STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 7, 2023.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by the Clerk.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, September 6:
Senate Bill Nos. 466 467
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, September 7:
Senate Bill No. 385
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rogers, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz and Thompson
Absent: Rep. Filler
Excused: Rep. Filler
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4356, entitled
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2023 PA 9.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2023 PA 115.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 5
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize research and investment in non-technology treatment options for servicemembers and veterans who have psychological trauma as a result of military service.
(For text of resolution, see House Journal No. 53, p. 810.)
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 677 (MCL 168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Elections.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Shannon and Filler introduced
House Bill No. 4940, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 21 (MCL 224.21), as amended by 1996 PA 23.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure.
Reps. Filler and Shannon introduced
House Bill No. 4941, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled “An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 691.1402), as amended by 2012 PA 50.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure.
Reps. Dievendorf, Byrnes, Wegela, Rheingans, O’Neal and Shannon introduced
House Bill No. 4942, entitled
A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Ingham County to the house of representatives; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state agencies and departments concerning the property and the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4943, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 240, entitled “Michigan state capitol historic site act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 4.1946).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4944, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
House Bill No. 4945, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 22.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4946, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224f (MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4947, entitled
A bill to repeal 1988 PA 226, entitled “An act to limit the powers of a local governmental unit regarding the leasing of private residential property,” (MCL 123.411).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business.
House Bill No. 4948, 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,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 2a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4949, entitled
A bill to list certain constitutional rights related to reproductive freedom; to prohibit the violation of certain rights and provide remedies; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4950, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2690, 2803, 2848, 2854, 9141, 10102, 16221, 16226, 16245, 16299, and 20115 (MCL 333.2690, 333.2803, 333.2848, 333.2854, 333.9141, 333.10102, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16245, 333.16299, and 333.20115), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386, section 2803 as amended by 2020 PA 54, sections 2848 and 20115 as amended and section 2854 as added by 2012 PA 499, section 9141 as added by 2004 PA 501, section 10102 as amended by 2008 PA 39, section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 47, section 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 48, section 16245 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and section 16299 as amended by 2020 PA 375; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4951, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 10d of chapter II, sections 1a and 3 of chapter IV, section 6e of chapter V, section 4a of chapter IX, and sections 13k, 16d, and 16p of chapter XVII (MCL 762.10d, 764.1a, 764.3, 765.6e, 769.4a, 777.13k, 777.16d, and 777.16p), section 10d of chapter II, section 3 of chapter IV, and section 6e of chapter V as added and section 1a of chapter IV as amended by 2020 PA 394, section 4a of chapter IX as amended by 2019 PA 115, section 13k of chapter XVII as amended by 2018 PA 587, section 16d of chapter XVII as amended by 2023 PA 59, and section 16p of chapter XVII as amended by 2008 PA 467.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4952, entitled
A bill to amend 2002 PA 687, entitled “Born alive infant protection act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 333.1071).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4953, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5711 (MCL 600.5711), as amended by 2014 PA 223.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health
Policy.
House Bill No. 4954, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2023 PA 103.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4955, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1810 (MCL 339.1810), as amended by 2020 PA 265.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4956, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled “An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2021 PA 78.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4957, entitled
A bill to amend 2004 PA 500, entitled “Pregnant and parenting student services act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 390.1595).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4958, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by repealing sections 109a, 109d, and 109e (MCL 400.109a, 400.109d, and 400.109e).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4959, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending sections 108 and 109 (MCL 400.108 and 400.109), section 108 as amended by 2013 PA 107 and section 109 as amended by 2022 PA 98.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4960, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending section 205a (MCL 37.2205a), as amended by 1999 PA 202.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
House Bill No. 4961, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1159.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Reps. Scott, Skaggs and Snyder introduced
House Bill No. 4962, 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.
House Bill No. 4963, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4964, entitled
A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled “An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 11 (MCL 41.811), as amended by 2006 PA 608.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
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The Clerk declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, September 12, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives