STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2022
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, March 24, 2022.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Coleman—present LaFave—present Rogers—present
Albert—present Damoose—present LaGrand—present Roth—present
Alexander—present Eisen—present Lasinski—present Sabo—present
Allor—present Ellison—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—present
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—present Koleszar—present Rendon—present Young—present
Clements—present Kuppa—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Bradley Slagh, from the 90th District, offered the following invocation:
“Almighty God
As servants of Yours we ask that You give us a servant’s heart.
We ask for Your wisdom for the decisions that we need to make this day.
Lord we seek Your perfect knowledge to know the best ways to engage our work as Legislators.
We desire Your light to shine in and through us so that we can see the right paths, and be a light for those who need it.
We ask that You would ‘equip us with everything good that we may do Your will’.
We ask this all emboldened by the power of the Word made flesh.
Amen.”
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Ellison and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, March 23:
House Bill Nos. 5956 5957 5958 5959 5960 5961 5962 5963 5964 5965 5966
House Joint Resolution Q
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, March 24:
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Appropriations, by Rep. Albert, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 565, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O’Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Albert, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger,
Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom,
Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson,
Brabec, O’Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar and Weiss
The Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, by Rep. Lilly, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 405, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled “An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies,” by amending the title and sections 8, 9, and 18 (MCL 446.208, 446.209, and 446.218), the title and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345 and section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469.
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. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lilly, Chair, of the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa
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, March 24, 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, March 24, 2022
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O’Malley, Brixie, LaGrand and Young
Messages from the Senate
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 6, 101, 104b, and 104c (MCL 388.1606, 388.1701, 388.1704b, and 388.1704c), sections 6, 101, and 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48 and section 104b as amended by 2018 PA 265.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1249, 1249b, 1279g, and 1280g (MCL 380.1249, 380.1249b, 380.1279g, and 380.1280g), section 1249 as amended by 2019 PA 6, section 1249b as amended by 2019 PA 5, section 1279g as amended by 2016 PA 170, and section 1280g as added by 2018 PA 601, and by adding section 1280h.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Beeler, Hertel, Witwer and Damoose introduced
House Bill No. 5967, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2021 PA 46.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Whiteford and Morse introduced
House Bill No. 5968, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled “Michigan trust fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2021 PA 137, and by adding section 3.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Whiteford and Morse introduced
House Bill No. 5969, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled “Legislative council act,” (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by amending the title, as amended by 2018 PA 638, and by adding chapter 8A.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Morse and Whiteford introduced
House Bill No. 5970, entitled
A bill to prohibit the commencement of civil actions relating to opioids by certain governmental officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Reps. Glenn, Steven Johnson, Bellino and Hoitenga introduced
House Bill No. 5971, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled “Motor fuel tax act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 8 (MCL 207.1002, 207.1003, and 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 5972, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 703 and 705 (MCL 125.4703 and 125.4705).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Reps. Berman, Markkanen, Bezotte, LaFave and Steenland introduced
House Bill No. 5973, entitled
A bill to prohibit certain censorship by certain social media platforms; to designate certain social media platforms as common carriers; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide remedies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Communications and Technology.
House Bill No. 5974, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 13a of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13a), as amended by 2016 PA 191.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5975, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 17d of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.17d), as amended by 2012 PA 115.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5976, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 3a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5977, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 6a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5978, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 3b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5979, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5980, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.118), as amended by 2017 PA 258.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Families, Children, and Seniors.
House Bill No. 5981, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending sections 102 and 206 (MCL 125.3102 and 125.3206), section 102 as amended by 2008 PA 12 and section 206 as amended by 2018 PA 513.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 565, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Appropriations,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Rogers moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 11, following line 2, by inserting:
2. Amend page 11, following line 6, by inserting:
"Coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund..................................................................... 100,000,000"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
3. Amend page 66, following line 11, by inserting:
“Sec. 603. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the water affordability grant program, $100,000,000.00 shall be used by the department of treasury to create and administer the water affordability grant program. The department of treasury shall provide water affordability grants to utility companies and providers that must be used to pay off the remaining balance of customers’ residential water bills that are in arrears.
(2) Entities awarded grants under this section must adopt a moratorium on shutting off the water service to customers for one year after receiving grant award.
(3) The department of treasury shall require from each awardee the submission of a report to the department that provides data on the number of water shutoffs that the entity made in the prior year within their service area. The department of treasury shall work in consultation with the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to determine the appropriate data to be required in the report.
(4) The department of treasury shall submit a report that provides all the data required in subsection (3) to the chairpersons of the house of representatives and senate standing committees on appropriations, the relevant house of representatives and senate appropriations subcommittees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.
(5) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for the water affordability grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:
(a) The purpose of the work project is to provide support for the costs of the water affordability grant program.
(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with service providers, or both.
(c) The total estimated cost of the work project is $100,000,000.00.
(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.”.
Rep. Rabhi moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 3 by striking out line 13 and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 23, line 16, by striking out all of section 311.
Rep. Cynthia Johnson moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 10, following line 28, by inserting:
"Great Lakes Water Authority one-time grant............................................................. 52,000,000".
2. Amend page 11, following line 6, by inserting:
"Coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund....................................................................... 52,000,000"
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Neeley and Yancey be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 565, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 147 Yeas—95
Aiyash Clements Kuppa Rogers
Albert Coleman LaFave Roth
Alexander Damoose LaGrand Sabo
Allor Farrington Lasinski Scott
Anthony Filler Liberati Shannon
Beeler Fink Lightner Sneller
Bellino Frederick Lilly Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland
Bolden Green Markkanen Stone
Bollin Griffin Martin Tate
Borton Haadsma Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Hall Morse Tisdel
Brann Hauck Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal Wakeman
Calley Hood Outman Weiss
Cambensy Hope Paquette Wendzel
Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Wentworth
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, T Johnson, C Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Puri Yaroch
Cherry Kahle Rabhi Young
Clemente Koleszar Rendon
Nays—7
Berman Eisen Maddock Slagh
Carra Johnson, S Reilly
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Calley moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 302, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 495 (MCL 168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Elections and Ethics,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 302, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 495 (MCL 168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 148 Yeas—62
Albert Eisen Johnson, S Reilly
Alexander Farrington Kahle Rendon
Allor Filler LaFave Roth
Beeler Fink Lightner Sabo
Bellino Frederick Lilly Shannon
Berman Garza Maddock Slagh
Beson Glenn Marino Tisdel
Bezotte Green Markkanen VanSingel
Bollin Griffin Martin VanWoerkom
Borton Haadsma Meerman Wakeman
Brann Hall Mueller Wendzel
Calley Hauck O’Malley Wentworth
Cambensy Hertel Outman Whiteford
Carra Hoitenga Paquette Witwer
Clements Hornberger Posthumus Yaroch
Damoose Howell
Nays—40
Aiyash Cherry Lasinski Scott
Anthony Clemente Liberati Sneller
Bolden Coleman Manoogian Sowerby
Brabec Hood Morse Steckloff
Breen Hope O’Neal Steenland
Brixie Johnson, C Peterson Stone
Camilleri Jones Pohutsky Tate
Carter, B Koleszar Puri Thanedar
Carter, T Kuppa Rabhi Weiss
Cavanagh LaGrand Rogers Young
In The Chair: Hornberger
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4163, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Elections and Ethics,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Berman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4163, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 149 Yeas—58
Albert Eisen Koleszar Posthumus
Alexander Farrington LaFave Reilly
Allor Filler Liberati Rendon
Beeler Fink Lightner Roth
Bellino Frederick Lilly Slagh
Berman Glenn Maddock Steenland
Beson Green Marino Tisdel
Bezotte Griffin Markkanen VanSingel
Bollin Hall Martin VanWoerkom
Borton Hauck Meerman Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga Mueller Wendzel
Cambensy Hornberger O’Malley Wentworth
Carra Howell Outman Whiteford
Clements Johnson, S Paquette Yaroch
Damoose Kahle
Nays—44
Aiyash Cherry LaGrand Scott
Anthony Clemente Lasinski Shannon
Bolden Coleman Manoogian Sneller
Brabec Garza Morse Sowerby
Brann Haadsma O’Neal Steckloff
Breen Hertel Peterson Stone
Brixie Hood Pohutsky Tate
Camilleri Hope Puri Thanedar
Carter, B Johnson, C Rabhi Weiss
Carter, T Jones Rogers Witwer
Cavanagh Kuppa Sabo Young
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5695, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Wendzel moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5695, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11.
Was read a third time and
passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 150 Yeas—83
Albert Damoose LaFave Rogers
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Roth
Allor Farrington Liberati Scott
Anthony Filler Lightner Shannon
Beeler Fink Lilly Slagh
Bellino Frederick Maddock Sneller
Berman Garza Marino Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bolden Griffin Martin Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Borton Hall Morse VanSingel
Brann Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Weiss
Calley Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Howell Peterson Wentworth
Carra Johnson, S Pohutsky Whiteford
Cavanagh Jones Posthumus Witwer
Cherry Kahle Puri Yaroch
Clements Koleszar Reilly Young
Coleman Kuppa Rendon
Nays—19
Aiyash Carter, T Johnson, C Sabo
Beson Clemente Lasinski Sowerby
Brabec Green Manoogian Steckloff
Camilleri Hood O’Neal Stone
Carter, B Hope Rabhi
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5696, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 502 (MCL 436.1502), as amended by 2020 PA 112.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Young moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5696, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan
liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 502 (MCL 436.1502), as
amended by 2020 PA 112.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 151 Yeas—86
Albert Damoose LaGrand Rogers
Alexander Eisen Lasinski Roth
Allor Farrington Liberati Scott
Anthony Filler Lightner Shannon
Beeler Fink Lilly Slagh
Bellino Frederick Maddock Sneller
Berman Garza Marino Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bolden Griffin Martin Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Borton Hall Morse VanSingel
Brann Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Weiss
Calley Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Howell Peterson Wentworth
Carra Johnson, S Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, T Jones Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Kahle Puri Yancey
Cherry Koleszar Reilly Yaroch
Clements Kuppa Rendon Young
Coleman LaFave
Nays—17
Aiyash Clemente Johnson, C Sabo
Beson Green Manoogian Sowerby
Brabec Hood O’Neal Steckloff
Camilleri Hope Rabhi Stone
Carter, B
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5726, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 409.115).
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.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the
members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5726, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled “Youth employment standards act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 409.115).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 152 Yeas—84
Albert Damoose LaFave Rogers
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Roth
Allor Farrington Liberati Scott
Anthony Filler Lightner Shannon
Beeler Fink Lilly Slagh
Bellino Frederick Maddock Sneller
Berman Garza Marino Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Tate
Bolden Griffin Martin Thanedar
Bollin Haadsma Meerman Tisdel
Borton Hall Morse VanSingel
Brann Hauck Mueller VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Weiss
Calley Hornberger Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Howell Peterson Wentworth
Carra Johnson, S Pohutsky Whiteford
Cavanagh Jones Posthumus Witwer
Cherry Kahle Puri Yancey
Clements Koleszar Reilly Yaroch
Coleman Kuppa Rendon Young
Nays—19
Aiyash Carter, T Johnson, C Sabo
Beson Clemente Lasinski Sowerby
Brabec Green Manoogian Steckloff
Camilleri Hood O’Neal Stone
Carter, B Hope Rabhi
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5871, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical
marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL
333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504
as amended by 2018 PA 10.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Regulatory Reform,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Hauck moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5871, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 153 Yeas—101
Aiyash Coleman LaFave Rogers
Alexander Damoose LaGrand Roth
Allor Eisen Lasinski Sabo
Anthony Farrington Liberati Scott
Beeler Filler Lightner Shannon
Bellino Fink Lilly Slagh
Berman Frederick Maddock Sneller
Beson Garza Manoogian Sowerby
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steckloff
Bolden Green Markkanen Steenland
Bollin Griffin Martin Stone
Borton Haadsma Meerman Tate
Brabec Hall Morse Thanedar
Brann Hauck Mueller Tisdel
Breen Hertel O’Malley VanSingel
Brixie Hoitenga O’Neal VanWoerkom
Calley Hood Outman Wakeman
Cambensy Hope Paquette Weiss
Camilleri Hornberger Peterson Wendzel
Carra Howell Pohutsky Wentworth
Carter, B Johnson, C Posthumus Whiteford
Carter, T Johnson, S Puri Witwer
Cavanagh Jones Rabhi Yancey
Cherry Koleszar Reilly Yaroch
Clemente Kuppa Rendon Young
Clements
Nays—2
Albert 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. 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 second time.
Rep. Alexander moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5629, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1078a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Reilly moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Tyrone Carter, Pohutsky, Scott, Clemente, Sowerby, Hope, Tate, Cynthia Johnson, Koleszar, Ellison and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 260.
A resolution to create a House select committee to examine the actions of Lee Chatfield, former Representative of the One-hundred Seventh House District.
Whereas, Article XI, Section 1 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 provides, in relevant part:
All officers, legislative, executive and judicial, before entering upon the duties of their respective offices, shall take and subscribe the following oath or affirmation: I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of this state, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of .......... according to the best of my ability...
; and
Whereas, Rule 74(4) of the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives states:
A Member shall not convert for personal, business and/or campaign use, unrelated to House business, any supplies, services, facilities, or staff provided by the State of Michigan. This includes, but is not limited to, telephones, telecopy machines, computers, postage, and copy machines.
; and
Whereas, Confidence in government and elected officials is a prerequisite to the functioning of a democratic society; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That a House select committee to examine the actions of Lee Chatfield is created. The select committee shall consist of six members. Three members of the select committee shall be from the House Republican Caucus selected by the Speaker of the House and three members of the select committee shall be from the House Democratic Caucus selected by the House Minority Leader. The Speaker of the House and the House Minority Leader shall each designate a co-chair of the select committee. The House select committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That the House select committee may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and examine the books, records, and tapes of any person, partnership, association, or corporation, public or private, involved in a matter properly before the committee; may call upon the services and personnel of any agency of the state and its political subdivisions; and may engage such assistance as it deems necessary; and be it further
Resolved, That members of the House select committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties, to be paid from the appropriation to the House of Representatives; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be served on Lee Chatfield and that he be given a reasonable opportunity to appear before the House select committee and be represented by counsel.
The resolution was referred to the
Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Farrington, Haadsma, Marino, Sneller and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 261.
A resolution to declare April 2022 as Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The informed use of credit and other financial products and services benefits individual consumers and promotes economic growth; and
Whereas, Learning financial literacy skills at an early age encourages greater economic self-sufficiency, higher levels of successful homeownership, and enhanced retirement security, particularly among low-and moderate-income citizens; and
Whereas, Michigan has formally participated in financial literacy programming for eighteen years through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundred of organizations including financial institutions, non-profit groups, government entities, schools and libraries. The initiative showcases these organizations educational resources, strengthens public-private partnerships, engages the media, and connects people with resources to help them better manage their money; and
Whereas, A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth; and
Whereas, According to the 2021 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey report by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, 62% of U.S. adults have carried credit card debt in last 12 months and 41 percent of adults living in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance; and
Whereas, Personal financial education and money management skills are crucial to ensure that all Michiganders and especially our young people are prepared to manage credit and debt and become responsible workers, heads of households, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and productive citizens; and
Whereas, According to the report titled “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households” by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 40 percent of adults in the United States cannot cover an expense of $400; and
Whereas, According to the report of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve for the fourth quarter of 2020 outstanding household debt in the United States reached $14,560,000,000,000 and the total debt balance is $414 billion higher than at the end of 2019; and
Whereas, According to the most recent FDIC Survey and Report of Household Use of Banking and Financial Services, the number one reason, at twenty-nine percent, cited by unbanked households for not having an account was “Don’t have enough money to meet minimum balance requirements” compared to the majority of banked households being satisfied with their primary bank and thinking that fees were clearly communicated; and
Whereas, Expanding access to the mainstream financial system will provide individuals with less expensive and more secure options for managing finances and building wealth; and
Whereas, The young people of our state represent Michigan’s single greatest resource who, in the years ahead, will assume leadership positions and responsibility for advancement of our society; and
Whereas, Financial Literacy Month highlights the commitment of Michigan banks to strengthen the financial knowledge of Michigan citizens to prepare them for a fiscally-responsible future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2022 as Financial Literacy Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage raising public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in Michigan and the rest of the United States. This will help address the serious problems that are associated with mismanagement of personal finances; and be it further
Resolved, That we call on each parent, school, business, financial institution, community organization, and unit of government to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Brenda Carter, Whiteford, Green, Wakeman, Brann, Kahle, Young, Pohutsky, Tyrone Carter, O’Malley, Haadsma, Sneller and Sowerby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 262.
A resolution to urge the United States Congress to expand the federal Family First Prevention Services Act by allowing flexibility in the use of Title IV-E funds to help children remain safely in their homes.
Whereas, In the United States, nearly half
a million children are in foster care. Michigan ranks 18th in the country for
the number of children, per capita, placed in out-of-home care, with
approximately 13,000 children in foster care or a residential placement on
any given day; and
Whereas, Research shows that children in the foster system have the best outcomes when they are placed in a safe and stable environment that supports their long-term well-being. Instead of subjecting children to the trauma of being separated from their family and placed out of their home, more efforts are being made to provide struggling and overburdened families with the resources they need to create a stable and loving environment; and
Whereas, The Family First Prevention Services Act, signed into law in 2018, was enacted to help increase the number of children who can remain safely at home with their families. The law allows states to use federal funding available under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act to address some of the issues that contribute to family separation. Currently, the Family First Prevention Services Act allows funding for a narrow range of services, including substance use prevention and treatment, in-home parenting skills classes, and kinship navigator services. While these services are essential, there are many other areas in which families require assistance; and
Whereas, Poverty and homelessness, for example, have been shown to be associated with the separation of families, and many studies have documented that children in families who experience homelessness frequently become separated from their parents. Poverty leads to housing instability and parents often struggle to provide for their children’s basic needs. Helping parents out of poverty and providing stable environments for children would allow more families to stay together, which would reduce the number of children that have to endure the foster care system; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the United States Congress to expand the federal Family First Prevention Services Act by allowing flexibility in the use of Title IV-E funds to help children remain safely in their homes; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to 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 Families, Children, and Seniors.
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 5525, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 154 Yeas—98
Aiyash Clements LaFave Roth
Albert Coleman LaGrand Sabo
Alexander Damoose Lasinski Scott
Allor Eisen Liberati Shannon
Anthony Farrington Lightner Slagh
Beeler Filler Lilly Sneller
Bellino Fink Maddock Sowerby
Berman Frederick Manoogian Steckloff
Beson Garza Marino Steenland
Bezotte Glenn Markkanen Stone
Bolden Green Martin Tate
Bollin Griffin Meerman Thanedar
Borton Haadsma Morse Tisdel
Brabec Hall Mueller VanSingel
Brann Hauck O’Malley VanWoerkom
Breen Hertel O’Neal Wakeman
Brixie Hoitenga Outman Weiss
Calley Hood Paquette Wendzel
Cambensy Hope Peterson Wentworth
Camilleri Hornberger Pohutsky Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Posthumus Witwer
Carter, T Jones Puri Yancey
Cavanagh Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Cherry Koleszar Rogers Young
Clemente Kuppa
Nays—5
Carra Johnson, S Rabhi Reilly
Johnson, C
In The Chair: Hornberger
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 24.
A concurrent resolution to prescribe the legislative schedule.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That when the Senate adjourns on Thursday, March 24, 2022, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.; and be it further
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives adjourns on Thursday, March 24, 2022, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.; when it adjourns on Thursday, April 14, 2022, it stands adjourned until Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The question being on the adoption of the concurrent resolution,
The concurrent resolution was adopted.
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Rep. Frederick moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
The motion prevailed.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5875, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2018 PA 315.
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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley and Morse
Nays: None
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5876, entitled
A bill to amend 1945 PA 47, entitled “An act to authorize 2 or more cities, townships, and villages, or any combination of cities, townships, and villages, to incorporate a hospital authority for planning, promoting, acquiring, constructing, improving, enlarging, extending, owning, maintaining, and operating 1 or more community hospitals and related buildings or structures and related facilities; to provide for the sale, lease, or other transfer of a hospital owned by a hospital authority to a nonprofit corporation established under the laws of this state for no or nominal monetary consideration; to define hospitals and community hospitals; to provide for changes in the membership therein; to authorize the cities, townships, and villages to levy taxes for community hospital purposes; to provide for the issuance of bonds; to provide for the pledge of assessments; to provide for borrowing money for operation and maintenance and issuing notes for operation and maintenance; to validate elections heretofore held and notes heretofore issued; to validate bonds heretofore issued; to authorize condemnation proceedings; to grant certain powers of a body corporate; to validate and ratify the organization, existence, and membership of entities acting as hospital authorities under the act and the actions taken by hospital authorities and by the members of the hospital authorities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 9 (MCL 331.9), as amended by 1990 PA 69.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel and Witwer
Nays: None
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, March 24, 2022
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley and Morse
Absent: Reps. Clemente and Whitsett
Excused: Reps. Clemente and Whitsett
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 Thursday, March 24:
House Bill Nos. 5967 5968 5969 5970 5971 5972 5973 5974 5975 5976 5977 5978 5979 5980 5981
Senate Bill Nos. 981 982 983 984 985 986 987 988 989 990 991 992 993 994 995
Rep. VanSingel moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:05 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, April 12, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives