STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, January 27, 2022.
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 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. Bradley Slagh, from the 90th District, offered the following invocation:
“Our wonderful Heavenly Father, we come to You knowing that we are in need of wisdom, knowledge, of discernment, of being able to do Your will in the best way possible, all the time we can. Lord, we ask that You would give us Your strength, Your power, Your wisdom to be able to do that. Lord, we pray that we would do that for the benefit of every citizen in this state. In Jesus name, Amen.”
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Cherry, Koleszar, Morse and Scott be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5524, 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-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O’Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Present: 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
Absent: Rep. Marino
Excused: Rep. Marino
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Hornberger, Bollin and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 215.
A resolution to declare January 23-29, 2022, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, All children in Michigan should have the right to the highest-quality schools possible; and
Whereas, Citizens across Michigan agree that improving the quality of education and expanding access to highly-effective schools should be issues of importance to our state’s leaders; and
Whereas, Michigan recognizes the critical
role that an effective and accountable system of education plays in preparing
all children to be successful in a global economy; and
Whereas, There are a multitude of high-quality public schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan has many outstanding teaching professionals in public, private, and charter schools across the state who are committed to educating children; and
Whereas, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends ideology and political party affiliation; and
Whereas, Research in Michigan and across the nation demonstrates conclusively that providing parents with multiple schooling options improves academic performance; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 23-29, 2022, as School Choice Week in the state of Michigan. We call this observance to the attention of all our citizens; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the National School Choice Week organization with our highest esteem.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Thanedar, Stone, Tyrone Carter, Peterson, Garza, Steckloff, Kuppa, Cavanagh, Ellison and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 216.
A resolution to urge school districts in Michigan to provide information to parents about safe gun storage.
Whereas, Every year in the United States, approximately 18,000 children and teens are killed or wounded by firearms. Gun violence remains the second leading cause of death for children in the U.S., and fatal firearm injuries for children and teens have steadily risen since 2013; and
Whereas, The accessibility of firearms to children and teens contributes to the rise in gun violence. It is estimated that about 5.4 million children live in a home with at least one unlocked and loaded firearm. Easy access to firearms can result in tragic consequences, including accidental injuries and mass school shootings; and
Whereas, It is vital that parents who own guns ensure that they are stored safely. Research has shown that appropriately locking up firearms could reduce child and teen firearm deaths by up to a third. In addition, a study estimated that securely locked-up guns would have prevented between 235 and 323 shootings of children and teens in the U.S. in 2015; and
Whereas, In response to a growing concern that parents are not responsibly storing their firearms, school districts across the country are encouraging safe practices by including notices and information regarding safe gun storage in registration forms and other materials provided for parents. School districts in Michigan should follow suit and implement this low-cost but potentially life-saving strategy; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge school districts in Michigan to provide information to parents about safe gun storage; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the executive director of the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Brixie, Rogers, Steckloff, Garza, Steenland, Coleman, Neeley, Cynthia Johnson, Sneller, Anthony, Bolden, Sowerby, Camilleri, Brabec, Puri, Manoogian, Pohutsky, Young, Cavanagh, Weiss, Aiyash, Ellison, Hope, Thanedar, Hood, Kuppa, Stone, Brenda Carter, Lasinski, Breen, Peterson, Jones, Clemente, O’Neal, Yancey and Rabhi offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 217.
Whereas, The House of Representatives recognizes the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, decided on January 22, 1973. This ruling affirmed that the Constitution of the United States safeguards the right to make personal medical decisions and that government should not intrude; and
Whereas, Reproductive freedom is vital to health, economic security, and the ability to participate equally in society; and
Whereas, Comprehensive reproductive health
care, including safe abortion, is a vital component of overall health; and
Whereas, Like other medical procedures, the safety of abortion is furthered by evidence-based practices developed and supported by medical professionals; and
Whereas, Any regulation of medical care should be grounded in scientific evidence and improve health outcomes; and
Whereas, In the landmark decision Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the United States Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the constitutional right to access safe, legal abortion, confirming nearly 50 years of precedent; and
Whereas, One in three people will need an abortion in their lifetime. As such, safe, legal, and accessible abortion is an essential component of comprehensive reproductive health care; and
Whereas, Everyone should have access to comprehensive health care in the state of Michigan. The right to access safe, legal abortion is a right in name only for many citizens. State imposed restrictions keep abortion out of reach for many, particularly those who have been systemically and historically marginalized, such as Black and Brown communities and those with low incomes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the 49th anniversary of the issuance of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade ruling. We denounce violence towards abortion providers and their patients; and be it further
Resolved, That we oppose efforts to undermine the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision by further eliminating access to abortion in Michigan and throughout the country; and be it further
Resolved, That the House of Representatives affirms that all people have the right to access reproductive health care services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment and no matter their color or income; and be it further
Resolved, That we affirm the right to access health care without interference in this state, including safe and legal abortion.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 654, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 528, 549c, 550a, 8143, 8144, and 8176 (MCL 600.528, 600.549c, 600.550a, 600.8143, 600.8144, and 600.8176), section 528 as amended by 2012 PA 18, section 550a as amended by 2012 PA 36, sections 8143 and 8176 as amended by 2002 PA 92, and section 8144 as amended by 2020 PA 82.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 19 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
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.
Senate Bill No. 694, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 504, 511, 515, and 521 (MCL 600.504, 600.511, 600.515, and 600.521), section 504 as amended by 2014 PA 59, section 511 as amended by 2018 PA 6, and section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 20 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 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 1961 PA 236, entitled “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,” by amending sections 504, 511, 515, 521, 803, and 8154 (MCL 600.504, 600.511, 600.515, 600.521, 600.803, and 600.8154), section 504 as amended by 2014 PA 59, section 511 as amended by 2018 PA 6, section 521 as amended by 2001 PA 256, section 803 as amended by 2012 PA 36, and section 8154 as amended by 2012 PA 20.
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.
House Bill No. 4969, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled “An act to prescribe certain powers and duties of conservation officers; and to vest in conservation officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers,” (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 21 Yeas—71
Aiyash Eisen LaFave Roth
Albert Farrington LaGrand Shannon
Alexander Filler Liberati Slagh
Allor Fink Lightner Sneller
Beeler Frederick Lilly Steenland
Bellino Garza Maddock Tate
Berman Glenn Marino Thanedar
Beson Green Markkanen Tisdel
Bezotte Griffin Martin VanWoerkom
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Wakeman
Borton Hall Mueller Wendzel
Brann Hauck O’Malley Wentworth
Calley Hertel Outman Whiteford
Cambensy Hoitenga Paquette Whitsett
Carra Hornberger Peterson Witwer
Clements Howell Posthumus Yancey
Coleman Johnson, S Reilly Yaroch
Damoose Jones Rendon
Nays—31
Anthony Cavanagh Lasinski Sabo
Bolden Clemente Manoogian Sowerby
Brabec Ellison Neeley Steckloff
Breen Hood O’Neal Stone
Brixie Hope Pohutsky VanSingel
Camilleri Johnson, C Puri Weiss
Carter, B Kahle Rabhi Young
Carter, T Kuppa Rogers
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:
This bill is insulting and appears to be politically motivated. This would cost the department a large sum of money to operate on their own while other peace officers are not required to do the same.”
House Bill No. 4799, entitled
A bill to enact the uniform assignment of rents act; to provide for the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in rents; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 22 Yeas—99
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Roth
Albert Damoose LaGrand Sabo
Alexander Eisen Lasinski Shannon
Allor Ellison Liberati Slagh
Anthony Farrington Lightner Sneller
Beeler Filler Lilly Sowerby
Bellino Fink Maddock Steckloff
Berman Frederick Manoogian Steenland
Beson Garza Marino Stone
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bolden Green Martin Thanedar
Bollin Griffin Meerman Tisdel
Borton Haadsma Mueller VanSingel
Brabec Hall Neeley VanWoerkom
Brann Hauck O’Malley Wakeman
Breen Hertel O’Neal Weiss
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Calley Hood Paquette Wentworth
Cambensy Hope Peterson Whiteford
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer
Carter, T Johnson, C Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Rendon Young
Clements Kuppa Rogers
Nays—3
Carra Johnson, S Reilly
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4800, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 3204 (MCL 600.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 15.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 23 Yeas—98
Aiyash Damoose LaGrand Roth
Albert Eisen Lasinski Sabo
Alexander Ellison Liberati Shannon
Allor Farrington Lightner Slagh
Anthony Filler Lilly Sneller
Beeler Fink Maddock Sowerby
Bellino 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
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T Johnson, C Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yancey
Clemente Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Clements Kuppa Rogers Young
Coleman LaFave
Nays—4
Berman Carra Johnson, S Reilly
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5386, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled “An act authorizing township boards to provide for the maintenance and improvement of private roads by contract and to provide payments by special assessment districts; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 247.392).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 24 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.
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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 25 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.
Second Reading of Bills
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-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Shannon moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“ARP – frontline worker hero premium pay grants......................................... 1,000,000,000”.
2. Amend page 4, line 11, after “fund” by striking out “123,100,000” and inserting “1,123,100,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 20, following line 26, by inserting:
“Sec. 305. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – frontline worker hero premium pay grants, the department of treasury shall provide premium payments to eligible individuals as that term is defined under the rules and guidance associated with the coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds under the American rescue plan act of 2021, Public Law 117-2. The department of treasury shall develop rules and guidelines for providing awards to eligible individuals and establish an award schedule. The rules, guidelines, and award schedule must be posted on a publicly accessible website.”.
Rep. Hood moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 3, by inserting:
“ARP – Michigan housing and community development fund............................ 150,000,000”.
2. Amend page 3, line 7, after “fund” by striking out “61,500,000” and inserting “211,500,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 20, following line 26, by inserting:
“Sec. 305. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan housing and community development fund shall be deposited into the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a.”.
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3, following line 3, by inserting:
“ARP – artist relief grants.................................................................................... 5,000,000
ARP – museum relief grants................................................................................. 10,000,000”.
2. Amend page 3, line 7, after “fund” by striking out “61,500,000” and inserting “76,500,000” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 20, following line 26, by inserting:
“Sec. 305. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – artist relief grants must be used for grants to artists throughout the state of Michigan who can document a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site.
Sec. 306. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – museum relief grants must be used for grants to museums throughout the state of Michigan that can document a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site.”.
Rep. Haadsma moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 25, line 3, after “business” by striking out the balance of the line through “9834,” on line 4.
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. 5524, 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. 26 Yeas—96
Aiyash Clements Kuppa Rogers
Albert Coleman LaFave Roth
Alexander Damoose LaGrand Sabo
Allor Eisen Lasinski Shannon
Anthony Ellison Liberati Slagh
Beeler Farrington Lightner Sneller
Bellino Filler Lilly Sowerby
Berman Fink Maddock Steckloff
Beson Frederick Manoogian Steenland
Bezotte Garza Marino Stone
Bolden Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bollin Green Martin Thanedar
Borton Griffin Meerman Tisdel
Brabec Haadsma Mueller VanSingel
Brann Hall Neeley VanWoerkom
Breen Hauck O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hertel O’Neal Weiss
Calley Hoitenga Outman Wendzel
Cambensy Hood Paquette Wentworth
Camilleri Hope Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Hornberger Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Howell Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Puri Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Rendon Young
Nays—6
Carra Johnson, S Reilly Yancey
Johnson, C 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. 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:
I support in theory, but it is not inclusive. Detroit eliminated in part and not one good Democratic amendment was accepted. I will not vote to eliminate those who continue to be dismissed.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lightner to the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4953, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1293.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Education,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Martin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5433, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16305a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5434, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 407a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Griffin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5435, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 407a.
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. 4994, entitled
A bill to allow for the charitable donation of unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the business of shoe repair.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed amendments previously recommended by the Committee on Commerce and Tourism (for amendments, see House Journal No. 99 of 2021, p. 2199),
The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Slagh moved to substitute (H-3) the bill.
Rep. Witwer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 4423, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled “Land bank fast track act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 124.753).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. LaGrand moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Pending the Second Reading of
Senate Bill No. 146, 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.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
The motion prevailed.
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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 Wednesday, January 26:
House Bill Nos. 5689 5690 5691 5692 5693 5694 5695 5696 5697 5698
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, January 27, for her approval of the following bill:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4031 at 9:06 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, January 27:
Senate Bill Nos. 848 849 850 851
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, January 27:
Senate Bill Nos. 642 706 720 721 722
Messages from the Senate
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504.
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 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 2b, 642, and 665 (MCL 257.2b, 257.642, and 257.665), sections 2b and 665 as amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 642 as amended by 2012 PA 498, and by adding sections 665c, 665d, and 666a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 7b, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 205.422, 205.423, 205.424, 205.425, 205.425a, 205.426, 205.426a, 205.426b, 205.426c, 205.426d, 205.427, 205.427b, 205.428, 205.429, 205.431, 205.432, and 205.433), sections 2 and 11 as amended by 2020 PA 326, sections 3, 5, and 6 as amended and section 6b as added by 1997 PA 187, sections 5a and 6a as amended by 2012 PA 188, section 6c as added by 2002 PA 503, section 6d as added by 2003 PA 285, section 7 as amended by 2021 PA 102, section 7b as added by 2002 PA 607, section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 458, section 9 as amended by 2004 PA 474, section 12 as amended by 2018 PA 639, and section 13 as amended by 1995 PA 131, and by adding sections 3a and 6f.
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 1987 PA 264, entitled “Health and safety fund act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 141.473), as amended by 1998 PA 529.
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 1999 PA 244, entitled “An act to require tobacco product manufacturers to place funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to establish a formula for determining the amount of the escrow; to establish the conditions for release of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and duties of the attorney general; and to provide for civil penalties for violation of this act,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.2051 and 445.2052), as amended by 2016 PA 42.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, by Rep. Calley, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4534, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 7cc and 53b (MCL 211.7cc and 211.53b), section 7cc as amended by 2020 PA 96 and section 53b as amended by 2020 PA 206.
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. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Nays: None
The Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, by Rep. Calley, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 562, entitled
A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2020 PA 259.
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. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa and Cavanagh
Nays: None
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, January 26, 2022
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa and Cavanagh
The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Natural Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state’s wolf management efforts beginning in 2021.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 21 of 2021, p. 290.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the concurrent resolution then be adopted.
Substitute for Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7.
A concurrent resolution to urge the Wolf Management Advisory Council and the Natural Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state’s wolf management efforts beginning in 2022.
Whereas, Gray wolves in Michigan have been protected under the federal Endangered Species Act since 1974. At that time, gray wolves were in danger of going extinct and needed the special protection provided by the act to aid their recovery; and
Whereas, The federal government removed the gray wolf from the federal Endangered Species list effective January 4, 2021. Gray wolves have made a remarkable recovery from near extinction. Michigan’s current gray wolf population of almost 700 wolves exceeds by over three times the number of wolves biologists consider necessary to maintain a healthy population in the state. Michigan’s wolf population has met all federal recovery goals for delisting both in terms of number of wolves and the stability of those numbers for many years; and
Whereas, The state of Michigan is now responsible for managing its gray wolf population, and Department of Natural Resources officials stated as recently as the summer of 2020 that their survey results show that Michigan’s wolf population has recovered. Wolves in Michigan achieved the minimum sustainable population goal of 200 wolves for five consecutive years in 2004 and have since surpassed state and federal population recovery goals for nearly 20 years; and
Whereas, Managed hunting and trapping in the state is a viable means of ensuring stable wolf population numbers. Management allows the wolf population to be kept at levels that ensure the overall survival of the animal but limit potential wolf and human conflicts; and
Whereas, Michigan has an active and legitimate wolf management plan in place that was updated in 2015. While we commend the department for beginning the process of updating this plan again and commend the Natural Resources Commission for setting a plan update deadline of the end of 2021, there is no statutory requirement or precedent to delay a 2022 wolf hunt while the plan is reviewed and updated. Neither is there a requirement for a statewide public attitude survey or study to occur prior to a hunting season; and
Whereas, The law is clear that the commission should, to the greatest extent practicable, utilize principles of sound scientific management in making decisions regarding the taking of game; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That we urge the Wolf Management Advisory Council and the Natural
Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to
organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state’s wolf management
efforts beginning in 2022; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Natural Resources Commission and the Wolf Management Advisory Council and the Director of the Department of Natural Resources.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman and Martin
Nays: Reps. Sowerby and Aiyash
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 412, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248.
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. Kahle, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett and Neeley
Nays: Rep. Meerman
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Kahle, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse
The Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5527, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled “Community college act of 1966,” by amending section 166 (MCL 389.166), as added by 2008 PA 359.
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. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo and O’Neal
Nays: None
The Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 445, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended by 2020 PA 229.
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. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Griffin, Chair, of the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mueller, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck and Rabhi
Absent: Rep. Cherry
Excused: Rep. Cherry
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Steven Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, January 27, 2022
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O’Malley, Brixie, LaGrand and Young
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5699, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled “Open meetings act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 15.271).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Lightner and Alexander introduced
House Bill No. 5700, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 8320 (MCL 324.8320).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Rep. VanSingel introduced
House Bill No. 5701, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled “An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1d (MCL 388.851d), as added by 2020 PA 45.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Rep. Hall introduced
House Bill No. 5702, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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Rep. Borton moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:50 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives