No. 74

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2021

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

 

10:00 a.m.

 

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

 

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—absent               Slagh—present

Bellino—present            Frederick—present        Maddock—present        Sneller—present

Berman—present           Garza—present             Manoogian—present     Sowerby—present

Beson—present              Glenn—present             Marino—excused          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—excused        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—present

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. Tim Sneller, from the 50th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“At the end of the civil war and the beginning of his second term, Abraham Lincoln spoke these words; ‘With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds... to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.

Lincoln delivered these words at a time when the country was deeply divided. We find ourselves in a similar situation today. As we come together today, let us take moment to appreciate and recognize those next to us, those across the aisle, and those we represent. We will not always see eye to eye or agree with those sitting next to us, but we must respect and appreciate that we are in this chamber to serve the needs of those who elected us.

While we stand in this chamber where so many have come together before us, let us work together to serve the people of Michigan. The work done here spans generations. Long after we are gone, every bill, resolution, and decision to come from this chamber will remain. Let us serve our communities with an eye toward those who have the least and struggle most. Only then, can we find just and lasting peace.”

 

 

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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Jones and Peterson be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

Rep. Frederick moved that Reps. Marino and Schroeder be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Reports of Select Committees

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House the conference report relative to

House Bill No. 4400, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 236, 236b, 236c, 241, 245, 245a, 252, 256, 263, 264, 265a, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270, 270c, 274, 275d, 275f, 275g, 275h, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 285, and 286 (MCL 388.1836, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1841, 388.1845, 388.1845a, 388.1852, 388.1856, 388.1863, 388.1864, 388.1865a, 388.1865b, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870, 388.1870c, 388.1874, 388.1875d, 388.1875f, 388.1875g, 388.1875h, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1882, 388.1885, and 388.1886), sections 236, 236b, 236c, 241, 245, 245a, 256, 263, 264, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 as amended and sections 270c, 275f, 275g, and 275h as added by 2020 PA 165, section 252 as amended by 2019 PA 162, sections 265a and 274 as amended and section 275d as added by 2019 PA 62, section 285 as amended by 2012 PA 201, and section 286 as amended by 2015 PA 85, and by adding sections 264a and 275j; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(The conference report was reported by the conference committee on September 21.)

(For conference report, see House Journal No. 73, p. 1418.)

The question being on the adoption of the conference report,

The conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 441                                    Yeas—97

 

 

Aiyash                              Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Scott

Albert                                Eisen                       LaFave                                   Shannon

Alexander                          Ellison                     LaGrand                                Slagh

Allor                                 Farrington                Lasinski                                 Sneller

Anthony                            Filler                        Liberati                                  Sowerby

Beeler                                Frederick                 Lightner                                 Steckloff

Bellino                              Garza                       Manoogian                             Steenland

Beson                                Glenn                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bezotte                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bolden                              Griffin                     Morse                                    Thanedar

Bollin                                Haadsma                 Mueller                                  Tisdel

Borton                               Hall                         Neeley                                   VanSingel

Brabec                               Hammoud                O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      Outman                                  Weiss

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       Pohutsky                                Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       Posthumus                             Whiteford

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Puri                                        Whitsett

Carter, T                            Howell                     Rabhi                                     Witwer

Cavanagh                          Huizenga                 Rendon                                  Wozniak

Cherry                               Johnson, C               Rogers                                   Yancey

Clemente                           Kahle                       Roth                                       Yaroch

Clements                           Koleszar                  Sabo                                      Young

Coleman                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—8

 

 

Berman                             Carra                       Johnson, S                              Meerman

Brann                                Fink                         Maddock                                Reilly

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House the conference report relative to

Senate Bill No. 82, entitled

A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of the attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to place conditions on the appropriations; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act.

(The conference report was received from the Senate on September 21.)

(For conference report, see House Journal No. 73, p. 1452.)

The question being on the adoption of the conference report,

The conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 442                                    Yeas—99

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Koleszar                                Scott

Albert                                Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Shannon

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaFave                                   Slagh

Allor                                 Ellison                     LaGrand                                Sneller

Anthony                            Farrington                Lasinski                                 Sowerby

Beeler                                Filler                        Liberati                                  Steckloff

Bellino                              Fink                         Lightner                                 Steenland

Beson                                Frederick                 Manoogian                             Stone

Bezotte                              Garza                       Markkanen                             Tate

Bolden                              Glenn                      Martin                                    Thanedar

Bollin                                Green                      Morse                                    Tisdel

Borton                               Griffin                     Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brabec                               Haadsma                 Neeley                                   VanWoerkom

Brann                                Hall                         O’Malley                               Wakeman

Breen                                Hammoud                O’Neal                                   Weiss

Brixie                                Hauck                      Outman                                  Wendzel

Calley                                Hertel                      Paquette                                 Wentworth

Cambensy                         Hoitenga                  Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Camilleri                           Hood                       Posthumus                             Whitsett

Carter, B                            Hope                       Puri                                        Witwer

Carter, T                            Hornberger              Rabhi                                     Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Howell                     Rendon                                  Yancey

Cherry                               Huizenga                 Rogers                                   Yaroch

Clemente                           Johnson, C               Roth                                       Young

Clements                           Kahle                       Sabo                                     

 

 

                                                               Nays—6

 

 

Berman                             Johnson, S               Meerman                               Reilly

Carra                                 Maddock                                                              

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

The Speaker laid before the House

House Resolution No. 160.

A resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to the state of Michigan.

(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on September 14, see House Journal No. 72, p. 1402.)

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

 

Rep. Frederick moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Reps. Camilleri, Brabec, Breen, Cavanagh, Cherry, Clemente, Kuppa, Morse, Rabhi, Rogers, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 162.

A resolution to declare September 22, 2021, as Maltese American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Malta is a country in the central Mediterranean Sea with a rich and unique history dating back thousands of years. Because of its strategic location, this archipelago of six islands has been a naval asset for centuries and was also instrumental in World War II. After coming under siege by Axis powers, the ensuing Allied offensive to regain the island was successful and was instrumental in the following North African campaign. Malta would eventually gain its independence from the United Kingdom on September 21, 1964, and became a republic in 1974. Today, Malta is a unitary multiparty republic, with a parliament consisting of a unicameral House of Representatives; and

Whereas, Despite its small geographic size, Malta is the fourth most densely populated country in Europe and the eighth most in the world, with a population of nearly 450,000 spread across approximately 121 square miles. Among other unique attributes, Malta boasts three UNESCO heritage sites, delicious cuisine, world-renowned diving and other recreational opportunities on its stunning coastline, and some of the oldest freestanding structures in the world; and

Whereas, The United States is fortunate to be home to more than 42,000 Maltese Americans. According to a 2017 study, over 13,000 Michiganders are Maltese immigrants or children of Maltese immigrants, making the Metro Detroit area the largest concentration of Maltese Americans in the nation. Michiganders of Maltese descent, from the auto workers that helped build Michigan into an industrial powerhouse to the entrepreneurs who opened restaurants that are still serving the Metro Detroit community today, have employed the Maltese values of creativity, perseverance, and relentless hard work to build a better future for their families and the communities they call home. Both the state of Michigan and the United States of America have been enriched by the contributions of Maltese Americans in all facets of life, including the arts, sciences, business, education, and philanthropy; and

Whereas, Maltese American residents are proudly served in Michigan by the Maltese American Benevolent Society in Detroit and the Maltese American Community Club in Dearborn; and

Whereas, Michigan views cultural diversity as a strength and welcomes the opportunity to honor our fellow Michiganders of Maltese descent for their lasting and expanding imprint upon our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 22, 2021, as Maltese American Heritage Day in the state of Michigan. We encourage all citizens to celebrate the individual and collective contributions of Maltese Americans to this state and to this country.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Hall, Breen, Kuppa, Rogers and Steenland offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 163.

A resolution to declare September 27-October 1, 2021, as Independent Food Retailers Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Independent Food Retailers Week provides a time to celebrate the food retail industry and its dedication to the public in their delivery of services to our state even in the midst of a global pandemic; and

Whereas, The retail food industry is comprised of grocers, specialty food markets, convenience stores, and pharmacies along with many other businesses providing access to food at retail in their communities; and

Whereas, According to a 2016 study, this industry contributes an estimated gross total of $24.8 billion to Michigan’s economy through its direct sales, indirect economic impact on other industries, and employment; and

Whereas, The retail food industry directly supported 198,000 full and part time jobs along with an additional 75,000 indirect jobs; and

Whereas, Businesses in the food retail industry contribute nearly $900 million in state and local taxes to state and local governments; and

Whereas, As we celebrate Food Retailers Week in Michigan, we acknowledge the many contributions these businesses and their employees make to our state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 27-October 1, 2021, as Independent Food Retailers Week in the state of Michigan.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

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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.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, September 21:

House Bill Nos.     5303   5304   5305   5306  5307   5308   5309   5310   5311  5312   5313   5314 5315       5316        5317        5318        5319        5320                              5321

Senate Bill Nos.      646    647    648

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, September 22:

Senate Bill Nos.      649    650    651    652   653

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Hall, Yancey, Bezotte, Roth, Filler, O’Malley, Hauck, Scott, Breen, Witwer, Coleman, Hertel, Young, Steckloff, Sabo, Brixie, Steenland, Tyrone Carter and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 5322, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending sections 12 and 18 (MCL 205.62 and 205.68), section 12 as amended by 2018 PA 167 and section 18 as amended by 2014 PA 108.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Reps. Yancey, Hall, Bezotte, Roth, Filler, O’Malley, Hauck, Scott, Breen, Witwer, Coleman, Hertel, Young, Sabo, Steckloff, Brixie, Steenland, Tyrone Carter and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 5323, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 14a and 14b (MCL 205.104a and 205.104b), section 14a as amended by 2014 PA 109 and section 14b as amended by 2018 PA 168.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Rep. VanSingel introduced

House Bill No. 5324, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 2030 (MCL 324.2030), as amended by 2010 PA 32.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Rep. Green introduced

House Bill No. 5325, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 14, 248a, and 248d (MCL 257.14, 257.248a, and 257.248d), sections 14 and 248a as amended and section 248d as added by 2012 PA 498.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

 

 

Reps. Outman, Green, Howell, Markkanen, Beeler, Wozniak and O’Malley introduced

House Bill No. 5326, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2019 PA 116.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

 

 

Rep. Hope introduced

House Bill No. 5327, entitled

A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 67 (MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

 

 

Reps. Hope, Morse, Stone, Breen, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Cynthia Johnson, Kuppa, Sowerby and Weiss introduced

House Bill No. 5328, 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.

 

 

Reps. Hope, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Stone, Breen, Morse, Hood, Brabec, Cynthia Johnson, Kuppa, Weiss and Yancey introduced

House Bill No. 5329, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 10g (MCL 211.10g), as added by 2018 PA 660.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.

Reps. Morse, Rogers, O’Neal, Thanedar, Hope, Steenland, Witwer, Neeley, Hood, LaGrand, Cherry, Sneller, Manoogian, Bolden, Cavanagh, Breen, Kuppa, Sowerby, Brabec, Rabhi, Weiss, Aiyash, Brixie, Scott and Anthony introduced

House Bill No. 5330, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 192.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

 

Reps. Yaroch, Eisen, Allor, Wozniak, Markkanen, Meerman, Paquette, Damoose and Rendon introduced

House Bill No. 5331, 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 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.

 

 

Reps. Yaroch, Eisen, Allor, Wozniak, Markkanen, Meerman, Damoose and Rendon introduced

House Bill No. 5332, entitled

A bill to provide remedies for employees who sustain personal injury because of employer-mandated vaccinations against COVID-19; and to provide protection from liability for employers that do not mandate vaccinations against COVID-19 for employees.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.

 

 

Reps. Steven Johnson, Alexander, Calley, Paquette, Bollin, Lightner, Damoose, Outman and Yaroch introduced

House Bill No. 5333, entitled

A bill to prohibit the expenditure of state money and use of state resources to implement or enforce certain federal laws related to COVID-19.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Reports of Select Committees

 

 

House Bill No. 4400, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 201, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 209a, 210b, 220, 222, 223, 226b, 226d, 229, 229a, 230, 236, 236b, 236c, 241, 245, 245a, 256, 259, 260, 263, 264, 265, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 270c, 274, 274d, 275d, 275f, 275g, 275h, 275i, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 281a, 282, 285, 286, and 291 (MCL 388.1801, 388.1806, 388.1807a, 388.1807b, 388.1807c, 388.1809, 388.1809a, 388.1810b, 388.1820, 388.1822, 388.1823, 388.1826b, 388.1826d, 388.1829, 388.1829a, 388.1830, 388.1836, 388.1836b, 388.1836c, 388.1841, 388.1845, 388.1845a, 388.1856, 388.1859, 388.1860, 388.1863, 388.1864, 388.1865, 388.1865b, 388.1867, 388.1868, 388.1869, 388.1870c, 388.1874, 388.1874d, 388.1875d, 388.1875f, 388.1875g, 388.1875h, 388.1875i, 388.1876, 388.1877, 388.1878, 388.1879, 388.1880, 388.1881, 388.1881a, 388.1882, 388.1885, 388.1886, and 388.1891), sections 201, 206, 207a, 207b, 207c, 209, 209a, 222, 223, 229, 229a, 230, 236, 236b, 236c, 241, 245, 245a, 256, 263, 264, 265, 265b, 267, 268, 269, 276, 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, and 282 as amended and sections 226b, 226d, 259, 260, 270c, 275f, 275g, 275h, 275i, and 281a as added by 2020 PA 165, section 210b as amended by 2019 PA 52, section 220 as amended by 2016 PA 249, section 274 as amended and section 275d as added by 2019 PA 62, section 274d as amended by 2018 PA 265, sections 285 and 291 as amended by 2012 PA 201, and section 286 as amended by 2015 PA 85, and by adding sections 201e, 210g, 210h, 226f, 226g, 236h, 236i, 275j, and 286b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(For text of conference report, see House Journal No. 73, p. 1418.)

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference and ordered that the bill be given immediate effect.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.

 

 

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Rep. Hauck moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:05 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, September 23, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives