STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lightner.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Coleman—present LaFave—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Damoose—present LaGrand—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Eisen—present Lasinski—present Sabo—present
Allor—present Ellison—present Liberati—present Scott—excused
Anthony—present Farrington—present Lightner—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Filler—present Lilly—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Fink—present Maddock—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Frederick—present Manoogian—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Garza—present Marino—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Glenn—present Markkanen—present Steenland—present
Bolden—present Green—present Martin—present Stone—present
Bollin—present Griffin—present Meerman—present Tate—present
Borton—present Haadsma—present Morse—excused Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hall—present Mueller—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present 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 Johnson, C—present Posthumus—present Whitsett—present
Carter, T—present Johnson, S—present Puri—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Jones—present Rabhi—present Yancey—present
Cherry—excused Kahle—present Reilly—present Yaroch—present
Clemente—present Koleszar—excused Rendon—present Young—present
Clements—present Kuppa—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Kevin Coleman, from the 16th District, offered the following invocation:
“Thank Father God for this day You have blessed us with as we work towards a more fair and prosperous state of Michigan.
Remind us to release any fear, anxiety and anger from our hearts so that love and wisdom may come in. It is from this place that we shall work on behalf of all of the citizens of the state of Michigan and all who reside here.
May You bless all people and guide us from this day onward. Thank You, Amen.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Cherry, Koleszar, Morse and Scott be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5528, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 62a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Outman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5549, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32f.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Garza moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, line 21, by striking out all of enacting section 1.
Rep. Steven Johnson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5550, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 10b.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Outman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Camilleri moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 16, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4435.
(b) House Bill No. 4438.”.
Rep. Hoitenga moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5552, entitled
A bill to create the office of the unemployment citizens’ advocate to provide a process for investigating certain complaints; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved to reconsider the vote by which the House did not adopt the substitute previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rabhi moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 16, by inserting:
“(c) House Bill No. 4341.”.
Rep. Sneller moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 8, following line 16, by inserting:
“(c) House Bill No. 4436.”.
Rep. Shannon moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 6, following line 12, by inserting:
“Sec. 22. The advocate shall submit to the council an annual report that includes recommendations regarding all of the following:
(a) The information technology used by the unemployment agency.
(b) The number of administrative personnel employed by the unemployment agency.
(c) The number of applicant advocates employed by the unemployment agency.
(d) The amount of funding that would be needed to implement the recommendations listed in subdivisions (a) to (c).”.
Rep. O’Malley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Sabo moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 9, line 1, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4334.
(b) House Bill No. 4335.
(c) House Bill No. 5554.”.
Rep. O’Neal moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 9, line 1, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4337.
(b) House Bill No. 5554.”.
Rep. Lightner moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5554, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32e.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Haadsma moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 14, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4436.
(b) House Bill No. 5552.”.
Rep. Fink 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
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231.
Was read a third
time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and
nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 8 Yeas—101
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rendon
Albert Damoose LaFave Rogers
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Roth
Allor Ellison Lasinski Sabo
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 Tate
Bollin Griffin Martin Thanedar
Borton Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel
Brann Hauck Neeley VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Weiss
Calley Hood Outman Wendzel
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Whiteford
Carra Howell Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, B Johnson, C Posthumus Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, S Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Clements
Nays—1
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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
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. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O’Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5528 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5528, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 62a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 9 Yeas—97
Aiyash Coleman Kahle Reilly
Albert Damoose Kuppa Rendon
Alexander Eisen LaFave Roth
Allor Ellison LaGrand Sabo
Anthony Farrington Lasinski Shannon
Beeler Filler Liberati Slagh
Bellino Fink Lightner Sneller
Berman Frederick Lilly Sowerby
Beson Garza Maddock Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Manoogian Steenland
Bolden Green Marino Tate
Bollin Griffin Markkanen Thanedar
Borton Haadsma Martin Tisdel
Brabec Hall Meerman VanSingel
Brann Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen 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 Johnson, C Pohutsky Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, S Posthumus Yancey
Clemente Jones Puri Yaroch
Clements
Nays—5
Brixie Rogers Stone Young
Rabhi
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5549 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5549, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32f.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 10 Yeas—74
Albert Damoose Kahle Rendon
Alexander Eisen Kuppa Roth
Allor Ellison LaFave Sabo
Anthony Farrington LaGrand Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Thanedar
Beson Garza Marino Tisdel
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen VanSingel
Bollin Green Martin VanWoerkom
Borton Griffin Meerman Wakeman
Brann Haadsma Mueller Wendzel
Breen Hall O’Malley Wentworth
Calley Hauck Outman Whiteford
Cambensy Hertel Paquette Whitsett
Camilleri Hoitenga Pohutsky Witwer
Carra Hornberger Posthumus Yaroch
Clemente Howell Reilly Young
Clements Johnson, S
Nays—28
Aiyash Coleman Manoogian Sowerby
Bolden Hood Neeley Steckloff
Brabec Hope O’Neal Steenland
Brixie Johnson, C Peterson Stone
Carter, B Jones Puri Tate
Carter, T Lasinski Rabhi Weiss
Cavanagh Liberati Rogers Yancey
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Cynthia Johnson, 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:
The concept of the bill is
great, but we need to attach appropriations, i.e More work, more money.”
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5550 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5550, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 10b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 11 Yeas—102
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers
Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth
Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo
Allor Ellison Liberati Shannon
Anthony Farrington Lightner Slagh
Beeler Filler Lilly Sneller
Bellino Fink Maddock Sowerby
Berman Frederick Manoogian Steckloff
Beson Garza Marino Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bolden Green Martin Tate
Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Borton Haadsma Mueller Tisdel
Brabec Hall Neeley VanSingel
Brann Hauck O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Weiss
Calley Hood Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Johnson, C Puri Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Rendon Young
Clements Kuppa
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5551 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5551, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231.
Was read a third
time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and
nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 12 Yeas—102
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers
Albert Damoose LaGrand Roth
Alexander Eisen Lasinski Sabo
Allor Ellison Liberati Shannon
Anthony Farrington Lightner Slagh
Beeler Filler Lilly Sneller
Bellino Fink Maddock Sowerby
Berman Frederick Manoogian Steckloff
Beson Garza Marino Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bolden Green Martin Tate
Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Borton Haadsma Mueller Tisdel
Brabec Hall Neeley VanSingel
Brann Hauck O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Weiss
Calley Hood Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carra Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, B Johnson, C Puri Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, S Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Rendon Young
Clements Kuppa
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5552 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5552, entitled
A bill to create the office of the unemployment citizens’ advocate to provide a process for investigating certain complaints; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 13 Yeas—74
Aiyash Clements Kahle Rendon
Albert Damoose Kuppa Roth
Alexander Eisen LaFave Sabo
Allor Farrington LaGrand Shannon
Anthony Filler Lightner Slagh
Beeler Fink Lilly Sneller
Bellino Frederick Maddock Thanedar
Berman Garza Marino Tisdel
Beson Glenn Markkanen VanSingel
Bezotte Green Martin VanWoerkom
Bollin Griffin Meerman Wakeman
Borton Haadsma Mueller Wendzel
Brann Hall O’Malley Wentworth
Breen Hauck Outman Whiteford
Calley Hertel Paquette Whitsett
Cambensy Hoitenga Pohutsky Witwer
Camilleri Hornberger Posthumus Yaroch
Carra Howell Reilly Young
Cavanagh Johnson, S
Nays—28
Bolden Ellison Manoogian Sowerby
Brabec Hood Neeley Steckloff
Brixie Hope O’Neal Steenland
Carter, B Johnson, C Peterson Stone
Carter, T Jones Puri Tate
Clemente Lasinski Rabhi Weiss
Coleman Liberati Rogers Yancey
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 create the office of the unemployment insurance advocate; to provide a process for investigating certain complaints; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5553 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5553, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 14 Yeas—69
Albert Coleman Johnson, S Reilly
Alexander Damoose Kahle Rendon
Allor Eisen LaFave Roth
Anthony Farrington LaGrand Sabo
Beeler Filler Lightner Shannon
Bellino Fink Lilly Slagh
Berman Frederick Maddock Sneller
Beson Garza Marino Tisdel
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen VanSingel
Bollin Green Martin VanWoerkom
Borton Griffin Meerman Wakeman
Brann Hall Mueller Wendzel
Calley Hauck O’Malley Wentworth
Cambensy Hertel Outman Whiteford
Camilleri Hoitenga Paquette Whitsett
Carra Hornberger Pohutsky Witwer
Clemente Howell Posthumus Yaroch
Clements
Nays—33
Aiyash Haadsma Manoogian Steckloff
Bolden Hood Neeley Steenland
Brabec Hope O’Neal Stone
Breen Johnson, C Peterson Tate
Brixie Jones Puri Thanedar
Carter, B Kuppa Rabhi Weiss
Carter, T Lasinski Rogers Yancey
Cavanagh Liberati Sowerby Young
Ellison
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 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending sections 32 and 33 (MCL 421.32 and 421.33), section 32 as amended by 2020 PA 258 and section 33 as amended by 2011 PA 269, and by adding section 32g.
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that House Bill No. 5554 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5554, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32e.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 15 Yeas—69
Albert Damoose Kahle Rendon
Alexander Eisen LaFave Roth
Allor Farrington LaGrand Sabo
Anthony Filler Lightner Shannon
Beeler Fink Lilly Slagh
Bellino Frederick Maddock Sneller
Berman Garza Marino Thanedar
Beson Glenn Markkanen Tisdel
Bezotte Green Martin VanSingel
Bollin Griffin Meerman VanWoerkom
Borton Hall Mueller Wakeman
Brann Hauck O’Malley Wendzel
Calley Hertel Outman Wentworth
Cambensy Hoitenga Paquette Whiteford
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett
Carra Howell Posthumus Witwer
Clemente Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
Clements
Nays—33
Aiyash Ellison Liberati Sowerby
Bolden Haadsma Manoogian Steckloff
Brabec Hood Neeley Steenland
Breen Hope O’Neal Stone
Brixie Johnson, C Peterson Tate
Carter, B Jones Puri Weiss
Carter, T Kuppa Rabhi Yancey
Cavanagh Lasinski Rogers Young
Coleman
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
House Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Sabo moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting:
“ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement.................................................... 250,000,000”.
2. Amend page 3, line 4, after “fund” by striking out “250,000,000” and inserting “500,000,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting:
“Sec. 302. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement shall be used for supplemental grants to individuals receiving unemployment benefits in the state of Michigan. The funds shall support benefit enhancement grants equal to the sum of the following:
(a) 64.0% of
the individual’s weekly benefit rate.
(b) $16.00 for each dependent, up to a maximum of 6 dependents, claimed by the individual at the time the individual files a new claim for benefits.
(2) The benefit enhancement grants shall only be paid during weeks the individual is receiving a weekly benefit and shall be paid on a weekly basis.
(3) The unemployment insurance agency must establish program guidelines and rules and a mechanism for distributing grants to eligible taxpayers. If there are insufficient funds to fully fund grants in a given week, the unemployment insurance agency shall prorate payments to all eligible individuals.”.
Rep. O’Neal moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting:
“ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements.................................... 100,000,000”.
2. Amend page 3, line 4, after “fund” by striking out “250,000,000” and inserting “350,000,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting:
“Sec. 302. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements must be used by the unemployment insurance agency to enhance information technology systems, increase administrative personnel, and increase the number of applicant advocates.”.
Rep. Albert 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
House Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 16 Yeas—101
Aiyash Damoose LaFave Rogers
Albert Eisen LaGrand Roth
Alexander Ellison Lasinski Sabo
Allor Farrington Liberati Shannon
Anthony Filler Lightner Slagh
Beeler Fink Lilly Sneller
Bellino Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Berman Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Beson Glenn Marino Steenland
Bezotte Green Markkanen Stone
Bolden Griffin Martin Tate
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Thanedar
Borton Hall Mueller Tisdel
Brabec Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Brann Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hood Outman Weiss
Calley Hope Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Hornberger Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Johnson, C Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yancey
Clemente Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Clements Kuppa Rendon Young
Coleman
Nays—1
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.
Senate Bill No. 145, entitled
A bill to create the Michigan first-time home buyer savings program; to provide for first-time home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 17 Yeas—86
Albert Clements LaGrand Rogers
Alexander Coleman Lasinski Roth
Anthony Damoose Liberati Sabo
Beeler Eisen Lightner Shannon
Bellino Ellison Lilly Slagh
Berman Filler Manoogian Sneller
Beson Fink Marino Sowerby
Bezotte Frederick Markkanen Steckloff
Bolden Garza Martin Steenland
Bollin Green Meerman Tate
Borton Griffin Mueller Thanedar
Brabec Haadsma Neeley Tisdel
Brann Hall O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hauck O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hertel Outman Weiss
Calley Hoitenga Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Hood Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hope Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T Jones Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Kahle Rendon Young
Clemente Kuppa
Nays—16
Aiyash Glenn LaFave Stone
Allor Hornberger Maddock VanSingel
Carra Johnson, C Rabhi Yancey
Farrington Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While home ownership is important, I believe the tax code is for funding government and not to incentivize personal behavior.”
Rep. Cynthia Johnson, 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:
These bills appear to give tax breaks but not for everyone.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4290, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65.
(The bill was received from the Senate on January 20, with substitute (S-3), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until January 25, see House Journal No. 4, p. 19.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-3) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Albert Clements LaGrand Rogers
Alexander Coleman Lasinski Roth
Anthony Damoose Liberati Sabo
Beeler Eisen Lightner Shannon
Bellino Ellison Lilly Slagh
Berman Filler Manoogian Sneller
Beson Fink Marino Sowerby
Bezotte Frederick Markkanen Steckloff
Bolden Garza Martin Steenland
Bollin Green Meerman Tate
Borton Griffin Mueller Thanedar
Brabec Haadsma Neeley Tisdel
Brann Hall O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hauck O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hertel Outman Weiss
Calley Hood Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Jones Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T Kahle Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Kuppa Rendon Young
Clemente
Nays—17
Aiyash Hoitenga LaFave Stone
Allor Hornberger Maddock VanSingel
Carra Johnson, C Rabhi Yancey
Farrington Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
Glenn
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
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Rep. Yaroch, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While home ownership is important, I believe the tax code is for funding government and not for incentivize personal behavior.”
Rep. Cynthia Johnson, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
These bills appear to give tax breaks but not for everyone.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Paquette to the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5165, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 818 (MCL 330.1818), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Whiteford 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
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. O’Neal, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Cavanagh, Ellison, Haadsma, Hood, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 209.
A resolution to declare January 2022 as Local School Board Recognition Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 600 boards of education that work hard to enrich the lives of Michigan’s students through education and directly influence instruction in Michigan’s public schools; and
Whereas, Article VIII, Section 2, of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 states that providing for the education of Michigan’s children is a fundamental duty of state government; and
Whereas, Our state’s public education system is designed to meet the educational needs of all children and to empower them to become competent, productive contributors to society and an everchanging world; and
Whereas, Members of local school boards are dedicated to children, learning, and community, and devote many hours of service to elementary and secondary public education as they continually strive for improvement, excellence, and progress in education; and
Whereas, Local school boards recognize that all children can be successful learners, especially when education is tailored to individual needs of the child; and
Whereas, Local school board members are exceptional people, who have committed themselves to this duty by governing school districts and advancing student achievement in the schools and communities in which they serve; and
Whereas, During this month, we join the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan Department of Education, and local school districts and community organizations to recognize and raise awareness of the countless efforts and contributions of local school boards and school board members throughout Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2022 as Local School Board Recognition Month in the state of Michigan. We urge all citizens to observe this momentous occasion.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Outman, Steven Johnson, Bezotte, Eisen, Slagh, Clements, Damoose, Maddock, Fink, Bollin, Roth and Yaroch offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 210.
A resolution to affirm our commitment to the inalienable rights of parents to direct the education of their children.
Whereas, The fundamental right of parents over the upbringing of their children has been unequivocally established in the United States. Parents are in the best position to know their own child’s needs and circumstances, and therefore, should maintain authority over all decisions that could impact the health and well-being of their children; and
Whereas, Education remains a critical part of any child’s upbringing. Michigan law recognizes that “it is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children.” Public schools are designed to listen to and respect the wishes of parents in the development of academic standards and curricula; and
Whereas, It has been long standing in Michigan that parents have a voice in the education of their children. The Michigan Revised School Code provides, “the public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment”; and
Whereas, Education systems across the country have been infringing on parents’ rights over their children’s education. For example, radical politics have permeated public school curricula, resulting in education that amounts to political indoctrination. In addition, parents who try to object are either shamed or silenced into submission; and
Whereas, Parents have the right to ensure that their children are receiving appropriate education that is founded in historical fact, not ideology. It is essential that parents’ voices are respected and incorporated into the development of academic curricula; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we affirm our commitment to the inalienable rights of parents to direct the education of their children; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Board of Education.
The resolution was referred to
the Committee on Education.
House Resolution No. 211.
A resolution to declare January 11, 2022, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery involving the illegal trade of people for exploitation or commercial gain; and
Whereas, Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of crime, according to the U.S. Department of State; and
Whereas, The best estimates indicate that approximately $87 million per day is made off of sex trafficking victims; and
Whereas, Michigan gained national attention at both the state and federal levels after passing effective legislation in 2013 and 2014 to help combat human trafficking and strengthen victim rights, and was named the most improved state in 2015 for its laws addressing child sex trafficking, according to Shared Hope International. Michigan has gone from a rating of “F” in 2011, to a “B” rating in 2019 according to Shared Hope International’s Protected Innocence Challenge study. While this state has made considerable advances in fighting against human trafficking, we all must understand that there is still work to be done; and
Whereas, This legislative body encourages all Michiganders to educate themselves about human trafficking and be aware of how prevalent it is in our state; and
Whereas, We support victims of human trafficking who have yet to escape or be liberated and offer the gravest concern for those who have had loved ones become victims to human trafficking; and
Whereas, We commend the individuals who have been victims of trafficking, survived, and have overcome the atrocity, and continue to support all who have dedicated themselves to putting an end to human trafficking in Michigan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 11, 2022, as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Yancey, Rabhi, Sneller, Brenda Carter, Whiteford, Brabec, Camilleri, Young, Pohutsky, Stone, O’Neal, Bolden, Tate, Sabo, Weiss, Aiyash, Breen, Calley, Cavanagh, Ellison, Haadsma, Hood, Lightner, Rogers, Thanedar and Yaroch offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 212.
A resolution to declare January 25-29, 2022, as Human Trafficking Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Human trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery, is a crime under international, federal, and state law; and
Whereas, Human trafficking is define as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of persons for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt, bondage, or slavery, and the inducement of a commercial sex act by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age; and
Whereas, To combat this form of modern-day slavery, the people of the United States, the federal government, and state and local governments must work to better understand the complex nature of this problem; and
Whereas, The members of this legislative body encourage all Michiganders to use this month as an opportunity to educate themselves about human trafficking and be aware of how prevalent it is in our state; and
Whereas, Along with health care providers, social workers, child advocacy groups, and law enforcement, we all must work toward a statewide solution; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 25‑29, 2022, as Human Trafficking Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. We support and commend all work by induvial, businesses, organizations, and governing bodies for their important contributions to this commitment to end modern-day slavery. We encourage citizens to get involved with local efforts to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
House Resolution No. 213.
A resolution to declare January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Human trafficking is a crime under international, federal, and state law, and one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world, second only to drug trafficking as the most profitable form of crime, according to the U.S. Department of State; and
Whereas, Human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of persons for labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery, and the inducement of a commercial sex act by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such an act has not attained 18 years of age; and
Whereas, Human trafficking is not exclusive to just one gender. All victims of human trafficking deserve equal respect and the opportunity to report that trauma without judgement; and
Whereas, To combat this form of modern-day slavery, the people of the United States, the federal government, and state and local governments must work to better understand the complex nature of this problem; and
Whereas, According to Rights4Girls, a human rights organization working to end gender-based violence in the U.S., African-American girls are disproportionately affected; Latino and Asian-American girls also experience unacceptable and disproportionate levels of trafficking; and
Whereas, We applaud the special unit designated to combat human trafficking in our state’s Attorney General’s office and more must be done statewide to combat this growing trend. State and local law enforcement agencies must demonstrate a proactive approach to increasing awareness and prevention protocols and establishing community outreach efforts with civic, ecumenical, and community groups to keep our citizens safe; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 2022 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We support and commend all work by individuals, businesses, organizations, and governing bodies for their important contributions to this commitment to end human trafficking; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of this legislative body encourage all Michiganders to use this month as an opportunity to educate themselves about human trafficking and be aware of how prevalent it is in our state; and be it further
Resolved, That we stand in full support of those victims of human trafficking who have yet to escape or be found and liberated; and be it further
Resolved, That we offer the gravest concern for those who have had loved ones become victims to human trafficking; and be it further
Resolved, That we commend those individuals who have been victims of trafficking and have survived to overcome the atrocity; and be it further
Resolved, That we support and commend all work by individuals, businesses, organizations, and governing bodies for their important contributions themselves to putting an end to human trafficking.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Yancey, Aiyash, Brabec, Breen, Calley, Cavanagh, Haadsma, Rogers, Sneller, Tate, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 214.
A resolution to declare January 13, 2022, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly black, college-educated women; and
Whereas, On January 13, 2022,
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated 109 years of thoughtful service to
and conscientious leadership in communities throughout the United States and
the world in diverse fields relating to public service and the organization’s
five-point programmatic thrust: economic development, educational development,
international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and
political awareness and involvement; and
Whereas, On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University in the District of Columbia by: Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Zephyr Chisom Carter, Edna Brown Coleman, Jessie McGuire Dent, Frederica Chase Dodd, Myra Davis Hemmings, Olive Jones, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Vashti Turley Murphy, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Mamie Reddy Rose, Eliza Pearl Shippen, Florence Letcher Toms, Ethel Carr Watson, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, Madree Penn White and Edith Motte Young; and
Whereas, In March 1913, the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. participated in the Women’s Suffrage March in the District of Columbia, the sorority’s first public act; and
Whereas, Since its founding, more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has twenty seven chapters in Michigan: Pontiac Alumnae, Zeta Rho, Theta Theta, Tau Psi, Tau, Southfield Alumnae, Saginaw Alumnae, Rho Mu, Omicron Zeta, Nu, Muskegon Heights Alumnae, Mu Phi, Midland Alumnae, Lansing Alumnae, Lambda Pi, Kalamazoo Alumnae, Inkster Alumnae, Grand Rapids Alumnae, Flint Alumnae, Epsilon Epsilon, Detroit Alumnae, Delta Upsilon, Delta Psi, Delta Beta, Denton Harbor-St. Joe Alumnae, Battle Creek Alumnae, and Ann Arbor Alumnae. There are a total of 1,000 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and South Korea; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 13, 2021, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Day in the state of Michigan. We recognize the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for their outstanding service to the citizens of our state, our nation and the international community, and for their promotion of sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
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Rep. Frederick moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, January 25:
House Bill Nos. 5682 5683 5684 5685 5686 5687 5688
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bellino, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Haadsma, Morse and Puri
Absent: Reps. Cherry and Scott
Excused: Reps. Cherry and Scott
Notices
The Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4399, appointed Rep. Brabec to replace Rep. Hammoud as conferee.
The Speaker on the part of the
House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 79, appointed Rep. Brabec
to replace Rep. Hammoud as conferee.
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Pursuant to Public Act 195 of 1990, I am appointing the following member of the Michigan House of Representatives to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission for the term of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022:
Representative Ben Frederick
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth
Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5689, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5690, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 338.2203), as amended by 2012 PA 308, and by adding section 32.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5691, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending sections 303a and 601 (MCL 339.303a and 339.601), section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and section 601 as amended by 2016 PA 412, and by adding article 14.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5692, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5693, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 15.236), as amended by 1996 PA 553.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Oversight.
House Bill No. 5694, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018 PA 98.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to
the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Wendzel and Young introduced
House Bill No. 5695, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Young and Wendzel introduced
House Bill No. 5696, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 502 (MCL 436.1502), as amended by 2020 PA 112.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5697, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending section 46 (MCL 205.746).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
House Bill No. 5698, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3157 (MCL 500.3157), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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Rep. Brabec moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:55 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives