STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
House Chamber, Lansing, Thursday, April 27, 2023.
12:00 Noon.
The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
Aiyash—present 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—excused 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—excused
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. Carol Glanville, from the 84th District, offered the following invocation:
“It is an honor to give today’s invocation. My life has taken me down many paths. Over the course of the journey that brought me here today, I’ve had the opportunity to experience many faith traditions. I’ve found that all faith traditions share common basic tenets of mutual respect, dignity for all, and care for the common good. Tenets that serve us well in the work we do here in this Chamber. It is with that in mind that I offer today’s invocation with an ecumenical spirit.
I invite you all to take a deep breath with me and center yourself as we gather here today to conduct the business of the people. And take a moment to reflect on the great responsibility that we have been entrusted with as elected representatives.
As we approach our work, let us invoke reason, wisdom, clarity, courage, and above all else, compassion in our decision-making. Let us open our hearts and minds to truly hear, understand, and accept the lived experiences of others. Striving to be just and equitable in our actions, seeking the common good above all else.
Let us engage in constructive dialogue and seek common ground as we tackle the challenges that face our state. And as we work amongst ourselves, with stakeholder groups, and individual constituents, may we approach others with equanimity, respect, and openness.
And finally, let us be grateful for the trust that has been placed in us. May we use this privilege to serve with humility and dedication, always mindful of the greater good.
Amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Bezotte, Bruck and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4201, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA 64.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Grant moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4238, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Andrews moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 18, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled “An
act to designate March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez day in the state of
Michigan; to designate July 14 of each year as President Gerald R. Ford day in
the state of Michigan; and to designate July 30 of each year as Henry Ford day
in the state of Michigan,” (MCL 435.301 to 435.303) by amending the title and
by adding section 4.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Judiciary,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Motions and Resolutions
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 83.
A resolution to declare April 29, 2023, as Fraternal Order of Eagles Day in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on April 26, see House Journal No. 36, p. 487.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Resolution No. 84.
A resolution to declare April 23-29, 2023, as Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the state of Michigan.
(The resolution was introduced and postponed for the day on April 26, see House Journal No. 36, p. 488.)
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 90 out of numerical order.
House Resolution No. 90.
A resolution to declare April 2023 as Second Chance Month and April 23-29, 2023, as Reentry Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Every human being is worthy of respect and dignity; and
Whereas, Redemption and rehabilitation are core to our beliefs and commitment to one another; and
Whereas, Second chances and opportunities to rebuild one’s life after an arrest or incarceration are pivotal to not only individuals, but also to strong and healthy communities in Michigan; and
Whereas, More than 4 million Michiganders have some type of arrest or conviction history; and
Whereas, People with conviction histories face immense barriers when returning to our communities, such as challenges to obtaining safe and stable housing, finding employment, accessing education, reuniting with family, and navigating restrictions on their mobility; and
Whereas, The barriers faced by people with conviction histories are disproportionately felt by people of color and people experiencing poverty; and
Whereas, People who are formerly incarcerated are almost 10 times more likely than the general public to be unhoused; and
Whereas, Removing barriers and increasing access to stable housing and meaningful employment is linked to decreased crime and improved public safety; and
Whereas, Michigan has made great strides with historic clean slate legislation to expunge Michiganders’ records, breaking down barriers to housing, employment, and other essential needs; and
Whereas, Continued efforts must be made to ensure that all Michiganders have access to second chances and opportunities to build a healthy life for our collective communities to be whole and strong; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2023 as Second Chance Month and April 23-29, 2023, as Reentry Week in the state of Michigan. We recognize the importance of second chances and removing barriers for people with conviction histories.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Churches, Stone, Grant, Rogers, Glanville, Farhat, Rheingans, Brabec, Morgan, Liberati, Outman, Kunse, Schuette, VanderWall, Aiyash, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Hill, Hope, McFall, Morse, Price, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 87.
A resolution to declare May 1-7, 2023, as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Many people with serious mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, or gastrointestinal disorders, including gastroparesis, nausea, and vomiting, may be treated with medications that work as dopamine receptor blocking agents (DRBAs), including antipsychotics; and
Whereas, While ongoing treatment with these medications can be necessary, prolonged use can also lead to tardive dyskinesia (TD), an involuntary movement disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, abnormal, and repetitive movements of the face, torso, and/or other body parts; and
Whereas, It is estimated that TD affects approximately 600,000 people in the U.S. Approximately 70% of people with TD have not been diagnosed, making it important to raise awareness about the symptoms and impact of TD because even mild symptoms of TD can have physical, social, and emotional consequences; and
Whereas, It is important that people taking DRBA medication to be monitored for TD. Regular screening for TD in these patients is recommended by the American Psychiatric Association (APA); and
Whereas, Clinical research has led to the availability of two treatments for adults with TD by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and
Whereas, The House of Representatives can raise awareness of TD in the public and medical community: now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 1-7, 2023, Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage residents to become better informed about and aware of TD.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Reps. Andrews, Mentzer, Liberati, Conlin, Brixie, Wegela, Wilson, Churches, Tsernoglou, Rheingans, Skaggs, Haadsma, Scott, O’Neal, Neeley, Farhat, Rogers, Price, Steckloff, Coffia, Hill, Hoskins, McKinney, Brabec, McFall, Aiyash, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Glanville, Hope, Morse, Snyder, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 88.
A resolution to declare May 1, 2023, as International Workers Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, May 1 is globally recognized as International Workers’ Day and is publicly celebrated in over 80 countries; and
Whereas, This international day of labor celebrates the contribution of workers, promotes workers’ rights, and commemorates the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labor movement; and
Whereas, May 1 commemorates the events of the Haymarket Affair and the associated general strike, which led to the establishment of an important day of remembrance and a long-lasting call to action; and
Whereas, International Workers’ Day is the declaration of the labor movement’s demands to improve the working conditions of workers, such as better pay, shorter working days, and safer working conditions; and
Whereas, We celebrate International Workers’ Day as a yearly expression of these demands; and
Whereas, We honor the bitter struggles of the working class and the many sufferings of the past; and
Whereas, The United Auto Workers was formed in Detroit in 1935 during the Flint Sit-Down Strike, putting Michigan at the forefront of modern labor movement as America struggled with the distress of the Great Depression; and
Whereas, Michigan continues its legacy as a leader in the national labor movement and its efforts bring economic justice and social justice to our state and nation; and
Whereas, Recognition of the integrity of Michigan’s workforce and its achievements on the behalf of the economic growth of our state; and
Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives wishes to respect and highlight the contributions of Michigan’s workforce to the State and all of society; and
Whereas, The Michigan House of
Representatives renews our efforts to improve working conditions, including
workplace safety and health protections, better standards and enforcement, and
fair and just compensation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 1, 2023, as International Workers’ Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Morse, Pohutsky, Weiss, Rogers, Conlin, Martus, McKinney, MacDonell, Rheingans, Skaggs, Fitzgerald, Farhat, O’Neal, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Haadsma, Neeley, Scott, Dievendorf, Puri, Hood, Byrnes, Hope, Hill, Paiz, Brabec, McFall, Mentzer, Churches, Tsernoglou, Snyder, Jaime Greene, Whitsett, Aiyash, Breen, Glanville, Hoskins, Price, Schuette, Wegela, Wilson and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 89.
A resolution to declare April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts women, children, and men of all racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds; and
Whereas, The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim; and
Whereas, According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one out of every five American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime and approximately 2.6 percent of American men have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime; and
Whereas, Child sexual abuse prevention must be a priority to confront the reality. From 2009-2013, child protective services agencies substantiated, or found strong evidence to indicate that, 63,000 children a year were victims of sexual abuse and a majority of child victims are ages 12-17. Of victims under the age of 18, 34 percent of victims of sexual assault and rape are under age 12; and
Whereas, Michigan State Police statistics indicate that there were 6,823 incidents of rape that were reported to law enforcement in 2019; and
Whereas, Sexual violence can deeply and enduringly impact survivors on psychological, emotional, and social levels. Ninety-four percent of women who are raped experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during the two weeks following the rape and approximately 70 percent of rape or sexual assault victims experience moderate to severe distress, a larger percentage than for any other violent crime studied in the National Crime Victimization Survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Access to informed and supportive services can greatly increase survivors’ ability to heal from sexual assault; and
Whereas, Sexual violence is an intolerable violent crime with public health implications for every person in Michigan. Our state and individual communities must be committed to hold sexual assault perpetrators accountable for their heinous crimes; and
Whereas, When we actively increase education, awareness, and community involvement, we can help prevent sexual violence and create a safer environment for everyone. We must work together to educate our entire population about what can be done to prevent sexual assault, support survivors, and ensure that survivors are not re-victimized; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We strongly support the efforts of national, state, and local partners, and of every citizen to actively engage in public and private efforts to prevent sexual violence and will take appropriate action and support one another to create a safer environment for all.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Rep. Aiyash moved that Rule 71 be suspended and the resolution be considered at this time.
The motion prevailed, 3/5 of the members present voting therefor.
Reps. Hope, Aiyash, Breen, Tyrone Carter, Churches, Haadsma, Hoskins, Morse, Price, Rheingans, Rogers, Snyder, Weiss and Young offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 91.
A resolution to declare April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, In 1872, the first Arbor Day was established as a special day to be set aside for the planting of trees in the territory of Nebraska; and
Whereas, Michigan native J. Sterling Morton championed the first Arbor Day in Nebraska; and
Whereas, In 1885, the Michigan Legislature resolved there will be a special day dedicated to the importance of planting trees known as Arbor Day; and
Whereas, Arbor Day is now observed
throughout the nation and the world; and
Whereas, Trees benefit society and the environment by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, filtering the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife; and
Whereas, Trees are a renewable resource that provide paper, fuel, and wood for construction and other wood products; and
Whereas, Trees in our cities increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our communities; and
Whereas, Trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and renewal; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 28, 2023, as Arbor Day in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Aiyash moved that Senate Bill No. 18 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 18, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled “An act to designate March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez day in the state of Michigan; to designate July 14 of each year as President Gerald R. Ford day in the state of Michigan; and to designate July 30 of each year as Henry Ford day in the state of Michigan,” (MCL 435.301 to 435.303) by amending the title and by adding section 4.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 71 Yeas—104
Aiyash Edwards Martin Schriver
Alexander Farhat Martus Schuette
Andrews Filler McFall Scott
Aragona Fink McKinney Shannon
Arbit Fitzgerald Meerman Skaggs
Beeler Fox Mentzer Slagh
BeGole Glanville Miller Smit
Beson Grant Morgan Snyder
Bierlein Green, P. Morse St. Germaine
Bollin Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff
Borton Haadsma Neeley Steele
Brabec Hall Neyer Stone
Breen Harris O’Neal Tate
Brixie Hill Outman Thompson
Byrnes Hoadley Paiz Tisdel
Carter, B. Hood Paquette Tsernoglou
Carter, T. Hope Pohutsky VanderWall
Cavitt Hoskins Posthumus VanWoerkom
Churches Johnsen Prestin Wegela
Coffia Koleszar Price Weiss
Coleman Kuhn Puri Wendzel
Conlin Kunse Rheingans Wilson
DeBoer Liberati Rigas Witwer
DeBoyer Lightner Rogers Wozniak
DeSana MacDonell Roth Young
Dievendorf Markkanen Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—3
Carra Friske Maddock
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.
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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 Wednesday, April 26:
House Bill Nos. 4474 4475 4476 4477
Senate Bill Nos. 296 297 298
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bill had been received on Thursday, April 27:
Senate Bill No. 144
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was received and read:
March 8, 2023
SUBJECT: Unemployment Insurance Agency Work Share Program Annual Report Public Act 1 of 1936, Section 421.28I
The Work Share Program was created by the enactment of Public Act 1 of 1936, Section 421.28b to 421.28m of the Michigan Employment Security (MES) Act. The purpose of Work Share is to allow an employer to maintain operational productivity by reducing the work hours of employees during an economic decline in regular business activity instead of laying-off employees. With the plan, eligible employees work a reduced number of hours in the work week and receive a portion of weekly unemployment benefits.
Per Section 421.28l of the MES Act, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) shall submit to the Governor, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for referral to the Chair and Minority Vice-Chair of the appropriate committees an annual report regarding shared-work plans under Sections 28B to 28m. The report shall include the number of approved shared-work plans, the number of participating employers, the number of participating employees, the amount of compensation and aid to participating employees, and any other information the UIA determines is relevant to assess the impact of shared-work plans on the unemployment compensation fund. The first report shall be submitted on or before the first day of March following the first complete calendar year during which sections 28b to 28m are in effect, and subsequent reports shall be submitted on or before the first day of March of each subsequent year.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachael Wineland, UIA Legislative Liaison at Winelandr@michigan.gov 517-241-0029 or 517-290-3053.
Julia Dale, Director
Unemployment Insurance Agency
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
The communication was referred to the
Clerk.
The following communication from the Department of State Police was received and read:
April 27, 2023
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is
notifying the Legislature that the
2023 Office of School Safety Report has been posted to the MSP website: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/-/media/Project/Websites/msp/reports/AR_2023/GCSD_OSS_2023‑Boilerplate_Report.pdf?rev=19ce4ff5f81147ae85d9a6d91e9aa5ab
Please direct any questions regarding this report to Ms. Amanda Baker, Director, Budget and Financial Services Division, at 517-599-5774.
Thank you,
Nichole Spicer
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Senior Executive Management Assistant to:
Ms. Amanda Baker, Director
Budget and Financial Services
Michigan State Police
The communication was referred to the Clerk.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Martus, Shannon, Byrnes, Skaggs, Wilson, Hoskins, Neeley, Roth, Morse, Brabec, McKinney, Snyder, O’Neal and Witwer introduced
House Bill No. 4478, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 224 (MCL 257.224), as amended by 2018 PA 656.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure.
House Bill No. 4479, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12752 (MCL 333.12752) and by adding part 128.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 4480, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 12815, 12817, and 12829.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
House Bill No. 4481, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Government Operations.
House Bill No. 4482, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5851b (MCL 600.5851b), as added by 2018 PA 183.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4483, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 2018 PA 183.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4484, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 6431 and 6452 (MCL 600.6431 and 600.6452), section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42 and section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4485, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4486, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled “An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4487, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 6431 (MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4488, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 546, entitled “Sexual assault victims’ medical forensic intervention and treatment act,” (MCL 400.1531 to 400.1535) by amending the title and by adding sections 2a and 2b.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4489, entitled
A bill to amend 2014 PA 227, entitled “Sexual assault kit evidence submission act,” by amending sections 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 752.933, 752.934, and 752.935) and by adding section 4a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4490, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 21527 (MCL 333.21527), as amended by 2014 PA 320.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 4491, entitled
A bill to establish an electric bicycle transportation incentive program; to provide discount vouchers to certain individuals for the purchase of an eligible electric bicycle; to establish a process for applying, issuing, and reimbursing discount vouchers issued under the program; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state entities and officers.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Wozniak, Bezotte, Kunse, Bierlein and MacDonell introduced
House Bill No. 4492, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3142 (MCL 500.3142), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
Reps. Wozniak, Bezotte, Kunse, Bierlein and MacDonell introduced
House Bill No. 4493, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3157 (MCL 500.3157), as amended by 2019 PA 21.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4054, entitled
A bill 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 section 4t (MCL 205.54t), as amended by 2015 PA 205.
The Senate has concurred in the House amendments to the Senate substitute (S-1).
The bill was referred to the Clerk for
enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled “Michigan national guard tuition assistance act,” by amending the title and sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 531.
The Senate has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The House agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 144, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 272a.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8.
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Congress to address the misclassification of public safety telecommunicators under the Standard Occupational Classification system and to require their categorization as a protective service occupation.
Whereas, Public safety telecommunicators are an integral part of the emergency response system. They play a crucial and life-saving role by answering and prioritizing calls for police, fire, and medical professionals, providing essential medical instructions to callers, and coordinating the dispatch of emergency personnel. Public safety telecommunicators possess a unique set of skills, including the abilities to manage high levels of stress, to communicate clearly and calmly in high-pressure, life-and-death situations, and to multitask effectively at an extreme level to facilitate efficient responses to emergencies and provide essential information to responders; and
Whereas, There are approximately 2,200 highly skilled public safety telecommunicators in Michigan serving a population of approximately 10 million. These public servants process an average of 6.4 million emergency calls and texts annually, demonstrating the critical nature of their work in ensuring the safety and security of our communities. Public safety telecommunicators are often the first point of contact between the public and emergency services during a crisis, and their ability to accurately assess and respond to emergency situations is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of all involved; and
Whereas, The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is part of the United States federal statistical system coordinated by the United States Office of Management and Budget. The SOC is used by federal agencies to classify workers and jobs into occupational categories for the purpose of collecting, calculating, analyzing, and disseminating data. Occupations in the SOC are classified based on the work performed and, in some cases, on the skills, education, or training needed to perform the work; and
Whereas, Public safety telecommunicators are not currently classified in a way that adequately reflects the crucial work and modern skills of these highly valued members of the first responder community. Public safety communicators are currently classified as an office and administrative support occupation, alongside dispatchers for taxicabs, tow trucks, or trains, rather than a protective service occupation, which includes employees such as police officers, firefighters, lifeguards, crossing guards, and school bus monitors. Classifying public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation would correct an inaccurate representation in the SOC, recognize these professionals for the lifesaving work they perform, and reinforce efforts at the state level to properly classify, support, and train these vital employees; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That we urge the United States Congress to address the misclassification of public safety telecommunicators as an office and administrative support occupation, rather than categorizing them with other first responders, to ensure that the scope of their work is properly valued and to underscore the importance of providing them with adequate resources to navigate their occupational hazards; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the United States Congress to require the United States Office of Management and Budget to categorize public safety telecommunicators as a protective service occupation under the Standard Occupational Classification system; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.
Reps. Aiyash, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Hope, Morse, Price, Rheingans and Young were named co-sponsors of the concurrent resolution.
The concurrent resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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Rep. Roth moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 1:25 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Tuesday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives