No. 8

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

101st  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2022

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

 

1:30 p.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            Coleman—present        LaFave—present           Rogers—present

Albert—present             Damoose—present        LaGrand—present         Roth—present

Alexander—present        Eisen—present             Lasinski—present         Sabo—present

Allor—present               Ellison—present           Liberati—present          Scott—present

Anthony—present          Farrington—present      Lightner—present         Shannon—present

Beeler—present             Filler—present              Lilly—present              Slagh—present

Bellino—present            Fink—present               Maddock—present        Sneller—present

Berman—present           Frederick—present        Manoogian—present     Sowerby—present

Beson—present              Garza—present             Marino—present           Steckloff—present

Bezotte—present            Glenn—present             Markkanen—present     Steenland—excused

Bolden—present            Green—present             Martin—present            Stone—present

Bollin—present              Griffin—present           Meerman—present        Tate—present

Borton—present             Haadsma—present        Morse—present            Thanedar—present

Brabec—present            Hall—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          Johnson, C—present     Posthumus—present      Whitsett—present

Carter, T—present          Johnson, S—present      Puri—present               Witwer—present

Cavanagh—present        Jones—present             Rabhi—present             Yancey—present

Cherry—present             Kahle—present             Reilly—present             Yaroch—present

Clemente—present         Koleszar—present         Rendon—present          Young—present

Clements—present         Kuppa—present                                               

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Andrew Fink, from the 58th District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Almighty God, You have given us this good land as our heritage. Grant that we Remember Your generosity and constantly do Your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil course of action. Grant that we, who came from many nations with many different languages, may be a united people. Support us in defending our liberties, and give those to whom we have entrusted the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice and peace in our land. When times are prosperous, may our hearts be thankful, and in troubled times do not let our trust in You fail; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.”

 

 

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Rep. Cambensy moved that Rep. Steenland be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Reps. Meerman, Bezotte, Cherry, Fink, Garza, Haadsma, Kuppa, Morse, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Stone, Weiss, Witwer and Yaroch offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 218.

A resolution to declare February 1, 2022, as Blue Star Mothers Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, On January 22, 1942, in the midst of the Second World War, U.S. Army Captain George Maines ran an ad in the Flint News Observer calling for mothers of servicemembers to assemble; and  

Whereas, On February 1, 1942, 300 mothers met and held their first meeting at the Durant Hotel in Flint, Michigan. February 1, 2021, is the 80th anniversary of this meeting; and

Whereas, On July 14, 1960, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. received its Congressional Charter; and

Whereas, Blue Star Mothers make enormous sacrifices while their sons and daughters are providing for the defense of the nation; and

Whereas, Blue Star Mothers pack and ship thousands of care packages every year to servicemembers deployed overseas, volunteer to help homeless veterans, provide support for wounded warriors, visit with hospitalized veterans, honor fallen heroes during funeral services, and offer a compassionate community for the mothers of men and women in uniform serving in harm’s way; and

Whereas, Blue Star Mothers promote American values, demonstrate a patriotic spirit, and advance a national sense of pride and appreciation for our men and women in uniform; and

Whereas, There are 198 active chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. throughout the United States representing thousands of military families; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 1, 2022, as Blue Star Mothers Day in the state of Michigan. We honor and recognizes the contributions of the members of the Blue State Mothers of America, Inc. and the important role that they play in supporting each other and veterans. We encourage all citizens of the United States to observe this momentous occasion and reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of the mothers of servicemembers.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Markkanen, Eisen, LaFave, Howell, Borton, Beeler, Allor, VanSingel, Steven Johnson and Reilly offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 219.

A resolution to urge the Wolf Management Advisory Council and the Natural Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state’s wolf management efforts beginning in 2022.

Whereas, Gray wolves in Michigan have been protected under the federal Endangered Species Act since 1974. At that time, gray wolves were in danger of going extinct and needed the special protection provided by the act to aid their recovery; and

Whereas, The federal government removed the gray wolf from the federal endangered species list effective January 4, 2021. Gray wolves have made a remarkable recovery from near extinction. Michigan’s current gray wolf population of almost 700 wolves exceeds by over three times the number of wolves biologists consider necessary to maintain a healthy population in the state. Michigan’s wolf population has met all federal recovery goals for delisting both in terms of number of wolves and the stability of those numbers for many years; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan is now responsible for managing its gray wolf population, and Department of Natural Resources’ officials stated as recently as the summer of 2020 that their survey results show that Michigan’s wolf population has recovered. Wolves in Michigan achieved the minimum sustainable population goal of 200 wolves for five consecutive years in 2004 and have since surpassed state and federal population recovery goals for nearly 20 years; and

Whereas, Managed hunting and trapping in the state is a viable means of ensuring stable wolf population numbers. Management allows the wolf population to be kept at levels that ensure the overall survival of the animal but limit potential wolf and human conflicts; and

Whereas, Michigan has an active and legitimate wolf management plan in place that was updated in 2015. While we commend the department for beginning the process of updating this plan again and commend the Natural Resources Commission for setting a plan update deadline of the end of 2021, there is no statutory requirement or precedent to delay a 2022 wolf hunt while the plan is reviewed and updated. Neither is there a requirement for a statewide public attitude survey or study to occur prior to a hunting season; and

Whereas, The law is clear that the commission should, to the greatest extent practicable, utilize principles of sound scientific management in making decisions regarding the taking of game; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the Wolf Management Advisory Council and the Natural Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state’s wolf management efforts beginning in 2022; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Natural Resources Commission and the Wolf Management Advisory Council and the Director of the Department of Natural Resources.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation.

 

 

Reps. Hornberger, Cherry, Garza, Haadsma, Sneller and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 220.

A resolution to declare January 30-February 5, 2022, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, There are 47,842 students attending 215 Catholic elementary and high schools throughout our great state; and

Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan states that “Religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged”; and

Whereas, Catholic school parents pay tuition in addition to supporting their local public schools through their taxes; and

Whereas, Catholic schools comply with the same health, safety, and general welfare regulations required of public schools; and

Whereas, Taking into account Michigan’s minimum public school foundation allowance of $8,700 per pupil, Catholic schools save taxpayers more than $416 million in state spending annually; and

Whereas, Catholic schools instill a broad, values-based education, emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, and social values in young people, making them responsible citizens of our state and nation; and

Whereas, Catholic schools educate many students who are non-Catholic and many students who are economically disadvantaged as a good education remains the single best way out of poverty; and

Whereas, With their traditionally high academic standards, high graduation rates, and commitment to community service, Catholic schools and their graduates make a positive contribution to society; and

Whereas, January 30-February 5, 2022, has been designated as Catholic Schools Week, with the theme “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” as denoted by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and

Whereas, The common good of the state of Michigan is strengthened through the continued existence of Catholic schools; and

Whereas Catholic schools are committed to community service, producing graduates who hold “helping others” among their core values; and

Whereas, Catholic schools create a supporting partnership with each student’s family, encouraging the involvement of parents in the education of their children, so that Catholic schools form productive lives which benefit future generations; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare January 30‑February 5, 2022, as Catholic Schools Week in the state of Michigan. We support the continued dedication of Catholic schools across Michigan toward academic excellence and the key role Catholic schools play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for students; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Michigan Catholic Conference with our highest esteem.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted.

 

 

Reps. Anthony, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Hood, Rogers, Brixie, Scott, Breen, Hope, Peterson, Steckloff, Garza, Tyrone Carter, Cavanagh, Cherry, Haadsma, Kuppa, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 221.

A resolution to declare youth violence in Michigan a public health epidemic.

Whereas, Youth violence is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the intentional use of physical force or power by young people ages 10 to 24 to threaten or harm others, generally within the same age or peer group. Youth violence negatively impacts all types of communities, though the extent and types of youth violence vary; and

Whereas, Evidence shows that youth violence is relatively common in the United States. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied on school property in the last year, and about 1 in 7 were bullied electronically. Homicide remains the third leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 24. Nationally each day, about 13 young people are victims of homicide and about 1,100 are treated in emergency departments for nonfatal assault-related injuries; and

Whereas, Youth violence impacts communities across the state of Michigan. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 22 percent of public school students in grades 9 through 12 in Michigan reported having been bullied on school property or electronically in 2017, while 24 percent reported having been in at least one physical fight. In addition, some law enforcement agencies in Michigan have reported an increase in violent incidents among youth since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic; and

Whereas, Gun violence in particular has a devastating effect on youth in Michigan. According to the organization Every Town for Gun Safety, guns are the second leading cause of death among children and teens in Michigan. In addition, an average of 89 children and teens die by guns every year in Michigan, and 52 percent of these deaths are homicides; and

Whereas, Youth violence can negatively impact the physical and mental health of young people. Youth violence has been shown to lead to many long-term negative health and behavioral outcomes including higher rates of smoking, substance use, obesity, high-risk sexual behavior, depression, academic difficulty, school drop-out, and suicide. In addition, those involved in youth violence are more likely to become both perpetrators and victims of violence in the future; and

Whereas, The negative effect of youth violence extends to the entire community. Violence generally increases healthcare costs, decreases property value, and disrupts social services by straining community resources. In addition, youth violence can impact the perceived and actual safety within a community, which can then lessen participation in community events and decrease the viability of local businesses; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we recognize the magnitude of the crisis of youth violence in Michigan and declare it to be a public health epidemic.

The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4953, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1293.

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

Roll Call No. 27                                      Yeas—94

 

 

Albert                                Clements                 Kuppa                                    Rendon

Alexander                          Coleman                  LaFave                                   Rogers

Allor                                 Damoose                 LaGrand                                Roth

Anthony                            Eisen                       Lasinski                                 Sabo

Beeler                                Ellison                     Liberati                                  Shannon

Bellino                              Farrington                Lightner                                 Slagh

Berman                             Filler                        Lilly                                       Sneller

Beson                                Fink                         Maddock                                Sowerby

Bezotte                              Frederick                 Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bolden                              Garza                       Marino                                   Stone

Bollin                                Glenn                      Markkanen                             Tate

Borton                               Green                      Martin                                    Thanedar

Brabec                               Griffin                     Meerman                               Tisdel

Brann                                Haadsma                 Morse                                    VanSingel

Breen                                Hall                         Mueller                                  VanWoerkom

Brixie                                Hauck                      Neeley                                   Wakeman

Calley                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       O’Neal                                   Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       Outman                                  Whiteford

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Paquette                                 Whitsett

Carter, T                            Howell                     Peterson                                 Witwer

Cavanagh                          Jones                       Posthumus                             Yancey

Cherry                               Kahle                       Puri                                        Yaroch

Clemente                           Koleszar                                                               

 

 

                                                              Nays—11

 

 

Aiyash                              Johnson, C               Rabhi                                     Weiss

Carra                                 Johnson, S               Reilly                                     Young

Hoitenga                            Pohutsky                 Scott                                     

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Weiss, 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:

HB 4953 requires MDE to create and distribute a packet of information about post-secondary school career and educational options. While I agree with the concept of this bill, the majority of data required to be provided is housed under LEO or another department, not MDE. Much of the information is not currently tracked at all at the state level. As such, I think that it would be better to make the collection of information for the packet the responsibility of LEO with the assistance of MDE to distribute. Additionally, it is critical to ensure that there are enough resources and FTEs within the department to be able to effectively collect and distribute this information.”

House Bill No. 5433, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16305a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 28                                      Yeas—93

 

 

Aiyash                              Clements                 Jones                                     Posthumus

Albert                                Coleman                  Kahle                                     Puri

Alexander                          Damoose                 Koleszar                                Reilly

Allor                                 Eisen                       Kuppa                                    Rendon

Anthony                            Farrington                LaFave                                   Roth

Beeler                                Filler                        LaGrand                                Sabo

Bellino                              Fink                         Liberati                                  Shannon

Berman                             Frederick                 Lightner                                 Slagh

Beson                                Garza                       Lilly                                       Sneller

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Maddock                                Sowerby

Bolden                              Green                      Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bollin                                Griffin                     Marino                                   Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Markkanen                             Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Martin                                    VanSingel

Brann                                Hauck                      Meerman                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hertel                      Mueller                                  Wakeman

Calley                                Hoitenga                  Neeley                                   Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hood                       O’Malley                               Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hope                       O’Neal                                   Whiteford

Carra                                 Hornberger              Outman                                  Whitsett

Carter, B                            Howell                     Paquette                                 Witwer

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Peterson                                 Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Pohutsky                                Yaroch

Clemente                                                                                                        

 

 

                                                              Nays—12

 

 

Brixie                                Lasinski                   Rogers                                   Tate

Cavanagh                          Morse                      Scott                                      Weiss

Ellison                              Rabhi                       Stone                                     Young

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Reps. Cavanagh, Rogers and Weiss having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bills 5433, 5434 and 5435 because they amount to a separation of powers issue. These bills direct the state to perform duties exclusively assigned to the federal government. The state cannot ensure that the fee for a required examination under the act is approved for funding, as is required in the bill language, because that determination is made at the federal level. This bill will only duplicate work already being performed, conflict with federal and existing state processes, and mislead veterans.”

Rep. Young, 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 support our Veterans, however I voted no on House Bills 5433, 5434 and 5435 because these bills amount to a separation of powers issue. They direct the state to perform duties exclusively assigned to the federal government. The state cannot ensure that the fee for a required examination under the act is approved for funding, as is required in the bill language, because that determination is made at the federal level. These bills will only duplicate work already being performed, conflict with federal and existing state processes, and cause confusion for our veterans.”

 

Rep. Stone, 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:

While I appreciate and fully heartedly support the federally funding of the GI Bill, this is a federal initiative that is federally funded and belongs in Congress. I’m so glad that Michigan service members can benefit training programs, exams, and licensure utilizing the funding of the GI Bill.”

 

 

House Bill No. 5434, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled “Skilled trades regulation act,” (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 407a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 29                                      Yeas—91

 

 

Aiyash                              Clements                 Kahle                                     Puri

Albert                                Coleman                  Koleszar                                Reilly

Alexander                          Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Rendon

Allor                                 Eisen                       LaFave                                   Roth

Anthony                            Farrington                LaGrand                                Sabo

Beeler                                Filler                        Liberati                                  Shannon

Bellino                              Fink                         Lightner                                 Slagh

Berman                             Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sneller

Beson                                Garza                       Maddock                                Sowerby

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bollin                                Green                      Marino                                   Thanedar

Borton                               Griffin                     Markkanen                             Tisdel

Brabec                               Haadsma                 Martin                                    VanSingel

Brann                                Hall                         Meerman                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Wakeman

Calley                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hood                       O’Neal                                   Whiteford

Carra                                 Hope                       Outman                                  Whitsett

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Paquette                                 Witwer

Carter, T                            Howell                     Peterson                                 Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Pohutsky                                Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Posthumus                            

 

 

                                                              Nays—14

 

 

Bolden                              Johnson, C               Rogers                                   Tate

Brixie                                Lasinski                   Scott                                      Weiss

Cavanagh                          Morse                      Stone                                     Young

Ellison                              Rabhi                                                                    

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Reps. Cavanagh, Rogers and Weiss having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bills 5433, 5434 and 5435 because they amount to a separation of powers issue. These bills direct the state to perform duties exclusively assigned to the federal government. The state cannot ensure that the fee for a required examination under the act is approved for funding, as is required in the bill language, because that determination is made at the federal level. This bill will only duplicate work already being performed, conflict with federal and existing state processes, and mislead veterans.”

 

Rep. Young, 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 support our Veterans, however I voted no on House Bills 5433, 5434 and 5435 because these bills amount to a separation of powers issue. They direct the state to perform duties exclusively assigned to the federal government. The state cannot ensure that the fee for a required examination under the act is approved for funding, as is required in the bill language, because that determination is made at the federal level. These bills will only duplicate work already being performed, conflict with federal and existing state processes, and cause confusion for our veterans.”

 

Rep. Cynthia Johnson, 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:

Although I voted yes on HB 5433, I incorrectly voted. I read the bill and it sounded good, but as I had the chance to really read HB’s 5434 and 5435, I realize that these bills, sadly, appear to be a political stunt giving veterans a false sense of security that Michigan legislators are doing something to assist them when actually, these bills are repeating without money attached, the assistance veterans receive or should receive come from the federal government.”

 

Rep. Stone, 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:

While I appreciate and fully heartedly support the federally funding of the GI Bill, this is a federal initiative that is federally funded and belongs in Congress. I’m so glad that Michigan service members can benefit training programs, exams, and licensure utilizing the funding of the GI Bill.”

 

 

House Bill No. 5435, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 407a.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 30                                      Yeas—91

 

 

Aiyash                              Clements                 Kahle                                     Puri

Albert                                Coleman                  Koleszar                                Reilly

Alexander                          Damoose                 Kuppa                                    Rendon

Allor                                 Eisen                       LaFave                                   Roth

Anthony                            Farrington                LaGrand                                Sabo

Beeler                                Filler                        Liberati                                  Shannon

Bellino                              Fink                         Lightner                                 Slagh

Berman                             Frederick                 Lilly                                       Sneller

Beson                                Garza                       Maddock                                Sowerby

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Manoogian                             Steckloff

Bollin                                Green                      Marino                                   Thanedar

Borton                               Griffin                     Markkanen                             Tisdel

Brabec                               Haadsma                 Martin                                    VanSingel

Brann                                Hall                         Meerman                               VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hauck                      Mueller                                  Wakeman

Calley                                Hertel                      Neeley                                   Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hoitenga                  O’Malley                               Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hood                       O’Neal                                   Whiteford

Carra                                 Hope                       Outman                                  Whitsett

Carter, B                            Hornberger              Paquette                                 Witwer

Carter, T                            Howell                     Peterson                                 Yancey

Cherry                               Johnson, S               Pohutsky                                Yaroch

Clemente                           Jones                       Posthumus                            

 

 

                                                              Nays—14

 

 

Bolden                              Johnson, C               Rogers                                   Tate

Brixie                                Lasinski                   Scott                                      Weiss

Cavanagh                          Morse                      Stone                                     Young

Ellison                              Rabhi                                                                    

 

 

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.

 

 

______

 

 

Reps. Cavanagh, Rogers and Weiss having reserved the right to explain their protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

I voted no on House Bills 5433, 5434 and 5435 because they amount to a separation of powers issue. These bills direct the state to perform duties exclusively assigned to the federal government. The state cannot ensure that the fee for a required examination under the act is approved for funding, as is required in the bill language, because that determination is made at the federal level. This bill will only duplicate work already being performed, conflict with federal and existing state processes, and mislead veterans.”

 

Rep. Young, 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 support our Veterans, however I voted no on House Bills 5433, 5434 and 5435 because these bills amount to a separation of powers issue. They direct the state to perform duties exclusively assigned to the federal government. The state cannot ensure that the fee for a required examination under the act is approved for funding, as is required in the bill language, because that determination is made at the federal level. These bills will only duplicate work already being performed, conflict with federal and existing state processes, and cause confusion for our veterans.”

Rep. Cynthia Johnson, 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:

Although I voted yes on HB 5433, I incorrectly voted. I read the bill and it sounded good, but as I had the chance to really read HB’s 5434 and 5435, I realize that these bills, sadly, appear to be a political stunt giving veterans a false sense of security that Michigan legislators are doing something to assist them when actually, these bills are repeating without money attached, the assistance veterans receive or should receive come from the federal government.”

 

Rep. Stone, 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:

While I appreciate and fully heartedly support the federally funding of the GI Bill, this is a federal initiative that is federally funded and belongs in Congress. I’m so glad that Michigan service members can benefit training programs, exams, and licensure utilizing the funding of the GI Bill.”

 

 

House Bill No. 4994, entitled

A bill to allow for the charitable donation of unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the business of shoe repair.

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

 

 

Roll Call No. 31                                     Yeas—102

 

 

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                 Manoogian                             Sowerby

Beson                                Garza                       Marino                                   Steckloff

Bezotte                              Glenn                      Markkanen                             Stone

Bolden                              Green                      Martin                                    Tate

Bollin                                Griffin                     Meerman                               Thanedar

Borton                               Haadsma                 Morse                                    Tisdel

Brabec                               Hall                         Mueller                                  VanSingel

Brann                                Hauck                      Neeley                                   VanWoerkom

Breen                                Hertel                      O’Malley                               Wakeman

Brixie                                Hoitenga                  O’Neal                                   Weiss

Calley                                Hood                       Outman                                  Wendzel

Cambensy                         Hope                       Paquette                                 Wentworth

Camilleri                           Hornberger              Peterson                                 Whiteford

Carter, B                            Howell                     Pohutsky                                Whitsett

Carter, T                            Johnson, C               Posthumus                             Witwer

Cavanagh                          Johnson, S               Puri                                        Yancey

Cherry                               Jones                       Rabhi                                     Yaroch

Clemente                           Kahle                       Reilly                                     Young

Clements                           Koleszar                                                               

 

 

                                                               Nays—3

 

 

Carra                                 Maddock                 Rendon                                 

 

 

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 allow for the donation of unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the business of shoe repair.

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.

 

 

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4973, entitled

A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 7 of chapter X (MCL 230.7).

The bill was read a second time.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4194, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16279.

The bill was read a second time.

 

Rep. Hornberger moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.

The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

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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

Motions and Resolutions

 

 

Rep. Frederick moved that when the House adjourns today it stand adjourned until Wednesday, February 2, at 12:00 Noon.

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 Thursday, January 27:

House Bill Nos.     5699   5700   5701  5702

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Friday, January 28, for her approval of the following bill:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4290 at 1:20 p.m.

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 1:

Senate Bill Nos.      852    853    854    855

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, referred

House Bill No. 5512, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 333.26427), as amended by 2016 PA 546.

to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Refer:

Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Young

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5058, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1105 (MCL 289.1105), as amended by 2014 PA 516.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5060, entitled

A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled “Industrial hemp growers act,” by amending section 609 (MCL 333.29609), as amended by 2021 PA 4.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Young

Nays: None

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5061, entitled

A bill to amend 2014 PA 547, entitled “Industrial hemp research and development act,” by amending the title and sections 2 and 7 (MCL 286.842 and 286.847), the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 641 and section 7 as added by 2018 PA 641, and by adding section 11a.

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. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Young

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Hauck, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5617, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1109 (MCL 289.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 92, and by adding section 7136.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Young

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hauck, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer and Young

Absent: Rep. Steenland

Excused: Rep. Steenland

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5315, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA 305.

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. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati and Puri

Nays: Rep. Carra

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5662, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled “Driver education provider and instructor act,” by amending sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 23, 25, 43, 45, 55, 61, and 65 (MCL 256.623, 256.625, 256.627, 256.629, 256.631, 256.633, 256.637, 256.643, 256.645, 256.663, 256.665, 256.675, 256.681, and 256.685), section 55 as amended by 2016 PA 322.

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. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati and Puri

Nays: Reps. LaFave and Carra

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5663, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 306a, 312e, and 312f (MCL 257.306a, 257.312e, and 257.312f), sections 306a and 312f as amended by 2021 PA 71 and section 312e as amended by 2015 PA 11.

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. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati and Puri

Nays: Reps. LaFave and Carra

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 465, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10o (MCL 247.660o), as amended by 2000 PA 188.

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. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati and Puri

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Transportation, by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 466, entitled

A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled “An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2020 PA 222.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati and Puri

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. O’Malley, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. O’Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati and Puri

The Committee on Commerce and Tourism, by Rep. Wendzel, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5305, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) 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. Wendzel, Roth, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett and Liberati

Nays: Reps. Alexander and Farrington

 

 

The Committee on Commerce and Tourism, by Rep. Wendzel, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5306, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added by 2015 PA 252.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-6) 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. Wendzel, Roth, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett and Liberati

Nays: Reps. Alexander and Farrington

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Wendzel, Chair, of the Committee on Commerce and Tourism, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett and Liberati

 

 

The Committee on Elections and Ethics, by Rep. Bollin, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 4996, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 178 and 634 (MCL 168.178 and 168.634), section 178 as amended by 1980 PA 261 and section 634 as amended by 1996 PA 583.

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.

 

 

Favorable Roll Call

 

To Report Out:

Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Bollin, Chair, of the Committee on Elections and Ethics, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar and Whitsett

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Wakeman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5611, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending sections 4 and 21 (MCL 205.94 and 205.111), as amended by 2021 PA 109.

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. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri and Brenda Carter

Nays: None

 

 

The Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, by Rep. Wakeman, Chair, reported

House Bill No. 5612, 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), as amended by 2021 PA 108.

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. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri and Brenda Carter

Nays: None

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Wakeman, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri and Brenda Carter

Absent: Rep. Aiyash

Excused: Rep. Aiyash

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Filler, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

The following report, submitted by Rep. Hornberger, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:

Meeting held on: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O’Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon and Stone

Notices

 

 

The Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4401, appointed Rep. Frederick to replace Rep. Huizenga as conferee.

 

The Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 93, appointed Rep. Frederick to replace Rep. Huizenga as conferee.

 

The Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives for Senate Bill No. 94, appointed Rep. Frederick to replace Rep. Huizenga as conferee.

 

 

February 1, 2022

Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk

Michigan House of Representatives

PO Box 30014

Lansing, MI 48909

 

Dear Mr. Clerk,

Pursuant to Public Act 549 of 2008, I am appointing the following individual to the Mason County Promise Zone Authority as the Speaker’s Designee.

Vic Burwell

5386 W Riverside Dr.

Ludington, Mi 49431

                                                                                       Sincerely,

                                                                                       Jason Wentworth

                                                                                       Speaker

                                                                                       Michigan House of Representatives

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Glenn, Rendon, Eisen, Clements, Beson, Martin, Bollin and Hornberger introduced

House Bill No. 5703, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 10a.

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

 

 

Rep. Glenn introduced

House Bill No. 5704, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105 and 4102 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516 and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178.

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

 

 

Rep. Brann introduced

House Bill No. 5705, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1111 (MCL 289.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 92, and by adding section 6171.

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

 

 

Rep. Hauck introduced

House Bill No. 5706, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled “Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,” by amending sections 3, 7, 13, and 14 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27957, 333.27963, and 333.27964), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 56.

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

Reps. Sneller, Hood, Haadsma, Rogers, Outman, Brabec, Hope, Neeley, Stone, Kuppa, Sabo, Hertel, Aiyash, Weiss, Sowerby and LaGrand introduced

House Bill No. 5707, entitled

A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled “Property assessed clean energy act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 460.933), as amended by 2017 PA 242.

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

 

 

Reps. Hood, Sneller, Haadsma, Rogers, Outman, Brabec, Hope, Neeley, Stone, Kuppa, Sabo, Hertel, Aiyash, Weiss, Sowerby and LaGrand introduced

House Bill No. 5708, entitled

A bill to authorize local units of government to adopt voluntary property assessment programs and to create districts to enable owners of noncommercial, nonindustrial real property to access financing for environmental hazard, water usage improvement, energy efficiency improvement, emissions reduction, and renewable energy projects; to provide for the financing of the programs through certain state funds, investments, and other means; to authorize local units of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize local units of government to advance money made available from certain state funds and other sources; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies.

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

 

 

Reps. Anthony, Breen, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Aiyash, Young, Steenland, Thanedar, Stone, Kuppa, LaGrand, Sowerby, Hope, Berman, Neeley and Steckloff introduced

House Bill No. 5709, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v.

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

 

 

Reps. Berman, LaFave, Bezotte and Wozniak introduced

House Bill No. 5710, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and sections 102, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505, and 506 (MCL 37.2102, 37.2202, 37.2203, 37.2204, 37.2205, 37.2206, 37.2207, 37.2209, 37.2302, 37.2302a, 37.2402, 37.2502, 37.2504, 37.2505, and 37.2506), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258, sections 102, 502, 504, 505, and 506 as amended by 1992 PA 124, section 202 as amended by 2009 PA 190, section 302a as added by 1992 PA 70, and section 402 as amended by 1993 PA 216.

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

 

 

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

House Bill No. 5711, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2020 PA 1.

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

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Governor

 

 

Date: February 1, 2022

Time: 12:30 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4035 (Public Act No. 1, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2150 (MCL 324.2150), as amended by 2012 PA 603.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 1, 2022, at 1:46 p.m.)

 

 

Date: February 1, 2022

Time: 12:32 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4363 (Public Act No. 2), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to protect the people’s right to hunt and fish; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, assessments, and donations; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 2104, 2132, and 2165 (MCL 324.2104, 324.2132, and 324.2165), sections 2104 and 2132 as amended by 2018 PA 238 and section 2165 as added by 2018 PA 240.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 1, 2022, at 1:48 p.m.)

 

 

Date: February 1, 2022

Time: 12:34 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5322 (Public Act No. 3, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “An act to provide for the raising of additional public revenue by prescribing certain specific taxes, fees, and charges to be paid to the state for the privilege of engaging in certain business activities; to provide, incident to the enforcement thereof, for the issuance of licenses to engage in such occupations; to provide for the ascertainment, assessment and collection thereof; to appropriate the proceeds thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this 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.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 1, 2022, at 1:50 p.m.)

 

 

Date: February 1, 2022

Time: 12:36 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir—I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5323 (Public Act No. 4, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “An act to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of a specific excise tax on the storage, use, or consumption in this state of tangible personal property and certain services; to appropriate the proceeds of that tax; to prescribe penalties; and to make appropriations,” 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.

(Filed with the Secretary of State on February 1, 2022, at 1:52 p.m.)

 

 

Announcements by the Clerk

 

 

January 28, 2022

Received from the Auditor General a copy of the:

·         Performance audit on the Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope. (PATH) Program Deferrals, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (431-3302-21), January 2022.

                                                                               Gary L. Randall

                                                                               Clerk of the House

Rep. Bollin moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:30 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 2, at 12:00 Noon.

 

 

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives