No. 78

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2021

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, September 30, 2021.

 

12:00 Noon.

 

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—present              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—excused            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. Scott A. VanSingel, from the 100th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Father, we come to You today in gratitude for the great gift of self-government which our nation has enjoyed for over 245 years. You have blessed this nation more than any nation in history and for that we are truly grateful.

We also come to You today as a people and nation in need. When we look to Your word, we see many promises and today we pray those promises back to You. Your word tells us in Psalm 33 that ‘blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.’ We ask that You would be lifted up and be the hope and focus of our nation, and that we may receive Your blessing.

Your word tells us in Joshua 1 ‘…be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ We ask today that You grant the men and women in this chamber the courage to do what is right and what honors You, not simply what is popular.

In 2 Corinthians 13 we are told ‘Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.’ We ask You today to bring peace upon our nation as it is seeing division unlike any we have seen in generations. May those of us in elected office be leaders and peacemakers, not the source of division.

Today we ask the God Who parted the Red Sea, raised the dead, and created the universe from nothing, hear our prayers and continue to bless our nation. We ask these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

 

 

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Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Hood, 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.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Shannon, Aiyash, Brabec, Tyrone Carter, Cavanagh, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Lasinski, Rabhi, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Thanedar, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 170.

A resolution to declare October 2021 as Filipino American History Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Michigan is home to more than 40,000 individuals claiming Filipino heritage who have had a profound and positive impact on this state; and

Whereas, October was the month selected by the Filipino American Historical Society (FANHS) because it was October 1587 in Morro Bay, California, that the first known Filipinos arrived in America; and

Whereas, Since immigrants from the Philippines first established their roots in Michigan, they have become leaders in every aspect of our communities, enriching our schools, businesses, civic life, and social organizations across the state; and

Whereas, Dr. Felicisima “Ping” Serafica was the first Filipina American professor of psychology to receive tenure in the United States. She helped establish one of the Philippines’ first hospitals for children with mental disabilities and the country’s first interdisciplinary mental health clinic. By extension, Filipino Americans continue to play an integral role in Michigan’s health care system as nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals; and

Whereas, Filipino Americans have contributed greatly to music, dance, literature, journalism, sports, fashion, politics, government, science, technology, the fine arts, and other fields in the U.S. that enrich the landscape of the this country. Dr. Dawn Bohulano Mabalon became the first Filipina to receive a Ph.D. in History from Stanford University. She was a professor, a historic preservationist, and the author of Little Manila is in the Heart and Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong; and

Whereas, These contributions reflect a culture which values and prioritizes family and community, which takes pride in hard work and diligence, and which celebrates its collective identity; and

Whereas, It is imperative for Filipino-American youth to have positive role models to instill in them the significance of education, complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and the value of their legacy; and

Whereas, Filipino Americans have also improved our state through their commitment to fostering institutions that have helped to eliminate prejudices and stereotypes and establish the kind of cross-cultural dialogue and understanding that makes our state a diverse and welcoming place for all; and

Whereas, Thanks in no small part to the efforts of Michigan’s Filipino Americans, the United States continues to strengthen its relationship with the Filipino American community and to continue to promote the culture, values, history, and traditions of the Philippines; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2021 as Filipino American History Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further

Resolved, That with the declaration of Filipino American History Month, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Filipino Americans, who have greatly enriched Michigan’s economy, civic life, and state culture.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Morse, Steckloff, Aiyash, Allor, Bezotte, Brabec, Tyrone Carter, Cavanagh, Haadsma, Hope, Kuppa, Lasinski, Rabhi, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby, Steenland, Thanedar, Weiss, Witwer, Yaroch and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 171.

A resolution to declare October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, October has been long recognized across America as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in effort to raise public awareness about the importance of early detection; and

Whereas, In 2021, it is estimated 8,700 Michigan women have been diagnosed with breast cancer, with 281,550 newly diagnosed across the nation. Tragically, about 1,420 Michiganders and 43,600 Americans succumbed to their breast cancer battle this year; and

Whereas, In the United States, 1 in 196 women under 40 years of age is diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer type amongst adolescent and young females, accounting for 30% of diagnosed cancer cases in American women. Diagnosed cases of invasive breast cancer in women 15‑39 years old have increased since 2004. Along with these increasing rates, women under 40 are 39% more likely to die of breast cancer than older women even if diagnosed in early stages; and

Whereas, The use of mammography in the U.S. has been credited with doubling the detection of early stage breast cancer and breast cancer death rates have steadily declined since the 1990s; and

Whereas, Efforts to promote increased mammogram screening have resulted in the third Friday in October being declared National Mammography Day; and

Whereas, Even with impressive progress, many women do not utilize mammograms or other recommended testing methods at regular intervals before physical symptoms can be seen or felt. Breast cancer deaths may continue to decline if women are able to receive recommended screenings at regular intervals; and

Whereas, Breast cancer does not discriminate. Women from all walks of life, of all ages and backgrounds are at risk of developing breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness month sheds light on preventative treatments and measures women can utilize to fight off breast cancer before it occurs, or detect breast cancer in its early stages. Access to preventive care and quality treatment saves the lives of breast cancer patients; now, therefore, it be

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge all Michiganders to use this month as an opportunity to educate themselves about breast cancers and take proactive steps to reduce their risks and get appropriate screenings.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 5011, entitled

A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled “Property assessed clean energy act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, and 17 (MCL 460.933, 460.935, 460.937, 460.941, 460.943, 460.945, and 460.947), section 3 as amended by 2017 PA 242.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Rabhi moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

House Bill No. 5012, entitled

A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled “Property assessed clean energy act,” by amending section 9 (MCL 460.939), as amended by 2017 PA 242.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Brabec moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4075, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 62, entitled “An act to authorize the director of the department of state police to promulgate a uniform traffic code; to authorize a city, township, or village to adopt the uniform traffic code by reference without publication in full; and to prescribe criminal penalties and civil sanctions for violation of the code,” by amending section 1 (MCL 257.951), as amended by 2006 PA 297.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. LaFave moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4076, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 220, entitled “Persons with disabilities civil rights act,” (MCL 37.1101 to 37.1607) by adding section 102a.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. LaFave 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

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

 

Rep. Frederick moved that the Committee on Elections and Ethics be discharged from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 277.

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. 277, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509o and 510 (MCL 168.509o and 168.510), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126.

The bill was read a second time.

Rep. Frederick 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

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 29:

House Bill Nos.     5344   5345   5346   5347  5348   5349   5350  5351

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, September 30:

Senate Bill Nos.      664    665    666    667    668    669    670    671

 

The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, September 30:

Senate Bill No.       280

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Rep. Frederick moved that Senate Bill No. 277 be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

Senate Bill No. 277, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509o and 510 (MCL 168.509o and 168.510), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126.

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 446                                    Yeas—80

 

 

Albert                                Damoose                 LaFave                                   Roth

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaGrand                                Sabo

Allor                                 Farrington                Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sneller

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Steckloff

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Tate

Bollin                                Green                      Martin                                    Thanedar

Borton                               Griffin                     Meerman                               Tisdel

Brann                                Hall                         Morse                                    VanSingel

Breen                                Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hertel                      Outman                                  Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wentworth

Carra                                 Hornberger              Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Cherry                               Howell                     Posthumus                             Whitsett

Clemente                           Huizenga                 Reilly                                     Witwer

Clements                           Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Wozniak

Coleman                            Kahle                       Rogers                                   Yaroch

 

 

                                                              Nays—25

 

 

Aiyash                              Cavanagh                 Kuppa                                    Scott

Anthony                            Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Sowerby

Bolden                              Haadsma                 Neeley                                   Stone

Brabec                               Hope                       O’Neal                                   Weiss

Brixie                                Johnson, C               Puri                                        Yancey

Carter, B                            Koleszar                  Rabhi                                     Young

Carter, T                                                                                                         

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

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. 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. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on SB 277 because it’s a solution in search of a problem. The existence of this bill just feeds the Big Lie and causes confusion among voters. According to the non partisan organization, League of Women Voters, the proponents of this and similar legislation are seeking ‘to restrict the American people’s freedom to vote and spread lies about the integrity of our elections to undermine American democracy.’”

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Bill No. 4837, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509o and 509r (MCL 168.509o and 168.509r), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126 and section 509r as amended by 2018 PA 125.

The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 447                                    Yeas—72

 

 

Albert                                Coleman                  Johnson, S                              Reilly

Alexander                          Damoose                 Kahle                                     Rendon

Allor                                 Eisen                       LaFave                                   Roth

Beeler                                Farrington                LaGrand                                Sabo

Bellino                              Filler                        Liberati                                  Shannon

Berman                             Fink                         Lightner                                 Slagh

Beson                                Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sneller

Bezotte                              Garza                       Maddock                                Steenland

Bollin                                Glenn                      Markkanen                             Tisdel

Borton                               Green                      Martin                                    VanSingel

Brann                                Griffin                     Meerman                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hall                         Morse                                    Wakeman

Calley                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hertel                      O’Malley                               Wentworth

Carra                                 Hoitenga                  Outman                                  Whiteford

Cherry                               Hornberger              Paquette                                 Witwer

Clemente                           Howell                     Pohutsky                                Wozniak

Clements                           Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Yaroch

                                                              Nays—33

 

 

Aiyash                              Ellison                     Manoogian                             Steckloff

Anthony                            Haadsma                 Neeley                                   Stone

Bolden                              Hammoud                O’Neal                                   Tate

Brabec                               Hope                       Puri                                        Thanedar

Brixie                                Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Weiss

Camilleri                           Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Whitsett

Carter, B                            Kuppa                     Scott                                      Yancey

Carter, T                            Lasinski                   Sowerby                                Young

Cavanagh                                                                                                       

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the full title.

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

 

 

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Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4837 because it’s a solution in search of a problem. The bill just feeds the Big Lie and causes confusion among voters. Adding additional work to the SoS and local clerks without additional funding in the budget is not fiscally responsible.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4528, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 31, 683, and 730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section 31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section 730a.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 448                                    Yeas—81

 

 

Aiyash                              Eisen                       Koleszar                                Roth

Albert                                Farrington                LaFave                                   Sabo

Alexander                          Filler                        LaGrand                                Shannon

Allor                                 Fink                         Liberati                                  Slagh

Beeler                                Frederick                 Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Garza                       Lilly                                       Steckloff

Beson                                Glenn                      Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Tisdel

Brann                                Hall                         Morse                                    VanSingel

Breen                                Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanWoerkom

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Cambensy                         Hertel                      Outman                                  Wendzel

Camilleri                           Hoitenga                  Paquette                                 Wentworth

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Cherry                               Howell                     Posthumus                             Whitsett

Clemente                           Huizenga                 Puri                                        Witwer

Clements                           Johnson, S               Rendon                                  Wozniak

Coleman                            Kahle                       Rogers                                   Yaroch

Damoose                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                              Nays—24

 

 

Anthony                            Carter, T                  Lasinski                                 Scott

Berman                             Cavanagh                 Maddock                                Sowerby

Bolden                              Ellison                     Neeley                                   Stone

Brabec                               Hope                       O’Neal                                   Weiss

Brixie                                Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Yancey

Carra                                 Kuppa                     Reilly                                     Young

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the full title.

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

 

 

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Rep. Ellison, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4528 because this amounts to an unfunded mandate. We just passed a budget and had the opportunity to provide the resources necessary to support these proposed guidelines. The procedures included in this bill may be good in theory, but we must ensure the Secretary of State has the support needed to adhere to any new requirements.”

 

Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4528 because this amounts to an unfunded mandate. We just passed a budget and had the opportunity to provide the resources necessary to support these proposed guidelines. The procedures included in this bill may be good in theory, but we must ensure the Secretary of State has the support needed to adhere to any new requirements. Adding additional work for the SoS and local clerks without additional funding in the budget is not fiscally responsible.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4492, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 662 (MCL 168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92.

The Senate has substituted (S-1) the bill.

The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-1) and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.

Rep. Frederick moved that Rule 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,

The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 449                                    Yeas—84

 

 

Albert                                Eisen                       LaFave                                   Roth

Alexander                          Farrington                LaGrand                                Sabo

Allor                                 Filler                        Liberati                                  Shannon

Beeler                                Fink                         Lightner                                 Slagh

Bellino                              Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sneller

Berman                             Garza                       Maddock                                Sowerby

Beson                                Glenn                      Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bezotte                              Green                      Markkanen                             Steenland

Bollin                                Griffin                     Martin                                    Tate

Borton                               Haadsma                 Meerman                               Thanedar

Brann                                Hall                         Morse                                    Tisdel

Breen                                Hammoud                Mueller                                  VanSingel

Calley                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               VanWoerkom

Cambensy                         Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Wakeman

Camilleri                           Hoitenga                  Outman                                  Wendzel

Carra                                 Hornberger              Paquette                                 Wentworth

Cherry                               Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Clemente                           Huizenga                 Posthumus                             Whitsett

Clements                           Johnson, S               Reilly                                     Witwer

Coleman                            Kahle                       Rendon                                  Wozniak

Damoose                           Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Yaroch

 

 

                                                              Nays—21

 

 

Aiyash                              Carter, T                  Kuppa                                    Scott

Anthony                            Cavanagh                 Lasinski                                 Stone

Bolden                              Ellison                     Neeley                                   Weiss

Brabec                               Hope                       Puri                                        Yancey

Brixie                                Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Young

Carter, B                                                                                                         

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The House agreed to the full title.

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

 

 

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Rep. Aiyash, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4492 because I believe elections should happen in public places. When voting, the most basic right in a democracy, is allowed to take place in private facilities, it takes something away from the freedom and accessibility of elections. Everyone should feel comfortable and welcome in their polling place, and ensuring democratic process takes place in a public facility safeguards the inclusivity of elections.”

Rep. Young, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

Mandating voters to vote at private venues could create apprehension for some voters as they may not feel comfortable due to the exclusivity of private venues.”

 

Rep. Cavanagh, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4492 because I believe elections should happen in public places. When voting, the most basic right in a democracy, is allowed to take place in private facilities, it takes something away from the freedom and accessibility of elections. Everyone should feel comfortable and welcome in their polling place, and ensuring democratic process takes place in a public facility safeguards the inclusivity of elections. In addition- I am gravely concerned about a potential conflict of interest with a family member or owner of a private club being able to give to a political (or independent) committee or candidate.”

 

Rep. Ellison, having reserved the right to explain his nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4492 because I believe elections should happen in public places. When voting, the most basic right in a democracy, is allowed to take place in private facilities, it takes something away from the freedom and accessibility of elections. Everyone should feel comfortable and welcome in their polling place, and ensuring democratic process takes place in a public facility safeguards the inclusivity of elections.to provide the resources necessary to support these proposed guidelines. The procedures included in this bill may be good in theory, but we must ensure the Secretary of State has the support needed to adhere to any new requirements.”

 

Rep. Kuppa, having reserved the right to explain her nay vote, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted ‘no’ on House Bill 4492 because I believe elections should happen in public places. Citizens having access to vote is the most basic right in a democracy. When it takes place in private facilities, instead of public places, it takes something away from the freedom and accessibility of elections. Everyone should feel comfortable and welcome in their polling place, and ensuring democratic process takes place in a public facility safeguards the security of elections and voters.”

 

 

Senate Bill No. 280, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 471 and 477 (MCL 168.471 and 168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608.

The Senate has passed the bill.

The bill was read a first time by its title.

Pending the reference of the bill to a committee,

Rep. Frederick moved that Rules 41 and 42 be suspended.

The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4660, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 654 and 698a (MCL 257.654 and 257.698a).

Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 450                                   Yeas—105

 

 

Aiyash                              Coleman                  Kuppa                                    Roth

Albert                                Damoose                 LaFave                                   Sabo

Alexander                          Eisen                       LaGrand                                Scott

Allor                                 Ellison                     Lasinski                                 Shannon

Anthony                            Farrington                Liberati                                  Slagh

Beeler                                Filler                        Lightner                                 Sneller

Bellino                              Fink                         Lilly                                       Sowerby

Berman                             Frederick                 Maddock                                Steckloff

Beson                                Garza                       Manoogian                             Steenland

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bolden                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hammoud                Neeley                                   VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Brixie                                Hertel                      O’Neal                                   Weiss

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Outman                                  Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Paquette                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Pohutsky                                Whiteford

Carra                                 Howell                     Posthumus                             Whitsett

Carter, B                            Huizenga                 Puri                                        Witwer

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Wozniak

Cavanagh                          Johnson, S               Reilly                                     Yancey

Cherry                               Kahle                       Rendon                                  Yaroch

Clemente                           Koleszar                  Rogers                                   Young

Clements                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                               Nays—0

 

 

In The Chair: Hornberger

 

 

The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,

Rep. Frederick moved to amend the title to read as follows:

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 654 (MCL 257.654).

The motion prevailed.

The House agreed to the title as amended.

Rep. Frederick moved that the bill be given immediate effect.

The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.

 

 

______

 

 

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

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent, by Rep. Griffin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5115, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20950 (MCL 333.20950), as amended by 2021 PA 25.

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. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen and Markkanen

Nays: Reps. Sabo, Hope and O’Neal

 

 

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, September 30, 2021

Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope and O’Neal

 

 

The Committee on Oversight, by Rep. Steven Johnson, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5265, 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.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) 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. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O’Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand and Young

Nays: None

 

 

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, September 30, 2021

Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O’Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand and Young

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4737, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 14a.

to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley and Morse

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 4738, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16a), as amended by 2010 PA 97.

to the Committee on Judiciary.

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley and Morse

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4316, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21903, 21905, 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905, 333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and 333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) 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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth and Tisdel

Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse

 

 

The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Kahle, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5089, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 21903, 21909, and 21911 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21909, and 333.21911), as added by 2017 PA 172, and by adding section 21909a.

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. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Kahle, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, September 30, 2021

Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley and Morse

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Mueller, Chair, of the Committee on Government Operations, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Thursday, September 30, 2021

Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry and Rabhi

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, September 30, 2021

Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy and Aiyash

 

 

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, September 30, 2021

Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller and Kuppa

Absent: Rep. Schroeder

Excused: Rep. Schroeder

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

House Bill No. 4088, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40111a (MCL 324.40111a), as amended by 2015 PA 265.

The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 4838, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 668b and 795 (MCL 168.668b and 168.795), section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614 and section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127.

The Senate has passed the bill and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.

The House agreed to the full title.

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

 

 

House Bill No. 5094, entitled

A bill to amend 1989 PA 196, entitled “An act to abolish the criminal assessments commission; to prescribe certain duties of the crime victim services commission; to create the crime victim’s rights fund; to provide for expenditures from the fund; to provide for assessments against criminal defendants and certain juvenile offenders; to provide for payment of crime victim’s rights services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and departments,” by amending section 4 (MCL 780.904), as amended by 2018 PA 221.

The Senate has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.

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

 

 

Notices

 

 

September 29, 2021

Michigan Legislative Council

Boji Tower - 3rd floor

124 West Allegan St.

P.O. Box 30036

Lansing, MI

48909-7536

 

Dear Legislative Council,

Pursuant to Public Act 224 of 2004, we re-appoint the following members to State Drug Treatment Court Advisory Committee (SDTCAC):

The Honorable Julia Owdziej

A judge of the family division of circuit court who has presided for at least 2 years over a juvenile drug treatment court program.

New 4-year term: June 14, 2021 to June 13, 2025

The Honorable Raymond Voet

A circuit or district court judge who has presided over a veterans’ treatment court.

New 4-year term: September 19, 2021 to September 18, 2025

The Honorable Mark Latchana

A circuit court judge who has presided for at least 2 years over a drug treatment court.

New 4-year term: November 7, 2021 to November 6, 2025

The Honorable Shannon Holmes

A circuit or district court judge who has presided at least 2 years over an alcohol treatment court.

New 4-year term: June 14, 2021 to June 13, 2025

Sincerely,

Mike Shirkey                                                                   Jason Wentworth

16th Senate District                                                          97th House District

Senate Majority Leader                                                     Speaker of the House

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Eisen, Bellino, Markkanen, Allor, Carra, Yaroch and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 5352, entitled

A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,” (MCL 418.101 to 418.941) by adding section 402.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent.

 

 

Rep. Whiteford introduced

House Bill No. 5353, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100b, 100c, and 100d (MCL 330.1100b, 330.1100c, and 330.1100d), section 100b as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285, and section 100d as amended by 2020 PA 99, and by adding sections 166, 166a, 166b, and 166c.

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

 

 

Rep. Whiteford introduced

House Bill No. 5354, entitled

A bill to create the 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline fund; to provide for the imposition and collection of certain charges; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

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

 

 

Reps. Carra, Beeler, Maddock, Damoose, LaFave, Markkanen, Steven Johnson, Borton, Allor, Martin, Reilly, Outman, Eisen and Berman introduced

House Bill No. 5355, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2428 (MCL 333.2428).

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

 

 

Reps. Steven Johnson, LaGrand, Cavanagh, Thanedar, Young and Markkanen introduced

House Bill No. 5356, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 683 and 708a (MCL 257.683 and 257.708a), section 683 as amended by 2005 PA 179.

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

Rep. Haadsma moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:40 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, October 5, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives