STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lightner.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Coleman—present LaFave—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Damoose—present LaGrand—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Eisen—present Lasinski—present Sabo—present
Allor—present Ellison—present Liberati—present Scott—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—excused 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—excused Wentworth—present
Carra—excused Howell—present Pohutsky—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Johnson, C—excused 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—present Koleszar—present Rendon—present Young—present
Clements—present Kuppa—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Jewell Jones, from the 11th District, offered the following invocation:
“I Rise to Give Honor to the Holy Father, the King of All Israel –
Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in Thy sight; Holy Father we know that Thou have made us and want us to be obedient unto. Thy word and we thank Thee for Thy enduring love towards us.
Help us to be Peaceful in Mind, and heart, lead us into Thy truth, and light which shall fulfill our lives each day according to Thy will. Father we do acknowledge Thee, and know if we shall keep Thy commandments, Thou will direct our pathways in righteousness. Help us to be grateful for Thy loving guidance, which is without cost; yet rich with love, joy, and peace, which cannot be bought, or sold, or taken away. And to these jewels of joy Holy Father, please add a little prosperity for which we have need of. Help us to reach an oneness with Thee, so we can truly renew our strength to live and not be sick, but shall walk in perfect health with Thee.
Dearest Father and Almighty creator, we ask for Your grace today, despite our pride. Your forgiveness, despite our doubt. Most of all Lord, we ask for Your love to soothe us through these dark times. May we face whatever is to come in Your divine will with courage and open hearts of acceptance.
So, now, Father, charge us with Thy power of love, so we may be able to live eternally, and help us to be worthy of these and all other blessings that Thou seeth we have need of. We ask these blessings in the name of the Lord God of Israel.
Amen Amen Amen.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Peterson and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Carra and Marino be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Brabec, Cynthia Johnson, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Puri, Manoogian, Stone, Kuppa, Brenda Carter, Clemente, Aiyash, Cavanagh, Morse, Lasinski, Neeley, Rogers, Scott, Brixie, Hood, Sowerby, Hope, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Koleszar, Thanedar, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 247.
A resolution to affirm that Griswold v. Connecticut was rightly decided.
Whereas, The 1965 United States Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut is foundational to modern day civil rights. The case established a constitutional right to marital privacy, which effectively created a right to access birth control for married couples. This right was later extended in subsequent cases to apply beyond the marital relationship; and
Whereas, Access to birth control has played a pivotal role in the fight for gender equality. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention named “family planning” one of the ten great public health achievements of the 20th century due to how it has “altered [the] social and economic roles of women.” Research shows that birth control availability is associated with an “increase in U.S. women’s education, labor force participation, and average earnings, coupled with a narrowing in the wage gap between women and men”; and
Whereas, In addition, unplanned
pregnancies can result in adverse health outcomes for both mother and child.
Women who have unintended pregnancies are less likely to receive prenatal care
and more likely to experience postpartum depression. Unplanned pregnancies have
also been associated with higher rates of preterm birth and low birthweight;
and
Whereas, The Griswold decision recognized that preventing access to birth control infringes on the fundamental right to privacy. The case emphasized the notion that fundamental rights, including the right to privacy, must be protected in order to uphold the foundational principles of the Constitution; and
Whereas, The United States has long recognized that some rights are too central to one’s pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness to allow state governments to infringe upon them. The Griswold decision, along with subsequent cases, appropriately established that these rights include the rights to privacy, bodily integrity, and family planning. By doing so, the decision helped to shape many rights that Americans take for granted every day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we affirm that Griswold v. Connecticut was rightly decided.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Kuppa, O’Malley, Roth, Damoose, VanSingel, Brixie, Stone, Hood, Peterson, Hope, Breen, Steckloff, Calley, Cavanagh, Rabhi, Aiyash, Coleman, Sneller, Thanedar and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 248.
A resolution to urge the federal government to quickly enact legislation addressing the backlog in employment-based green cards, including, but not limited to, H.R. 3648 of 2021.
Whereas, Immigration is a central pillar of the United States, both economically and culturally. The employment-based green card system allows those who provide value to the economy to have permanent residence in America. The vast majority of applicants for this program are already working in the United States while paying taxes and raising families here; and
Whereas, Classical, historical legal immigration has helped address America’s employment needs and worker shortages. Millions of immigration applicants have been and continue to be from beyond our contiguous geographical borders. While waves of immigration have been from various parts of the world, applicants who are stuck in the long country backlog lines today include Guatemala, Honduras, and India. At last count, the numbers are 19,414 (Guatemala), 12,441 (Honduras), and 769,269 (India); and
Whereas, The current structure of the employment-based green card system is unoptimized, hurting both immigrants and the country as a whole. The program places an arbitrary limit of 7 percent on the number of green cards that can be granted to immigrants from any one country. This creates a decades-long wait for immigrants from large countries compared to a dramatically shorter wait for those from less-populated countries. The total number of workers and investors, and their family members, who cannot receive permanent residence due to this green card cap has exceeded 1 million; and
Whereas, The cap on green card recipients from each country limits the immigration of highly skilled workers and hurts the United States. Long wait times can lead highly skilled workers to choose to immigrate to another country where the process is less burdensome. A study by the CATO Institute estimated that the average wage offered to new employer-sponsored immigrants would have been more than $11,000 higher in 2019 if the per-country cap was eliminated; and
Whereas, Even though many employment-based green card applicants are already working in the United States, the long wait for permanent status creates significant economic limitations. For example, those working on temporary visas cannot start a business in the United States, resulting in missed opportunities to create jobs and restricting their ability to support a healthy economy. In addition, they cannot change employers or accept a promotion without being forced to the back of the line for a green card; and
Whereas, The unnecessary backlog of green card applicants creates significant stress for families. If an applicant’s child turns 21 before receiving a green card, they must secure a different immigration status or risk becoming undocumented and deported. More than 100,000 children are at risk of aging out of their immigration status over the next two decades if current rates continue; and
Whereas, Enacting policies to reduce the backlog in employment-based green cards would significantly benefit our state. In 2018, immigrant entrepreneurs in Michigan generated more than $27 billion in total sales and employed more than 167,000 Michigan residents. Reforming the employment-based green card system and allowing more immigrants to contribute to our state will only increase these benefits; and
Whereas, Previous opportunities to address the backlog have been squandered. In September 2021, an estimated 80,000 unused green card slots expired when applications to allocate them to immigrants stuck in years-long waits were not processed in time; and
Whereas, Previous legislation to address
the backlog in employment-based green cards had significant support in both
chambers of Congress. The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act passed both
the U.S. House and Senate with overwhelming support in 2020 but the versions
passed by each chamber were not reconciled before the end of the legislative session;
and
Whereas, Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the current Congress that would address the issues with the employment-based green card program. Among other changes, H.R. 3648 of 2021, also known as the Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of 2021, would eliminate the per‑country cap on employment-based green cards and raise the per-country cap for family-based green cards to 15 percent; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the federal government to quickly enact legislation addressing the backlog in employment-based green cards, including, but not limited to, H.R. 3648 of 2021; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.
Reps. Scott, Aiyash, Bezotte, Cherry, Haadsma, Hood, Koleszar, Rabhi, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby, Thanedar, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 249.
A resolution to declare March 8, 2022, as International Women’s Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, March 8, 2022, marks the 111th anniversary of the celebration of International Women’s Day. Originally began in response to terrible working conditions and exploitation, 15,000 women took to the streets in New York protesting the terrible working conditions they endured. It is celebrated on March 8 of every year; and
Whereas, International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social achievements of women in the past, present, and future. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements, regardless of divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments and, more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women; and
Whereas, In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements; and
Whereas, The earliest Women’s Day observance was held in 1909 in New York and was organized in remembrance of the strike of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union. At the second International Women’s Conference in 1910, the first International Women’s Day was officially established to promote equal rights, including suffrage, for women. The following year, International Women’s Day was marked by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. The efforts of early European pioneers led to women gaining the right to vote and to hold public office and the establishment of many early prohibitions against employment sex discrimination; and
Whereas, In 1975, during the United Nations (UN) International Year for Women, the UN held its first official celebration of International Women’s Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed by member states. In adopting this resolution, the General Assembly recognized the role of women in peace efforts and development and urged an end to discrimination and an increase of support for women’s full and equal participation; and
Whereas, Beginning in 1996, International Women’s Day organizers began adopting a theme to each year’s celebrations that reinforces its commitment to women’s rights and world peace. Successful campaigns centered on such themes as “Celebrating the Past, Planning for the Future” (1996) and “Women in Decision‑Making” (2006); and
Whereas, Presidents of the United States have consecutively declared March to be Women’s History Month since 1988 after the National Women’s History Project petitioned the United States Congress in 1987 for recognition of Women’s History Month, and have since announced the 2021 theme of “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced continues to celebrate the Suffrage Centennial”; and
Whereas, On the occasion of 2010 International Women’s Day, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) drew attention to the hardships displaced women endure by spreading awareness of the displacement of populations as one of the gravest consequences of today’s armed conflicts; and
Whereas, There are more than 3.8 billion
women in the world today. Women around the world participate in the political,
social, and economic life of their communities, play a critical role in
providing and caring for their families, contribute substantially to the growth
of economies, and, as both farmers and caregivers, play an important role in
advancing food security for their communities; and
Whereas, The advancement of women is a public policy priority for our country and the state of Michigan and the ability of women to realize their full potential is critical to the ability of a country and state to achieve strong and lasting economic growth and social stability; and
Whereas, 2020 saw an historic shattering of a glass ceiling with the election of Kamala Harris as the first female Vice-President of the United States. The hope is that someday soon the ultimate glass ceiling will be shattered with the election of the first female U.S. President; and
Whereas, Although strides have been made in recent decades, women around the world continue to face significant obstacles in all aspects of their lives, including underrepresentation in all aspects of public life, denial of basic human rights, and discrimination; and
Whereas, Despite some achievements by individual women leaders, women around the world are still vastly underrepresented in high level positions and in national and local legislatures and governments and, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, women account for only 25 percent of national parliamentarians; and
Whereas, Women remain underrepresented in conflict prevention and conflict resolution efforts, despite proven successes by women in conflict-affected regions in moderating violent extremism, resolving disputes through non-violent mediation and negotiation, and stabilizing their societies by improving access to peace and security services, institutions, and decision-making venues; and
Whereas, March 8 is recognized each year as International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future, and a day to recognize the obstacles that women still face in the struggle for equal rights and opportunities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 8, 2022, as International Women’s Day in the state of Michigan. We support the goals of International Women’s Day, recognize that the empowerment of women is inextricably linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security, honor the women in the United States and around the world who have worked throughout history to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights, reaffirm the movement’s commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring the safety and welfare of women and girls, and to pursuing policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and encourage the people of Michigan to observe International Women’s Day with appropriate programs and activities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 5252, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 475 (MCL 168.475), as amended by 1999 PA 219.
(The bill was received from the Senate on March 2, with substitute (S-3), full title inserted and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until March 3, see House Journal No. 21, p. 283.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-3) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland
Bolden Green Martin Stone
Bollin Griffin Meerman Tate
Borton Haadsma Morse Thanedar
Brabec Hall Mueller Tisdel
Brann Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hood Outman Weiss
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Carter, T Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yancey
Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young
Clements
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 465, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An
act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and
highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish
the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan
transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle
fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation
fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to
promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up
and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds
from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to
establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to
provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to
authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages
to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation
purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of
deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships
for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to
provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund,
local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds;
to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by
specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation
functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation
fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to
provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide
for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide
for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state
and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain
specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets,
highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending
section 10o (MCL 247.660o), as amended by 2000 PA 188.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 97 Yeas—101
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland
Bolden Green Martin Stone
Bollin Griffin Meerman Tate
Borton Haadsma Morse Thanedar
Brabec Hall Mueller Tisdel
Brann Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hood Outman Weiss
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Carter, T Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yancey
Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young
Clements
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.
Senate Bill No. 466, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2020 PA 222.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 98 Yeas—101
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Steenland
Bolden Green Martin Stone
Bollin Griffin Meerman Tate
Borton Haadsma Morse Thanedar
Brabec Hall Mueller Tisdel
Brann Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hood Outman Weiss
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Carter, T Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yancey
Cherry Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Koleszar Rendon Young
Clements
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.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1073a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 99 Yeas—100
Aiyash Clements Koleszar Rendon
Albert Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Alexander Damoose LaFave Roth
Allor Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Anthony Ellison Lasinski Scott
Beeler Farrington Liberati Shannon
Bellino Filler Lightner Slagh
Berman Fink Lilly Sneller
Beson Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Bezotte Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bolden Glenn Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Green Martin Stone
Borton Griffin Meerman Tate
Brabec Haadsma Morse Thanedar
Brann Hall Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanSingel
Brixie Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Cambensy Hood Outman Weiss
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wendzel
Carter, B Hornberger Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, T Howell Posthumus Whiteford
Cavanagh Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cherry Jones Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Nays—1
Yancey
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Yancey, 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:
In a day and age where police brutality is
being exposed more due to technology and social media and where black americans
are asking for statues and monuments names to be changed because of history of
racism, I do not feel comfortable naming yet another highway or monument or
building after someone when I am unaware of how they treated black americans!”
The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Paquette to the Chair.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5703, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 10a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Brenda Carter moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after “289” by striking out “is” and inserting a comma and “and the language of section 2 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963 that “The legislature shall maintain and support a system of free public elementary and secondary schools as defined by law. Every school district shall provide for the education of its pupils without discrimination as to religion, creed, race, color or national origin”, are”.
Rep. Weiss moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after “289” by striking out “is” and inserting a comma and “and the language of section 2 of article VIII of the state constitution of 1963 that provides “No public monies or property shall be appropriated or paid or any public credit utilized, by the legislature or any other political subdivision or agency of the state directly or indirectly to aid or maintain any private, denominational or other nonpublic, pre-elementary, elementary, or secondary school”, are”.
Rep. Stone moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after the first “of” by striking out the balance of the line through “directors.” on line 7 of page 2 and inserting “the state constitution of 1963 is distributed at each meeting of the board of the school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of the public school academy, as applicable.”.
Rep. Aiyash moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after “10a.” by inserting “(1)”.
2. Amend page 2, following line 7, by inserting:
“(2) The board of a school district or intermediate school district or board of directors of a public school academy shall ensure that the text posted under subsection (1) is translated to each language, other than English, that is spoken by either of the following and is posted in all of the areas described in subsection (1):
(a) At least 3% of the population of the geographic area of the school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy.
(b) At least 1,000 individuals who are served by the school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy.”.
Rep. Glenn moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 11, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Calley moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5187, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled “Emergency management act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 30.403 and 30.405), section 3 as amended by 2002 PA 132 and section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 545.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Brabec moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 6, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5066.
(b) House Bill No. 5067.
(c) House Bill No. 5068.
(d) House Bill No. 5069.”.
Rep. O’Neal moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 7, following line 6, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 5371.
(b) House Bill No. 5372.”.
Rep. Fink moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5188, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2253 and 2453 (MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Outman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4003, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hall moved to substitute (H-4) the bill.
Rep. Hall moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The
motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40111 (MCL 324.40111), as amended by 2018 PA 272.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. LaFave moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5555, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 421.13), as amended by 2012 PA 493.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Oversight,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Allor moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5664, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 421.9).
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Fink moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Calley 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 the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, March 3, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4833 at 2:52 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4834 at 2:54 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5295 at 2:56 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 5296 at 2:58 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, March 3:
House Bill Nos. 5871 5872 5873 5874 5875 5876 5877
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, March 4, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4563 at 2:38 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4562 at 2:40 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, March 8:
Senate Bill Nos. 950 951 952 953 954 955
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Tuesday, March 8:
Senate Bill No. 626
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Government Operations, by Rep. Mueller, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5682, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 81, 81a, and 82 (MCL 750.81, 750.81a, and 750.82), section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87, section 81a as amended by 2012 PA 366, and section 82 as amended by 1994 PA 158.
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. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry and Rabhi
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Mueller, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry and Rabhi
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5477, entitled
A bill to regulate the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products; to prohibit the preparation, distribution, and sale of adulterated or contaminated kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and penalties; and to provide remedies.
to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young
Nays: None
The bill was referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hauck, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland and Young
The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, referred
House Bill No. 5750, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 907 and 909 (MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections 2c, 627c, and 907b.
to the Committee on Judiciary.
Favorable Roll Call
To Refer:
Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
Nays: Rep. LaFave
The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri
Absent: Rep. Carra
Excused: Rep. Carra
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4810, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.
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. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon and Stone
Nays: None
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4811, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.
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. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon and Stone
Nays: None
The Committee on Education, by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, reported
House Resolution No. 210.
A resolution to affirm our commitment to the inalienable rights of parents to direct the education of their children.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 6 p. 51.)
With the recommendation that the following substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted.
Substitute for House Resolution No. 210.
A
resolution to affirm our commitment to the fundamental rights of parents to
direct the education of their children, and call on Governor Whitmer to
publicly acknowledge these rights.
Whereas, The fundamental right of parents over the upbringing of their children has been unequivocally established in the United States. Parents are in the best position to know their own child’s needs and circumstances, and therefore, should maintain authority over all decisions that could impact the health and well-being of their children; and
Whereas, Education remains a critical part of any child’s upbringing. The “natural fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children” has been a cornerstone declaration in Michigan law for over 25 years; and
Whereas, Public schools are directed to listen to and respect the wishes of parents in the development of academic standards and curricula. The Michigan Revised School Code provides, “the public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment”; and
Whereas, Some education systems and elected officials across the country have been disregarding or infringing on parents’ rights related to their children’s education. For example, radical politics have permeated public school curricula, resulting in education that amounts to political indoctrination. In addition, parents who try to object are either ignored, shamed or silenced; and
Whereas, In October 2021, the Legislature sought to empower parents and children by providing scholarships to enhance the educational experience of Michigan students in a multitude of ways. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, driven by a denial of the basic premise that Michigan parents and students must have freedom and flexibility over education, vetoed this legislation; and
Whereas, Parents have the right to ensure that their children are receiving appropriate education. It is essential that parents’ voices are respected and incorporated into the development of academic curricula; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we affirm our commitment to the fundamental rights of parents to direct the education of their children; and be it further
Resolved, That we call on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to publicly acknowledge the fundamental right of parents over the upbringing of their children, including a central role in what it is their children are learning; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the State Board of Education.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose and Posthumus
Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar and Stone
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon and Stone
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Wakeman, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Brenda Carter and Aiyash
Absent: Rep. Camilleri
Excused: Rep. Camilleri
House Bill No. 4821, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled “Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by 2020 PA 215; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 626, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled “Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 28.784).
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
Notices
February 24, 2022
Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Attn: Appointments Division
111 South Capitol Avenue
P.O. Box 30013
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Governor Whitmer:
Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Detroit, the County of Wayne, and the Michigan Department of Community Health, under the Urban Cooperation Act of 1967, MCL 124.501 et seq, the Leadership of the Legislature respectfully submits the following nominee to be re-appointed to the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority Board:
Krystle Woods Hollier, Ph.D., L.P.
31 Arden Park Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
Thank you in advance for your time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either of our offices.
Sincerely,
Mike Shirkey Jason Wentworth
Senate Majority Leader Speaker of the House of Representatives
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Outman, Markkanen, Bezotte, Hood, Neeley, Eisen and Whitsett introduced
House Bill No. 5878, entitled
A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled “Property assessed clean energy act,” (MCL 460.931 to 460.949) by amending the title, by designating section 1 as part 1 and sections 3 to 19 as part 2, and by adding part 3.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy.
Reps. Anthony, Rogers, Coleman, Brabec and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5879, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16141 and 16145 (MCL 333.16141 and 333.16145), as amended by 1993 PA 80, and by adding section 16324a and part 169A.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Calley, Whitsett and Yaroch introduced
House Bill No. 5880, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17019.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Whitsett, Calley and Yaroch introduced
House Bill No. 5881, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17519.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Reps. Roth, Hope, Martin, Paquette, Bezotte, Maddock, Allor, Cherry, Sneller, Yaroch and Jones introduced
House Bill No. 5882, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 20a (MCL 257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Reps. Berman, Carra, LaFave, Markkanen, Borton, Bezotte, Paquette, Eisen, Outman and Meerman introduced
House Bill No. 5883, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 227 and 231a (MCL 750.227 and 750.231a), section 227 as amended by 1986 PA 8 and section 231a as amended by 2012 PA 427.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
Reps. Berman, Carra, LaFave, Markkanen, Borton, Bezotte, Paquette, Eisen, Outman and Meerman introduced
House Bill No. 5884, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2018 PA 637.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.
Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Steenland, Alexander, Lightner and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 5885, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled “Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2021 PA 106.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Steenland, Alexander, Lightner and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 5886, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics.
Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Steenland, Alexander, Lightner and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 5887, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled “An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,” by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021 PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Elections and Ethics.
March 4, 2022
Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:
· Performance audit report on the Bureau of Elections, Department of State (231-0235-21), March 2022.
Gary L. Randall
Clerk of the House
Rep. Yaroch moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:00 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives