STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, January 31, 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—present
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—present
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. Ann Bollin, from the 49th District, offered the following invocation:
“God of peace, we invite You to preside over this Chamber as we do the work of the people. Your people. I pray that You will guide us so that we may satisfy the needs that must be met during this session. Lord, strengthen us as we make tough decisions so that we may be productive.
Let us be effective. Let us be decisive. Even if we have different opinions, give us unity of spirit. Help us each to listen and hear. Help us to work as a unified team in combining ideas for a great outcome. Help us to work as a whole; rather than as individuals. Guide us with Your spirit and with wisdom.
And, Lord, I pray, that I may follow as if You lead. AND that I may lead as if I follow.
In Your name,
Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Bruck be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Rigas, Jaime Greene, Hall, Borton, DeSana, Fox, Kunse, Bierlein, Aragona, Martin, Harris, Wozniak, Wendzel, Schriver, Roth, St. Germaine, Beeler, Maddock, Hoadley, Cavitt, DeBoyer, Schmaltz, Schuette, Prestin, Friske, Tisdel, Johnsen, Markkanen, BeGole, Outman, Beson, Zorn, Fink, Alexander, Slagh and Bezotte offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 23.
A resolution to declare January 31, 2023, as Gas Stove Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The advent of the gas stove has provided a reliable and affordable solution for Michigan families; and
Whereas, Many families struggled with reliable methods of cooking before the popularity of gas stoves. This absence heavily contributed to poor diets; and
Whereas, Gas stoves provide a method of cooking food during a power outage, which electric ranges would not allow; and
Whereas, Without this deeply important invention, many Michigan homes would’ve struggled to put high-quality meals out for their families and children, leading to malnourishment; and
Whereas, Any attempt to ban and or forcibly remove Michigander’s ability to purchase or own a gas stove is a direct attack on the citizens of Michigan and our republic; and
Whereas, It is appropriate that a day should be set apart for the appreciation of gas stoves and their impact on Michigan’s citizens; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 31, 2023, as Gas Stove Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Aiyash,
Point of Order
Rep. Posthumus requested a ruling of the Chair on how many members it takes to suspend the rules.
The
Chair ruled it takes 3/5 of the members present voting.
The Chair ruled it takes 1/5 of the members present voting.
The question being on the motion made previously by Rep. Aiyash,
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the Committee on Elections be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 13.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Aiyash,
Rep. Posthumus moved to reconsider the vote by which the House suspended the rules.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,
Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members present not voting therefor.
The question being on the motion made previously by Rep. Aiyash,
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 13, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 2015 PA 1.
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.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 13, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 613a (MCL 168.613a), as amended by 2015 PA 1.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Point of Order
Rep. DeBoyer requested a ruling of the Chair on according to House Rule 70 and Mason’s Section 60, I can debate, thus why are we not allowed to debate.
The Chair ruled all members seeking to debate have had an opportunity.
Rep. Posthumus appealed the decision of the Chair.
The question being, “Shall the judgment of the Chair
stand as the judgment of the House?”
The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present voting, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 9 Yeas—56
Aiyash Edwards McFall Scott
Andrews Farhat McKinney Shannon
Arbit Fitzgerald Mentzer Skaggs
Brabec Glanville Miller Snyder
Breen Grant Morgan Steckloff
Brixie Haadsma Morse Stone
Byrnes Hill Neeley Tate
Carter, B. Hood O’Neal Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Hope Paiz Wegela
Churches Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Coffia Koleszar Price Whitsett
Coleman Liberati Puri Wilson
Conlin MacDonell Rheingans Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young
Nays—53
Alexander Filler Maddock Schriver
Aragona Fink Markkanen Schuette
Beeler Fox Martin Slagh
BeGole Friske Meerman Smit
Beson Green, P. Mueller St. Germaine
Bezotte Greene, J. Neyer Steele
Bierlein Hall Outman Thompson
Bollin Harris Paquette Tisdel
Borton Hoadley Posthumus VanderWall
Carra Johnsen Prestin VanWoerkom
Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel
DeBoer Kunse Roth Wozniak
DeBoyer Lightner Schmaltz Zorn
DeSana
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Roll Call No. 10 Yeas—56
Aiyash Edwards McFall Scott
Andrews Farhat McKinney Shannon
Arbit Fitzgerald Mentzer Skaggs
Brabec Glanville Miller Snyder
Breen Grant Morgan Steckloff
Brixie Haadsma Morse Stone
Byrnes Hill Neeley Tate
Carter, B. Hood O’Neal Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Hope Paiz Wegela
Churches Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Coffia Koleszar Price Whitsett
Coleman Liberati Puri Wilson
Conlin MacDonell Rheingans Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young
Nays—53
Alexander Filler Maddock Schriver
Aragona Fink Markkanen Schuette
Beeler Fox Martin Slagh
BeGole Friske Meerman Smit
Beson Green, P. Mueller St. Germaine
Bezotte Greene, J. Neyer Steele
Bierlein Hall Outman Thompson
Bollin Harris Paquette Tisdel
Borton Hoadley Posthumus VanderWall
Carra Johnsen Prestin VanWoerkom
Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel
DeBoer Kunse Roth Wozniak
DeBoyer Lightner Schmaltz Zorn
DeSana
In The Chair: Pohutsky
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. 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 bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, January 26:
House Bill Nos. 4044 4045 4046
Senate Bill Nos. 43 44 45
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hoskins, Chair, of the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth and St. Germaine
Absent: Rep. Whitsett
Excused: Rep. Whitsett
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hope, Chair, of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris and BeGole
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Koleszar, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Paquette, Wendzel and Johnsen
Absent: Rep. Markkanen
Excused: Rep. Markkanen
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tyrone Carter, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein and Neyer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, of the Committee on Elections, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Markkanen and Smit
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Shannon, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald,
Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Conlin, Chair, of the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen, Bezotte, Carra and DeBoyer
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Young, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Friske and Johnsen
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Bezotte, Wozniak, Slagh, Harris, Paquette, Johnsen, Alexander, Breen, Meerman, Martin, Conlin, Schmaltz and Morgan introduced
House Bill No. 4047, entitled
A bill to designate February 1 of each year as “Blue Star Mothers Day”.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Outman and Bezotte introduced
House Bill No. 4048, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled “McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,” by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4049, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4050, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 10b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
Rep. Outman introduced
House Bill No. 4051, entitled
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231, and by adding section 62a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Labor.
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Rep. Weiss moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:35
p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 1, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives