STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
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 Maddock—present Schmaltz—present
Alexander—present Edwards—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present
Andrews—present Farhat—present Martin—present Schuette—present
Aragona—present Filler—present Martus—present Scott—present
Arbit—present Fink—present McFall—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Fitzgerald—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present
BeGole—present Fox—present Meerman—present Slagh—present
Beson—present Friske—present Mentzer—present Smit—present
Bezotte—present Glanville—present Miller—present Snyder—present
Bierlein—present Grant—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present
Bollin—present Green, P.—present Morse—present Steckloff—present
Borton—present Greene, J.—present Mueller—excused Steele—present
Brabec—present Haadsma—present Neeley—present Tate—present
Breen—present Hall—present Neyer—present Thompson—present
Brixie—present Harris—present O’Neal—present Tisdel—present
Bruck—present Hill—present Outman—present Tsernoglou—present
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paiz—present VanderWall—present
Carra—present Hood—present Paquette—present VanWoerkom—present
Carter, B.—present Hope—present Pohutsky—present Wegela—present
Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Posthumus—present Weiss—present
Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Prestin—present Wendzel—present
Churches—present Koleszar—present Price—excused Whitsett—present
Coffia—present Kuhn—present Puri—present Wilson—present
Conlin—present Kunse—present Rheingans—present Witwer—present
DeBoer—present Liberati—present Rigas—present Wozniak—present
DeBoyer—present Lightner—present Rogers—present Young—present
DeSana—present MacDonell—present Roth—present Zorn—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Brenda Carter, from the 53rd District, offered the following invocation:
“Lord God, we Your servants, are grateful for the many gifts that You provide. For the fresh water of the Great Lakes, for the rolling hills of the northern lower peninsula, for the minerals in the upper peninsula to the urban life in our great cities, we give thanks. For the people, young and old, who make this state a wonderful place to work, live and play, we give thanks. For our troops and public service personnel who protect and serve, we give thanks. For our families and friends and the opportunity to serve the great state of Michigan in this chamber, we give thanks. Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Mueller and Price be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 57, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7453 (MCL 333.7453), as added by 1988 PA 139.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 58, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7455 (MCL 333.7455), as added by 1988 PA 139.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5151, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 30c.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Shannon 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
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 195 out of numerical order.
Reps. Bierlein, Alexander, Bezotte, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Liberati, Rheingans, Rogers and Schuette offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 195.
A resolution to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of JCI Michigan.
Whereas, JCI Michigan, an affiliate of Junior Chamber International (JCI), was established in 1924 with a mission to empower young individuals to create positive change in their communities and develop leadership skills; and
Whereas, For the past century, JCI Michigan has been a driving force in cultivating a culture of active citizenship, community involvement, and personal development among its members; and
Whereas, JCI Michigan has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of society through various impactful projects, initiatives, and community service endeavors; and
Whereas, The organization has served as a beacon of inspiration by fostering a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility among its members, thereby contributing significantly to the growth and progress of the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, JCI Michigan has played a vital role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow by providing a platform for young individuals to develop skills, exchange ideas, and build networks that will serve them in their personal and professional lives; and
Whereas, The dedication, passion, and resilience of JCI Michigan’s members have left an indelible mark on communities across the state, creating a lasting legacy of positive change; and
Whereas, As JCI Michigan celebrates its 100th anniversary, it is fitting to recognize and commend the organization for a century of unwavering commitment to fostering leadership, community service, and personal development among Michigan’s youth; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the 100th anniversary of JCI Michigan. We express gratitude for the organization’s century-long commitment to empowering young leaders and making a positive impact in communities across the state; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution be duly recorded and shared with the members of JCI Michigan as a token of appreciation for their contributions to the betterment of society over the past 100 years.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Glanville, Bezotte, Brabec, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Haadsma, Hill, Liberati, Paiz, Rheingans and Rogers offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 194.
Whereas, Michigan’s school-based and school-linked health centers (also known as child and adolescent health centers) have been delivering comprehensive primary healthcare, mental healthcare, and prevention services for over 30 years; and
Whereas, There are over 300 school-based and school-linked health centers and programs in the state of Michigan delivering a range of primary, preventive, early intervention, and mental health services to children and youth of all grade levels in urban, rural, and suburban schools across the state; and
Whereas, Children and youth served by school-based and school-linked health centers show improved rates of school attendance, enhanced scores on standardized tests, less absenteeism due to illness, and increased immunization rates, while having their wellness and healthcare needs addressed; and
Whereas, School-Based Health Care Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the commitment and passion that school-based health center staff and parent/guardians show for all Michigan children and youth; and
Whereas, We also recognize the critical role these individuals play in improving the health and well-being of all Michigan children; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2024 as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4101, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17609 (MCL 333.17609), as amended by 2010 PA 304.
Was read a third time and
passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 13 Yeas—104
Aiyash DeSana Lightner Schmaltz
Alexander Dievendorf MacDonell Schuette
Andrews Edwards Markkanen Scott
Aragona Farhat Martin Shannon
Arbit Filler Martus Skaggs
Beeler Fink McFall Slagh
BeGole Fitzgerald McKinney Smit
Beson Fox Meerman Snyder
Bezotte Friske Mentzer St. Germaine
Bierlein Glanville Miller Steckloff
Bollin Grant Morgan Steele
Borton Green, P. Morse Tate
Brabec Greene, J. Neeley Thompson
Breen Haadsma Neyer Tisdel
Brixie Hall O’Neal Tsernoglou
Bruck Harris Outman VanderWall
Byrnes Hill Paiz VanWoerkom
Carra Hoadley Paquette Wegela
Carter, B. Hood Pohutsky Weiss
Carter, T. Hope Posthumus Wendzel
Cavitt Hoskins Prestin Whitsett
Churches Johnsen Puri Wilson
Coffia Koleszar Rheingans Witwer
Conlin Kuhn Rigas Wozniak
DeBoer Kunse Rogers Young
DeBoyer Liberati Roth Zorn
Nays—2
Maddock Schriver
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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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.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bill and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, February 15:
Senate Bill No. 721
Senate Joint Resolution J
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, February 20, for her approval of the following bills:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4416 at 3:30 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4845 at 3:32 p.m.
Enrolled House Bill No. 4325 at 3:34 p.m.
The Clerk announced that the following bills and joint resolution had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 20:
House Bill Nos. 5453 5454 5455 5456 5457 5458 5459
House Joint Resolution M
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 21:
Senate Bill No. 722
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5384, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 454, entitled “Truth in renting act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 554.632).
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, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen
Nays: None
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5385, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 554.601), as amended by 1995 PA 79.
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, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen
Nays: None
The Committee on Judiciary, by Rep. Breen, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5386, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5714 (MCL 600.5714), as amended by 2014 PA 223.
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, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Breen, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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. Witwer, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Present: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Fitzgerald, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole and Prestin
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4677, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8e.
The Senate has passed the bill 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.
House Bill No. 4678, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1281c.
The Senate has passed the bill 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.
House Bill No. 4676, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 8b (MCL 722.958b), as amended by 2018 PA 489.
The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "An act to establish certain standards for foster care and adoption services for children and their families; and to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments and adoption facilitators," by amending section 8b (MCL 722.958b), as amended by 2023 PA 296.
The Speaker announced
that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Time: 9:26 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4416 (Public Act No. 1, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “An act to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify aspects of the law relating to wills and intestacy, relating to the administration and distribution of estates of certain individuals, relating to trusts, and relating to the affairs of certain individuals under legal incapacity; to provide for the powers and procedures of the court that has jurisdiction over these matters; to provide for the validity and effect of certain transfers, contracts, and deposits that relate to death; to provide procedures to facilitate enforcement of certain trusts; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 1103, 1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918, 3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304, 5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5507, 7103, 7105, 7110, 7302, 7402, 7506, 7604, and 7820a (MCL 700.1103, 700.1106, 700.1210, 700.2519, 700.2806, 700.3605, 700.3916, 700.3917, 700.3918, 700.3959, 700.3981, 700.3982, 700.3983, 700.5102, 700.5301, 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5305, 700.5306a, 700.5310, 700.5311, 700.5313, 700.5314, 700.5507, 700.7103, 700.7105, 700.7110, 700.7302, 700.7402, 700.7506, 700.7604, and 700.7820a), section 1103 as amended by 2013 PA 157, section 1106 as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections 1210, 7302, 7402, and 7506 as amended and sections 7110 and 7604 as added by 2009 PA 46, section 2519 as amended by 2023 PA 72, section 3917 as amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5507 as amended by 2008 PA 41, sections 7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA 664, and section 7820a as added by 2012 PA 483, and by adding sections 1215, 1216, 5301c, 7408, 7409, and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 21, 2024, at 10:54 a.m.)
Time: 9:28 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4417 (Public Act No. 2, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “An act to provide for the registration, titling, sale, transfer, and regulation of certain vehicles operated upon the public highways of this state or any other place open to the general public or generally accessible to motor vehicles and distressed vehicles; to provide for the licensing of dealers; to provide for the examination, licensing, and control of operators and chauffeurs; to provide for the giving of proof of financial responsibility and security by owners and operators of vehicles; to provide for the imposition, levy, and collection of specific taxes on vehicles, and the levy and collection of sales and use taxes, license fees, and permit fees; to provide for the regulation and use of streets and highways; to create certain funds; to provide penalties and sanctions for a violation of this act; to provide for civil liability of manufacturers, the manufacturers of certain devices, the manufacturers of automated technology, upfitters, owners, and operators of vehicles and service of process on residents and nonresidents; to regulate the introduction and use of certain evidence; to regulate and certify the manufacturers of certain devices; to provide for approval and certification of installers and servicers of certain devices; to provide for the levy of certain assessments; to provide for the enforcement of this act; to provide for the creation of and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to impose liability upon the state or local agencies; to provide appropriations for certain purposes; to repeal all other acts or parts of acts inconsistent with this act or contrary to this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date,” by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 21, 2024, at 10:56 a.m.)
Time: 9:30 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4418 (Public Act No. 3, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled “An act to regulate certain transfers of property to minors; to make uniform the law regulating certain transfers to property to minors; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531).
(Filed with the Secretary of
State on February 21, 2024, at 10:58 a.m.)
Time: 9:32 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4419 (Public Act No. 4, I.E.), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as amended by 2000 PA 65.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.)
Time: 9:34 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4845 (Public Act No. 5, I.E.), being
An act to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “An act to consolidate prior acts naming certain Michigan highways; to provide for the naming of certain highways; to prescribe certain duties of the state transportation department; and to repeal acts and parts of acts and certain resolutions,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 103a.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 21, 2024, at 11:02 a.m.)
Time: 9:36 a.m.
To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
Sir—I have this day approved and signed
Enrolled House Bill No. 4325 (Public Act No. 6), being
An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549.
(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 21, 2024, at 11:04 a.m.)
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Farhat, Filler, Dievendorf, Haadsma, Rheingans, Tyrone Carter and Hood introduced
House Bill No. 5460, entitled
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled “Motor vehicle sales finance act,” by amending sections 12, 13, and 22 (MCL 492.112, 492.113, and 492.122), section 12 as amended by 1994 PA 2 and section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. McFall, Arbit, Andrews, Hope, Haadsma, Price, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Brixie, Steckloff, Rogers, Tyrone Carter, Rheingans, Glanville, Weiss, Hoskins, Brenda Carter, Wilson, Hill, Coffia, MacDonell, Neeley, Brabec, Edwards, Mentzer, Breen, Scott, O’Neal, Grant, Morse, Wegela, Morgan, Conlin, Hood, Paiz, Young, Koleszar, Martus, Skaggs, Byrnes, McKinney, Farhat, Fitzgerald and Whitsett introduced
House Bill No. 5461, entitled
A bill to create the secure retirement savings program to provide retirement savings options for certain employees; to create the secure retirement savings board and prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; to require participation in the program by certain employers; to create the secure retirement savings program fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury consisting of employee retirement accounts; to establish the Michigan secure retirement administrative fund to pay program administrative expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Reps. Markkanen, Martin, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Cavitt, Alexander, Prestin, Paquette, Johnsen, DeBoyer, Meerman and Bruck introduced
House Bill No. 5462, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 112.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure.
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Rep. Cavitt moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:00 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, February 22, at 12:00 Noon.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives