STATE OF MICHIGAN
JOURNAL
OF THE
House of Representatives
102nd Legislature
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
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 Maddock—excused Schmaltz—present
Alexander—present Edwards—present Markkanen—present Schriver—present
Andrews—present Farhat—present Martin—present Schuette—present
Aragona—present Filler—present Martus—present Scott—present
Arbit—present Fink—present McFall—present Shannon—present
Beeler—present Fitzgerald—present McKinney—present Skaggs—present
BeGole—present Fox—present Meerman—present Slagh—present
Beson—present Friske—present Mentzer—present Smit—present
Bezotte—present Glanville—present Miller—present Snyder—present
Bierlein—present Grant—present Morgan—present St. Germaine—present
Bollin—present Green, P.—present Morse—present Steckloff—present
Borton—present Greene, J.—present Mueller—present Steele—present
Brabec—present Haadsma—present Neeley—present Tate—present
Breen—present Hall—present Neyer—present Thompson—present
Brixie—present Harris—present O’Neal—present Tisdel—present
Bruck—present Hill—present Outman—present Tsernoglou—present
Byrnes—present Hoadley—present Paiz—present VanderWall—present
Carra—present Hood—excused Paquette—present VanWoerkom—present
Carter, B.—present Hope—present Pohutsky—present Wegela—present
Carter, T.—present Hoskins—present Posthumus—present Weiss—present
Cavitt—present Johnsen—present Prestin—present Wendzel—present
Churches—present Koleszar—present Price—present Whitsett—present
Coffia—present Kuhn—present Puri—present Wilson—present
Conlin—present Kunse—present Rheingans—present Witwer—present
DeBoer—present Liberati—present Rigas—present Wozniak—present
DeBoyer—present Lightner—present Rogers—present Young—present
DeSana—present MacDonell—present Roth—present Zorn—present
e/d/s = entered during session
Rep. William Bruck, from the 30th District, offered the following invocation:
“Dear God,
We thank You for this day. We thank You for bringing us safety here. We thank You for our precious family members, Protect them while we are away. May You watch over our police, fire and military personnel and bless them for their selfless service. And Father please give us wisdom and grace and return us safely home, once our job here is complete.
Thank You, Amen.”
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Rep. Aiyash moved that Reps. Hood and Maddock be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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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.
Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, February 27:
The Clerk announced that the following Senate bills had been received on Wednesday, February 28:
Communications from State Officers
The following communication from the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity was received and read:
February 28, 2024
In accordance with Section 8 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, being Section 421.8 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Unemployment Insurance Agency is required to report annually to the Governor and the Legislature any amount, in excess of $1.00, that the maximum weekly unemployment benefit rate would increase if the annual increase in the United States Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) were applied to the maximum weekly benefit rate for Michigan.
I am; therefore, transmitting to the Governor, and to the House and Senate for publication along with this letter in the Journals of their respective bodies, the enclosed report showing that since the last increase in the maximum weekly benefit rate to $362.00, the increase in the CPI would result in an increase in the maximum weekly unemployment benefit rate to $600.67.
Respectfully submitted,
Julia Dale, Director
Unemployment Insurance Agency
The communication was referred to the
Clerk.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
House Bill No. 4857, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 359, entitled “An act for controlling and eradicating certain noxious weeds within the state; to permit townships, villages, and cities to have a lien for expenses incurred in controlling and eradicating such weeds; to permit officials of counties and municipalities to appoint commissioners of noxious weeds; to define the powers, duties, and compensation of commissioners; to provide for sanctions; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 2 (MCL 247.62), as amended by 2010 PA 358.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Senate Bill No. 498, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled “Probate code of 1939,” by amending section 13b of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.13b), as amended by 2008 PA 201.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 30701, 30716, and 30717 (MCL 324.30701, 324.30716, and 324.30717), section 30701 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section 30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
The Senate has passed the bill.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.
Notices
Pursuant to Rule 41, the Speaker has made the following referral:
House Bill No. 5525 referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Introduction of Bills
House Bill No. 5526, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16112 and 20135.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Second Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5387, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business
corporation act,” (MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098) by adding chapter 9A.
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. Breen moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5388, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending sections 105, 106, 131, 202, 211, and 911 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106, 450.1131, 450.1202, 450.1211, and 450.1911), sections 105, 106, 211, and 911 as amended by 2012 PA 569 and sections 131 and 202 as amended by 2018 PA 85.
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. Koleszar moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4842, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled “An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations,” by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2012 PA 519.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Price 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
Reps. Grant, McKinney, Brabec, Neeley, O’Neal, Tyrone Carter, Young, Wilson, Edwards, Scott, Hoskins, Wegela, Rheingans, McFall, Martus, Fitzgerald, Arbit, Price, Byrnes, Breen, Glanville, Coffia, Hope, Mentzer, Rogers, Haadsma, Morse, Skaggs, MacDonell, Andrews, Whitsett, Churches, Dievendorf, Hill, Paiz, Schuette and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 197.
A resolution to declare February 2024 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The origins of Black History Month began in 1915 after the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery in the United States. Since 1976, every U.S. President has adopted the month of February as Black History Month, an annual celebration of African-American achievements and roles in our history; and
Whereas, As a result of the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the burdens of racial prejudice and explore, understand, and appreciate the identities and cultures across and within the African diaspora; and
Whereas, We pay tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who organized a national Negro History Week as an initiative to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history, evolving into a month-long celebration of black progress and power; and
Whereas, President Gerald R. Ford
officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize
the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black
Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history”; and
Whereas, Michigan recognizes the injustices that African-Americans have endured and commends the African-American community for the continuous pursuit of overcoming those injustices while changing the course and nature of history. We honor the prominent leaders and activists who have paved the way for equality and justice; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 2024 as Black History Month in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we honor the contributions and sacrifices made toward building pride in black history and educating all Americans; and be it further
Resolved, That we join other organizations throughout the state of Michigan and this country to use this occasion to raise awareness about the hardships African-Americans have endured, celebrate the milestones achieved, and to continue the unrelenting pursuit of equality and justice for all.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4279, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. VanderWall moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Roll Call No. 17 Yeas—100
Aiyash Farhat Martus Schuette
Alexander Filler McFall Scott
Andrews Fink McKinney Shannon
Aragona Fitzgerald Meerman Skaggs
Arbit Fox Mentzer Slagh
BeGole Glanville Miller Smit
Beson Grant Morgan Snyder
Bezotte Green, P. Morse St. Germaine
Bierlein Greene, J. Mueller Steckloff
Borton Haadsma Neeley Steele
Brabec Hall Neyer Tate
Breen Harris O’Neal Thompson
Brixie Hill Outman Tisdel
Bruck Hoadley Paiz Tsernoglou
Byrnes Hope Paquette VanderWall
Carter, B. Hoskins Pohutsky VanWoerkom
Carter, T. Johnsen Posthumus Wegela
Cavitt Koleszar Prestin Weiss
Churches Kuhn Price Wendzel
Coffia Kunse Puri Whitsett
Conlin Liberati Rheingans Wilson
DeBoer Lightner Rigas Witwer
DeSana MacDonell Rogers Wozniak
Dievendorf Markkanen Roth Young
Edwards Martin Schmaltz Zorn
Nays—6
Beeler Carra Friske Schriver
Bollin DeBoyer
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
Reports of Standing Committees
The Committee on Health Policy, by Rep. Rogers, Chair, reported
Senate Bill No. 249, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 20904, 20912, 20950, 20952, and 20954 (MCL 333.20904, 333.20912, 333.20950, 333.20952, and 333.20954), sections 20904, 20912, and 20954 as amended by 2000 PA 375, section 20950 as amended by 2021 PA 25, and section 20952 as added by 1990 PA 179.
With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Favorable Roll Call
To Report Out:
Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz and Thompson
Nays: None
The recommendation was concurred in and the bill was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The following report, submitted by Rep. Rogers, Chair, of the Committee on Health Policy, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz and Thompson
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 28, 2024
Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Steckloff, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin and Schmaltz
Absent: Reps. Wendzel and Outman
Excused: Reps. Wendzel and Outman
The following report, submitted by Rep. Miller, Chair, of the Committee on Agriculture, was received and read:
Meeting held on: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Conlin, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein and Smit
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Rep. Brenda Carter moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Thursday, February 29, at 12:00 Noon.
RICHARD J. BROWN
Clerk of the House of Representatives