STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
1:30 p.m.
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—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—present Hill—present Paiz—present Tsernoglou—present
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paquette—present VanderWall—present
Carra—present Hood—excused 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
Rev. Zane Abberger, Pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church in Lakeview, offered the following invocation:
“Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for these men and women here today who serve our state and the needs of our people. We humbly ask that You give to them Your wisdom to discern the good from the evil, Your courage to stand alone, if need be, and Your mercy for their humanity. We ask that You’d be with their families and give them protection, direction, and Your hand, a blessing. Deliver them from the power of darkness as they that rule over men must be just and give to them the assurance of Your excellent loving kindness. In Jesus name we pray amen.”
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Wilson moved that Rep. Hood be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4331, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA 509.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 306 Yeas—100
Aiyash Dievendorf Martin Schuette
Alexander Edwards Martus Scott
Andrews Farhat McFall Shannon
Aragona Filler McKinney Skaggs
Arbit Fink Meerman Slagh
BeGole Fitzgerald Mentzer Snyder
Beson Glanville Miller St. Germaine
Bezotte Grant Morgan Steckloff
Bierlein Green, P. Morse Steele
Bollin Greene, J. Mueller Stone
Borton Haadsma Neeley Tate
Brabec Hall Neyer Thompson
Breen Harris O’Neal Tisdel
Brixie Hill Outman Tsernoglou
Bruck Hoadley Paiz VanderWall
Byrnes Hope Paquette VanWoerkom
Carter, B. Hoskins Pohutsky Wegela
Carter, T. Johnsen Posthumus Weiss
Cavitt Koleszar Prestin Wendzel
Churches Kuhn Price Whitsett
Coffia Kunse Puri Wilson
Coleman Liberati Rheingans Witwer
Conlin Lightner Rogers Wozniak
DeBoer MacDonell Roth Young
DeBoyer Markkanen Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—9
Beeler Fox Maddock Schriver
Carra Friske Rigas Smit
DeSana
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4332, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled “The home rule city act,” by amending section 4q (MCL 117.4q), as amended by 2013 PA 188.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 307 Yeas—71
Aiyash Fitzgerald Morse Steckloff
Alexander Glanville Mueller Steele
Aragona Green, P. Neeley Stone
BeGole Haadsma Neyer Tate
Beson Hall O’Neal Thompson
Bezotte Harris Prestin Tisdel
Bierlein Hill Price Tsernoglou
Borton Hope Puri VanderWall
Breen Hoskins Rogers VanWoerkom
Brixie Koleszar Roth Weiss
Byrnes Kuhn Schmaltz Wendzel
Carter, B. Kunse Schuette Whitsett
Churches Liberati Scott Wilson
Coleman Markkanen Shannon Witwer
Conlin Martus Skaggs Wozniak
DeBoer McFall Slagh Young
Farhat Miller Snyder Zorn
Filler Morgan St. Germaine
Nays—38
Andrews DeBoyer Johnsen Paiz
Arbit DeSana Lightner Paquette
Beeler Dievendorf MacDonell Pohutsky
Bollin Edwards Maddock Posthumus
Brabec Fink Martin Rheingans
Bruck Fox McKinney Rigas
Carra Friske Meerman Schriver
Carter, T. Grant Mentzer Smit
Cavitt Greene, J. Outman Wegela
Coffia Hoadley
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 268, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2080 (MCL 500.2080), as amended by 2008 PA 513.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 308 Yeas—95
Aiyash DeBoyer Martin Schuette
Alexander DeSana Martus Scott
Andrews Dievendorf McFall Shannon
Aragona Edwards McKinney Skaggs
Arbit Farhat Meerman Slagh
Beeler Filler Mentzer Smit
BeGole Fink Miller Snyder
Beson Fitzgerald Morgan St. Germaine
Bezotte Fox Morse Steckloff
Bierlein Glanville Mueller Stone
Borton Grant Neeley Tate
Brabec Green, P. Neyer Thompson
Breen Greene, J. O’Neal Tsernoglou
Brixie Haadsma Outman VanderWall
Bruck Hall Paiz VanWoerkom
Byrnes Harris Paquette Weiss
Carra Hill Pohutsky Wendzel
Carter, B. Hope Posthumus Whitsett
Carter, T. Hoskins Price Wilson
Churches Koleszar Puri Witwer
Coffia Kunse Rheingans Wozniak
Coleman Liberati Rogers Young
Conlin Lightner Roth Zorn
DeBoer MacDonell Schmaltz
Nays—14
Bollin Johnsen Prestin Steele
Cavitt Kuhn Rigas Tisdel
Friske Maddock Schriver Wegela
Hoadley Markkanen
In The Chair: Pohutsky
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to revise, consolidate, and classify the laws relating to the insurance and surety business; to regulate the incorporation or formation of domestic insurance and surety companies and associations and the admission of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide their rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which companies and associations organized, existing, or authorized under this act may exercise their powers; to provide the rights, powers, and immunities and to prescribe the conditions on which other persons, firms, corporations, associations, risk retention groups, and purchasing groups engaged in an insurance or surety business may exercise their powers; to provide for the imposition of a privilege fee on domestic insurance companies and associations and the state accident fund; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of foreign and alien companies and associations; to provide for the imposition of a tax on risk retention groups and purchasing groups; to provide for the imposition of a tax on the business of surplus line agents; to provide for the imposition of regulatory fees on certain insurers; to provide for assessment fees on certain health maintenance organizations; to modify tort liability arising out of certain accidents; to provide for limited actions with respect to that modified tort liability and to prescribe certain procedures for maintaining those actions; to require security for losses arising out of certain accidents; to provide for the continued availability and affordability of automobile insurance and homeowners insurance in this state and to facilitate the purchase of that insurance by all residents of this state at fair and reasonable rates; to provide for certain reporting with respect to insurance and with respect to certain claims against uninsured or self-insured persons; to prescribe duties for certain state departments and officers with respect to that reporting; to provide for certain assessments; to establish and continue certain state insurance funds; to modify and clarify the status, rights, powers, duties, and operations of the nonprofit malpractice insurance fund; to provide for the departmental supervision and regulation of the insurance and surety business within this state; to provide for regulation over worker’s compensation self-insurers; to provide for the conservation, rehabilitation, or liquidation of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for the protection of policyholders, claimants, and creditors of unsound or insolvent insurers; to provide for associations of insurers to protect policyholders and claimants in the event of insurer insolvencies; to prescribe educational requirements for insurance agents and solicitors; to provide for the regulation of multiple employer welfare arrangements; to create an automobile theft prevention authority to reduce the number of automobile thefts in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of the automobile theft prevention authority; to provide certain powers and duties upon certain officials, departments, and authorities of this state; to provide for an appropriation; to repeal acts and parts of acts; and to provide penalties for the violation of this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4021, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 81101, 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 (MCL 324.81101, 324.81132, 324.81145, 324.81146, and 324.81150), section 81101 as amended by 2020 PA 385 and sections 81132, 81145, 81146, and 81150 as added by 1995 PA 58.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:
Roll Call No. 309 Yeas—95
Aiyash Edwards Martus Scott
Alexander Farhat McFall Shannon
Andrews Filler McKinney Skaggs
Aragona Fink Meerman Slagh
Arbit Fitzgerald Mentzer Snyder
BeGole Fox Miller St. Germaine
Beson Glanville Morgan Steckloff
Bezotte Grant Morse Steele
Bierlein Green, P. Mueller Stone
Bollin Haadsma Neeley Tate
Borton Hall Neyer Thompson
Brabec Harris O’Neal Tisdel
Breen Hill Outman Tsernoglou
Brixie Hoadley Paiz VanderWall
Bruck Hope Paquette VanWoerkom
Byrnes Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Carter, B. Johnsen Posthumus Wendzel
Carter, T. Koleszar Price Whitsett
Churches Kuhn Puri Wilson
Coffia Kunse Rheingans Witwer
Coleman Liberati Rogers Wozniak
Conlin Lightner Roth Young
DeBoer MacDonell Schmaltz Zorn
Dievendorf Martin Schuette
Nays—14
Beeler DeSana Markkanen Schriver
Carra Friske Prestin Smit
Cavitt Greene, J. Rigas Wegela
DeBoyer Maddock
In The Chair: Pohutsky
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Wilson 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
Motions and Resolutions
Reps. Paiz, Alexander, Arbit, Bezotte, Brabec, Breen, Churches, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hoskins, Morse, Rheingans, Rogers, Schuette and Weiss offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 137.
A resolution to declare September 15-October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, This observation originated in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week as approved by President Lyndon Johnson, and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to encompass the thirty-days of September 15 through October 15; Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law in 1988 as Public Law 100-402; and
Whereas, Michigan is fortunate to count among its population a great number of citizens of Spanish and Latin American heritage whose contributions to education, agriculture, law, science, and other professions, also extend to the Michigan workforce and the strengthening of our state’s economy and representation in state and local governments; and
Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the various and many histories and accomplishments of our Hispanic and Latino citizens, and celebrates with special events highlighting their diverse cultures and communities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 15-October 15, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Reps. Hall, Alexander, Bezotte and Schuette offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 138.
A resolution to declare October 2023 as Taxpayer Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Every government institution,
official, and program in Michigan is reliant on funding provided by the
taxpayers of this state; and
Whereas, During fiscal year 2022, Michigan collected $40.1 billion in taxes, contributing to the largest budget in the history of this state at $81,658,860,6002; and
Whereas, The most recently approved budget for the State of Michigan is 40% larger than the budget approved five years prior; and
Whereas, A sacred duty exists for the individuals who are entrusted to craft our state budget. We have a duty to be mindful of where this funding comes from and to appropriate it in a manner that benefits all the people of this state; and
Whereas, Michiganders have an expectation that we will not be reckless or wasteful when spending their hard-earned dollars, and that we will avoid the pitfalls of “pork barrel” special projects that can erode the effectiveness of a budget; and
Whereas, Taxpayers expect their government to be prepared in times of economic downturn and budget wisely enough to avoid significant reductions in essential services like funding for infrastructure, education, and public safety; and
Whereas, Tax increases, such as those supported by a substantial number of Democrat leaders in Michigan, are borne by the taxpayer; and
Whereas, During times of high inflation, taxpayers may feel increased economic pressure that places a greater emphasis on avoiding out-of-control government spending meant to advance liberal agendas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare October 2023 as Taxpayer Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Second Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 397, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2020 PA 73.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4183, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 20a (MCL 257.20a), as amended by 2012 PA 239.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Roth moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4308, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. O’Neal moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4337, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” by amending section 103 (MCL 250.1103), as added by 2021 PA 76.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Witwer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
House Bill No. 4511, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 710d and 710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Rheingans moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4512, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-1) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure,
The substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Senate Bill No. 43, entitled
A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled “An act to authorize highway officials to close roads under construction, improvement or repair, or any portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being constructed or repaired; to require such officials to place in good repair and to mark by proper signs suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads, which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end of such roads or portions of roads which are thus closed and at the intersections thereof with other roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers located and placed hereunder; and to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof,” by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by adding sections 1a and 1b.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Wilson moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Wilson 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 and joint resolutions had been reproduced and made available electronically on Wednesday, September 20:
House Bill Nos. 5020 5021 5022 5023 5024 5025 5026 5027 5028 5029 5030 5031 5032 5033
Senate Bill Nos. 513 514 515 516 517 518 519
Senate Joint Resolutions E F G
The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, September 21, for her approval of the following bill:
Enrolled House Bill No. 4200 at 9:32 a.m.
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Tuesday, September 26:
Reports of Standing Committees
House Bill No. 4590, entitled
A bill to designate the monarch butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan.
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. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Martin and Prestin
Nays: Rep. Schriver
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Pohutsky, Chair, of the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin and Schriver
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4085, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2022 PA 208, and by adding section 1b.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) 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. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen and Thompson
The Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, by Rep. Young, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4086, entitled
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled “An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2022 PA 208.
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
The bill and substitute were referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards and MacDonell
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen and Thompson
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Young, Chair, of the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen and Thompson
The Committee on Regulatory Reform, by Rep. Tyrone Carter, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4647, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 1113 (MCL 339.1113), as amended by 1984 PA 25.
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. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein and Neyer
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Tyrone Carter, Chair, of the Committee on Regulatory Reform, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein and Neyer
The Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, by Rep. Shannon, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4723, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 803s.
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. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
Nays: None
The Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, by Rep. Shannon, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4897, 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 sections 12 and 13b (MCL 247.662 and 247.663b), section 12 as amended by 2020 PA 152.
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. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
Nays: None
The Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, by Rep. Shannon, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 251, entitled
A bill to amend 1982 PA 432, entitled “Motor bus transportation act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 474.115), as amended by 2016 PA 349.
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. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Shannon, Chair, of the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald,
Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse and St. Germaine
The Committee on Elections, by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 385, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 677 (MCL 168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120.
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. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes and Churches
Nays: None
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Koleszar, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel and Johnsen
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4624, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” by amending section 117a (MCL 400.117a), as amended by 2019 PA 114.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4625, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 2, 3, 6, and 9 (MCL 722.822, 722.823, 722.826, and 722.829), section 2 as amended by 2019 PA 101 and section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 137.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4626, entitled
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled “Juvenile diversion act,” by amending sections 5 and 6 (MCL 722.825 and 722.826), as amended by 1996 PA 137.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4627, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 18 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18), as amended by 2022 PA 209.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4628, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 2f of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2f), as added by 2016 PA 185.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4629, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 15 and 16 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.15 and 712A.16), section 15 as amended by 2020 PA 389 and section 16 as amended by 2019 PA 102.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler and Bezotte
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4630, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled “Michigan indigent defense commission act,” by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4631, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 620, entitled “Appellate defender act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 780.712, 780.714, 780.716, and 780.717) and by adding sections 1a and 8a.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4632, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 117k.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou and Mueller
Nays: None
The Committee on Criminal Justice, by Rep. Hope, Chair, reported
House Bill No. 4633, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending sections 2d, 2f, and 4 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.2d, 712A.2f, and 712A.4), section 2d as amended by 2020 PA 389, section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, and section 4 as amended by 1996 PA 409.
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. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf and Tsernoglou
Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris and BeGole
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Hope, Chair, of the Committee on Criminal Justice, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit,
Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris and BeGole
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Koleszar, Chair, of the Committee on Education, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel and Johnsen
Messages from the Senate
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 36101 and 36104a (MCL 324.36101 and 324.36104a), section 36101 as amended by 2016 PA 265 and section 36104a as added by 1996 PA 233, and by adding sections 36104c and 36104e.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology.
A bill to amend 1970 PA 132, entitled “An act to provide for the filing of surveys in the office of the register of deeds relative to land divisions; and to prescribe the conditions of the survey,” by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 54.211, 54.212, and 54.213), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2018 PA 193 and section 2 as amended by 1988 PA 24.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance.
Introduction of Bills
Reps. Phil Green, Johnsen, Slagh, Jaime Greene and BeGole introduced
House Bill No. 5034, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 240, entitled “Michigan state capitol historic site act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 4.1946).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Phil Green, Johnsen, Slagh, Jaime Greene and BeGole introduced
House Bill No. 5035, entitled
A bill to amend 2013 PA 240, entitled “Michigan state capitol historic site act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 4.1945).
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5036, entitled
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), as amended by 2018 PA 552.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Government Operations.
House Bill No. 5037, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
House Bill No. 5038, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled “Freedom of information act,” (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 10c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5039, entitled
A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog based on the breed or perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers and duties of counties.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
House Bill No. 5040, entitled
A bill to prohibit townships from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog based on the breed or perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers and duties of townships.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
House Bill No. 5041, entitled
A bill to prohibit cities and villages from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog based on the breed or perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers and duties of cities and villages.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
House Bill No. 5042, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 30d (MCL 388.1630d), as added by 2023 PA 103.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
House Bill No. 5043, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 47.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health
Policy.
House Bill No. 5044, entitled
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled “An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
House Bill No. 5045, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 277.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Shannon, Glanville, Breen and Hope introduced
House Bill No. 5046, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2543 (MCL 600.2543), as amended by 2004 PA 328.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.
House Bill No. 5047, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 5106 (MCL 700.5106), as amended by 2017 PA 136, and by adding part 5A to article V.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
House Bill No. 5048, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled “An act to permit counties to impose and collect an excise tax on persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to transient guests; to provide for the disposition of the revenues thereof; and to prescribe penalties,” by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.861, 141.862, 141.863, 141.864, 141.866, and 141.867), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 118, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 284, and section 7 as amended by 1989 PA 13, and by adding section 2a.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
Reps. Hall and Kunse introduced
House Bill No. 5049, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Kunse and Hall introduced
House Bill No. 5050, entitled
A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled “Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate,” by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding sections 36a and 36b.
The
bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on
Government Operations.
House Joint Resolution G, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 9 of article I, to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude for the punishment of crime.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
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Rep. Liberati moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 3:50 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, September 27, at 1:30 p.m.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives