STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2023

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

1:30 p.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.

Aiyash—present Dievendorf—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present

Alexander—present Edwards—present Martin—present Schuette—present

Andrews—present Farhat—present Martus—present Scott—present

Aragona—present Filler—present McFall—present Shannon—present

Arbit—present Fink—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present

Beeler—present Fitzgerald—present Meerman—present Slagh—present

BeGole—present Fox—present Mentzer—present Smit—present

Beson—present Friske—present Miller—present Snyder—present

Bezotte—present Glanville—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present

Bierlein—present Grant—present Morse—present Steckloff—present

Bollin—present Green, P.—present Mueller—present Steele—present

Borton—present Greene, J.—present Neeley—present Stone—present

Brabec—present Haadsma—present Neyer—present Tate—present

Breen—present Hall—present O’Neal—present Thompson—present

Brixie—present Harris—present Outman—present Tisdel—present

Bruck—excused Hill—present Paiz—present Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paquette—present VanderWall—excused

Carra—present Hood—present Pohutsky—present VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—present Hope—present Posthumus—present Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Prestin—present Weiss—present

Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Price—present Wendzel—present

Churches—present Koleszar—present Puri—present Whitsett—excused

Coffia—present Kuhn—present Rheingans—present Wilson—present

Coleman—present Kunse—present Rigas—present Witwer—present

Conlin—present Liberati—present Rogers—present Wozniak—present

DeBoer—present Lightner—present Roth—present Young—present

DeBoyer—present MacDonell—present Schmaltz—present Zorn—present

DeSana—present Maddock—present

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Cam Cavitt, from the 106th District, offered the following invocation:

“Heavenly Father we give thanks to You the great I am for Your loving mercy, Your grace, and the blood shed on the cross. We acknowledge Your presence here and across our state an amongst the brethren in this chamber. We ask for Your Holy Spirit to come and fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Please grant the leadership and members of this house of representatives Your wisdom, understanding, discernment, and knowledge so that they can fulfill Your purposes on earth as it is in heaven. Please protect our county from the divisions that challenge our ability to govern, in a way that would be pleasing to You. We also ask for a hedge of protection for those You have sent to protect us. Our military, first responders and especially our pastors who protect us spiritually. We love You, praise You and exalt Your name among all others. In Jesus name, Amen.”

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Bruck, VanderWall and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

Motions and Resolutions

Reps. Morgan, Alexander, Bezotte, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Mentzer, Rogers, Schuette and Shannon offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 69.

A resolution to declare April 2023 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, The House of Representatives is pleased to honor and salute Michigan’s 31 community and tribal colleges in recognition of April of 2023 as Michigan Community College Month; and

Whereas, Community College Month is an appropriate time to acknowledge community colleges and the important contributions they make to the richness and accessibility of post-secondary education; and

Whereas, The leaders and staff of Michigan’s community colleges are fully devoted to the praiseworthy mission of providing relevant academic and technical coursework leading to industry-recognized credentials; and

Whereas, Michigan’s outstanding community colleges enroll 270,000 students and grant 19,400 degrees and 6,100 certificates each year. Fifty-two percent of students who earn bachelor’s degrees in Michigan have completed courses at a community college; and

Whereas, Investing in community colleges helps meet the very real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and competitiveness; and

Whereas, Students of all ages and backgrounds who attend these exceptional schools receive a superb education and earn degrees, certificates, and training that help them become skilled members of a workforce that propels economic growth and encourages learning and culture; and

Whereas, The strength and success of Michigan’s community colleges, the vitality of its communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon excellent organizations, exemplified by Michigan’s community colleges; and

Whereas, It is altogether proper and fitting for this legislative body to pause in its deliberations and recognize Michigan’s community colleges, and to affirm their importance to the citizens of this state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare April 2023 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. We urge the continued awareness of community college job training for the students of Michigan to ensure the sustainability of Michigan’s workforce for the years to come; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of Michigan and each Michigan community college.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Aiyash moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

Reps. Wozniak, Outman, Bezotte, Markkanen, Paquette, DeBoyer, Roth, Phil Green, Zorn, Glanville, Conlin, Schriver, Alexander, Fitzgerald, Jaime Greene, Haadsma, Mentzer, Rogers, Schuette and Shannon offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 70.

A resolution to declare April 2023 as Autism Acceptance Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and is characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors; and

Whereas, Autism affects individuals in unique ways and can range from mild to severe, requiring different levels of support and services; and

Whereas, Autism Acceptance Day is observed on the second Tuesday of April each year as a time to raise awareness and understanding about autism and to celebrate the unique strengths and abilities of individuals on the autism spectrum; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2023 as Autism Acceptance Month in the state of Michigan. We acknowledge and support individuals with autism and their families, and affirm our commitment to promoting understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum in all aspects of community life; and be it further

Resolved, That we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum to our society and support efforts to provide them with equal opportunities. We call upon all members of our community to work together to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum and to raise awareness about the importance of early intervention and access to services.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

Rep. Borton offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 71.

A resolution to urge the Department of Natural Resources to deny the Michigan National Guard’s request to expand the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center.

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is currently considering a proposal to greatly expand the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center despite resounding and repeated opposition from Michiganders across the state. Camp Grayling comprises a 148,000-acre area in the northern Lower Peninsula, already making it the largest National Guard training area in the United States. Last year, the Michigan National Guard requested a 162,000-acre expansion of the facility, which would more than double its current size. Following this request, the DNR sought public comment on the proposal which was met with numerous negative responses from concerned citizens, environmental groups, and local governments statewide. The DNR is a state agency that exists to serve the people of Michigan and should take seriously the concerns that have been expressed by these parties – concerns that we reiterate here; and

Whereas, The proposed expansion of Camp Grayling is completely contradictory to the purpose underlying our Department of Natural Resources. MCL 324.503(1) provides that the DNR is to “protect and conserve the natural resources of this state[,] provide and develop facilities for outdoor recreation[,] prevent the destruction of timber and other forest growth by fire or otherwise[,] promote the reforesting of forestlands belonging to this state[,] prevent and guard against the pollution of lakes and streams within this state and enforce all laws provided for that purpose with all authority granted by law.” Further, in its own mission statement, the DNR has expressed its commitment “to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.” Expanding Camp Grayling against the wishes of so many concerned Michiganders across our state and without regard for the serious implications that the proposal has introduced would defy the ideals the DNR stands for; and

Whereas, This expansion risks creating new and exacerbating existing detrimental effects on Michigan’s treasured natural resources, risks that the DNR should recognize as unacceptable. The areas comprising the proposed expansion would include vital forests comprising one of the precious few habitats for the Kirtland’s Warbler as well as portions of Dead Stream Swamp, a National Natural Landmark and one of the largest white cedar swamps in the United States. Introducing new uses, including proposed electromagnetic warfare training, to these areas does nothing but raise new potential risks to the flora and fauna that exist therein. And, as the proposal is being considered, there are efforts underway to contain and clean per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly known as PFAS – already present across the current Camp Grayling area, prompting the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Grayling Post to oppose the expansion. The DNR should pay heed to the reasonable and widespread concerns that expanding military activities into these new areas raise; and

Whereas, The people of Michigan have the right to demand accountability from state agencies like the DNR and direct such agencies to act in accordance with their wishes and well-being. Michiganders across the state – but especially those in the northern Lower Peninsula – value the recreational and sporting activities that are possible in our pristine rivers, lakes, wetlands, grasslands, and forestlands. We must remain steadfast in protecting all our natural resources to maintain our reputation as the most beautiful state for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, outdoorsmen, and visiting tourists in the nation. And, alongside fellow states in the Great Lakes region and Canada, Michigan has a duty to protect our invaluable freshwater supply – a supply that accounts for 20% of the entire world’s fresh surface water – and be guarded against any proposed activities that would threaten such a vital natural resource. These are resources that are recognized, revered, and treasured by Michiganders. We must be steadfast in demanding that all state agencies – especially the DNR – work on behalf of these interests and acts to represent the will of the people voiced today in this Chamber; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we That we urge the Department of Natural Resources to deny the Michigan National Guard’s request to expand the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the State of Michigan; the Director of the Department of Natural Resources; the Director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and leadership of the Michigan National Guard.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.

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

The motion prevailed.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, April 11:

House Bill Nos. 4344 4345 4346 4347 4348 4349 4350 4351 4352 4353 4354 4355 4356 4357 4358 4359 4360 4361 4362 4363 4364 4365 4366 4367 4368 4369 4370 4371 4372 4373 4374 4375 4376 4377 4378 4379 4380

Senate Bill Nos. 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259

Reports of Standing Committees

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4145, entitled

A bill to provide for the issuance of restraining orders prohibiting certain individuals from possessing or purchasing firearms and ordering the surrender and seizure of a restrained individual’s firearms; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe penalties; and to provide remedies.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) 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. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4146, 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 2, 2b, 5b, and 8 (MCL 28.422, 28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 200, section 2b as amended by 2014 PA 205, and sections 5b and 8 as amended by 2017 PA 95.

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4147, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 1908, 2529, and 2559 (MCL 600.1908, 600.2529, and 600.2559), section 2529 as amended by 2014 PA 532 and section 2559 as amended by 2018 PA 261.

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4148, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 15e to chapter XVII.

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 83, entitled

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) 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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 84, entitled

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 85, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 15e to chapter XVII.

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 86, entitled

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. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins and Tsernoglou

Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Breen, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Glanville, Chair, of the Committee on Higher Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck and DeSana

Absent: Reps. Coffia and VanderWall

Excused: Reps. Coffia and VanderWall

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

The following report, submitted by Rep. Neeley, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel and Hoadley

Absent: Rep. Whitsett

Excused: Rep. Whitsett

Notices

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Government Operations from further consideration of House Bill No. 4008.

Rep. Beeler

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Government Operations from further consideration of House Bill No. 4009.

Rep. Schuette

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Tax Policy from further consideration of House Bill No. 4037.

Rep. Paquette

Communications from State Officers

The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:

April 12, 2023

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is notifying the Legislature that the FY2022
State Forensic Laboratory Fund Report has been posted to: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/-/media/Project/Websites/msp/reports/AR_2023/State_Forensic_Lab_Fund_Report_FY2022.pdf?rev=a2d7741ce9414a5ebc6d49f0f24184d8.

The Forensic Lab Funding Act, 1994 PA 35, MCL 12.201 et seq., created the State Forensic Laboratory Fund (Lab Fund) to support the forensic laboratory costs incurred by the state and local units of government. Section 10 (MCL 12.210) requires the department to annually report to the Governor and the House and Senate Appropriations Committees the amount received and appropriated in the fiscal year (FY) pursuant to this act, the amount expended pursuant to appropriations, and the balance in the Lab Fund.

Please direct any questions regarding this report to Ms. Amanda Baker, Director, Budget and Financial Services Division, at 517-599-5774.

Thank you,

Nichole Spicer

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Senior Executive Management Assistant to:

Ms. Amanda Baker, Director

Budget and Financial Services

Michigan State Police

The communication was referred to the Clerk.

Introduction of Bills

Reps. Rigas, Smit, Beeler, DeSana, BeGole, Prestin, DeBoyer, Paquette, Hoadley, Bierlein, Fox, Alexander, Johnsen, Beson, Steele, Neyer, Harris, Bezotte, Outman, Maddock, Kunse, Roth, Schriver and Aragona introduced

House Bill No. 4381, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled “Public employee retirement system investment act,” by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2018 PA 676.

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

Reps. Morse, Tsernoglou, Paiz, Hood, Liberati, Churches, Rheingans, Byrnes, Fitzgerald, O’Neal, Glanville, Rogers, Brabec, Weiss, VanderWall and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4382, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 551, 552, 553, 555, 556, 557, and 558 (MCL 280.551, 280.552, 280.553, 280.555, 280.556, 280.557, and 280.558).

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

Reps. VanderWall, Rogers, Tsernoglou, Paiz, Hood, Churches, Rheingans, Byrnes, Fitzgerald, O’Neal, Glanville, Liberati, Brabec, Weiss, Morse and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4383, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 576, 577, 578, 580, 581, 582, and 583 (MCL 280.559, 280.560, 280.561, 280.562, 280.563, 280.564, 280.565, 280.569, 280.570, 280.571, 280.572, 280.573, 280.574, 280.576, 280.577, 280.578, 280.580, 280.581, 280.582, and 280.583), section 569 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and by adding sections 561b, 561d, 564b, and 569b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Rep. Meerman introduced

House Bill No. 4384, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 34b to chapter IX.

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

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4385, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.

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

Rep. Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 4386, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.

Reps. MacDonell, Young and Arbit introduced

House Bill No. 4387, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50.

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

Reps. Roth, Harris, Paiz, Liberati, BeGole, Rigas, DeSana and Beson introduced

House Bill No. 4388, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 21105 (MCL 324.21105).

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

Reps. Arbit, Brabec, Hope, Price, Steckloff, Byrnes, Miller, Dievendorf, Edwards, Hood, Breen, McFall, Paiz, Andrews, Stone, Martus, Wilson, Conlin, O’Neal, Rheingans, Morse, Churches, McKinney, Hill, Brixie, Tsernoglou, MacDonell, Grant and Young introduced

House Bill No. 4389, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1586a.

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

Reps. Haadsma, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Edwards and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4390, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1, 13, 15, 18, and 19 (MCL 408.471, 408.483, 408.485, 408.488, and 408.489), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 18, and by adding sections 13c and 13d.

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

Reps. Brenda Carter, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4391, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 471 (MCL 206.471), as amended by 2011 PA 38, and by adding section 707a.

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

Reps. Witwer, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Edwards, Haadsma, Wilson and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4392, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled “The whistleblowers’ protection act,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 15.361, 15.362, and 15.363), section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 146.

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

Reps. O’Neal, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4393, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

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

Reps. Hill, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4394, entitled

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

Reps. Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4395, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled “Improved workforce opportunity wage act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 408.939).

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

Reps. Edwards, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4396, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled “The whistleblowers’ protection act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 15.361, 15.362, 15.363, and 15.365), section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 146, and by adding section 4a.

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

Reps. Andrews, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4397, entitled

A bill to create the office of the state employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and certain other state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.

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

Reps. Martus, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4398, entitled

A bill to provide for remedies and prescribe civil sanctions against a person that presents a false or fraudulent claim to obtain money, property, or services from this state or a local unit of government; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local government officers and agencies; to prohibit retaliation against a person that pursues a remedy under this act; and to authorize the attorney general to promulgate rules.

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

Reps. Mentzer, Breen, Hood, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4399, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled “Michigan antitrust reform act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243.

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

Reps. Hood, Breen, Farhat, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4400, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.

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

Reps. Whitsett, Breen, Farhat, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4401, entitled

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

Reps. Weiss, Breen, Farhat, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Price, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4402, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29.

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

Reps. Snyder, Farhat, Breen, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4403, entitled

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

Reps. Tsernoglou, Farhat, Breen, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Snyder, Brenda Carter, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4404, entitled

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

Reps. Churches, Farhat, Breen, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4405, entitled

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

Reps. Farhat, Breen, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Price, Weiss, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Hope, Andrews, Edwards, Haadsma and Scott introduced

House Bill No. 4406, entitled

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

Announcements by the Clerk

April 12, 2023

Received from the State Court Administrative Office Friend of the Court Bureau the annual Friend of the Court Grievance Report required by MCL 552.519(3)(d) and Friend of the
Court Citizen Advisory Committee Supplement, which are available on their website: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/496e6b/siteassets/reports/focb/grievrpt2022.pdf.

Richard J. Brown

Clerk of the House

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

Rep. Price offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 72.

A resolution to condemn the April 7, 2023, order in the case Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA and to denounce any and all efforts to limit access to abortion in Michigan and throughout the country.

Whereas, Mifepristone is one of two medications commonly used together in a regimen for medication abortion or miscarriage care. It was first approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2000. As of June 2022, mifepristone had been used by an estimated 5.6 million people in the United States to safely end their pregnancies or manage their miscarriages. Mifepristone provides an alternative to procedural abortion and affords patients privacy during the process. Decades of research have shown that severe complications from medication abortion, defined as hospitalization or transfusion, occur less than 0.4 percent of the time. The risk of death when taking mifepristone is lower than that when taking some other common medications, such as Viagra. Overdoses on acetaminophen are far more common, accounting for over 600 deaths each year; and

Whereas, On April 7, 2023, in the case Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, ordered a stay on the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. In effect, this order would vacate the FDA’s approval of the drug, which has stood for over twenty-two years. The United States Department of Justice has already announced its intent to appeal the decision, to defend the FDA’s expert judgment that mifepristone is safe and effective and to protect Americans’ access to legal reproductive care; and

Whereas, The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine lawsuit and the April 7 order are clearly politically motivated. The plaintiffs engaged in forum shopping, and their chosen judge overstepped the judicial role. This case is yet another attack on the ability of people to make their own choices regarding their reproductive futures, as part of a concerted and decades-long effort to limit access to abortion. Furthermore, the reasoning employed in this case could open the door to challenges to other FDA drug approvals, threatening the balance between agency experts and judges and creating uncertainty about consistent access to medication; and

Whereas, In 2022, the state of Michigan enshrined the right to reproductive freedom in its state constitution. The April 7 order in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine undermines that right by limiting Michiganders’ access to safe abortion and miscarriage treatment. This court-imposed restriction would eliminate a widely-used option for abortion, which could have a particularly harsh impact on systemically and historically marginalized individuals, such as black and brown communities and those with low incomes; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we condemn the April 7, 2023, order by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Amarillo Division, in the case Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA; and be it further

Resolved, That we denounce in the strongest possible terms any and all efforts to limit access to abortion in Michigan and throughout the country.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

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Rep. Skaggs moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:15 p.m.

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, April 13, at 12:00 Noon.

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives