STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
1:30 p.m.
The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Grant.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present Dievendorf—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present
Alexander—present Edwards—present Martin—present Schuette—present
Andrews—present Farhat—present Martus—present Scott—present
Aragona—present Filler—present McFall—present Shannon—present
Arbit—present Fink—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present
Beeler—present Fitzgerald—present Meerman—present Slagh—present
BeGole—present Fox—present Mentzer—present Smit—present
Beson—present Friske—present Miller—present Snyder—present
Bezotte—present Glanville—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present
Bierlein—present Grant—present Morse—present Steckloff—present
Bollin—present Green, P.—present Mueller—present Steele—present
Borton—present Greene, J.—present Neeley—present Stone—present
Brabec—present Haadsma—present Neyer—present Tate—present
Breen—present Hall—present O’Neal—present Thompson—present
Brixie—present Harris—present Outman—present Tisdel—present
Bruck—excused Hill—present Paiz—present Tsernoglou—present
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paquette—present VanderWall—present
Carra—present Hood—present Pohutsky—present VanWoerkom—present
Carter, B.—present Hope—present Posthumus—present Wegela—present
Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Prestin—present Weiss—present
Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Price—present Wendzel—present
Churches—present Koleszar—present Puri—present Whitsett—present
Coffia—present Kuhn—present Rheingans—present Wilson—present
Coleman—present Kunse—present Rigas—present Witwer—present
Conlin—present Liberati—present Rogers—present Wozniak—present
DeBoer—present Lightner—present Roth—present Young—present
DeBoyer—present MacDonell—present Schmaltz—present Zorn—present
DeSana—present Maddock—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. Robert J. Bezotte, from the 50th District, offered the following invocation:
“Lord,
We thank You for Your many blessings and for this opportunity to come together.
We thank You for the veterans, military personnel, and first responders who keep us safe and protect our freedoms. We pray that You will protect them and bless them for their unselfish service.
We come to You today and ask You to fill us with wisdom, understanding and knowledge as we do the work of the people.
Give us the ability to have productive discussions and work together in harmony even when there is honest disagreement. Help guide us to make decisions that make life better for the people we serve.
We pray all this in Your Holy Name. Amen.”
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The Speaker Pro Tempore assumed the Chair.
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Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Bruck be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Martin, Bierlein, Phil Green, BeGole, Mueller, Neeley, Martus, Fink, Meerman, Johnsen, Rigas, DeSana, Markkanen, Aragona, Hoadley, Cavitt, Beeler, Posthumus, Alexander, Bezotte, Bollin, Conlin, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Jaime Greene, Haadsma, Hope, Kunse, Liberati, Lightner, Morse, Rogers, Schuette, Snyder, Stone and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 24.
A resolution to declare February 1, 2023, 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, 2023, is the 81st 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 over 200 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, 2023, as Blue Star Mothers Day in the state of Michigan. We honor and recognize the contributions of the members of the Blue State Mothers of America, Inc. and the important role Blue Star Mothers 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.
House Resolution No. 25.
A resolution to declare February 2023 as Self-Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Self-care is the lifelong daily habit of healthy choices for overall wellness, including good hygiene practices, healthy diet, regular exercise, and personal healthcare for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of infections, injuries, and illness, as well as knowing when to seek assistance from healthcare professionals; and
Whereas, Self-care is a cornerstone of helping to reduce the overall cost of healthcare in Michigan and the country; and
Whereas, Self-care includes making responsible use of over-the-counter and prescription medications, dietary supplements, and medical devices; and
Whereas, The United States Food and Drug Administration deems over-the-counter medicine safe and effective for the self-care treatment of minor acute and chronic health conditions and symptoms such as pain, the common cold, and allergies, which impact large segments of the population; and
Whereas, According to an Information Resources, Inc. study, every dollar spent on over-the-counter medicines saves the healthcare system more than $7, resulting in more than $146 billion in annual savings; and
Whereas, Over-the-counter medical devices like bandages, menstrual products, face masks, and at-home pregnancy and covid test kits used for the purposes of prevention, testing, and treatment are well-accepted cost saving elements of the healthcare system; and
Whereas, Consumption of vitamin and mineral supplements can fill critical nutrient gaps, particularly for lower income families that may experience food insecurities in Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan benefits when its citizens practice appropriate self-care, do not make unnecessary visits to healthcare professionals reducing the burden on the healthcare system, and are empowered by higher self-esteem, improved health, and overall wellness; and
Whereas, The availability of self-care can help improve personal and public health, save personal and public treasury, and strengthen the sustainability of the broader healthcare system; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2023 as Self-Care Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We encourage consumers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and regulators to communicate the benefits of this practice.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Wendzel, St. Germaine, Bezotte, Wozniak, DeBoer, DeSana, Bollin, Friske, Rigas, Alexander, BeGole, Jaime Greene, Kunse and Schuette offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 26.
A resolution to oppose any attempt by the President of the United States or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the use of gas stoves.
Whereas, Banning the use of gas stoves is yet another example of Orwellian, paternalistic, overreaching encroachment on state sovereignty and citizens’ rights from the federal government. Over 40 million households in the United States have gas stoves. An outright ban is over-encompassing and severely limits consumers’ choices about the kinds of appliances they can have in their homes; and
Whereas, Banning the use of gas stoves would unnecessarily regulate the hospitality industry and destroy small businesses. Nearly 76% of restaurants use natural gas as a cooking energy source, including 87% of full-service restaurants and 60% of limited-service restaurants. Professional chefs and restaurant owners prefer natural gas stoves because of their cost savings, the ability to control an open flame, and the ease of use and longer lifespan for gas ranges. Approximately 94% of restaurant owners believe that banning gas stoves would hurt their businesses, because a flame is critical to cooking a variety of dishes. Some restaurants, like Asian restaurants, rely exclusively on gas stoves and grills to create a taste and spectacle that is unique to their restaurants and cannot be achieved with electric stoves. Banning gas stoves would require restaurant owners to convert existing building infrastructure to handle a new energy source. The costs associated with these conversions would destroy local and independent restaurants, which are still recovering from the debt accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, Banning the use of
gas stoves in favor of electric stoves does not help the environment. The
electricity used to operate an electric stove must have a power source. In
2021, coal provided the largest share of Michigan’s electricity generation at
32%, followed by nuclear energy at 30% and natural gas at 27%. Renewable
energy only provided about 11% of Michigan’s net electricity generation in
2021, with wind energy accounting for three-fifths of that power. Thus,
electric stoves are not more environmentally friendly than gas stoves; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we oppose any attempt, current or future, by the President of the United States or the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the use of gas stoves; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Chair of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rule 42 be suspended.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the Committee on Appropriations be discharged from further consideration of House Bill No. 4016.
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
House Bill No. 4016, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Witwer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4016, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 11 Yeas—56
Aiyash Edwards McFall Scott
Andrews Farhat McKinney Shannon
Arbit Fitzgerald Mentzer Skaggs
Brabec Glanville Miller Snyder
Breen Grant Morgan Steckloff
Brixie Haadsma Morse Stone
Byrnes Hill Neeley Tate
Carter, B. Hood O’Neal Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Hope Paiz Wegela
Churches Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Coffia Koleszar Price Whitsett
Coleman Liberati Puri Wilson
Conlin MacDonell Rheingans Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young
Nays—53
Alexander Filler Maddock Schriver
Aragona Fink Markkanen Schuette
Beeler Fox Martin Slagh
BeGole Friske Meerman Smit
Beson Green, P. Mueller St. Germaine
Bezotte Greene, J. Neyer Steele
Bierlein Hall Outman Thompson
Bollin Harris Paquette Tisdel
Borton Hoadley Posthumus VanderWall
Carra Johnsen Prestin VanWoerkom
Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel
DeBoer Kunse Roth Wozniak
DeBoyer Lightner Schmaltz Zorn
DeSana
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4001, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 51 (MCL 206.30 and 206.51), section 30 as amended by 2022 PA 5 and section 51 as amended by 2020 PA 75.
The Senate has substituted (S-2) the bill.
The Senate has passed the bill as substituted (S-2) and amended the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “An act to meet deficiencies in state funds by providing for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment, reporting, payment, and enforcement by lien and otherwise of taxes on or measured by net income and on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and time of making reports and paying the taxes, and the functions of public officers and others as to the taxes; to permit the inspection of the records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits and refunds of the taxes; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; to provide an appropriation; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2020 PA 75.
The Speaker announced that pursuant to Rule 42, the bill was laid over one day.
Rep. Aiyash 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,
Rep. Posthumus moved to reconsider the vote by which the House suspended the rules.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,
Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was not supported.
The question being on the motion made by Rep. Posthumus,
The motion did not prevail, a majority of the members present not voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
Rep. DeSana moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.90%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Tisdel moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.91%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Roth moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.92%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Wendzel moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.93%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kunse moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.94%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Harris moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.95%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Green moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.96%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Beeler moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.97%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Schuette moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.98%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Bezotte moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 3.99%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Harris moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 4.00%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Fink moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 4.01%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Bollin moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after
“(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on”
and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 4.02%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Beson moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 4.03%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Kuhn moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 4.04%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Schmaltz moved to amend the Senate substitute (S-2) as follows:
1. Amend page 1, line 8, after “(b)” by striking out “Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (c), on” and inserting “On”.
2. Amend page 1, line 9, after “2012” by inserting “and before January 1, 2023”.
3. Amend page 1, following line 9, by inserting:
“(c) Except as otherwise provided under subdivision (d), on and after January 1, 2023, 4.05%.” and relettering the remaining subdivision.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-2) made to the bill by the Senate,
Roll Call No. 12 Yeas—53
Alexander Filler Maddock Schriver
Aragona Fink Markkanen Schuette
Beeler Fox Martin Slagh
BeGole Friske Meerman Smit
Beson Green, P. Mueller St. Germaine
Bezotte Greene, J. Neyer Steele
Bierlein Hall Outman Thompson
Bollin Harris Paquette Tisdel
Borton Hoadley Posthumus VanderWall
Carra Johnsen Prestin VanWoerkom
Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Wendzel
DeBoer Kunse Roth Wozniak
DeBoyer Lightner Schmaltz Zorn
DeSana
Nays—56
Aiyash Edwards McFall Scott
Andrews Farhat McKinney Shannon
Arbit Fitzgerald Mentzer Skaggs
Brabec Glanville Miller Snyder
Breen Grant Morgan Steckloff
Brixie Haadsma Morse Stone
Byrnes Hill Neeley Tate
Carter, B. Hood O’Neal Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Hope Paiz Wegela
Churches Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Coffia Koleszar Price Whitsett
Coleman Liberati Puri Wilson
Conlin MacDonell Rheingans Witwer
Dievendorf Martus Rogers Young
In The Chair: Pohutsky
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Rep. Aiyash moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, January 31:
House Bill Nos. 4047 4048 4049 4050 4051
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, February 1:
Senate Bill Nos. 46 47 48 49 50 51
Reports of Standing Committees
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Scott, Chair, of the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin and Schmaltz
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Witwer, Chair, of the Committee on Appropriations, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Present: Reps. Witwer, O’Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette and Steele
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Breen, Chair, of the Committee on Judiciary, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman and Johnsen
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Neeley, Chair, of the Committee on Tax Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Fink, Outman and Tisdel
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Fitzgerald, Chair, of the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, Harris and Prestin
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:
January 31, 2023
Pursuant to MCL 500.6110 please see the attached annual report from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority.
Thank you,
-Nicole
F/Lt. Nicole McGhee
Government Relations Section
Transparency and Accountability Division
Michigan State Police
7150 Harris Dr.
Dimondale, MI 48821
(989) 287-1221
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 4052, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.
The bill was read a first
time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 4053, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 2824 (MCL 333.2824), as amended by 1996 PA 307.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors.
Reps. VanWoerkom and Thompson introduced
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4t (MCL 205.54t), as amended by 2015 PA 205.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Thompson and VanWoerkom introduced
House Bill No. 4055, entitled
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4o (MCL 205.94o), as amended by 2015 PA 204.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Kuhn and Tisdel introduced
House Bill No. 4056, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 691 (MCL 206.691), as amended by 2014 PA 14.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
House Bill No. 4057, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4058, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as added by 2016 PA 306.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4059, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 1147 and 1561 (MCL 380.1147 and 380.1561), section 1147 as amended by 2016 PA 192 and section 1561 as amended by 2016 PA 532.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4060, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10401.
The bill was read a first
time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 4061, entitled
A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 4062, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 1c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4063, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and section 502 (MCL 37.2502), the title as amended by 1992 PA 258 and section 502 as amended by 1992 PA 124.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 4064, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 4065, entitled
A bill to repeal 2012 PA 436, entitled “Local financial stability and choice act,” (MCL 141.1541 to 141.1575).
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
Notices
The Speaker appointed as conferees, on the part of the House of Representatives for House Bill No. 4001, Reps. Steckloff, Neeley and VanWoerkom.
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Rep. Wegela moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time
being 4:10 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, February 2, at 12:00 Noon.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives