley Sowerby
Carra Hood O’Neal Stone
Carter, B Hope Peterson Weiss
Carter, T Johnson, C Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Young
Cherry
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 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 15.307).
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.
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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4680 creates a secret committee, composed of handpicked politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence and the power of concealment cannot play a role. I welcome a real discussion and action on an ethics committee that puts the authority in the hands of our residents.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4680-83 create a secret committee, composed of handpicked
politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is
dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and
ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence
and the power of concealment cannot and do not play a role. I strongly support
robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation
presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed
doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4681, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 15.262), as amended by 2001 PA 38.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 306 Yeas—72
Albert Eisen Lasinski Schroeder
Alexander Filler Lightner Shannon
Allor Fink Lilly Slagh
Beeler Frederick Manoogian Steckloff
Bellino Glenn Marino Steenland
Berman Green Markkanen Tate
Beson Griffin Martin Thanedar
Bezotte Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Bolden Hall Mueller VanSingel
Bollin Hauck O’Malley VanWoerkom
Borton Hertel Outman Wakeman
Brann Hoitenga Paquette Wendzel
Breen Howell Peterson Wentworth
Calley Huizenga Pohutsky Whiteford
Cambensy Johnson, S Posthumus Whitsett
Clements Kahle Reilly Witwer
Coleman Koleszar Roth Wozniak
Damoose LaFave Sabo Yaroch
Nays—37
Aiyash Clemente Jones Rendon
Anthony Ellison Kuppa Rogers
Brabec Farrington LaGrand Scott
Brixie Garza Maddock Sneller
Camilleri Hammoud Morse Sowerby
Carra Hood Neeley Stone
Carter, B Hope O’Neal Weiss
Carter, T Hornberger Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Young
Cherry
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.
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4681 creates a secret committee, composed of handpicked politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence and the power of concealment cannot play a role. I welcome a real discussion and action on an ethics committee that puts the authority in the hands of our residents.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4680-83 create a secret committee, composed of handpicked politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence and the power of concealment cannot and do not play a role. I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4682, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 15.301).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 307 Yeas—71
Albert Eisen Lightner Shannon
Alexander Filler Lilly Slagh
Allor Fink Maddock Steckloff
Beeler Frederick Manoogian Steenland
Bellino Glenn Marino Tate
Berman Griffin Markkanen Thanedar
Beson Haadsma Martin Tisdel
Bezotte Hall Meerman VanSingel
Bolden Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Bollin Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Borton Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Brann Hornberger Paquette Wentworth
Breen Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Calley Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett
Cambensy Johnson, S Reilly Witwer
Clements Kahle Roth Wozniak
Coleman Koleszar Sabo Yaroch
Damoose Lasinski Schroeder
Nays—38
Aiyash Clemente Kuppa Rendon
Anthony Ellison LaFave Rogers
Brabec Farrington LaGrand Scott
Brixie Garza Morse Sneller
Camilleri Green Neeley Sowerby
Carra Hammoud O’Neal Stone
Carter, B Hood Peterson Weiss
Carter, T Hope Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Young
Cherry Jones
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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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4682 creates a secret committee, composed of handpicked politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence and the power of concealment cannot play a role. I welcome a real discussion and action on an ethics committee that puts the authority in the hands of our residents.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4680-83 create a secret committee, composed of handpicked politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence and the power of concealment cannot and do not play a role. I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4683, entitled
A bill to amend
1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of
article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on
the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to
contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for
penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in
conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” by amending section
9 (MCL 15.309).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 308 Yeas—73
Albert Farrington Lasinski Schroeder
Alexander Filler Lightner Shannon
Allor Fink Lilly Slagh
Beeler Frederick Maddock Steckloff
Bellino Glenn Manoogian Steenland
Berman Griffin Marino Tate
Beson Haadsma Markkanen Thanedar
Bezotte Hall Martin Tisdel
Bolden Hauck Meerman VanSingel
Bollin Hertel Mueller VanWoerkom
Borton Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman
Brann Hornberger Outman Wendzel
Breen Howell Paquette Wentworth
Calley Huizenga Pohutsky Whiteford
Cambensy Johnson, S Posthumus Whitsett
Clements Kahle Reilly Witwer
Coleman Koleszar Roth Wozniak
Damoose LaFave Sabo Yaroch
Eisen
Nays—36
Aiyash Cherry Jones Rendon
Anthony Clemente Kuppa Rogers
Brabec Ellison LaGrand Scott
Brixie Garza Morse Sneller
Camilleri Green Neeley Sowerby
Carra Hammoud O’Neal Stone
Carter, B Hood Peterson Weiss
Carter, T Hope Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi 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.
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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HBs 4680-4683 creates a secret committee, composed of handpicked
politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is
dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and
ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence
and the power of concealment cannot play a role. I welcome a real discussion
and action on an ethics committee that puts the authority in the hands of our
residents.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HB 4680-83 create a secret committee, composed of handpicked politicians, who would meet behind closed doors. A culture of secrecy is dangerous, particularly in a democracy. The right way to work on ethics and ethical issues is as a community, in the light of day, where undue influence and the power of concealment cannot and do not play a role. I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4684, entitled
A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled “An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts,” (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding section 7a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 309 Yeas—65
Albert Fink Lightner Sabo
Alexander Frederick Lilly Schroeder
Beeler Glenn Maddock Shannon
Bellino Green Manoogian Slagh
Bezotte Griffin Marino Steenland
Bolden Hall Markkanen Tate
Bollin Hauck Martin Thanedar
Borton Hertel Meerman Tisdel
Brann Hoitenga Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hornberger O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Howell Outman Wentworth
Cambensy Huizenga Paquette Whiteford
Clements Johnson, S Pohutsky Whitsett
Coleman Kahle Posthumus Witwer
Damoose Koleszar Reilly Wozniak
Eisen Lasinski Roth Yaroch
Filler
Nays—44
Aiyash Cavanagh Jones Rogers
Allor Cherry Kuppa Scott
Anthony Clemente LaFave Sneller
Berman Ellison LaGrand Sowerby
Beson Farrington Morse Steckloff
Brabec Garza Neeley Stone
Brixie Haadsma O’Neal VanSingel
Camilleri Hammoud Peterson Weiss
Carra Hood Puri Wendzel
Carter, B Hope Rabhi Yancey
Carter, T Johnson, C Rendon 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.
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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HBs 4684-4686 perpetuate a culture of politicians overseeing politicians. It is vital that we, the ‘politicians’, are open and honest with the citizens of Michigan about our financial interests, so that the voters can hold us accountable. These bills, rather than mandating true disclosure to the people, substitute a secret filing to a committee composed of handpicked politicians, whose meetings will not be subject to the open meetings act. Let’s get to work on passing real financial disclosure and transparency for our state.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
House Bills 4684 through 4686 perpetuate a culture of politicians overseeing politicians. It is vital that we, the politicians, are open and honest with the citizens of Michigan about our financial interests, so that voters can hold us accountable. These bills, rather than mandating true disclosure to the people, substitute a secret filing to a committee composed of handpicked politicians, whose meetings are not subject to the Open Meetings Act. I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4685, entitled
A bill to require certain state officers to file financial disclosure reports; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe sanctions.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 310 Yeas—64
Albert Filler Lasinski Sabo
Alexander Fink Lightner Schroeder
Beeler Frederick Lilly Shannon
Bellino Glenn Manoogian Slagh
Bezotte Griffin Marino Steenland
Bolden Hall Markkanen Tate
Bollin Hauck Martin Thanedar
Borton Hertel Meerman Tisdel
Brann Hoitenga Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hornberger O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Howell Outman Wentworth
Cambensy Huizenga Paquette Whiteford
Clements Johnson, S Pohutsky Whitsett
Coleman Kahle Posthumus Witwer
Damoose Koleszar Reilly Wozniak
Eisen LaFave Roth Yaroch
Nays—45
Aiyash Cherry Jones Rogers
Allor Clemente Kuppa Scott
Anthony Ellison LaGrand Sneller
Berman Farrington Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Morse Steckloff
Brabec Green Neeley Stone
Brixie Haadsma O’Neal VanSingel
Camilleri Hammoud Peterson Weiss
Carra Hood Puri Wendzel
Carter, B Hope Rabhi Yancey
Carter, T Johnson, C Rendon Young
Cavanagh
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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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HBs 4684-4686 perpetuate a culture of politicians overseeing politicians. It is vital that we, the ‘politicians’, are open and honest with the citizens of Michigan about our financial interests, so that the voters can hold us accountable. These bills, rather than mandating true disclosure to the people, substitute a secret filing to a committee composed of handpicked politicians, whose meetings will not be subject to the open meetings act. Let’s get to work on passing real financial disclosure and transparency for our state.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
House Bills 4684 through 4686 perpetuate a culture of politicians
overseeing politicians. It is vital that we, the politicians, are open and
honest with the citizens of Michigan about our financial interests, so that
voters can hold us accountable. These bills, rather than mandating true
disclosure to the people, substitute a secret filing to a committee composed of
handpicked politicians, whose meetings are not subject to the Open Meetings
Act. I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public
officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial
information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far
enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4686, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled “An act to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties,” by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 15.345 and 15.346).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 311 Yeas—68
Albert Filler LaFave Roth
Alexander Fink Lasinski Sabo
Allor Frederick Lightner Schroeder
Beeler Glenn Lilly Shannon
Bellino Green Manoogian Slagh
Bezotte Griffin Marino Steenland
Bolden Haadsma Markkanen Tate
Bollin Hall Martin Thanedar
Borton Hauck Meerman Tisdel
Brann Hertel Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Outman Wentworth
Cambensy Howell Paquette Whiteford
Clements Huizenga Peterson Whitsett
Coleman Johnson, S Pohutsky Witwer
Damoose Kahle Posthumus Wozniak
Eisen Koleszar Reilly Yaroch
Nays—41
Aiyash Cherry Kuppa Scott
Anthony Clemente LaGrand Sneller
Berman Ellison Maddock Sowerby
Beson Farrington Morse Steckloff
Brabec Garza Neeley Stone
Brixie Hammoud O’Neal VanSingel
Camilleri Hood Puri Weiss
Carra Hope Rabhi Wendzel
Carter, B Johnson, C Rendon Yancey
Carter, T Jones Rogers Young
Cavanagh
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.
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
HBs 4684-4686 perpetuate a culture of politicians overseeing politicians. It is vital that we, the ‘politicians’, are open and honest with the citizens of Michigan about our financial interests, so that the voters can hold us accountable. These bills, rather than mandating true disclosure to the people, substitute a secret filing to a committee composed of handpicked politicians, whose meetings will not be subject to the open meetings act. Let’s get to work on passing real financial disclosure and transparency for our state.”
Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
House Bills 4684 through 4686 perpetuate a culture of politicians overseeing politicians. It is vital that we, the politicians, are open and honest with the citizens of Michigan about our financial interests, so that voters can hold us accountable. These bills, rather than mandating true disclosure to the people, substitute a secret filing to a committee composed of handpicked politicians, whose meetings are not subject to the Open Meetings Act. I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough.”
Rep. Rogers, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted ‘no’ on House Bills HB 4680-4686 because I strongly support robust, public financial disclosure for public officials. The legislation presented today allows important financial information to remain behind closed doors. These bills simply don’t go far enough, and the public has a right to know about this information.”
House Bill No. 4690, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 312 Yeas—93
Aiyash Damoose LaGrand Sabo
Albert Eisen Lasinski Schroeder
Alexander Filler Lightner Shannon
Anthony Fink Lilly Slagh
Beeler Frederick Maddock Sneller
Bellino 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 Neeley Tisdel
Brann Hauck O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel Outman Wakeman
Calley Hope Paquette Weiss
Cambensy Hornberger Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett
Carter,
T Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Kahle Rabhi Wozniak
Cherry Koleszar Reilly Yancey
Clemente Kuppa Rendon Yaroch
Clements LaFave Roth Young
Coleman
Nays—16
Allor Ellison Johnson, C Rogers
Berman Farrington Jones Scott
Brixie Hoitenga Mueller VanSingel
Carra Hood O’Neal Wendzel
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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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on this bill because it unfairly suggests that legislative staffers are being given gifts and meals that are ‘over the top’ which is not the case. Our staff are serving legislators and members of the public in their capacity and are not elected by the voters as we legislators are. They generally work very long hours and give significant sacrifice.”
House Bill No. 4691, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 7a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 313 Yeas—106
Aiyash Eisen LaFave Roth
Albert Ellison LaGrand Sabo
Alexander Farrington Lasinski Schroeder
Allor Filler Lightner Scott
Anthony Fink Lilly Shannon
Beeler Frederick Maddock Slagh
Bellino Garza Manoogian Sneller
Beson Glenn Marino Sowerby
Bezotte Green Markkanen Steckloff
Bolden Griffin Martin Steenland
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Stone
Borton Hall Morse Tate
Brabec Hammoud Mueller Thanedar
Brann Hauck Neeley Tisdel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hood Outman Weiss
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett
Cavanagh Johnson, C Puri Witwer
Cherry Johnson, S Rabhi Wozniak
Clemente Jones Reilly Yancey
Clements Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Coleman Koleszar Rogers Young
Damoose Kuppa
Nays—3
Berman Carra VanSingel
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. 4687, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 314 Yeas—93
Aiyash Damoose LaGrand Rendon
Albert Eisen Lasinski Rogers
Alexander Filler Lightner Roth
Allor Fink Lilly Sabo
Anthony Frederick Maddock Schroeder
Beeler Garza Manoogian Scott
Bellino Glenn Marino Shannon
Beson Griffin Markkanen Slagh
Bezotte Haadsma Martin Sneller
Bolden Hall Meerman Sowerby
Bollin Hammoud Morse Stone
Borton Hauck Mueller Tate
Brabec Hertel Neeley Thanedar
Brann Hood O’Malley Tisdel
Breen Hope O’Neal VanWoerkom
Brixie Hornberger Outman Wakeman
Calley Howell Paquette Weiss
Cambensy Huizenga Peterson Wendzel
Camilleri Johnson, S Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Kahle Posthumus Whiteford
Cherry Koleszar Puri Witwer
Clemente Kuppa Rabhi Wozniak
Clements LaFave Reilly Yaroch
Coleman
Nays—16
Berman Ellison Johnson, C VanSingel
Carra Farrington Jones Whitsett
Carter, T Green Steckloff Yancey
Cavanagh Hoitenga Steenland 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.
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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Historically, people of color have been under-represented, at best in the lobby corp. This legislation has the potential for continuing this under-representation. I want to ensure that when opportunities arise, they will not be forfeited due to a mandated waiting period.”
House Bill No. 4688, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 315 Yeas—97
Aiyash Eisen LaGrand Roth
Albert Ellison Lasinski Sabo
Alexander Filler Lightner Schroeder
Allor Fink Lilly Scott
Anthony Frederick Maddock Shannon
Beeler Garza Manoogian Slagh
Bellino Glenn Marino Sneller
Beson Green Markkanen Sowerby
Bezotte Griffin Martin Steckloff
Bolden Haadsma Meerman Stone
Bollin Hall Morse Tate
Borton Hammoud Mueller Thanedar
Brabec Hauck Neeley Tisdel
Brann Hertel O’Malley VanSingel
Breen Hood O’Neal VanWoerkom
Brixie Hope Outman Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Paquette Weiss
Cambensy Howell Peterson Wendzel
Camilleri Huizenga Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Johnson, S Posthumus Whiteford
Cherry Kahle Puri Whitsett
Clemente Koleszar Rabhi Witwer
Clements Kuppa Reilly Wozniak
Coleman LaFave Rogers Yaroch
Damoose
Nays—12
Berman Cavanagh Johnson, C Steenland
Carra Farrington Jones Yancey
Carter, T Hoitenga Rendon 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.
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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Historically, people of color have been under-represented, at best, in the lobby corp. This legislation has the potential for continuing this under-representation. I want to ensure that when opportunities arise, they will not be forfeited due to a mandated waiting period.”
House Bill No. 4689, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 316 Yeas—106
Aiyash Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Albert Ellison Lasinski Schroeder
Alexander Farrington Lightner Scott
Allor Filler Lilly Shannon
Anthony Fink Maddock Slagh
Beeler Frederick Manoogian Sneller
Bellino Garza Marino Sowerby
Beson Glenn Markkanen Steckloff
Bezotte Green Martin Steenland
Bolden Griffin Meerman Stone
Bollin Haadsma Morse Tate
Borton Hall Mueller Thanedar
Brabec Hammoud Neeley Tisdel
Brann Hauck O’Malley VanSingel
Breen Hertel O’Neal VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Wakeman
Calley Hood Paquette Weiss
Cambensy Hope Peterson Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Carter, T Huizenga Puri Whitsett
Cavanagh Johnson, C Rabhi Witwer
Cherry Johnson, S Reilly Wozniak
Clemente Kahle Rendon Yancey
Clements Koleszar Rogers Yaroch
Coleman Kuppa Roth Young
Damoose LaFave
Nays—3
Berman Carra Jones
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. 4692, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 4.421).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 317 Yeas—107
Aiyash Eisen LaFave Sabo
Albert Ellison LaGrand Schroeder
Alexander Farrington Lasinski Scott
Allor Filler Lightner Shannon
Anthony Fink Lilly Slagh
Beeler Frederick Maddock Sneller
Bellino 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 Tisdel
Brann Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hood Outman Weiss
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Whitsett
Cavanagh Johnson, C Puri Witwer
Cherry Johnson, S Rabhi Wozniak
Clemente Jones Reilly Yancey
Clements Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Coleman Koleszar Rogers Young
Damoose Kuppa Roth
Nays—2
Berman Carra
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 Joint Resolution D, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 16 and 27 of article IV, to allow for the suspension of salaries and expense allowances for legislators, and to modify certain effective date and immediate effect provisions.
Was read a third time and adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 318 Yeas—81
Albert Farrington LaFave Rendon
Alexander Filler Lasinski Roth
Allor Fink Lightner Sabo
Beeler Frederick Lilly Schroeder
Bellino Garza Maddock Scott
Beson Glenn Manoogian Slagh
Bezotte Green Marino Steckloff
Bolden Griffin Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Haadsma Martin Tate
Borton Hall Meerman Thanedar
Brann Hauck Morse Tisdel
Breen Hoitenga Mueller VanSingel
Calley Hood O’Malley VanWoerkom
Cambensy Hornberger Outman Wakeman
Camilleri Howell Paquette Wendzel
Carter, B Huizenga Peterson Wentworth
Carter, T Johnson, C Pohutsky Whiteford
Clements Johnson, S Posthumus Witwer
Coleman Kahle Puri Wozniak
Damoose Koleszar Reilly Yaroch
Eisen
Nays—28
Aiyash Cherry Kuppa Sneller
Anthony Clemente LaGrand Sowerby
Berman Ellison Neeley Stone
Brabec Hammoud O’Neal Weiss
Brixie Hertel Rabhi Whitsett
Carra Hope Rogers Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Shannon Young
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the joint resolution.
House Bill No. 4733, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 58 (MCL 38.58), as added by 1996 PA 487.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 319 Yeas—105
Aiyash Eisen Kuppa Roth
Albert Ellison LaFave Sabo
Alexander Farrington LaGrand Schroeder
Allor Filler Lasinski Scott
Anthony Fink Lightner Shannon
Beeler Frederick Lilly Slagh
Bellino Garza Maddock Sneller
Berman Glenn Manoogian Sowerby
Beson Green Marino Steckloff
Bezotte Griffin Markkanen Steenland
Bolden Haadsma Martin Tate
Bollin Hall Meerman Thanedar
Borton Hammoud Morse Tisdel
Brabec Hauck Mueller VanSingel
Brann Hertel Neeley VanWoerkom
Breen Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hood O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hope Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wentworth
Carra Howell Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Huizenga Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Johnson, C Posthumus Witwer
Cherry Johnson, S Puri Wozniak
Clemente Jones Reilly Yancey
Clements Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Coleman Koleszar Rogers Young
Damoose
Nays—4
Brixie Cavanagh Rabhi 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. 4734, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as amended by 2017 PA 92.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 320 Yeas—105
Aiyash Eisen Kuppa Roth
Albert Ellison LaFave Sabo
Alexander Farrington LaGrand Schroeder
Allor Filler Lasinski Scott
Anthony Fink Lightner Shannon
Beeler Frederick Lilly Slagh
Bellino Garza Maddock Sneller
Berman Glenn Manoogian Sowerby
Beson Green Marino Steckloff
Bezotte Griffin Markkanen Steenland
Bolden Haadsma Martin Tate
Bollin Hall Meerman Thanedar
Borton Hammoud Morse Tisdel
Brabec Hauck Mueller VanSingel
Brann Hertel Neeley VanWoerkom
Breen Hoitenga O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hood O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hope Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Paquette Wentworth
Carra Howell Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Huizenga Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Johnson, C Posthumus Witwer
Cherry Johnson, S Puri Wozniak
Clemente Jones Reilly Yancey
Clements Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Coleman Koleszar Rogers Young
Damoose
Nays—4
Brixie Cavanagh Rabhi 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.
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The Speaker assumed the Chair.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 4945 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1311b and 1311d (MCL 380.1311b and 380.1311d), section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620 and section 1311d as added by 1999 PA 23.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 321 Yeas—57
Albert Eisen Johnson, S Posthumus
Alexander Farrington Kahle Reilly
Allor Filler LaFave Rendon
Beeler Fink Lightner Roth
Bellino Frederick Lilly Schroeder
Berman Glenn Maddock Slagh
Beson Green Marino Tisdel
Bezotte Griffin Markkanen VanWoerkom
Bollin Hall Martin Wakeman
Borton Hauck Meerman Wendzel
Brann Hoitenga Mueller Wentworth
Calley Hornberger O’Malley Whiteford
Carra Howell Outman Wozniak
Clements Huizenga Paquette Yaroch
Damoose
Nays—52
Aiyash Coleman Lasinski Sneller
Anthony Ellison Manoogian Sowerby
Bolden Garza Morse Steckloff
Brabec Haadsma Neeley Steenland
Breen Hammoud O’Neal Stone
Brixie Hertel Peterson Tate
Cambensy Hood Pohutsky Thanedar
Camilleri Hope Puri VanSingel
Carter, B Johnson, C Rabhi Weiss
Carter, T Jones Rogers Whitsett
Cavanagh Koleszar Sabo Witwer
Cherry Kuppa Scott Yancey
Clemente LaGrand Shannon Young
In The Chair: Wentworth
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that Senate Bill No. 437 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 437, entitled
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled “Michigan business tax act,” by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2017 PA 217.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 322 Yeas—87
Aiyash Coleman Lightner Sneller
Alexander Damoose Lilly Sowerby
Anthony Eisen Manoogian Steckloff
Bellino Ellison Marino Steenland
Berman Farrington Markkanen Stone
Bezotte Filler Martin Tate
Bolden Fink Morse Thanedar
Bollin Frederick Mueller Tisdel
Borton Garza Neeley VanSingel
Brabec Green O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brann Griffin O’Neal Wakeman
Breen Haadsma Outman Weiss
Brixie Hall Peterson Wendzel
Calley Hauck Pohutsky Wentworth
Cambensy Hertel Posthumus Whiteford
Camilleri Hope Puri Whitsett
Carter, B Huizenga Rogers Witwer
Carter, T Kahle Roth Wozniak
Cavanagh Koleszar Schroeder Yancey
Cherry Kuppa Scott Yaroch
Clemente LaFave Shannon Young
Clements Lasinski Slagh
Nays—22
Albert Hammoud Johnson, S Paquette
Allor Hoitenga Jones Rabhi
Beeler Hood LaGrand Reilly
Beson Hornberger Maddock Rendon
Carra Howell Meerman Sabo
Glenn Johnson, C
In The Chair: Wentworth
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement of taxes on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the powers and duties of public officers and state departments; to provide for the inspection of certain taxpayer records; to provide for interest and penalties; to provide exemptions, credits, and refunds; to provide for the disposition of funds; to provide for the interrelation of this act with other acts; and to make appropriations,”
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.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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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.
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, June 8:
House Bill Nos. 4968 4969 4970 4971 4972 4973 4974 4975
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, June 9:
Senate Bill Nos. 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, June 9:
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 256, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2020 PA 29.
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. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
The Committee on Communications and Technology, by Rep. Hoitenga, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4778, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 270.
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. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash and Scott
Nays: None
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, June 9, 2021
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash and Scott
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, June 9, 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. Calley, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino,
Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa and Cavanagh
House Bill No. 4050, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68.
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.
Senate Bill No. 79, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of health and human services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has appointed Senator Santana to replace Senator Hertel as conferee.
The message was referred to the Clerk for record.
Senate Bill No. 129, entitled
A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled “An act to provide for the formation of corporations for the purpose of owning, maintaining and improving lands and other property kept for the purposes of summer resorts or for ornament, recreation or amusement, and to repeal all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce,” by amending the title and sections 3, 9, 10, and 23 (MCL 455.3, 455.9, 455.10, and 455.23), the title and section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 117.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 279 and 679.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16186 (MCL 333.16186), as amended by 2020 PA 329.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Notices
Mr. Gary Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am removing Representative Steve Marino from the following committees:
· Families, Children, and Seniors
· Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
I am also making the following appointments:
· Representative John Roth to the committee on Families, Children, and Seniors
· Representative David Martin to the committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan
House of Representatives
Time: 11:04 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4043 (Public Act No. 21), being
An act to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials and certain private agencies and individuals; to regulate certain agencies and facilities providing mental health or substance use disorder services; to provide for certain charges and fees; to establish civil admission procedures for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; to establish guardianship procedures for individuals with developmental disability; to establish procedures regarding individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability who are in the criminal justice system; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 151 (MCL 330.1151), as added by 2018 PA 658.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2021, at 2:28 p.m.)
Time: 11:06 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4044 (Public Act No. 22), being
An act to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to mental health; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials and certain private agencies and individuals; to regulate certain agencies and facilities providing mental health or substance use disorder services; to provide for certain charges and fees; to establish civil admission procedures for individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability; to establish guardianship procedures for individuals with developmental disability; to establish procedures regarding individuals with mental illness, substance use disorder, or developmental disability who are in the criminal justice system; to provide for penalties and remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 165 (MCL 330.1165), as added by 2020 PA 12.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2021, at 2:30 p.m.)
Time: 1:15 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4376 (Public Act No. 23, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment and collection of fees for the investigation, regulation, and enforcement of certain occupations and professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds for certain purposes; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments,” by amending section 4 (MCL 338.2204), as added by 2014 PA 127.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2021, at 2:32 p.m.)
Time: 1:17 p.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4377 (Public Act No. 24, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws of this state regarding the regulation of certain occupations in the skilled trades and to regulate persons and activities relative to those occupations; to create a board for each of those occupations; to establish the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities, including the boards created under this act; to provide for the promulgation of rules; to provide for fees; to provide for penalties and civil fines; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 103, 105, 107, 219, and 417 (MCL 339.5103, 339.5105, 339.5107, 339.5219, and 339.5417), section 105 as amended by 2020 PA 370, and by adding section 223.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on June 9, 2021, at 2:34 p.m.)
The following message from the Governor was received June 9, 2021 and read:
EXECUTIVE ORDER
No. 2021-6
Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform
Executive Office of the Governor
Michigan is a national leader in criminal justice reform. We have demonstrated our commitment to bipartisan, data-driven reform through our collaborative success expanding access to expungement and reforming our jail and pretrial incarceration systems. Launched in 2019, the Jails and Pretrial Incarceration Task Force found significant growth in county jail populations, costing taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars annually. The Task Force recommended extensive state policy changes related to traffic violations, arrests, behavioral health diversion, pretrial release and detention, speedy trials, sentencing, probation and parole, financial barriers for system-involved individuals, victim services, and data collection. The Michigan Legislature passed many of the Task Force recommendations with bipartisan support in December of 2020, which were signed into law on January 4, 2021.
In the last several years, Michigan has also made many improvements to its juvenile justice system that can serve as a foundation for continued reform. These changes include the adoption of “state pays first” legislation, state legislative action to “raise the age” of automatic adult adjudication, as well as the many efforts happening at the county level to improve outcomes for young people in the juvenile justice system. However, even with these improvements, Michigan still detains youth at one of the highest rates in the nation and is nearly unparalleled in our practice of detaining youth for non-criminal behavior.
A growing body of research has also enabled policy leaders to better understand which practices best deter delinquency and rehabilitate young people. Jurisdictions across the country have generated innovative models for juvenile justice reform that could inform policy discussions or be adapted to improve system outcomes in Michigan.
The elected leaders of this state are committed to good government, transparency, responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources, and to the constitutional guarantees of liberty, due process, and equal protection of the laws.
The Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform is necessary to lead a data-driven analysis of our juvenile justice system and recommend proven practices and strategies for reform grounded in data, research, and fundamental constitutional principles. This task force will exist as a partnership between county and state leaders, as well as other leaders involved in the juvenile justice system.
Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor.
Section 4 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 authorizes the establishment of temporary commissions or agencies for special purposes.
Acting pursuant to the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following:
1. Creating the Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform
(a) The Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform (“Task Force”) is created as a temporary advisory body within the Department of Health and Human Services (“Department”).
(b) The Task Force must include the following representatives of the executive branch of state government.
(1) The lieutenant governor.
(2) The attorney general or the attorney general’s designated representative from within the Department of Attorney General.
(3) The superintendent or the superintendent’s designated representative from within the Michigan Department of Education.
(4) The director of the Department, or the director’s designated representative from within the Department.
(5) A representative from the Michigan Commission on Juvenile Justice.
(c) The following officers of the judicial branch of state government may participate as members of the Task Force:
(1) The chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, or her designee.
(2) A probate court judge designated by the chief justice, in consultation with the Michigan Probate Judges Association.
(3) A circuit court judge designated by the chief justice, in consultation with the Michigan Judges Association.
(4) A family court administrator designated by the chief justice, in consultation with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration.
(d) The following officers of the legislative branch of state government may participate as members of the Task Force:
(1) A member of the Michigan Senate designated by the senate majority leader.
(2) A member of the Michigan Senate designated by the senate minority leader.
(3) A member of the Michigan House of Representatives designated by the speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.
(4) A member of the Michigan House of Representatives designated by the house minority leader.
(e) The Task Force must include the following members appointed by the governor:
(1) An individual who has lived experience as a justice-involved youth in Michigan.
(2) An individual who has lived experience as a parent or guardian of a justice-involved youth in Michigan.
(3) A juvenile defense attorney.
(4) A youth-justice advocate.
(5) A representative of the juvenile service provision community, which may include juvenile detention, residential treatment, and/or community-based services.
(6) A prosecuting attorney appointed from a list of three or more names submitted by the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
(7) A police chief appointed from a list of three or more nominees submitted by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
(8) A county sheriff appointed from a list of three or more names submitted by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association.
(9) The following two members:
(A) A member of a board of county commissioners, or its designee, from a county with a population of 100,000 or more according to the most recent decennial census appointed from a list of three or more nominees submitted by the Michigan Association of Counties.
(B) A member of a board of county commissioners, or its designee, from a county with a population of less than 100,000 according to the most recent decennial census appointed from a list of three or more nominees submitted by the Michigan Association of Counties.
(f) Nominations for appointments and notice to the governor of designation of participants are requested by June 18, 2021.
(g) Members’ terms must be for two years from date of appointment unless otherwise specified.
(h) A vacancy on the Task Force must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment or designation.
(i) The lieutenant governor is designated as chairperson of the Task Force.
2. Charge to the Task Force
(a) The Task Force must act in an advisory capacity with the goal of developing ambitious, innovative, and thorough analysis of Michigan’s juvenile justice system, complete with recommendations for changes in state law, policy, and appropriations to improve youth outcomes.
(b) The Task Force must conduct a comprehensive and data-driven needs assessment of Michigan’s juvenile justice system, to include, at a minimum:
(1) Key drivers of detention and residential placement.
(2) Available alternatives to detention and residential placement.
(3) Outcomes associated with educational and skills training opportunities for youth impacted by the juvenile justice system.
(4) Opportunities to increase safety and wellbeing of youth impacted by the juvenile justice system.
(5) Racial and ethnic disparities among youth impacted by the juvenile justice system.
(6) The efficiency and effectiveness of state
and county oversight systems.
(7) Opportunities for better alignment with research and constitutional mandates.
(c) The Task Force’s recommendations must be guided by the following objectives:
(1) To safely reduce placement in detention and residential placement and associated costs.
(2) To increase the safety and wellbeing of youth impacted by the juvenile justice system.
(3) To reduce racial and ethnic disparities among youth impacted by the juvenile justice system.
(4) To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s and counties’ juvenile justice systems.
(5) To increase accountability and transparency within the juvenile justice system.
(6) To better align practices with research and constitutional mandates.
(d) The Task Force must provide recommendations for implementation and performance-outcome monitoring of statewide policy changes.
(e) The Task Force must educate the public, stakeholders, and policymakers regarding its findings and recommendations.
(f) The Task Force must issue a final report detailing its findings and policy recommendations by July 22, 2022.
3. Operations of the Task Force
(a) By mutual agreement and contract, the Council of State Governments, Ltd. will provide technical assistance to the Task Force. As needed, the Department must also assist the Task Force in the performance of its duties and provide personnel to staff the Task Force. By mutual agreement, the State Court Administrative Office may provide personnel to assist the Task Force in the performance of its duties. The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Task Force will be performed under the direction and supervision of the Department.
(b) The Task Force must adopt procedures, consistent with this order and applicable law, governing its organization and operations.
(c) The Task Force must meet at the call of its chairperson and as otherwise provided in the procedures adopted by the Task Force.
(d) The Council must comply with the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(e) A majority of the members of the Task Force serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Task Force. The Task Force must act by a majority vote of its serving members.
(f) The Task Force may establish advisory workgroups composed of individuals or entities participating in Task Force activities, including other members of the public as deemed necessary by the Task Force, to assist it in performing its duties and responsibilities. The Task Force may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.
(g) The Task Force may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, and investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The members and staff of the Task Force may engage and gather input and guidance from their peers, justice-system practitioners and stakeholders, in-state and national experts, those impacted by justice systems in the state, community leaders, and members of the public.
(h) The Task Force may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations must be received and used in accordance with law.
(i) Members of the Task Force must not receive additional compensation for participation on the Task Force. Members of the Task Force may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with applicable law, rules, and procedures, subject to available funding.
(j) The Task Force is dissolved on June 1, 2023, or such other time as the Governor directs.
4. Implementation
(a) All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state or of any political subdivision of this state must give to the Task Force and its staff, or to any member or representative of the Task Force, any necessary assistance required by the Task Force, or any member or representative of the Task Force, in the performance of the duties of the Task Force so far as is compatible with their duties and consistent with this order and applicable law. Free access also must be given to any books, records, or documents in their custody relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Task Force, consistent with applicable law.
(b) This order is not intended to abate a proceeding commenced by, against, or before an officer or entity affected by this order. A proceeding may be maintained by, against, or before the successor of any officer or entity affected by this order.
(c) Nothing in this order should be construed to change the organization of the executive branch of state government or the assignment of functions among its units, in a manner requiring the force of law.
(d) If any portion of this order is found to be unenforceable, the unenforceable provision will be disregarded and the rest of the order will remain in effect as issued.
(e) This order is effective upon filing.
Given under my hand and the great seal of the State of Michigan.
Date: June 9, 2021
Time: 12:25 pm
[SEAL] GRETCHEN WHITMER
GOVERNOR
By the Governor:
Jocelyn Benson
SECRETARY OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Markkanen, Cambensy, Whitsett and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 4976, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled “Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 205.175), as amended by 2015 PA 177.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Markkanen, Cambensy, Whitsett and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 4977, entitled
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled “An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending the title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 3.161 and 3.163).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Markkanen, Cambensy, Whitsett and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 4978, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 207.213).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Steven Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4979, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled “Michigan renaissance zone act,” (MCL 125.2681 to 125.2696) by adding section 8i.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
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Rep. LaFave moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:45 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, June 10, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives