STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
101st Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2021
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, February 18, 2021.
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 Damoose—present LaFave—present Roth—present
Albert—present Eisen—present LaGrand—present Sabo—present
Alexander—present Ellison—present Lasinski—present Schroeder—excused
Allor—present Farrington—present Liberati—present Scott—present
Anthony—present Filler—present Lightner—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Fink—present Lilly—present Slagh—present
Bellino—present Frederick—present Maddock—present Sneller—present
Berman—present Garza—present Manoogian—present Sowerby—present
Beson—present Glenn—present Marino—present Steckloff—present
Bezotte—present Green—present Markkanen—present Steenland—present
Bolden—present Griffin—present Martin—present Stone—present
Bollin—present Haadsma—present Meerman—present Tate—present
Borton—present Hall—present Morse—present Thanedar—present
Brabec—present Hammoud—present Mueller—present Tisdel—present
Brann—present Hauck—present Neeley—present VanSingel—present
Breen—present Hertel—present O’Malley—present VanWoerkom—present
Brixie—present Hoitenga—present O’Neal—present Wakeman—present
Calley—present Hood—present Outman—present Weiss—present
Cambensy—present Hope—present Paquette—present Wendzel—present
Camilleri—present Hornberger—present Peterson—present Wentworth—present
Carra—present Howell—present Pohutsky—present Whiteford—present
Carter, B—present Huizenga—present Posthumus—present Whitsett—present
Carter, T—present Johnson, C—present Puri—present Witwer—present
Cavanagh—present Johnson, S—present Rabhi—present Wozniak—present
Cherry—present Jones—excused Reilly—present Yancey—excused
Clemente—present Kahle—present Rendon—present Yaroch—present
Clements—present Koleszar—present Rogers—present Young—present
Coleman—present Kuppa—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Robert J. Bezotte, from the 47th District, offered the following invocation:
“Heavenly Father, as we come together in this room, from various backgrounds and belief systems, we pray for Your guidance and ask You to allow us the opportunity to have a productive session today. I ask that You watch over my fellow House friends and colleagues during these trying times, and to help them find the best solutions to issues affecting Michigan families. I pray that You help us resolve any disputes gracefully, and with the best intentions in mind.
I would also like to put a special mention out and ask You to watch over our first responders and military members as they work to keep our communities, families, and nation safe. Whether they serve nearby or across oceans, I ask that You be their comfort and their guide as they bravely serve to protect us.
For this we pray, in Jesus’s name, Amen.”
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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Jones and Yancey be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Frederick moved that Rep. Schroeder be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Albert, Breen, Hope and Koleszar offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 35.
A resolution to declare February 18, 2021, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Conductive Education (CE) was developed over seventy years ago in Hungary by Dr. András Pető. CE is a unique teaching system that maximizes the independence and mobility of children and adults with neuromotor disabilities, such as stroke survivors and those with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, acquired brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and spina bifida; and
Whereas, CE operates from a core belief in neuroplasticity, the lifelong ability of the brain to reorganize neural pathways based on new experiences, and on the premise that no matter how severe the disability, people can learn and improve when they are motivated; and
Whereas, CE has the potential to make a significant, life-changing impact on the mobility and independence of close to 9 million people in the United States and Canada. CE helps individuals learn their way to independence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 18, 2021, as Conductive Education Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage support for this important program that increases the independence of people with disabilities in our community; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Association for Conductive Education in North America with our highest esteem.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Posthumus, Brixie, Breen, Haadsma, Hope, Koleszar, Liberati, Morse, Rabhi, Rogers and Sneller offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 36.
A resolution to declare February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, There are nearly
six million supermarket employees in the United States. In Michigan, there are
140,941 food retail jobs that generate $11.6 billion in economic activity; and
Whereas, Supermarket employees provide all Americans with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food. They work to enhance the health and well-being of each customer; and
Whereas, Supermarket employees face unprecedented challenges keeping grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have and continue to meet and exceed these challenges while displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and leadership, as well as exemplifying customer service and community outreach; and
Whereas, Supermarket employees contribute and volunteer countless hours in their communities. The need for them is greater than ever because of current and growing consumer demands as well as their reputation for excellence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day in the state of Michigan. We ask all citizens to join in honoring our frontline supermarket heroes.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, by Rep. Howell, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4126, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as added by 2020 PA 262.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) 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. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Howell, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Bellino, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri and Scott
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rendon, Chair, of the Committee on Insurance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Present: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte,
Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone,
Breen and Steenland
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Griffin, Chair, of the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Lilly, Chair, of the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Steven Johnson, Chair, of the Committee on Oversight, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, February 18, 2021
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O’Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand and Young
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4126, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43525c (MCL 324.43525c), as added by 2020 PA 262.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Howell 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. 4018, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 9 Yeas—107
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland
Bolden Green Markkanen Stone
Bollin Griffin Martin Tate
Borton Haadsma Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Hall Morse Tisdel
Brann Hammoud Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hood Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Puri Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Clements Koleszar Rendon
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4020, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 10 Yeas—107
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland
Bolden Green Markkanen Stone
Bollin Griffin Martin Tate
Borton Haadsma Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Hall Morse Tisdel
Brann Hammoud Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hood Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Puri Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Clements Koleszar Rendon
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4021, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 11 Yeas—107
Aiyash Coleman Kuppa Rogers
Albert Damoose LaFave Roth
Alexander Eisen LaGrand Sabo
Allor Ellison Lasinski Scott
Anthony Farrington Liberati Shannon
Beeler Filler Lightner Slagh
Bellino Fink Lilly Sneller
Berman Frederick Maddock Sowerby
Beson Garza Manoogian Steckloff
Bezotte Glenn Marino Steenland
Bolden Green Markkanen Stone
Bollin Griffin Martin Tate
Borton Haadsma Meerman Thanedar
Brabec Hall Morse Tisdel
Brann Hammoud Mueller VanSingel
Breen Hauck Neeley VanWoerkom
Brixie Hertel O’Malley Wakeman
Calley Hoitenga O’Neal Weiss
Cambensy Hood Outman Wendzel
Camilleri Hope Paquette Wentworth
Carra Hornberger Peterson Whiteford
Carter, B Howell Pohutsky Whitsett
Carter, T Huizenga Posthumus Witwer
Cavanagh Johnson, C Puri Wozniak
Cherry Johnson, S Rabhi Yaroch
Clemente Kahle Reilly Young
Clements Koleszar Rendon
Nays—0
In The Chair: Hornberger
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Frederick 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 had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 17:
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, February 18:
Senate Bill Nos. 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Thursday, February 18:
Messages from the Senate
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17801 (MCL 333.17801), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 16188, 17820a, and 17820b.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology.
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 13a (MCL 722.123a), as added by 2020 PA 8.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a
first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children,
and Seniors.
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
PO Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909
Dear Mr. Clerk,
Pursuant to Public Act 195 of 1990, I am appointing the following member of the Michigan House of Representatives to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Commission for the term of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022:
Representative Mark Huizenga
Sincerely,
Jason Wentworth
Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Paquette, Albert, Bollin, VanSingel, Bellino, Wozniak and Steven Johnson introduced
House Bill No. 4263, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended by 2018 PA 512.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Steven Johnson, Albert, Bollin, VanSingel, Bellino and Wozniak introduced
House Bill No. 4264, entitled
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled “State employees’ retirement act,” by amending sections 20g, 38, 49, and 68b (MCL 38.20g, 38.38, 38.49, and 38.68b), section 20g as amended by 1987 PA 241, section 38 as amended and section 68b as added by 2011 PA 264, and section 49 as amended by 2018 PA 336.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Bollin, Albert, VanSingel, Bellino and Wozniak introduced
House Bill No. 4265, entitled
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled “The judges retirement act of 1992,” by amending sections 301, 305, 509, 604, 714, and 719 (MCL 38.2301, 38.2305, 38.2509, 38.2604, 38.2664, and 38.2669), sections 305 and 714 as amended by 2002 PA 95, section 604 as amended by 2018 PA 335, and section 719 as added by 1996 PA 523, and by adding sections 509a and 714a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Reps. Brann, Albert, Bollin, VanSingel and Bellino introduced
House Bill No. 4266, entitled
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled “State police retirement act of 1986,” by amending sections 11 and 14 (MCL 38.1611 and 38.1614), as amended by 2018 PA 674.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4267, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2253 (MCL 333.2253), as amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding section 2253a.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Government Operations.
Reps. Meerman, Steven Johnson, Fink, Slagh, Wozniak, Brann, Paquette, LaFave and Roth introduced
House Bill No. 4268, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2253 and 2453 (MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding sections 2254 and 2454.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4269, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2253 (MCL 333.2253), as amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding section 2253a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4270, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and 205.111), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 679 and section 21 as amended by 2020 PA 30.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 4271, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 4a and 25 (MCL 205.54a and 205.75), section 4a as amended by 2018 PA 673 and section 25 as amended by 2020 PA 29.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 4272, entitled
A bill to regulate the labeling of certain portable fuel containers as made in and for use in Michigan; and to make findings that, under certain circumstances, portable fuel containers have not entered or substantially affected interstate commerce.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
House Bill No. 4273, entitled
A bill to repeal 1999 PA 212, entitled “An act to restrict certain governmental entities from requiring individuals to reside within certain geographic areas or specified distances or travel times from their place of employment as a condition of employment or promotion,” (MCL 15.601 to 15.603).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4274, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2020 PA 165, and by adding section 39b.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Appropriations.
House Bill No. 4275, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending section 103 (MCL 37.2103), as amended by 1999 PA 202.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4276, entitled
A bill to require that the pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals be reported when providing information for voting district population counts; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Rep. VanSingel moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:15 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, February 23, at 1:30 p.m.
GARY L. RANDALL
Clerk of the House of Representatives