STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
12:00 Noon.
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—excused
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—excused
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. John Reilly, from the 46th District, offered the following invocation:
“Father in heaven we thank You for Your breath-taking creation which reveals Your very nature and eternal power.
We thank You for Your word and Your open invitation to us to know You, and thus experience eternal life.
We thank You for demonstrating Your love to us by stripping naked the principalities and powers, making a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by Your cross.
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit and in so doing the opportunity to live out the abundant life You have promised us.
Forgive us our sin, lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil.
Amen.”
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Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Schroeder and VanSingel be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Communications from State Officers
An initiation of legislation to repeal 1945 PA 302, entitled “An act authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe penalties.” (MCL 10.31 to 10.33).
(The Initiative Petition was received from the Department of State on July 14, see House Journal No. 65, p. 1326.)
The Initiative Petition was read a first time by its title.
Rep. Frederick moved that the Initiative Petition be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Second Reading of Bills
An initiation of legislation to repeal 1945 PA 302, entitled “An act authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe penalties.” (MCL 10.31 to 10.33).
The Initiative Petition was read a second time.
Rep. Frederick moved that the Initiative Petition be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the Initiative Petition be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
An initiation of legislation to repeal 1945 PA 302, entitled “An act authorizing the governor to proclaim a state of emergency, and to prescribe the powers and duties of the governor with respect thereto; and to prescribe penalties.” (MCL 10.31 to 10.33).
Roll Call No. 419 Yeas—60
Albert Damoose Johnson, S Reilly
Alexander Eisen Kahle Rendon
Allor Farrington LaFave Roth
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Steenland
Beson Glenn Marino Tisdel
Bezotte Green Markkanen VanWoerkom
Bollin Griffin Martin Wakeman
Borton Hall Meerman Wendzel
Brann Hauck Mueller Wentworth
Calley Hoitenga O’Malley Whiteford
Cambensy Hornberger Outman Whitsett
Carra Howell Paquette Wozniak
Clements Huizenga Posthumus Yaroch
Nays—48
Aiyash Coleman LaGrand Sabo
Anthony Ellison Lasinski Scott
Bolden Garza Liberati Shannon
Brabec Haadsma Manoogian Sowerby
Breen Hammoud Morse Steckloff
Brixie Hertel Neeley Stone
Camilleri Hood O’Neal Tate
Carter, B Hope Peterson Thanedar
Carter, T Johnson, C Pohutsky Weiss
Cavanagh Jones Puri Witwer
Cherry Koleszar Rabhi Yancey
Clemente Kuppa Rogers Young
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the Initiative Petition.
Rep. Frederick moved that the Initiative Petition be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Initiative Petition was referred to the Clerk for depositing with the Secretary of State.
Messages from the Governor
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, July 13, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I signed Enrolled House Bill 4411, which updates the School Aid Act for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
This legislation makes historic investments in Michigan’s kids without
raising taxes, and was only possible because Republicans and Democrats worked
together. As a result of those efforts, we are closing the funding gap between
schools, expanding early childhood education for low-income families, and
providing resources for districts to hire more counselors, nurses, and social
workers. These critical investments in our kids prime a generation of
Michiganders for success, ensuring they have the skills they need to find a
good-paying job, start a business, or pursue their passion.
I have, however, disapproved 2 items, which are detailed in the attached copy of the bill that has been filed with the Secretary of State. I look forward to continuing to work with this Legislature to invest in our kids and our future.
Sincerely,
Gretchen Whitmer
Governor
The bill was signed by the Governor July 13, 2021, at 2:36 p.m.
The bill was filed with the Secretary of State July 13, at 4:20 p.m. and assigned Public Act No. 48, I.E.
The question being on the passage of the disapproved line items, the objections of the Governor to the contrary notwithstanding,
The motion prevailed.
Roll Call No. 420 Yeas—54
Albert Eisen Huizenga Posthumus
Alexander Farrington Kahle Rendon
Allor Filler LaFave Roth
Beeler Fink Lightner Slagh
Bellino Frederick Maddock Tisdel
Berman Glenn Marino VanWoerkom
Beson Green Markkanen Wakeman
Bezotte Griffin Martin Wendzel
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Wentworth
Borton Hall Mueller Whiteford
Brann Hauck O’Malley Witwer
Calley Hoitenga Outman Wozniak
Clements Hornberger Paquette Yaroch
Damoose Howell
Nays—54
Aiyash Coleman Liberati Scott
Anthony Ellison Lilly Shannon
Bolden Garza Manoogian Sneller
Brabec Hammoud Morse Sowerby
Breen Hertel Neeley Steckloff
Brixie Hood O’Neal Steenland
Cambensy Hope Peterson Stone
Camilleri Johnson, C Pohutsky Tate
Carra Johnson, S Puri Thanedar
Carter, B Jones Rabhi Weiss
Carter, T Koleszar Reilly Whitsett
Cavanagh Kuppa Rogers Yancey
Cherry LaGrand Sabo Young
Clemente Lasinski
In The Chair: Hornberger
Rep. Frederick moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not pass the disapproved item.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4735, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 103.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1), ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 421 Yeas—108
Aiyash Coleman Koleszar Rendon
Albert Damoose Kuppa Rogers
Alexander Eisen LaFave Roth
Allor Ellison LaGrand Sabo
Anthony Farrington Lasinski Scott
Beeler Filler Liberati Shannon
Bellino Fink Lightner Slagh
Berman Frederick Lilly Sneller
Beson Garza Maddock Sowerby
Bezotte Glenn Manoogian Steckloff
Bolden Green Marino Steenland
Bollin Griffin Markkanen Stone
Borton Haadsma Martin Tate
Brabec Hall Meerman Thanedar
Brann Hammoud Morse Tisdel
Breen Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Brixie Hertel Neeley Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga O’Malley Weiss
Cambensy Hood O’Neal Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Outman Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Paquette Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Peterson Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Pohutsky Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Posthumus Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Puri Yancey
Clemente Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Clements Kahle Reilly Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that the Committee on Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 408.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4305, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 169.226), as amended by 2019 PA 93.
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. 4425, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 685a.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Elections and Ethics,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Green moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4788, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by adding section 5b to chapter II.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Markkanen 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
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 4305 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4305, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 26 (MCL 169.226), as amended by 2019 PA 93.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 422 Yeas—103
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland
Bollin Green Markkanen Stone
Borton Griffin Martin Tate
Brabec Hall Meerman Tisdel
Brann Hammoud Morse VanWoerkom
Breen Hauck Mueller Wakeman
Brixie Hertel Neeley Weiss
Calley Hoitenga O’Malley Wendzel
Cambensy Hood O’Neal Wentworth
Camilleri Hope Outman Whiteford
Carra Hornberger Paquette Whitsett
Carter, B Howell Peterson Witwer
Carter, T Huizenga Pohutsky Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, S Posthumus Yancey
Cherry Jones Puri Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Clements Koleszar Rendon
Nays—5
Bolden Johnson, C Rabhi Thanedar
Haadsma
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 4425 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4425, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 685a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 423 Yeas—107
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland
Bolden Green Markkanen Stone
Bollin Griffin Martin Tate
Borton Haadsma Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Hall Morse Tisdel
Brann Hammoud Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hauck Neeley Wakeman
Brixie Hertel O’Malley Weiss
Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Wendzel
Cambensy Hood Outman Wentworth
Camilleri Hope Paquette Whiteford
Carra Hornberger Peterson Whitsett
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Witwer
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Wozniak
Cavanagh Johnson, S Puri Yancey
Cherry Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Clements Koleszar Rendon
Nays—1
Johnson, C
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 4788 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4788, entitled
A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled “The general law village act,” (MCL 61.1 to 74.25) by adding section 5b to chapter II.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 424 Yeas—59
Albert Eisen Huizenga Posthumus
Alexander Farrington Johnson, S Rendon
Beeler Filler Kahle Roth
Bellino Fink Koleszar Sabo
Berman Frederick Lightner Tisdel
Beson Garza Lilly VanWoerkom
Bezotte Glenn Maddock Wakeman
Bollin Green Marino Wendzel
Borton Griffin Markkanen Wentworth
Brann Hall Martin Whiteford
Calley Hammoud Meerman Whitsett
Cambensy Hauck Mueller Wozniak
Carra Hoitenga O’Malley Yancey
Clements Hornberger Outman Yaroch
Damoose Howell Paquette
Nays—49
Aiyash Coleman Liberati Shannon
Allor Ellison Manoogian Slagh
Anthony Haadsma Morse Sneller
Bolden Hertel Neeley Sowerby
Brabec Hood O’Neal Steckloff
Breen Hope Peterson Steenland
Brixie Johnson, C Pohutsky Stone
Camilleri Jones Puri Tate
Carter, B Kuppa Rabhi Thanedar
Carter, T LaFave Reilly Weiss
Cavanagh LaGrand Rogers Witwer
Cherry Lasinski Scott Young
Clemente
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.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 408, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 309a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Hornberger moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
Rep. Berman moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 9, by striking out all of subdivision (c).
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 408, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 309a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 425 Yeas—93
Aiyash Clements Koleszar Roth
Albert Coleman Kuppa Sabo
Alexander Damoose LaGrand Scott
Allor Eisen Lasinski Shannon
Anthony Ellison Liberati Slagh
Bellino Frederick Lightner Sneller
Berman Garza Lilly Sowerby
Beson Glenn Maddock Steckloff
Bezotte Green Manoogian Steenland
Bolden Griffin Marino Stone
Bollin Haadsma Markkanen Tate
Borton Hall Martin Thanedar
Brabec Hammoud Meerman Tisdel
Brann Hauck Morse Wakeman
Breen Hertel Neeley Weiss
Brixie Hood O’Malley Wentworth
Calley Hope O’Neal Whiteford
Cambensy Hornberger Peterson Whitsett
Camilleri Howell Pohutsky Witwer
Carter, B Huizenga Puri Wozniak
Carter, T Johnson, C Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Rendon Yaroch
Cherry Kahle Rogers Young
Clemente
Nays—15
Beeler Fink Mueller Reilly
Carra Hoitenga Outman VanWoerkom
Farrington Johnson, S Paquette Wendzel
Filler LaFave Posthumus
In The Chair: Hornberger
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of the courts, and of the judges and other officers of the courts; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in the courts; pleading, evidence, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in the courts; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
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.
Messages from the Governor
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, July 13, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bill 4288 of 2021 to you without approval.
As Governor, I am laser-focused on growing the middle class, empowering seniors to live robust and fulfilling lives, and building an economy that delivers shared prosperity to all Michiganders.
HB 4288 would require the state to spend nearly five million dollars to implement new IT systems to administer a tax break that would primarily benefit a small number of Michiganders. I asked this Legislature to send me a fully-negotiated and comprehensive budget that gives our whole state an economic jumpstart. Instead, this Legislature missed the July 1 budget deadline, yet found time before leaving town to send me this tax sweetener benefiting only a few. That just won’t cut it.
I would be willing to work with this Legislature to secure the necessary funding for this program as part of a comprehensive budget agreement that works for all Michiganders.
Sincerely,
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 Tax Policy.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, July 1, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
Today I am returning Enrolled House Bill 4945 of 2021 to you without approval.
I have long believed that every child in Michigan has a birthright to phenomenal public education and I have been laser-focused during my time in office on making lasting, transformative investments in our kids and schools that will have positive impacts for generations.
Enrolled House Bill 4945 is designed to provide a “technical fix” so that ACE Academy in Highland Park can find a new authorizing entity. ACE Academy has struggled to maintain the standards of quality that every child deserves — so much so that Central Michigan University chose not to continue its authorization. Moreover, as the Highland Park School District Board of Education President acknowledged in committee testimony, it makes little sense for a school district that does not currently serve any high school students to take on the responsibility of authorizing a strict discipline academy.
For the foregoing reasons, I am vetoing HB 4945.
Sincerely,
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 Education.
The motion prevailed.
The following veto message from the Governor was received and read:
Executive Office, Lansing, July 20, 2021
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Representatives,
As you know, federal pandemic unemployment compensation will end of its own accord on September 4, 2021. Enrolled House Bill 4434 would violate federal law by ending payment of these enhanced UI benefits without the required thirty days’ notice. In addition, the bill lacks immediate effect and would therefore not even take effect until 2022, by which time it will be moot. For those reasons, I am vetoing it. Moreover, ending these enhanced UI benefits on July 31, as proposed by HB 4434, would drain $1.5 billion from our economy – money that will instead flow into our local economies and support small businesses.
I am laser-focused on jumpstarting Michigan’s economic recovery. Michigan’s economy grew 7.6% in the first quarter of 2021, the best in the Midwest, higher than the national average, and among the top 10 states nationwide. An independent analysis from the financial publication Credible found that our economic recovery is the second strongest nationwide. Strong fiscal management combined with our economic rebound has helped our state turn a projected $3 billion deficit into a $3.5 billion surplus, leading the top credit rating agencies to upgrade Michigan’s credit outlook, saving taxpayers millions.
Across the entire country, employers are struggling to find workers to meet their needs. With our economy growing quickly, many workers are leaving for higher-paying jobs, leaving staffing challenges in their wake. And many workers who could have filled those open positions have understandable reservations – about leaving their kids without adequate care during a nationwide childcare shortage, and about the risk of working in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To help address the childcare shortage, I have proposed spending more than $1.4 billion to support working families and help employers meet their workforce needs. In addition, we should take this opportunity to make Michigan’s maximum weekly UI benefits comparable to that of our neighbors. When federal pandemic unemployment compensation ends, weekly UI benefits will revert to a maximum of $362 a week – less than $19,000 a year, well below the federal poverty level for a family of four. That’s just not enough money for a family to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads.
In summary, I am open to discontinuing the enhanced UI benefit early if this Legislature swiftly allocates federal funding for childcare and raises the UI benefit commensurate with that of neighboring states.
Sincerely,
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 referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Second Reading of Bills
Pending the Second Reading of
House Bill No. 4912, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16215, 16283, 16286, 16287, 16288, 18802, 18805, 18811, 18812, and 18814 (MCL 333.16215, 333.16283, 333.16286, 333.16287, 333.16288, 333.18802, 333.18805, 333.18811, 333.18812, and 333.18814), section 16215 as amended by 2019 PA 140, sections 16283, 16286, and 16288 as added by 2016 PA 359, section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22, section 18802 as amended by 2000 PA 22, section 18805 as amended by 1982 PA 353, section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406, and section 18812 as amended by 1982 PA 337, and by adding sections 18811a, 18818, 18819, and 18829; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Farrington, Tyrone Carter, Ellison, Garza, Haadsma, Morse, Sneller, Weiss and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 139.
A resolution to declare July 2021 as Michigan Beer Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan breweries are a vibrant affirmation and expression of Michigan’s entrepreneurial traditions, operating as community-based small businesses and providing more than 21,000 full time jobs; and
Whereas, Our state has breweries in every region of the state with almost 400 statewide; and
Whereas, Michigan currently ranks sixth in the nation for the overall number of breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs; and
Whereas, The Michigan Brewers Guild celebrates locally-made beer by hosting its Summer Beer Festival in July, one of five annual events held around the state; and
Whereas, Brewers in Michigan support state agriculture by purchasing hops, malted barley, wheat, beet sugar, cherries, apples, and numerous other fruits, herbs, spices, and vegetables grown in Michigan, along with water sourced from the Great Lakes Region; and
Whereas, Michigan brewers promote a spirit of independence through a renaissance in locally-produced beers like those first brought to the state by European settlers and produced here by our forefathers, including Bernhard Stroh, for the enjoyment of the citizenry; and
Whereas, Striving to educate legal drinking age residents, Michigan brewers convey awareness about the differences in beer flavor, aroma, color, alcohol content, body, and other complex variables, beer history, and gastronomic qualities of beer; and
Whereas, Michigan brewers champion the message of responsible enjoyment to their customers and work within their communities to prevent alcohol abuse and underage drinking; and
Whereas, Breweries in Michigan produce more than 100 distinct styles of flavorful beers, the quality and diversity of which have made Michigan the envy of many states, contributing to the balanced trade with increased Michigan exports and promoting Michigan tourism; and
Whereas, The brewing industry in Michigan has seen great growth and success, and contribute more than $914 million in labor income with a total economic contribution of more than $2.5 billion, thriving and expanding to further their economic importance to the state; and
Whereas, Michigan brewers are vested in the future, health, and welfare of their communities as employers providing a diverse array of quality local jobs. They are contributors to the local tax base and are committed partners for a broad range of local, regional, and state non-profit organizations and other philanthropic causes; and
Whereas, The Michigan Brewers Guild is a passionate beer community that believes in quality artisanship, bold character, fun, responsibility and pushing the boundaries while promoting and protecting the Michigan beer industry with an overarching goal to help locally brewed beer attain 20 percent of all beer sales in the state by 2025; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representative, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2021 as Michigan Beer Month in the state of Michigan. We recognize the contributions that Michigan craft brewers and breweries have made to the state’s communities, economy, and history; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend Michigan breweries for providing jobs, improving the balance of trade, supporting Michigan agriculture, and educating residents about the history and culture of beer while promoting the responsible consumption of beer as a beverage of moderation.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Haadsma, Aiyash, Tyrone Carter, Clemente, Ellison, Garza, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 140.
A resolution to declare August 2021 as Home Visiting Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, For decades, Michigan has been building a coordinated home visiting system to support families as illustrated in the annual PA 291 report. Home visiting provides opportunity for early detection in order to prevent or minimize developmental delays. Evidence-based home visiting reduces incidences of child abuse and neglect, improves birth outcomes, improves family self-sufficiency, improves family and child health, and improves school readiness; and
Whereas, The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences for families and our communities is steep and profound. Home visiting supports the development of protective factors in families, buffering the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences; and
Whereas, State and local partnerships including the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the Michigan Department of Education, and the Michigan Public Health Institute support home visiting programs and collaborate to grow and improve home visiting services, supporting families from prenatal through school entry; and
Whereas, Early childhood communities across Michigan have also engaged in improvement efforts through a state-wide network of Great Start Collaboratives and Parent Coalitions to achieve the four Office of Great Start Outcomes: children born healthy, children healthy, thriving, and developmentally on track from birth to third grade, children developmentally ready to succeed in school at the time of school entry, and children prepared to succeed in fourth grade and beyond by reading proficiently by the end of the third grade; and
Whereas, To reach these outcomes, a continuum of programs and services are in place to support families and young children to reach their potential. However, many of the families who may benefit the most from services are not connected. These families are not aware that high-quality evidence-based home visiting programs are available from prenatal to kindergarten entry; and
Whereas, Quality, voluntary home visiting leads to fewer children in social welfare, mental health, and juvenile corrections systems with a considerable cost savings for states. National Conference of State Legislatures reports the return on investment in home visiting is $1.75 - $5.70 per dollar spent in programming; and
Whereas, Evidence-based home visiting from prenatal to kindergarten is a two-generation approach to successful kids and successful families; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare August 2021 as Home Visiting Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 71 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Reps. Jones, Aiyash, Tyrone Carter, Ellison, Garza, Haadsma, Morse, Rogers, Sneller and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 141.
A resolution to declare July 19, 2021, as Urban Beekeeping Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, DetroitHives.org, a Michigan based 501(c)3 non-profit organization has declared the 19th of July of each year as National Urban Beekeeping Day; and
Whereas, This day is established to create awareness and support for urban beekeepers living in our communities and to inform residents of urban beekeeping events and activities throughout the United States; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 19, 2021, as Urban Beekeeping Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to DetroitHives.org in recognition of all Michigan urban beekeepers.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
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Rep. Frederick moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
The motion
prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, July 15:
Senate Bill Nos. 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598
Senate Joint Resolution J
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, July 15:
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4656, entitled
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.
The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4980, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 626a (MCL 257.626a).
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
House Bill No. 4026, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Bill No. 4117, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 226 (MCL 257.226), as amended by 2020 PA 304.
The Senate has substituted (S-3) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-3) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 408 (MCL 333.27408).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by 2018 PA 582.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first
time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Rep. Hope moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:35 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, August 17, at 12:00 Noon.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives