No. 35

STATE OF MICHIGAN

 

JOURNAL

OF THE

House  of  Representatives

 

102nd  Legislature

REGULAR  SESSION  OF  2023

 

 

 

 

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, April 25, 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—excused             Hill—present                Paiz—present               Tsernoglou—present

Byrnes—present            Hoadley—present         Paquette—present         VanderWall—present

Carra—present               Hood—present             Pohutsky—present        VanWoerkom—present

Carter, B.—present         Hope—present             Posthumus—present      Wegela—present

Carter, T.—present         Hoskins—present          Prestin—present           Weiss—present

Cavitt—present              Johnsen—present          Price—present              Wendzel—present

Churches—present         Koleszar—present         Puri—present               Whitsett—present

Coffia—present             Kuhn—present             Rheingans—present      Wilson—present

Coleman—present          Kunse—present            Rigas—present             Witwer—present

Conlin—present             Liberati—present          Rogers—present           Wozniak—present

DeBoer—present           Lightner—present         Roth—present              Young—present

DeBoyer—present          MacDonell—present     Schmaltz—present        Zorn—present

DeSana—present           Maddock—present                                           

 

e/d/s = entered during session

Rep. Joseph D. Fox, from the 101st District, offered the following invocation:

 

“Dear Lord of the Universe,

Today we invoke Your Name and presence with Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication.

We Adore You as the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, as the One on Whose shoulders rests the government of this world. You are our Judge, You are our Lawgiver, and You are our King. It is You Who will save us. Hallelujah!

We Confess to You as Your people in the state of Michigan that we have not followed Your Word and Your Truth. We have given ourselves over to many other gods and to the taking of innocent life. Please forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

We Thank You for the abundant blessings that You have poured out upon us and our families. You have placed us in this beautiful state of Michigan, amidst all of the lakes, fields, rivers, and forests. You have given us bountiful harvests. You are a good God!

We now Supplicate You, we proclaim with Psalm 119:126, that ‘It is time for You to act, O Lord; Your law is being broken.’ Finally, we pray Your blessing upon this State and upon this House of Representatives:

May the Lord bless you and keep you,

Make His face shine upon and be gracious to you.

May the Lord turn His face toward you

And give you His peace.

Amen.”

 

 

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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.

 

 

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Rep. Aiyash moved that Rep. Bruck be excused from today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

 

 

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Thursday, April 20, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4045 at 4:36 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4219 at 4:38 p.m.

 

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, April 20:

House Bill Nos.     4438   4439   4440   4441  4442   4443   4444  4445

Senate Bill Nos.      279    280    281    282    283    284

 

 

Reports of Standing Committees

 

 

The Committee on Elections, by Rep. Tsernoglou, Chair, reported

Senate Bill No. 259, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 759a and 764a (MCL 168.759a and 168.764a), section 759a as amended by 2022 PA 197 and section 764a as amended by 2020 PA 177.

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: Reps. Smit and DeBoyer

 

 

COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT

 

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

Meeting held on: Thursday, April 20, 2023

Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit and DeBoyer

 

 

Messages from the Senate

 

 

Senate Bill No. 88, 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 sections 3i, 3j, 3k, and 3l.

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.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 89, entitled

A bill to create a program to assist certain child care centers and schools with the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of certain filtered water stations and faucets; to provide for the sampling and testing of water from certain water outlets; to create certain funds; and to provide for the duties of certain state departments and officers.

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.

 

 

Senate Bill No. 97, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4o (MCL 205.94o), as amended by 2015 PA 204.

The Senate has passed the bill.

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

 

 

Messages from the Governor

 

 

The following message from the Governor was received April 25, 2023 and read:

 

EXECUTIVE ORDER

No. 2023-3

Declaration of State of Emergency

 

On April 14, 2023, I issued Executive Order 2023-2 declaring a state of emergency for the counties of Gogebic and Houghton due to widespread flooding caused by the rapid melting of the snowpack. This same accelerated thaw has also caused widespread flooding in the counties of Alger, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon. These counties have experienced road and bridge closures; damage to culverts, embankments, and road surfaces; overwhelmed storm water and sewer systems; and deposits of silt and debris.

Local officials in the impacted counties have taken several actions to respond to the situation, including but not limited to activating the emergency response and recovery aspects of their emergency operations plans, issuing emergency public information, and otherwise utilizing local resources to address these conditions. Despite these measures, local resources are insufficient to respond to the widespread flooding and related damages. State assistance is necessary to effectively respond to, and recover from, the impacts of this flooding.

Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the governor. Under the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.403(4), “[t]he governor shall, by executive order or proclamation, declare a state of emergency if he or she finds that an emergency has occurred or that the threat of an emergency exists.”

Therefore, acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, including the Emergency Management Act, 1976 PA 390, as amended, MCL 30.401 to 30.421, I order the following:

   1.  In addition to the counties of Gogebic and Houghton, a state of emergency is also declared for the counties of Alger, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon.

   2.  The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the Department of State Police shall coordinate and maximize all state efforts and may call upon all state departments to utilize available resources to assist in the designated area pursuant to the Michigan Emergency Management Plan.

   3.  The state of emergency is terminated at such time as the threats to public health, safety, and property caused by the emergency no longer exist, and appropriate programs have been implemented to recover from the effects of this emergency, but in no case later than May 12, unless extended as provided by the Emergency Management Act.

Date:  April 21, 2023

Time: 1:57pm

                                         [SEAL]                                  GRETCHEN WHITMER

                                                                                       GOVERNOR

                                                                                       By the Governor

                                                                                       Jocelyn Benson

                                                                                       SECRETARY OF STATE

The message was referred to the Clerk.

 

 

Introduction of Bills

 

 

Reps. Puri, Aiyash, Pohutsky, Morse, Glanville, Scott, Farhat, Wegela, Breen, Byrnes, Brabec, Churches, Paiz, Young, O’Neal, MacDonell, Hood, Rheingans, Stone, Haadsma and Brixie introduced

House Bill No. 4446, entitled

A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state.

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

 

 

Reps. Aiyash, Breen, Byrnes, Brabec, Churches, Paiz, Glanville, Young, O’Neal, MacDonell, Hood, Rheingans, Stone, Puri and Brixie introduced

House Bill No. 4447, entitled

A bill to designate Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr as holidays in this state.

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

 

 

Reps. MacDonell, Puri, Aiyash, Pohutsky, Morse, Glanville, Scott, Farhat, Wegela, Breen, Byrnes, Brabec, Churches, Paiz, Young, O’Neal, Hood, Rheingans, Stone and Brixie introduced

House Bill No. 4448, entitled

A bill to designate Lunar New Year as a holiday in this state.

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

 

 

Reps. Puri, Aiyash, Pohutsky, Glanville, Morse, Scott, Farhat, Wegela, Breen, Byrnes, Brabec, Churches, Paiz, Young, O’Neal, MacDonell, Hood, Rheingans, Stone, Haadsma and Brixie introduced

House Bill No. 4449, entitled

A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a holiday in this state.

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

Reps. Tyrone Carter, Aiyash, Scott, Byrnes, Edwards, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Tsernoglou, Rheingans, Farhat, Hoskins, Liberati, O’Neal, Paiz, Wilson, Grant, Haadsma, Young, Neeley, Pohutsky, Glanville, Morse, McKinney, Dievendorf and Skaggs introduced

House Bill No. 4450, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the laws relative to state prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches of state prisons and reformatories, and the government and discipline thereof and to repeal all acts inconsistent therewith,” (MCL 800.33 to 800.61) by adding section 33a.

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

 

 

Reps. Grant, Tyrone Carter, Aiyash, Scott, Byrnes, Edwards, Brabec, Tsernoglou, Rheingans, Farhat, Hoskins, Liberati, O’Neal, Paiz, Wilson, Haadsma, Young, Neeley, Pohutsky, Glanville, Morse, McKinney, Dievendorf and Skaggs introduced

House Bill No. 4451, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 12 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12), as amended by 2012 PA 319.

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

 

 

Reps. McKinney, Tyrone Carter, Aiyash, Scott, Byrnes, Edwards, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Rheingans, Tsernoglou, Farhat, Hoskins, Liberati, Paiz, Wilson, Grant, Haadsma, Young, Neeley, Pohutsky, Glanville, Morse, Dievendorf and Skaggs introduced

House Bill No. 4452, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 33, 33c, 34, and 35 (MCL 791.233, 791.233c, 791.234, and 791.235), sections 33 and 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14, section 33c as added by 1994 PA 217, and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13.

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

 

 

Reps. Farhat, Tyrone Carter, Aiyash, Byrnes, Scott, Edwards, Brabec, Liberati, Paiz, O’Neal, Wilson, Hoskins, Grant, Haadsma, Young, Neeley, Pohutsky, Glanville, McKinney, Dievendorf and Skaggs introduced

House Bill No. 4453, entitled

A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled “William Van Regenmorter crime victim’s rights act,” by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503.

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

 

 

Reps. Tyrone Carter, Scott, Morgan, Hoskins, Wilson, Grant, Dievendorf, Young, Farhat, Edwards and Skaggs introduced

House Bill No. 4454, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled “An act to authorize the development or redevelopment of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to permit the creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of principal shopping districts and business improvement districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local governmental units for the development or redevelopment projects,” by amending sections 10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and 10l (MCL 125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e, 125.990f, 125.990g, 125.990h, 125.990j, 125.990k, and 125.990l), as amended by 2020 PA 91.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business.

 

 

Reps. Stone, Byrnes, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Rheingans, Tsernoglou, Price, Wilson, Arbit, MacDonell, Hoskins, Brixie, Edwards, McKinney, Morse and Morgan introduced

House Bill No. 4455, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 230 (MCL 750.230).

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

Reps. Stone, Byrnes, Brabec, Brenda Carter, Rheingans, Rogers, Tsernoglou, Price, Wilson, Arbit, MacDonell, Hoskins and Morgan introduced

House Bill No. 4456, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 28.435), as added by 2000 PA 265.

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

 

 

Reps. Scott, Brenda Carter, Young, Tyrone Carter, Grant, Weiss, Hoskins, O’Neal, McKinney, Dievendorf, Edwards, Wilson, Brixie, Stone, Arbit, Morse, Glanville, Price, Brabec, Coffia, Hill, Hood, Churches, Snyder, Liberati, Coleman, Hope, Breen, Paiz, Morgan, Miller, Byrnes, Haadsma, Steckloff, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Rogers, Conlin, Martus, Puri, Zorn, Kunse, Mentzer, Rheingans, Farhat, Wegela, McFall, Shannon, Meerman, Koleszar and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4457, entitled

A bill to designate June 19 of each year as Juneteenth.

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

 

 

Reps. Farhat, Outman, DeBoyer, Kunse, Roth and Martin introduced

House Bill No. 4458, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 8831 (MCL 600.8831), as added by 1995 PA 54.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.

 

 

Reps. Martin, Outman, DeBoyer, Kunse, Roth, Hoadley and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4459, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 82101 and 82110 (MCL 324.82101 and 324.82110), section 82101 as amended by 2020 PA 385 and section 82110 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 82163.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.

 

 

Reps. DeSana, Outman and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4460, entitled

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 204 (MCL 125.3204).

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

 

 

Reps. DeSana, Outman and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4461, entitled

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

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

 

 

Reps. DeSana, Outman and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4462, entitled

A bill to amend 1981 PA 93, entitled “Michigan right to farm act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 286.474), as amended by 2018 PA 292.

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

Reps. Meerman and Rigas introduced

House Bill No. 4463, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 12714a.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.

 

 

Reps. Hood, Byrnes, Hope, Brabec, Wegela, Dievendorf, Steckloff, Breen, Tsernoglou, Rheingans, Paiz, Wilson, Young, Glanville, Brenda Carter, MacDonell, Conlin, Coffia, Stone, Arbit, McKinney, Hill, Morgan, Brixie, Churches, Edwards, Price, Rogers, Farhat and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4464, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by adding sections 235 and 237.

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

 

 

Reps. Roth, Byrnes, Hope, Brabec, Wegela, Dievendorf, Steckloff, Breen, Tsernoglou, Rheingans, Paiz, Wilson, Young, Glanville, Brenda Carter, Conlin, Coffia, Stone, Arbit, McKinney, Hill, Morgan, Brixie, Edwards, Churches, Price, Rogers, Hood, Farhat and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4465, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 460.1005), as amended by 2016 PA 342.

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

 

 

Reps. Price, Hood, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Morse, Miller, Byrnes, Stone and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 4466, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 8902 and 8905a (MCL 324.8902 and 324.8905a), section 8905a as amended by 2014 PA 549.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation.

 

 

Reps. McFall and McKinney introduced

House Bill No. 4467, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429.

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

 

 

Reps. Hood, Hoskins, Wilson, Wegela, Brabec, Dievendorf, Byrnes, Rheingans, Brenda Carter, Edwards, Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Andrews, Liberati, Young, Neeley, MacDonell, Price, Hill, McKinney, Thompson, Brixie, Rogers, VanderWall, O’Neal and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4468, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 20g, 33, 34, 34a, 35, 36, 38, 51, 65, and 65a (MCL 791.220g, 791.233, 791.234, 791.234a, 791.235, 791.236, 791.238, 791.251, 791.265, and 791.265a), section 20g as amended by 2000 PA 211, sections 33 and 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14, section 34a as amended by 2012 PA 259, section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13, section 36 as amended by 2020 PA 398, section 38 as amended by 1994 PA 217, section 51 as amended by 1998 PA 269, section 65 as amended by 2019 PA 16, and section 65a as amended by 2012 PA 599; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

Reps. Wilson, Hoskins, Hood, Wegela, Byrnes, Brabec, Dievendorf, Rheingans, Edwards, Brenda Carter, Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Andrews, Liberati, Young, Neeley, MacDonell, Price, McKinney, Thompson, Brixie, Rogers, VanderWall, O’Neal and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4469, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5513 (MCL 600.5513), as added by 1999 PA 147.

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

 

 

Reps. O’Neal, Hoskins, Hood, Wilson, Wegela, Brabec, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Rheingans, Edwards, Brenda Carter, Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Andrews, Young, Neeley, MacDonell, Price, Hill, McKinney, Thompson, Brixie, Rogers, VanderWall and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4470, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the laws relative to state prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches of state prisons and reformatories, and the government and discipline thereof and to repeal all acts inconsistent therewith,” by amending section 33 (MCL 800.33), as amended by 1999 PA 148; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

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

 

 

Reps. Paiz, Hoskins, Hood, Wegela, Brabec, Byrnes, Dievendorf, Rheingans, Edwards, Brenda Carter, Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Andrews, Wilson, Neeley, MacDonell, Price, Hill, McKinney, Thompson, Brixie, Rogers, VanderWall, O’Neal and Aiyash introduced

House Bill No. 4471, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending sections 12 and 31 of chapter IX and section 17f of chapter XVII (MCL 769.12, 769.31, and 777.17f), section 12 of chapter IX as amended by 2012 PA 319, section 31 of chapter IX as amended by 2020 PA 395, and section 17f of chapter XVII as amended by 2012 PA 611.

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

 

 

Reps. Farhat and Mueller introduced

House Bill No. 4472, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221, 17001, 17047, 17049, 17201, 17211a, 17214, 17501, 17547, 17549, 18001, 18047, 18049, 20174, and 20201 (MCL 333.16221, 333.17001, 333.17047, 333.17049, 333.17201, 333.17211a, 333.17214, 333.17501, 333.17547, 333.17549, 333.18001, 333.18047, 333.18049, 333.20174, and 333.20201), section 16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232, section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624, sections 17047, 17547, 18047, and 20174 as added and sections 17049, 17549, and 18049 as amended by 2016 PA 379, sections 17201 and 20201 as amended and sections 17211a and 17214 as added by 2016 PA 499, section 17501 as amended by 2018 PA 524, and section 18001 as amended by 2018 PA 355, and by adding sections 17217 and 17217a.

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

 

 

Rep. Paiz introduced

House Bill No. 4473, entitled

A bill to designate April 25 of each year as Michigan Librarian Day.

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

 

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Second Reading of Bills

 

 

House Bill No. 4250, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-3) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure,

The substitute (H-3) 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. 4251, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 319, 319b, and 320a (MCL 257.319, 257.319b, and 257.320a), section 319 as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 319b as amended by 2015 PA 11, and section 320a as amended by 2018 PA 349.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

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

The motion prevailed.

 

 

House Bill No. 4252, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602c, 732, and 907 (MCL 257.602c, 257.732, and 257.907), section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592, section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160, and section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382.

Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure,

The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

Rep. Mueller 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

 

 

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.

 

By unanimous consent the House considered House Resolution No. 82 out of numerical order.

 

Reps. Tsernoglou, Arbit, Brabec, Breen, Brixie, Byrnes, Tyrone Carter, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hope, Hoskins, Liberati, McFall, Morse, Pohutsky, Price, Rheingans, Rogers, Stone, Wilson and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 82.

A resolution to declare April 23-April 29, 2023, as Infertility Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy; and

Whereas, The World Health Organization and American Medical Association define infertility as a disease; and

Whereas, Infertility affects women and men equally and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status; and

Whereas, The LGBTQ+ community also faces challenges when building their families; and

Whereas, All people facing infertility challenges should have access to all family building options; and

Whereas, Family building options include adoption and medical treatment, such as in vitro fertilization and third-party reproduction; and

Whereas, Cost and lack of insurance coverage are barriers for many to access the family building option they need; and

Whereas, Racial and socioeconomic disparities exist among those accessing fertility care, therefore raising awareness of infertility and the barriers faced by the family building community is the first step to removing these barriers; and

Whereas, Michigan joins the National Infertility Association and dedicated volunteers, health care professionals, and members of the infertility and family building community by participating in this promotion; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 23–29, 2023, as Infertility Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

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. Paiz, Arbit, Brabec, Breen, Brixie, Byrnes, Fitzgerald, Glanville, Haadsma, Hill, Hood, Hope, Hoskins, Liberati, McFall, Mentzer, Morse, Pohutsky, Price, Rheingans, Rogers, Shannon, Stone, Wilson and Witwer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 81.

A resolution to declare April 25, 2023, as Librarian and Library Worker Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Libraries are cultural institutions at the heart of every Michigan community and campus, and the heartbeat of every library is its people – its librarians and library workers; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence in their profession that inspires and enriches the lives of all who visit our libraries; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers strive to create inclusive collections and programs, and provide access to information and resources to all members of the community regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or socio-economic status; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers promote literacy and life-long learning and foster creativity and innovation; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers form welcoming spaces that promote local connection and foster a sense of community, advancing understanding and civic engagement; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers create safe places for their community members to explore new ideas anonymously without fear of judgment, hatred, or reprisal; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers make order out of chaos and help families in Michigan find the information they want AND the information they didn’t even know they were looking for; and

Whereas, Michigan’s librarians and library workers demonstrate courage and professionalism in upholding the principles of intellectual freedom and open access to information for all, even in the face of opposition or controversy; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 25, 2023, as Librarian and Library Worker Day in the state of Michigan. We recognize and honor the contributions of Michigan’s librarians and library workers and commend them for their advocacy and leadership in protecting intellectual freedom and the right to read, ensuring equity of access to information for all Michiganders, promoting literacy, and creating welcoming spaces, programs, and collections that inspire and enrich the lives of all Michiganders. We celebrate this occasion to acknowledge the commitment, dedication, and innovation of Michigan’s librarians and library workers, and to thank them for their invaluable service and contributions to the state.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

Rep. Paiz demanded the yeas and nays.

The demand was supported.

The question being on the adoption of the resolution,

The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:

 

 

Roll Call No. 63                                      Yeas—56

 

 

Aiyash                              Edwards                  McFall                                   Scott

Andrews                           Farhat                      McKinney                              Shannon

Arbit                                 Fitzgerald                 Mentzer                                 Skaggs

Brabec                               Glanville                  Miller                                     Snyder

Breen                                Grant                       Morgan                                  Steckloff

Brixie                                Haadsma                 Morse                                    Stone

Byrnes                              Hill                          Neeley                                   Tate

Carter, B.                           Hood                       O’Neal                                   Tsernoglou

Carter, T.                           Hope                       Paiz                                        Wegela

Churches                           Hoskins                   Pohutsky                                Weiss

Coffia                                Koleszar                  Price                                      Whitsett

Coleman                            Liberati                    Puri                                        Wilson

Conlin                               MacDonell               Rheingans                              Witwer

Dievendorf                        Martus                     Rogers                                   Young

                                                              Nays—53

 

 

Alexander                          Filler                        Maddock                                Schriver

Aragona                            Fink                         Markkanen                             Schuette

Beeler                                Fox                          Martin                                    Slagh

BeGole                              Friske                      Meerman                               Smit

Beson                                Green, P.                  Mueller                                  St. Germaine

Bezotte                              Greene, J.                 Neyer                                     Steele

Bierlein                             Hall                         Outman                                  Thompson

Bollin                                Harris                      Paquette                                 Tisdel

Borton                               Hoadley                   Posthumus                             VanderWall

Carra                                 Johnsen                   Prestin                                   VanWoerkom

Cavitt                                Kuhn                       Rigas                                      Wendzel

DeBoer                              Kunse                      Roth                                       Wozniak

DeBoyer                            Lightner                   Schmaltz                                Zorn

DeSana                                                                                                          

 

 

In The Chair: Pohutsky

 

 

Third Reading of Bills

 

 

Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 4250 be placed on its immediate passage.

The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.

 

House Bill No. 4250, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332.

The bill was read a third time.

The question being on the passage of the bill,

 

Rep. Aiyash moved that consideration of the bill be postponed for the day.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

______

 

 

Rep. Aiyash moved that House Committees be given leave to meet during the balance of today’s session.

The motion prevailed.

 

 

Notices

 

 

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Tax Policy from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 97.

                                                                                       Rep. Neeley

 

 

I hereby give notice that on the next legislative session day I will move to discharge the Committee on Judiciary from further consideration of Senate Bill No. 160.

                                                                                       Rep. Neeley

Rep. Schriver moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:45 p.m.

 

The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

RICHARD J. BROWN

Clerk of the House of Representatives