STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 29, 2024.
12:00 Noon.
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—excused 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—present 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—present 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. Erin Byrnes, from the 15th District, offered the following invocation:
“As we stand together in the people’s house today, I am reminded of the words of Angela Davis who once said, ‘You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.’
May we take those wise words to heart, and act with intention, today and every day as we work in service to the people of our great state.
May we hold in our minds and our hearts the faces of the people in our communities.
May we recall their stories, their triumphs, and their challenges as we seek to transform the world into a place where everyone can thrive.
May we work to radically transform hate into love, closed minds into open hearts and obstacles into open doors.
I ask that the universe guide us in this process of radical transformation. The universe makes no mistakes, and there is a reason why we are all here, in this time and this place, together.
That reason is love. That reason is hope. And that reason is radical transformation for the betterment of the people we serve.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Rep. Beson be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4705, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 109.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Tisdel moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4977, entitled
A bill to amend 1889 PA 39, entitled “An act to authorize the formation of corporations for the purchase and improvement of grounds to be occupied for summer homes, for camp-meetings, for meetings of assemblies or associations and societies organized for intellectual and scientific culture and for the promotion of the cause of religion and morality, or for any or all of such purposes; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce,” (MCL 455.51 to 455.72) by adding section 12a.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Outman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4978, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled “Nonprofit corporation act,” by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Roth 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
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4011, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled “Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 1991 PA 105.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 18 Yeas—93
Alexander Farhat MacDonell Schmaltz
Aragona Filler Markkanen Schuette
Arbit Fink Martin Scott
Beeler Fitzgerald Martus Shannon
BeGole Fox McFall Slagh
Bezotte Glanville McKinney Smit
Bierlein Grant Meerman Snyder
Bollin Green, P. Mentzer St. Germaine
Borton Greene, J. Miller Steckloff
Brabec Haadsma Morgan Steele
Breen Hall Morse Tate
Brixie Harris Mueller Thompson
Bruck Hill Neeley Tisdel
Byrnes Hoadley Neyer Tsernoglou
Carra Hood O’ Neal VanderWall
Carter, B. Hope Outman VanWoerkom
Carter, T. Hoskins Paiz Wendzel
Cavitt Johnsen Paquette Whitsett
Churches Koleszar Posthumus Wilson
Coffia Kuhn Prestin Witwer
Conlin Kunse Rigas Wozniak
DeBoer Liberati Rogers Young
DeBoyer Lightner Roth Zorn
Dievendorf
Nays—13
Aiyash Maddock Puri Skaggs
Andrews Pohutsky Rheingans Wegela
Edwards Price Schriver Weiss
Friske
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. DeSana, under Rule 31, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I did not vote on Roll Call No. 18 because
of a possible conflict of interest.”
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Reports of Standing Committees
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 148.
A resolution to urge the President of the United States to provide assistance and medical aid to the community of Qaraqosh/Bakhdida, Iraq, following a devastating fire at a local wedding.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 83 of 2023, p. 1944.)
(The resolution was reported by the Committee on Government Operations on February 7, with substitute (H‑1).)
(For substitute, see House Journal No. 12, p. 78.)
The question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) recommended by the Committee,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
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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
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Harris, Alexander, Bezotte, Glanville, Haadsma and Schuette offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 198.
A resolution to declare February 2024 as School Resource Officer Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The safety and well-being of the students within the educational institutions of the state of Michigan are foundational principles that contribute to the overall success of our communities; and
Whereas, School Resource Officers (SROs) stand as steadfast guardians, embodying the commitment to fostering a secure and nurturing learning environment by building positive relationships with students, staff, and the broader community; and
Whereas, The State of Michigan recognizes and deeply appreciates the indispensable role played by SROs in not only maintaining safety within our schools but also in proactively engaging with students to prevent incidents and providing a rapid, effective response to emergencies; and
Whereas, SROs go beyond their law enforcement duties by offering mentorship, guidance, and support to students, thereby contributing significantly to their personal development, character building, and overall success; and
Whereas, The professionalism, dedication, and commitment exhibited by SROs are a beacon of inspiration, leaving an enduring impact on the educational experience of students and contributing positively to the cultural fabric of our schools; and
Whereas, The State of Michigan acknowledges the critical importance of fostering collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and the community to ensure the safety, security, and holistic development of our students; and
Whereas, In 2023, the State of Michigan further expanded access to SROs by providing nearly $25 million in new grant funding for the hiring of 195 SROs to enhance the safety and security for more than 334,000 students in Michigan.
Whereas, The successful collaboration between SROs, educators, and community stakeholders has resulted in safer school environments, stronger community ties, and an increased sense of trust among students towards law enforcement; and
Whereas, The State of Michigan values and supports initiatives that promote positive interactions, open communication, and understanding between SROs, students, and the community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2024 as School Resource Officer Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan. We commemorate and express profound gratitude for the outstanding service, professionalism, and dedication of SROs in the state; commend the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and community stakeholders in creating an environment that prioritizes the safety, well-being, and success of our students; and encourage continued collaboration and the sharing of best practices among law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance school safety and foster positive relationships within the educational community.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 28:
House Bill No. 5526
Senate Bill Nos. 729 730 731 732 733 734
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Labor, by Rep. Haadsma, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5164, entitled
A bill to create the call center jobs retention act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to impose certain duties on certain employers; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O’ Neal, Andrews, Churches and Wegela
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller and Kunse
The Committee on Labor, by Rep. Haadsma, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 5165, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 15.
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. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O’ Neal, Andrews, Churches and Wegela
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller and Kunse
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Haadsma, Chair, of the Committee on Labor, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O’ Neal, Andrews, Churches,
Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller and Kunse
The following report, submitted by Rep. Byrnes, Chair, of the Committee on Ethics and Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak and Harris
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was received and read:
March 1, 2024
Unemployment Insurance Agency Work Share Program Annual Report
Public Act 1 of 1936, Section 421.28I
The Work Share Program was created by the enactment of Public Act 1 of 1936, Section 421.28b to 421.28m of the Michigan Employment Security (MES) Act. The purpose of Work Share is to allow an employer to maintain operational productivity by reducing the work hours of employees during an economic decline in regular business activity instead of laying-off employees. With the plan, eligible employees work a reduced number of hours in the work week and receive a portion of weekly unemployment benefits.
Per Section 421.28l of the MES Act, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for referral to the Chair and Minority Vice-Chair of the appropriate committees an annual report regarding shared-work plans under Sections 28B to 28m. The report shall include the number of approved shared-work plans, the number of participating employers, the number of participating employees, the amount of compensation and aid to participating employees, and any other information the UIA determines is relevant to assess the impact of shared-work plans on the unemployment compensation fund. The first report shall be submitted on or before the first day of March following the first complete calendar year during which sections 28b to 28m are in effect, and subsequent reports shall be submitted on or before the first day of March of each subsequent year.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Wineland, UIA Legislative Liaison at Winelandr@michigan.gov 517-241-0029 or 517-290-3053.
Julia Dale, Director
Unemployment Insurance Agency
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Fitzgerald, Tyrone Carter, Martus, Glanville, Wilson, Scott, Liberati, McKinney, Edwards, Dievendorf, Snyder and Haadsma introduced
House Bill No. 5527, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled “Fire prevention code,” by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2014 PA 481, and by adding section 19b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5528, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1319.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5529, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Thompson, Harris, Roth, Johnsen, Bierlein, McKinney and VanderWall introduced
House Bill No. 5530, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1263a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Thompson, Harris, Roth, Johnsen, Bierlein, McKinney and VanderWall introduced
House Bill No. 5531, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2620.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Rogers, Bezotte, Paiz, Price, McFall, Tsernoglou, Mentzer and Roth introduced
House Bill No. 5532, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 80104 and 80146 (MCL 324.80104 and 324.80146), section 80104 as amended by 2020 PA 385 and section 80146 as amended by 2020 PA 70.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
Reps. Neeley, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, McFall, Scott, Mentzer, Brabec, Snyder, McKinney, O’ Neal and Young introduced
House Bill No. 5533, entitled
A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled “Local government labor regulatory limitation act,” (MCL 123.1381 to 123.1396).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
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Rep. Carra moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:10 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, March 5, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives