No. 16

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2022

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 17, 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—excused       Eisen—present             Lasinski—present         Sabo—present

Allor—present               Ellison—excused          Liberati—present          Scott—present

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—present            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—excused

Carter, B—present          Johnson, C—present     Posthumus—present      Whitsett—excused

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

Cavanagh—present        Jones—present             Rabhi—present             Yancey—present

Cherry—present             Kahle—present             Reilly—present             Yaroch—present

Clemente—excused        Koleszar—present         Rendon—present          Young—present

Clements—present         Kuppa—present                                               

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Tyrone Carter, from the 6th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“To the God of all creation, we welcome You into this space and come before You to today in praise of Who You are. God You are Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, first and last. Therefore, the source of all that is good and right. We thank You for Your grace and goodness, in the words of the Psalmist ‘we praise You, God; and may all the people praise You. Then our land will yield its harvest and You, Lord will bless us. (Psalms 67:14).

We pray now for our elected officials, specifically our State House of Representatives, that You provide them with wisdom to govern our state and communities with enlightened hearts and minds to make sound, fair, and right decisions for all the people in the state of Michigan. Give them grace to bring truth, justice and stability to our state. May Your wisdom birth creative ideas and solutions to problems, that lifts and enlightens all humanity.

Thank You, Lord, for each representative here today. Thank You for their hard work and sacrifice. May You bless them continuously and give to each one a wise and discerning heart so they can give back what is good and excellent to the citizens of this state.

In the name of God Almighty we offer this prayer, Amen.

Pastor A. Reginald Best

Elmwood Park Church Detroit”

 

 

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

 

 

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Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Alexander, Clemente, Ellison, Whiteford and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 232.

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Mary Carney Brown, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the House of Representatives learned about the passing of Mary Brown. She will be remembered as an accomplished legislator who was passionate about improving the lives of her constituents in the Kalamazoo area and the people of the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Mary Brown was born in Midland in 1935. After graduating from Midland Public Schools, she attended Albion College and Syracuse University and earned degrees in recreation and physical education. She worked as an assistant professor at Western Michigan University from 1965 until her election to the House of Representatives in 1976; and

Whereas, Mary Brown completed nine consecutive terms as a member of the House of Representatives. Throughout her impressive 18 years in office, Representative Brown became known as a highly effective legislator who tirelessly advocated for issues that she believed in, such as women’s rights and environmental protection. She was instrumental in the passage of the Married Women’s Property Act, more stringent sentencing guidelines in rape cases, state implementation of the federal Clean Air Act, and many other policies. Because of her legislative prowess and admirable leadership capabilities, she received numerous awards and honors, such as the Legislator of the Year award from the Michigan Townships Association in 1985 and the Conservationist of the Year award from the Mackinac Chapter of the Sierra Club in 1990; and

Whereas, As a highly respected leader in the Legislature, she was entrusted with leadership roles on several House committees, including chair of the House committees on Insurance; Constitutional Revision and Women’s Rights; and Senior Citizens and Retirement. She served as vice chair of the House Committee on Social Services and Youth as well. She was also a member of the House committees on City Government; Taxation; Towns and Counties; Urban Affairs; Labor; Conservation, Environment, Recreation, and the Great Lakes; Mental Health; The Constitution, Interstate, and Federal Relations; Civil Rights and Women’s Issues; and Human Services and Children. Representative Brown served with distinction as a member of the Joint Senate and House Committee on Legislative Retirement and chair of the House Democratic Caucus; and

Whereas, In addition to balancing her duties as an elected official, Mary Brown also advocated for her community in other capacities, including as local president of the Kalamazoo Area League of Women Voters, chairperson of the Kalamazoo County Democratic Party, charter member of the Kalamazoo Environmental Council, and Governor James Blanchard’s appointee to the Michigan Civil Service Commission’s Comparable Worth Task Force; and

Whereas, After retiring from the House, Mary Brown continued to serve her community through her involvement with numerous non-profit organizations, such as the Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Council in Kalamazoo, where she mentored hundreds of girls and women. She also served on several local non-profit boards of directors, including the Ministry with Community and Planned Parenthood of South-Central Michigan. In addition, she was twice appointed to the Natural Resources Commission by Governor Jennifer Granholm, where she helped make key state-level natural resources decisions. In 2007, she received the Michigan Environmental Council Helen and William Milliken Distinguished Service Award and was inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, Characterized as a “legislative legend,” Mary Brown leaves behind a legacy as a fierce, dynamic, and exceedingly capable advocate for others. Her dedication, integrity, and aptitude for working across political lines remain an example for those who have followed her into service. She will also be remembered as a loving wife to her husband and devoted mother to her three children. May her family take comfort in the knowledge that this legislative body shares in their bereavement and that Mary Brown’s efforts will long continue to enrich our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor the memory of Mary Carney Brown, a member of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1994; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Brown family as evidence of our lasting esteem for her memory.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.

 

 

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

 

 

Reps. Posthumus, Bezotte, Breen, Garza, Haadsma, Kuppa, Sabo, Steenland and Thanedar offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 233.

A resolution to declare February 18, 2022, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Conductive Education (CE) was developed over seventy years ago in Hungary by Dr. András Pető. CE is a unique teaching system that maximizes the independence and mobility of children and adults with neuromotor disabilities, such as stroke survivors and those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, and spina bifida; and

Whereas, CE operates from a core belief in neuroplasticity, the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways based on new experiences, and on the premise that no matter how severe the disability, people can learn and improve when they are motivated; and

Whereas, CE has the potential to make a significant, life-changing impact on the mobility and independence of close to 9 million people in the United States and Canada. CE helps individuals learn their way to independence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 18, 2022, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage support for this important program that increases the independence of people with disabilities in our community; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Association for Conductive Education in North America with our highest esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Lightner, Bezotte, Breen, Calley, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kahle, Kuppa, Morse, Sabo, Sneller, Steenland and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 234.

A resolution to declare February 19-26, 2022, as FFA Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Future Farmers of America (FFA) was established in 1928 and is now known as the National FFA Organization. In 1950, Congress granted FFA a federal charter, making it a vital part of public agricultural instruction under the National Vocational Education Act; and

Whereas, The National FFA Organization is comprised of 735,038 members in grades seven through twelve. These members belong to one of 8,817 local FFA chapters throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and

Whereas, FFA operates on local, state, and national levels. Student members belong to chapters at the local level where agricultural educators serve as chapter advisors. FFA members elect their own student officers that plan and conduct activities with supervision from their advisors; and

Whereas, States conduct annual conventions where members can demonstrate their proficiency in competitions based on real-world agricultural skills; and

Whereas, Local, state and national FFA programs help members develop public speaking skills, conduct and participate in meetings, manage financial matters, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and assume civic responsibilities; and

Whereas, The National FFA convention is the organization’s premier gathering during which competitors are recognized nationally; and

Whereas, The National FFA Organization has expanded opportunities in the agricultural industry. The FFA helps members prepare for careers in agribusiness, agri-marketing, science, communications, education, horticulture, production, natural resources, forestry, and other diverse fields; and

Whereas, Members of the FFA strengthen their communities through service and preparation of the next generation of leaders to conquer challenges; and

Whereas, There are more than 685,226 FFA Alumni and Supporters across the country that support and advocate for agricultural education; and

Whereas, Members of the FFA organization will celebrate National FFA Week during the week of February 19 through 26, 2022; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 19‑26, 2022, as FFA Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the integral role of the National FFA organization in building valuable skills through hands-on learning and developing young students for leadership, personal growth, and career success.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Roth, Liberati, Sabo, Borton, Rogers, Markkanen, Beson, Bollin, Breen, O’Malley, Bezotte, Calley, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Kahle, Kuppa, Morse, Sneller, Steenland, Thanedar and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 235.

A resolution to declare February 18, 2022, as Caregivers Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, February 18 marks National Caregivers Day 2022, created in 2015 to recognize in-home caregivers who provide personal care and support to enable millions of Americans who are aging or who have a disability to remain safe and healthy in their own homes; and

Whereas, Home care has emerged as a valuable solution to fill gaps created by traditional care models, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health. Professional caregivers work for licensed home care agencies and receive training to enable them to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. Most importantly, these caregivers provide vital companionship and mental stimulation by engaging their clients in conversation and other activities; and

Whereas, Professional caregivers, who number nearly 4.6 million in the United States and family caregivers who are an estimated at 44 million, are lifelines to millions of Americans while keeping them safe, healthy, and engaged. Important benefits of home care include helping seniors lead more independent lives, preventing falls and other common injuries, promoting medication adherence, and reducing social isolation; and

Whereas, The home care industry is among the fastest growing healthcare industries in the United States and the Home Care Association Michigan Chapter continuously advocates on behalf of our providers and professional caregivers who have been essential in the fight against COVID-19; and

Whereas, Caregivers have stepped up to the challenge of COVID-19, not only caring for their clients but also risking their own personal health and safety while doing so; and

Whereas, Home care workers enable families to stay together at home safely and with dignity as they age; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 18, 2022, as Caregivers Day in the state of Michigan. We express our gratitude to caregivers for their unwavering commitment to the care of their clients and families, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4084, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 60                                      Yeas—94

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Lasinski                                 Roth

Albert                                Eisen                       Liberati                                  Sabo

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Scott

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Shannon

Bellino                              Frederick                 Manoogian                             Slagh

Berman                             Garza                       Marino                                   Sneller

Beson                                Glenn                      Markkanen                             Sowerby

Bezotte                              Green                      Martin                                    Steckloff

Bolden                              Griffin                     Meerman                               Steenland

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Morse                                    Stone

Borton                               Hall                         Mueller                                  Tate

Brabec                               Hauck                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Brann                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Breen                                Hood                       O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Brixie                                Hope                       Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wakeman

Cambensy                         Howell                     Peterson                                 Weiss

Camilleri                           Johnson, C               Pohutsky                                Wendzel

Carter, B                            Johnson, S               Posthumus                             Wentworth

Carter, T                            Jones                       Puri                                        Witwer

Cavanagh                          Kahle                       Rabhi                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Koleszar                  Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Rogers                                   Young

Coleman                            LaGrand                                                               

 

 

                                                               Nays—7

 

 

Allor                                 Farrington                LaFave                                   Reilly

Carra                                 Hoitenga                  Maddock                               

 

 

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. 5058, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1105 (MCL 289.1105), as amended by 2014 PA 516.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 61                                      Yeas—98

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       Lasinski                                 Rogers

Albert                                Farrington                Liberati                                  Roth

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Sabo

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Scott

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Shannon

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Slagh

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Marino                                   Sneller

Bolden                              Green                      Markkanen                             Sowerby

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Steckloff

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Steenland

Brabec                               Hall                         Morse                                    Stone

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Tate

Breen                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Tisdel

Calley                                Hood                       O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wakeman

Carra                                 Howell                     Peterson                                 Weiss

Carter, B                            Johnson, C               Pohutsky                                Wendzel

Carter, T                            Johnson, S               Posthumus                             Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Puri                                        Witwer

Cherry                               Koleszar                  Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clements                           Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Yaroch

Coleman                            LaFave                    Rendon                                  Young

Damoose                           LaGrand                                                               

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Allor                                 Beson                      Kahle                                    

 

 

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. 5060, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 609 (MCL 333.29609), as amended by 2021 PA 4.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 62                                      Yeas—99

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 LaGrand                                Rogers

Albert                                Eisen                       Lasinski                                 Roth

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Sabo

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Scott

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Shannon

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Slagh

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Sneller

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Marino                                   Sowerby

Bolden                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steckloff

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Steenland

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Stone

Brabec                               Hall                         Morse                                    Tate

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Thanedar

Breen                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   Tisdel

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               VanSingel

Calley                                Hood                       O’Neal                                   VanWoerkom

Cambensy                         Hope                       Outman                                  Wakeman

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Paquette                                 Weiss

Carra                                 Howell                     Peterson                                 Wendzel

Carter, B                            Johnson, C               Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Carter, T                            Johnson, S               Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Puri                                        Yancey

Cherry                               Koleszar                  Rabhi                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Young

Coleman                            LaFave                    Rendon                                 

 

 

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Beson                                Kahle                                                                    

 

 

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. 5061, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 547, entitled “Industrial hemp research and development act,” by amending the title and sections 2 and 7 (MCL 286.842 and 286.847), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 641 and section 7 as added by 2018 PA 641, and by adding section 11a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 63                                      Yeas—97

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       Lasinski                                 Rogers

Albert                                Farrington                Liberati                                  Roth

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Sabo

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Scott

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Shannon

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Slagh

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Marino                                   Sneller

Bolden                              Green                      Markkanen                             Sowerby

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Steckloff

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Steenland

Brabec                               Hall                         Morse                                    Stone

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Tate

Breen                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   Thanedar

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Tisdel

Calley                                Hood                       O’Neal                                   VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Outman                                  VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wakeman

Carra                                 Johnson, C               Peterson                                 Weiss

Carter, B                            Johnson, S               Pohutsky                                Wendzel

Carter, T                            Jones                       Posthumus                             Wentworth

Cavanagh                          Koleszar                  Puri                                        Witwer

Cherry                               Kuppa                     Rabhi                                     Yancey

Clements                           LaFave                    Reilly                                     Yaroch

Coleman                            LaGrand                  Rendon                                  Young

Damoose                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—4

 

 

Allor                                 Beson                      Howell                                   Kahle

 

 

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 2014 PA 547, entitled “Industrial hemp research and development act,” by amending the title and sections 2 and 7 (MCL 286.842 and 286.847), the title as amended and section 7 as added by 2018 PA 641 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 61.

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. 5617, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1109 (MCL 289.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 92, and by adding section 7136.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 64                                      Yeas—99

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 LaGrand                                Rogers

Albert                                Eisen                       Lasinski                                 Roth

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Sabo

Anthony                            Filler                        Lightner                                 Scott

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Shannon

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Slagh

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Sneller

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Marino                                   Sowerby

Bolden                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steckloff

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Steenland

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Stone

Brabec                               Hall                         Morse                                    Tate

Brann                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Thanedar

Breen                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   Tisdel

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               VanSingel

Calley                                Hood                       O’Neal                                   VanWoerkom

Cambensy                         Hope                       Outman                                  Wakeman

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Paquette                                 Weiss

Carra                                 Howell                     Peterson                                 Wendzel

Carter, B                            Johnson, C               Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Carter, T                            Johnson, S               Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Puri                                        Yancey

Cherry                               Koleszar                  Rabhi                                     Yaroch

Clements                           Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Young

Coleman                            LaFave                    Rendon                                 

 

 

                                                               Nays—2

 

 

Beson                                Kahle                                                                    

 

 

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. 5304, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 552.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 65                                      Yeas—74

 

 

Beeler                                Fink                         Lilly                                       Scott

Bellino                              Frederick                 Maddock                                Shannon

Berman                             Garza                       Manoogian                             Slagh

Beson                                Glenn                      Marino                                   Sneller

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steckloff

Bolden                              Griffin                     Martin                                    Steenland

Bollin                                Hall                         Meerman                               Tate

Borton                               Hauck                      Mueller                                  Thanedar

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Tisdel

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Outman                                  VanSingel

Cambensy                         Hornberger              Paquette                                 VanWoerkom

Camilleri                           Johnson, S               Peterson                                 Wakeman

Carra                                 Jones                       Posthumus                             Weiss

Clements                           Kahle                       Puri                                        Wendzel

Coleman                            Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Wentworth

Damoose                           LaFave                    Rendon                                  Witwer

Eisen                                 Lasinski                   Roth                                       Yancey

Farrington                         Liberati                    Sabo                                      Yaroch

Filler                                 Lightner                                                                

 

 

                                                              Nays—27

 

 

Aiyash                              Carter, B                  Howell                                   Pohutsky

Albert                                Carter, T                  Johnson, C                             Rabhi

Allor                                 Cavanagh                 Koleszar                                Rogers

Anthony                            Cherry                     LaGrand                                Sowerby

Brabec                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Stone

Brann                                Hood                       Neeley                                   Young

Brixie                                Hope                       O’Neal                                  

 

 

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. Young, 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:

Additional concerns regarding underage drinking, loss of employment for bartenders and wait staff and the loss of human touch as it relates to monitoring customer consumption and their ability to adequately ‘hold their liquor’. One size does not fit all as it relates to the amounts that can be dispersed.”

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

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.

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.

 

 

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.

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

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

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

The motion prevailed.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 16:

House Bill Nos.     5758   5759  5760

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, February 17:

Senate Bill Nos.      879    880    881    882    883    884

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 209, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman and Martin

Nays: Reps. Sowerby and Aiyash

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 210, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 81133 (MCL 324.81133), as amended by 2018 PA 206.

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. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman and Martin

Nays: Reps. Sowerby and Aiyash

 

 

The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 211, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 82123 (MCL 324.82123), as added by 1995 PA 58.

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. Howell, Markkanen, 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, February 17, 2022

Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

Absent: Rep. LaFave

Excused: Rep. LaFave

 

 

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, February 17, 2022

Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O’Malley, Brixie, LaGrand and Young

 

 

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, February 17, 2022

Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse

Absent: Reps. Whiteford and Alexander

Excused: Reps. Whiteford and Alexander

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Tisdel, Markkanen, Bellino, Martin, Roth, Outman, Brabec and Rabhi introduced

House Bill No. 5761, entitled

A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled “Property assessed clean energy act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 460.945).

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

 

 

Reps. Koleszar, Steckloff, Sabo, Pohutsky, Sowerby, Anthony, Stone, Hood, Breen, Young and Whitsett introduced

House Bill No. 5762, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 98c.

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

 

 

Reps. Brenda Carter, Weiss, Thanedar, Hope, Scott, Cavanagh, LaGrand, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Haadsma, Jones and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 5763, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78h (MCL 211.78h), as amended by 2014 PA 499.

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

 

 

Reps. Brenda Carter, Weiss, Thanedar, Scott, Hope, Cavanagh, LaGrand, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Haadsma, Jones and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 5764, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 78a and 78g (MCL 211.78a and 211.78g), section 78a as amended by 2014 PA 499 and section 78g as amended by 2020 PA 256.

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

 

 

Reps. Alexander, Slagh, Hoitenga, Markkanen, Lightner, Bellino, Peterson, Sneller, Griffin, Cherry, Kahle, O’Neal and Breen introduced

House Bill No. 5765, entitled

A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending section 68c (MCL 38.68c), as amended by 2020 PA 314.

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

 

 

Rep. Hornberger introduced

House Bill No. 5766, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 333.27959).

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

 

 

Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Neeley, Scott, Steckloff, Coleman, Camilleri, Clemente, Hope, Ellison, Koleszar, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Sabo, Lasinski, Brenda Carter, Sowerby, Brabec, Cynthia Johnson, Rabhi, Brixie, Hood, Breen, Pohutsky, Puri, Young, Garza, Haadsma, Manoogian, Weiss, Morse, Kuppa, Thanedar, O’Neal, Rogers and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 5767, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 27d to chapter VIII.

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

 

 

Rep. Wendzel introduced

House Bill No. 5768, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 215 and 413 (MCL 125.4215 and 125.4413).

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

 

 

Rep. Wendzel introduced

House Bill No. 5769, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending sections 5, 7a, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, and 22 (MCL 207.555, 207.557a, 207.559, 207.564, 207.565, 207.566, 207.569, and 207.572), section 5 as amended by 1996 PA 323, section 7a as added by 1996 PA 513, section 9 as amended by 2014 PA 513, section 14 as amended by 2011 PA 319, section 15 as amended by 2010 PA 122, section 16 as amended by 1982 PA 417, and section 22 as amended by 2010 PA 273, and by adding section 14c.

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

 

 

Reps. Outman, Posthumus, Rendon, Maddock, Clements, Bezotte, Bollin and Howell introduced

House Bill No. 5770, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2022 PA 5.

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

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

February 15, 2022

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

·         Report on Internal Control, Compliance, and Other Matters of the State Sponsored Group Insurance Fund (071-0143-22), Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2021.

                                                                               Gary L. Randall

                                                                               Clerk of the House

 

 

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Rep. Beeler moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:15 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, February 22, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives