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House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Carter, B.—present Hertel—excused Marino—present Wakeman—present
Rev. Charlotte H. Sommers, Pastor of Northminister Presbyterian Church in Troy, offered the following invocation:
“God of all people, although we address You with different names, the truth behind them all is Who You are. You are powerful in steadfast love. You level the ground with Your mercy. You open the door and welcome all to Your banquet of life.
We have much for which we are grateful. Thank You for creating us with bodies, minds and souls—not one like an another, yet each one is beautiful and perfect. Thank You for human love and friendships, good work to do, and the rhythms of our days and seasons. Thank You for this one precious life we have to enjoy. May we never take it for granted.
As we do our best to follow in the footsteps of Your goodness, we confess that more often than not, we get distracted and lose our way. But You always seem to find us, and we pray return us to the path which is true and honorable.
As we begin this meeting today, awaken us from our waking sleep – from any negativity, cynicism, or complacency. Be our light, our solid foundation, our clear vision, and our voice. Love us lavishly, so we will love others. Shelter us, so we will be a shelter for the shattered and vulnerable. Bless the time and talents You have given us to contribute to the good of our communities, our state, our nation and Your world.
God, now grant that Your loving and wise Spirit, may overflow in every human heart, so that which divides may crumble, our suspicions may disappear, our hatreds may cease and we may be healed to live in peace. We believe this is Your dream for us and for all people, and so we promise to work this day and always for justice and peace, shanti, shalom, salaam. In Your holy name, may it be so. Amen.”
Rep. Rabhi moved that Reps. Hertel and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
Rep. Whiteford moved that Rep. Inman be excused from today’s session.
Reps. Tate, Calley, Clemente, Crawford, Garza, Hope, Love, Sabo, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Wittenberg and Witwer offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 122.
A resolution to declare June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Women have proudly served their country throughout all periods of the history of the United States, whether disguised as male soldiers during the American Revolution and Civil War, as nurses in World War I, or as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; and
Whereas, Women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the inception of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, but have informally served since the inception of our nation’s military; and
Whereas, During the American Revolution, women served on the battlefield alongside the men, mainly as nurses, water bearers, often called “Molly Pitchers,” cooks, laundresses, and saboteurs. Despite Army regulations that only men could enlist, women who wanted to join in the fighting circumvented the rules by masquerading as young men or boys; and
Whereas, In 1917, the Navy announced it would open enlistment to women. About 12,000 female yeomen entered the Navy and filled a variety of jobs, including draftsmen, interpreters, couriers, and translators; and
Whereas, Three hundred seven women enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War I. Like their sisters in the Navy, they were limited to the enlisted ranks and worked mainly in Washington, D.C., doing various administrative jobs. Women’s service contributions in World War I showed that they either had, or could quickly learn, nontraditional skills needed by the military; and
Whereas, Following Pearl Harbor, Congress authorized new women’s components for each of the services and increased the number of active duty positions in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps. In May 1942, the Army was given the authority to establish the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, also known as the WAACs. The Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps followed suit, but rather than making women an auxiliary component, they opted to enroll them in the reserves on the same basis as their male counterparts, while the Army Air Forces enlisted nearly 1,100 female civilian volunteers who earned their silver wings as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP); and
Whereas, At the end of World War II in 1945, of the approximately 12 million people remaining in the Armed Forces, about 280,000 were women; and
Whereas, With the passage of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, women became a permanent part of the United States military, but women continued to be restricted to 2 percent of the military population. That restriction was finally lifted in 1967 with the amendment of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which also opened senior officer ranks to women; and
Whereas, The early 1990s were a historic time for women in the military with over 40,000 women deploying in support of the Persian Gulf War, making women service members more visible in the eyes of the public. In addition, the Defense Authorization Act in 1992 repealed combat exclusion laws that had prevented women from flying combat aircrafts; and
Whereas, Women who have served in the United States military are often referred to as “invisible veterans” because their service contributions, until the 1970s, went largely unrecognized by politicians, the media, academia, and the general public; and
Whereas, Even though women have been officially serving in the military since the creation of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, they have not always been considered qualified for veteran status for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Even after women were granted veteran status, issues of access, exclusion, and improper management of their health care still remained; and
Whereas, It was not until well after World War II that women who served in the military began to officially be recognized as veterans; and
Whereas, In the late 1970s and early 1980s, many of the contributions made by women in World War II were formally recognized through laws that granted these women with veteran status for their time in service. This opened the doors for women to take advantage of programs, opportunities, and benefits from the federal and state governments, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other veteran service organizations; and
Whereas, The 1980 decennial census marked the first time that information on women veterans was ever captured in a large national survey. At the time of the 1980 decennial census, women made up just over 2 percent of the veteran population. Today, that proportion has increased to almost 8 percent; and
Whereas, Over the past 20 years, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has introduced initiatives designed to improve health care access and quality of care for women veterans; and
Whereas, In 2008, VHA’s Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group began a five-year plan to redesign the nation’s health care delivery system for women. A fundamental component of this plan was to ensure that all women veterans had access to comprehensive primary care from skilled women’s health providers; and
Whereas, There are currently over 2 million women veterans living in the United States and Puerto Rico. Of this number, nearly 44,000 make Michigan their home; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Recognition Day in the state of Michigan. We urge all Michiganders to honor women veterans on this momentous occasion.
Roll Call No. 111 Yeas—107
Eisen Johnson, C. Peterson Yancey
House Bill No. 4229, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
1. Amend page 3, line 19, by striking out “$589,500” and inserting “$596,700”.
2. Amend page 3, line 22, by striking out all of line 22 and inserting:
“Emergency management--5.0 FTE positions ................................................................ 1,301,300”.
3. Amend page 3, line 23, by striking out “$2,932,300” and inserting “$2,958,700”.
4. Amend page 4, line 12, by striking out “$1,407,300” and inserting “$1,812,800”.
5. Amend page 4, line 27, by striking out “$16,690,100” and inserting “$16,824,500”.
6. Amend page 5, line 1, by striking out “$5,460,300” and inserting “$5,510,700”.
7. Amend page 5, line 16, by striking out “$9,379,700” and inserting “$9,465,100”.
8. Amend page 6, line 5, by striking out “$14,238,900” and inserting “$14,512,100”.
9. Amend page 6, line 26, by striking out “$10,309,700” and inserting “$10,344,700”.
10. Amend page 7, line 1, by striking out “$1,552,600” and inserting “$1,566,600”.
11. Amend page 7, line 2, by striking out “$813,600” and inserting “$822,000”.
12. Amend page 7, line 3, by striking out “$1,286,000” and inserting “$1,298,600”.
13. Amend page 7, line 4, by striking out “$2,668,500” and inserting “$2,681,100”.
14. Amend page 7, line 5, by striking out “$965,600” and inserting “$974,700”.
15. Amend page 7, line 24, by striking out “$1,336,600” and inserting “$1,355,600”.
16. Amend page 7, line 25, by striking out “$6,811,300” and inserting “$6,868,300”.
17. Amend page 7, line 26, by striking out “$7,169,900” and inserting “$7,226,900”.
18. Amend page 8, line 24, by striking out “$4,305,700” and inserting “$4,323,900” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Rep. VanWoerkom moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
Roll Call No. 112 Yeas—58
Afendoulis Frederick LaFave Rendon
Albert Glenn Leutheuser Schroeder
Alexander Green Lightner Sheppard
Allor Griffin Lilly Slagh
Bellino Hall Lower VanSingel
Berman Hauck Maddock VanWoerkom
Bollin Hernandez Marino Vaupel
Brann Hoitenga Markkanen Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Meerman Webber
Chatfield Howell Miller Wendzel
Cole Huizenga Mueller Wentworth
Crawford Iden O’Malley Whiteford
Eisen Johnson, S. Paquette Wozniak
Farrington Kahle Reilly Yaroch
Filler Kennedy
Anthony Ellison Jones Rabhi
Bolden Garrett Koleszar Robinson
Brixie Garza Kuppa Sabo
Byrd Gay-Dagnogo LaGrand Shannon
Cambensy Greig Lasinski Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Liberati Sowerby
Carter, B. Haadsma Love Stone
Carter, T. Hammoud Manoogian Tate
Cherry Hoadley Neeley Warren
Chirkun Hood Pagan Wittenberg
Clemente Hope Peterson Witwer
Coleman Johnson, C. Pohutsky Yancey
Rep. Kennedy moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 12, by striking out “3,271,600” and inserting “3,276,700”.
2. Amend page 2, line 14, by striking out “6,505,300” and inserting “6,579,500”.
3. Amend page 2, line 16, by striking out “1,325,600” and inserting “1,342,500”.
4. Amend page 2, line 17, by striking out “4,298,600” and inserting “4,818,000”.
5. Amend page 2, line 18, by striking out “1,854,600” and inserting “1,876,500”.
6. Amend page 2, line 20, by striking out “5,466,800” and inserting “5,468,500”.
7. Amend page 2, line 23, by striking out “11,466,600” and inserting “11,574,500”.
8. Amend page 2, line 24, by striking out “14,224,100” and inserting “14,379,200”.
9. Amend page 3, line 15, by striking out “6,505,300” and inserting “6,579,500”.
10. Amend page 4, line 2, by striking out “24,835,200” and inserting “25,130,300”.
11. Amend page 4, line 8, by striking out “8,952,400” and inserting “8,959,100”.
12. Amend page 5, line 7, by striking out “1,264,200” and inserting “1,276,000”.
13. Amend page 5, line 13, by striking out “8,227,900” and inserting 8,332,400”.
14. Amend page 6, line 8, by striking out “6,602,900” and inserting “6,604,600”.
15. Amend page 6, line 9, by striking out “10,191,600” and inserting “10,200,000”.
16. Amend page 6, line 16, by striking out “10,191,600” and inserting “10,200,000”.
17. Amend page 6, line 18, by striking out “6,602,900” and inserting “6,604,600” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Roll Call No. 113 Yeas—58
Afendoulis Frederick Leutheuser Schroeder
Albert Glenn Lightner Sheppard
Alexander Green Lilly Slagh
Allor Griffin Lower Sowerby
Bellino Hall Maddock VanSingel
Berman Hauck Marino VanWoerkom
Bollin Hernandez Markkanen Vaupel
Brann Hoitenga Meerman Wakeman
Calley Hornberger Miller Webber
Chatfield Howell Mueller Wendzel
Cole Huizenga O’Malley Wentworth
Crawford Iden Paquette Whiteford
Eisen Johnson, S. Reilly Wozniak
Farrington Kahle Rendon Yaroch
Filler LaFave
Anthony Ellison Jones Pohutsky
Bolden Garrett Kennedy Rabhi
Brixie Garza Koleszar Robinson
Byrd Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Sabo
Cambensy Greig LaGrand Shannon
Camilleri Guerra Lasinski Sneller
Carter, B. Haadsma Liberati Stone
Carter, T. Hammoud Love Tate
Cherry Hoadley Manoogian Warren
Chirkun Hood Neeley Wittenberg
Clemente Hope Pagan Witwer
Coleman Johnson, C. Peterson Yancey
House Bill No. 4616, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of military and veterans affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Rep. Hernandez moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
Rep. Hernandez moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Roll Call No. 114 Yeas—58
Calley Hood Meerman Webber
Chatfield Hornberger Miller Wendzel
Cole Howell Mueller Wentworth
Crawford Huizenga O’Malley Whiteford
Filler Kahle
Anthony Ellison Kennedy Rabhi
Chirkun Hope Pagan Wittenberg
Clemente Johnson, C. Peterson Witwer
Coleman Jones Pohutsky Yancey
1. Amend page 21, following line 11, by inserting:
“Sec. 227. (1) The department shall work to increase the diversity of its ranks, with a focus on recruitment activities and public outreach.
(2) By September 30, 2020, the department shall submit a report to the subcommittees and the senate and house fiscal agencies detailing activities that the department conducted in fiscal year 2019-2020 to recruit individuals that will enhance the department’s diversity.”.
Rep. Tate moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 2, line 24, by striking out “38,457,000” and inserting “38,540,700”.
2. Amend page 2, line 26, by striking out “53,865,100” and inserting “53,948,800”.
3. Amend page 4, line 19, by striking out “49,922,300” and inserting “50,006,000”.
4. Amend page 7, line 7, by striking out “2,289.0” and inserting “2,314.0”.
5. Amend page 7, line 9, by striking out “2,088.5” and inserting “2,113.5”.
6. Amend page 7, line 9, by striking out “326,286,600” and inserting “328,147,800”.
7. Amend page 7, line 11, by striking out “367,342,400” and inserting “369,203,600”.
8. Amend page 8, line 13, by striking out “301,157,100” and inserting “303,018,300”.
9. Amend page 10, line 2, by striking out “21,329,500” and inserting “21,338,200”.
10. Amend page 10, line 3, by striking out “21,329,500” and inserting “21,338,200”.
11. Amend page 11, line 15, by striking out “10,458,700” and inserting “10,467,400”.
12. Amend page 11, line 20, by striking out “2,368,800” and inserting “4,737,600”.
13. Amend page 11, line 21, by striking out “3,735,500” and inserting “6,104,300”.
14. Amend page 11, line 23, by striking out “3,735,500” and inserting “6,104,300” and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Roll Call No. 115 Yeas—57
House Bill No. 4231, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Rep. Markkanen moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 20, line 20, after “enhancements,” by striking out “Ojibway Correctional Facility closure costs and site maintenance,”.
2. Amend page 21, line 9, after “(g)” by striking out the balance of the subsection and inserting “$250,000.00 for retrofitting parts or all of the former Ojibway Correctional Facility to be used as a training academy for corrections officers.”.
3. Amend page 22, line 2, after “(vii)” by striking out the balance of the subparagraph and inserting “To provide a new training academy for corrections officers.”.
4. Amend page 22, line 7, by striking out “$14,460,500.00” and inserting “$14,610,500.00”.
5. Amend page 22, line 9, after “(1)” by striking out the balance of the section and inserting “From the repurposed work project appropriation of $250,000.00 for retrofitting parts or all of the former Ojibway Correctional Facility, funding shall be used by the department to retrofit parts or all of the former Ojibway Correctional Facility to be used as a training academy for corrections officers. The new training academy must have classrooms, administrative offices, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, lodging facilities, an outdoor training area, and a firearm range.
(2) If costs of retrofitting parts or all of the former Ojibway Correctional Facility exceed $250,000.00, the department shall notify the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office of the amount of funding needed to complete the retrofitting project. It is the intent of the legislature that the department utilize an amount of unexpended and unencumbered work project account balances sufficient to cover the costs of completing the retrofitting project.”.
1. Amend page 36, following line 12, by inserting:
“Sec. 413. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public safety initiative, the county sheriff of the county receiving the funding under part 1 shall report a detailed listing of expenditures made for the prior three fiscal years. The report must be submitted by February 1 to the senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the legislative corrections ombudsman, and the state budget office and must include the purpose for which the expenditures were made, the amounts of expenditures by purpose, specific services that were provided, and number of individuals served.
(2) If requested by the senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the county sheriff of the county receiving the funding under part 1 shall appear before the subcommittees to discuss the expenditure report required under subsection (1). The subcommittees will work with the county sheriff to determine when the meeting will occur.”.
1. Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting:
“Public safety initiative...................................................................................... 4,000,000”
1. Amend page 22, line 14, after “minimum” by striking out “3” and inserting “4”.
2. Amend page 22, line 14, after “and” by striking out “1 location” and inserting “2 locations”.
3. Amend page 22, line 15, after “Facility” by inserting “and the former Ojibway Correctional Facility”.
Rep. Hoadley moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 45, following line 5, by inserting:
“Sec. 602. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 to field operations, the department shall conduct or contract for a study of parole and probation agent workloads. The study must analyze parole and probation agent workloads, caseloads, and responsibilities and provide recommendations for changes to workload computations and offender-to-agent workloads or caseload ratios.
(2) By April 1, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the legislative corrections ombudsman, and the state budget office on the progress of the study, including a status of study timelines, objectives, and methodologies.”.
Rep. Anthony moved to amend the bill as follows:
1. Amend page 28, following line 11, by inserting:
“(3) It is the intent of the legislature that the department resume staff line-ups, which require corrections officers to report not less than 6 minutes before start time for a shift so that custody supervisors can share relevant information about the preceding shift, including security, safety, drug, or violence issues, and can evaluate the mental, emotional, and physical fitness of corrections officers reporting to assume duties of the shift.” and renumbering the remaining subsection.
1. Amend page 3, following line 22, by inserting:
“Goodwill Flip the Script................................................................................... 1,500,000”
2. Amend page 45, following line 4, by inserting:
“Sec. 437. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for Goodwill Flip the Script shall be distributed to a Michigan-chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation operating in a county with greater than 1,500,000 people for administration and expansion of a program which serves a population of persons aged 16 to 39. The program shall target those who are entering the criminal justice system for the first or second time and shall assist those individuals through the following program types:
(2) The program selected shall report by March 30 to the department, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on corrections, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the legislative corrections ombudsman, and the state budget office. The report shall include program performance measurements, the number of individuals diverted from incarceration, the number of individuals served, and outcomes of participants who complete the program.”.
Roll Call No. 116 Yeas—56
Afendoulis Filler LaFave Rendon
Albert Frederick Leutheuser Schroeder
Alexander Glenn Lightner Sheppard
Allor Green Lilly Slagh
Bellino Griffin Lower VanSingel
Bolden Garrett Kennedy Robinson
Brixie Garza Koleszar Sabo
Byrd Gay-Dagnogo Kuppa Shannon
Cambensy Greig LaGrand Sneller
Camilleri Guerra Lasinski Sowerby
Carter, T. Hall Love Tate
Cherry Hammoud Manoogian Warren
Chirkun Hoadley Neeley Wittenberg
Clemente Hood Pagan Witwer
Coleman Hope Peterson Yancey
Elder Johnson, C. Pohutsky
House Bill No. 4240, entitled
Rep. Cole moved that the bill be re-referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
The Clerk announced that the following bill had been reproduced and made available electronically on Thursday, June 6:
The Clerk announced that the following bills had been reproduced and made available electronically on Tuesday, June 11:
Senate Bill Nos. 365 366 367
A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled “Support and parenting time enforcement act,” by amending sections 2, 5a, and 26 (MCL 552.602, 552.605a, and 552.626), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 256 and sections 5a and 26 as amended by 2002 PA 572.
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled “Friend of the court act,” by amending sections 2, 2a, 17, and 19 (MCL 552.502, 552.502a, 552.517, and 552.519), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 253 and sections 2a, 17, and 19 as amended by 2009 PA 233.
Meeting held on: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
Senate Bill No. 294, entitled
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy and Pohutsky
Nays: Reps. Reilly and Rendon
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The public school employees retirement act of 1979,” by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018 PA 482.
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly and Rabhi
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly and Rabhi
Absent: Rep. Greig
Excused: Rep. Greig
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd and Neeley
Senate Bill No. 192, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 310e (MCL 257.310e), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled “Driver education provider and instructor act,” by amending section 39 (MCL 256.659), as amended by 2010 PA 16.
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd and Neeley
Absent: Rep. Hertel
Excused: Rep. Hertel
Pursuant to Public Act 549 of 2008, I am appointing the following individual to the Benton Harbor Promise Zone Authority for a four year term beginning June 6, 2019.
Mr. Jerry Price
575 East Britain Ave.
(269) 277-0436
Pursuant to Public Act 549 of 2008, I am appointing the following individual to the Grand Rapids Promise Zone Authority for a four year term beginning June 10, 2019.
Mr. J.C. Huizenga
Enrolled House Bill No. 4066 (Public Act No. 19, I.E.), being
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 7, 2019, at 10:06 a.m.)
Enrolled House Bill No. 4067 (Public Act No. 20, I.E.), being
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 7, 2019, at 10:08 a.m.)
Enrolled House Bill No. 4397 (Public Act No. 22, I.E.), being
(Filed with the Secretary of State June 11, 2019, at 3:24 p.m.)
The following message from the Governor was received June 6, 2019 and read:
1. Creating the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
(a) The Department of Talent and Economic Development is renamed as the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (the “Department”).
(b) The Department shall exercise the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in the Department by this order and otherwise by law.
(c) After the effective date of this order, a reference to the former Department of Talent and Economic Development will be deemed to be a reference to the Department.
(d) After the effective date of this order, a reference to the director of the former Department of Talent and Economic Development will be deemed to be a reference to the director of the Department.
(e) The director of the Department shall coordinate efforts of the executive branch of state government to achieve a statewide goal of increasing the number of Michigan residents between the ages of 16 and 64 with a post-secondary credential to 60 percent by 2030.
(f) The director of the Department will continue to serve as a member of the governor’s cabinet.
2. Department Transfers
(a) Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(1) The Michigan State Housing Development Authority created under section 21 of the State Housing Development Authority Act, 1966 PA 346, as amended, MCL 125.1421, is transferred by Type IV transfer to the Department.
(2) The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will be the appointing authority for employees of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
(3) The transfer of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under section 2(a)(1) is subject to any agreement executed before the issuance of this order with note holders, bond holders, or issuers of instruments that are guaranteed.
(4) This order does not affect the status of money of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Money of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority is not money of this state and will continue to be non-state funds. State money appropriated to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority will continue to lose its status as state money upon payment to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and become public money of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under the control of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Funds established by or within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority will continue to be public trust funds administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
(5) This order does not impair the obligation of any bond or note issued by or on behalf of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Bonds and notes issued by or on behalf of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority are obligations of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and not obligations of this state.
(6) The Michigan State Housing Development Authority shall continue to coordinate activities relating to investments of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority with the Department of Treasury when responsibilities relating to investments are vested in the state treasurer or the Department of Treasury under the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, as amended, MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c.
(7) One of the positions on the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for one of three heads of principal departments of the executive branch of state government under section 21 of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, as amended, MCL 125.1421, is transferred to the director of the Department. The director of the Department will serve as an ex officio, voting member of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The director of the Department may designate an individual from within the Department to serve on the director’s behalf under this section 2(a)(7).
(8) The second of the positions on the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for one of three heads of principal departments of the executive branch of state government under section 21 of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, as amended, MCL 125.1421, is transferred to the state treasurer. The state treasurer will serve as an ex officio, voting member of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The state treasurer may designate an individual from within the Department of Treasury to serve on the state treasurer’s behalf under this section 2(a)(8).
(9) The third of the positions on the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for one of three heads of principal departments of the executive branch of state government under section 21 of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, as amended, MCL 125.1421, is transferred to the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund. The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund will serve as an ex officio, voting member of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund may designate an individual to serve on the president’s behalf under this section 2(a)(9).
(10) The position of chairperson of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under section 21(6) of the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, as amended, MCL 125.1421(6), is transferred to the director of the Department or the director’s designee serving as a member of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under section 2(a)(7). The Michigan State Housing Development Authority will continue to elect its vice-chairperson.
(b) Michigan Strategic Fund
(1) The Michigan Strategic Fund is transferred by Type IV transfer to the Department.
(2) The board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund created under section V.A of Executive Order 2014-12, MCL 125.1995, is abolished and its powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to a new board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund consisting of all of the following:
(A) The director of the Department or the director’s designee from within the Department.
(B) The state treasurer, or the state treasurer’s designee from within the Department of Treasury.
(C) The director of the Department of Transportation or the director’s designee from within the Department of Transportation.
(D) The chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or the chief executive officer’s designee.
(E) Seven residents of this state appointed by the governor, subject to advice and consent of the senate.
(3) At least six individuals appointed under section 2(b)(2)(E) must be from the private sector.
(4) One of the individuals appointed under section 2(b)(2)(E) must be appointed from a list of three or more nominees submitted to the governor by the senate majority leader representing individuals within the private sector with experience in private equity or venture capital investments, commercial lending, or commercialization of technology.
(5) One of the individuals appointed under section 2(b)(2)(E) must be appointed from a list of three or more nominees submitted to the governor by the speaker of the house of representatives representing individuals within the private sector with experience in private equity or venture capital investments, commercial lending, or commercialization of technology.
(6) At least two of the members of the new board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund must have experience in private equity or venture capital investments, at least one member must have experience in commercial lending, and at least one member must have experience in commercialization of technology.
(7) Consistent with the requirements of section 5 of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, as amended, MCL 125.2005, the membership of the new board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund must include minority, small business, and female representation.
(8) Of the members initially appointed by the governor under section 2(b)(2)(E), two must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2023, two must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2022, two must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2021, and one must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2020. After the initial appointments, members must be appointed for a term of four years. A member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term.
(9) The governor shall designate a member of the new board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund to serve as the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund, and that individual may be compensated for his or her service as president of the Michigan Strategic Fund. The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund is the chairperson and presiding officer of the new board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund. The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the chairperson of the Michigan Strategic Fund and of the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund under the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, as amended, MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094, and otherwise under Michigan law, are vested in the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
(10) The members of the new board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund shall elect a vice-chairperson from among the new members of the board of directors of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
(11) The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund will be the appointing authority for employees of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
(12) The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund also may serve as the chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation pursuant to the interlocal agreement entered creating the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The authorization for the director of the Department to also serve as the chief executive officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation as provided in section II.B of Executive Order 2014-12, MCL 125.1995, is terminated. The director of the Department shall not be designated as the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
(13) The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund is designated as a member of the governor’s cabinet.
(14) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Talent and Economic Development under both of the following are transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund:
(A) Section 4ee of the General Sales Tax Act, 1933 PA 167, as amended, MCL 205.54ee.
(B) Section 4cc of the Use Tax Act, 1937 PA 94, as amended, MCL 205.94cc.
(15) As used in this section 2(b), “Department of Transportation” means the principal department of state government created by section 350 of the Executive Organization Act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, as amended, MCL 16.450.
(c) Michigan Talent Investment Agency
(1) The Michigan Talent Investment Agency created under section III of Executive Order 2014-12, MCL 125.1995, including the Workforce Development Agency within the Michigan Talent Investment Agency, is transferred by Type III transfer to the Department. The Michigan Talent Investment Agency, including its Workforce Development Agency, is abolished.
(2) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department by this section 2(c) include the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Talent Investment Agency under all of the following:
(A) Sections 61b, 61c, 67, 203, 217, 222, and 276 to 282 of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1661b, 388.1661c, 388.1803, 388.1817, 388.1822, and 388.1876 to 388.1882.
(B) Section 10 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.10.
(C) Section 4 of the Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Act, 1984 PA 22, as amended, MCL 409.304.
(3) The position under section II.B.3 of Executive Order 2010-15, as amended by Executive Order 2014-6, MCL 333.26253, on the P-20 Longitudinal Data System Advisory Council within the State Budget Office for one representative nominated by the Director of the Workforce Development Agency within the Michigan Strategic Fund and appointed by the State Budget Director is transferred to one resident of this state appointed by the director of the Department.
(d) State Historic Preservation Office
(1) The State Historic Preservation Office created by Executive Order 2007-53 and transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority by Executive Order 2009-36, MCL 399.752, is transferred from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to the Michigan Strategic Fund, including its authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and those of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority under Executive Order 2007-53 and all of the following:
(A) Section 13(1)(o) of the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended, MCL 15.243(1)(o).
(B) Sections 90b to 90d of Michigan Strategic Fund Act, 1984 PA 270, as amended, MCL 125.2090b to 125.2090d.
(C) Sections 229, 326, and 626 of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, 2018 PA 57, MCL 125.4229, 125.4326, and 125.4626.
(D) Section 266 of the Income Tax Act of 1967, 1967 PA 281, as amended, MCL 206.266.
(E) Sections 107 and 435 of the Michigan Business Tax Act, 2007 PA 36, as amended, MCL 208.1107 and 208.1435.
(F) Section 811k of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, as amended, MCL 257.811k.
(G) Sections 63523 to 63525 and 72117 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, MCL 324.63523 to 324.63525 and 324.72117, including any authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the state archaeologist under section 72117 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, MCL 324.72117.
(H) The Local Historic Districts Act, 1970 PA 169, as amended, MCL 399.201 to 399.215.
(2) The governor shall appoint and designate a state historic preservation officer to administer the State Historic Preservation Office and Michigan’s historic preservation program in compliance with 36 CFR § 61.4, including the employment of a professionally qualified staff.
(e) State Historic Preservation Review Board
(1) The State Historic Preservation Review Board created by Executive Order 2007-53 and transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority by Executive Order 2009-36, MCL 399.752, is transferred from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to the Michigan Strategic Fund, including its authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities under Executive Order 2007-53.
(2) The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the State Historic Preservation Review Board will be performed under the direction and supervision of the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
(f) State Land Bank Fast Track Authority
(1) The board of directors of the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority created under section III.A of Executive Order 2016-23, MCL 125.1996, is abolished. The position of director of the State Land Bank Fast Track Authority is abolished.
(2) The State Land Bank Fast Track Authority is renamed as the State Land Bank Authority and is transferred by Type I transfer to the Department, including any power, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the State Land Bank Authority relating to revenue bonding transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund by Executive Order 2014-12, MCL 125.1995, The State Land Bank Authority shall exercise its authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities independently of the director of the Department. The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the State Land Bank Authority will be performed under the direction and supervision of the director of the Department.
(3) The Michigan Finance Authority retains the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Michigan Finance Authority by section IV.L of Executive Order 2010-2, MCL 12.194.
(4) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the State Land Bank Authority are vested in and will be exercised by a board of directors of the State Land Bank Authority. The board of directors will consist of the following members:
(B) The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund, or the president’s designee.
(C) The executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, or the executive director’s designee from within the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
(D) Four residents of this state appointed by the governor.
(5) Of the members initially appointed by the governor under section 2(f)(4)(D), one must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2023, one must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2022, one must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2021, and one must be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2020. After the initial appointments, members must be appointed for a term of four years. A member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term.
(6) The governor shall designate a member of the new board of directors of the State Land Bank Authority to serve as its chairperson. The members of the new board of directors of the State Land Bank Authority shall elect a vice-chairperson from among the members of the board of directors of the State Land Bank Authority.
(7) The board of directors shall appoint an individual to serve as executive director of the State Land Bank Authority and to perform the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in the executive director under the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774.
(8) As used in this section 2(f),
(A) “Michigan Finance Authority” means the public body corporate and politic created within the Department of Treasury under section II of Executive Order 2010-2, MCL 12.194.
(B) “State Land Bank Fast Track Authority” means the authority created as a public body corporate and politic under section 15 of the Land Bank Fast Track Act, 2003 PA 258, as amended, MCL 124.765, transferred to the Department of Treasury by Executive Order 2010-2, MCL 12.194, transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund by Executive Order 2011-4, MCL 445.2030, transferred to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority by Executive Order 2013‑8, MCL 125.1393, and transferred to the director of the Department under Executive Order 2014‑12, MCL 125.1995.
(g) Unemployment Insurance Agency
(1) The Unemployment Insurance Agency is transferred by Type II transfer to the Department. The transfer under this section 2(g)(1) includes all of the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Unemployment Insurance Agency created by section II.N of Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, including the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the director of the former Unemployment Insurance Agency under section 5 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.5, defined as the “Director of Employment Security” in Executive Order 1997-12, MCL 421.94, transferred to the director of the former Bureau of Worker’s and Unemployment Compensation under Executive Order 2002-1, MCL 445.2004, transferred to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by Executive Order 2011-4, MCL 445.2030, and transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Michigan Talent Investment Agency by Executive Order 2014-12, MCL 125.1995.
(2) The Unemployment Insurance Agency will be headed by a Director of Unemployment Insurance with all of the functions and responsibilities vested in the Director of Unemployment Insurance under section II.N of Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, and other authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in the Director of Unemployment Insurance by this order and otherwise by law.
(3) A statutory reference to the former Unemployment Agency will be deemed a reference to the Unemployment Insurance Agency.
(4) As used in this section 2(g), “Unemployment Insurance Agency” means the agency created within the former Department of Labor and Economic Growth under section II.N of Executive Order 2003‑18, MCL 445.2011, and transferred to the Michigan Talent Investment Agency by Executive Order 2014-12, MCL 125.1995.
(h) Other Transfers
(1) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Talent and Economic Development under sections 509(2), 511(2), and 527(1) of the Recodified Tax Increment Financing Act, 2018 PA 57, MCL 125.4509(2), 125.4511(2), and 125.4527(1), are transferred to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
3. Creating the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission
(a) The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission is created as a Type I agency within the Department. The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission will be located within the Unemployment Insurance Agency described in section 2(g), but, except as otherwise provided in this order, will exercise its prescribed statutory powers, duties, and functions of rule-making, licensing and registration, including the prescription of rules, rates, regulations and standards, and adjudication independently of the Director of Unemployment Insurance described in section 2(g) and the director of the Department.
(b) The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission includes seven members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Of the members of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission initially appointed, two members will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2023, two members will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2022, two members will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2021, and one member will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2020. After the initial appointments, members must be appointed for a term of four years. A member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term.
(c) A member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan who has been an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan courts for five years or more.
(d) The governor shall designate a member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission as its chairperson, to serve as chairperson at the pleasure of the governor.
(e) The chairperson of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission shall assign a panel of three members of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission to hear each matter to be heard by the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission. A decision reached by a panel will be the final decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, unless five members of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission request that the matter be brought for a full review by the entire Commission. The request must be made within five business days after the decision of the panel.
(f) Each member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission must devote his or her full time to the functions and responsibilities of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission and shall perform the functions and responsibilities of the office during the hours generally worked by officers and employees of the principal departments of state government. A member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission shall not participate in a case in which the member is an interested party. A member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission shall discharge his or her duties in a nonpartisan manner, with good faith, and with the degree of diligence, care, and skill that an ordinarily prudent public officer would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position.
(g) Any matter before the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission that is a matter of first impression relating to unemployment insurance, as determined by the chairperson of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, or any matter that five or more members of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission request be reviewed by the entire Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, must be reviewed and decided by the entire Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission.
(h) Opinions issued by the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission must be in writing and clearly define the legal principles applied. The Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission shall provide for public distribution of its opinions regarding unemployment insurance, including distribution by electronic means using the internet.
(i) In consultation with the chairperson of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, the Director of Unemployment Insurance described in section 2(g) has general supervisory control of, and is in charge of the assignment and scheduling of the work of, the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission. The Director of Unemployment Insurance, in consultation with the chairperson of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, also may establish productivity standards for the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, its members, and its panels.
(j) In consultation with the chairperson of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission, the Director of Unemployment Insurance shall evaluate annually the performance of each member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission. The evaluation must be based upon at least the following criteria:
(1) Productivity, including reasonable time deadlines for disposing of cases and adherence to productivity standards.
(2) Manner in conducting hearings.
(3) Knowledge of the rules of evidence as demonstrated by transcripts of proceedings in which the member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission participated.
(4) Knowledge of, and compliance with, the law.
(5) Evidence of any demonstrable bias against particular defendants, claimants, or attorneys.
(6) Written surveys or comments of one or more interested parties.
(k) After completing an evaluation under section 3(j), the Director of Unemployment Insurance shall submit a written report, including any supporting documentation, to the director of the Department regarding that evaluation, which may include recommendations relating to commendation, retention, suspension, removal, or additional training or education.
(l) A member of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission may be removed or suspended by the governor upon recommendation by the director of the Department, based upon recommendations under section 3(k) or other neglect of duties or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.
(m) The Department shall provide suitable office space for the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission and its activities. The Unemployment Insurance Agency described in section 2(g) shall provide the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission with staff necessary for the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission to perform its functions and responsibilities under the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.1 to 421.75, and this order, which may include legal assistants for the purpose of legal research and otherwise assisting the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission and its members.
(n) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission relating to the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.1 to 421.75, and the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities under I.B.2 of Executive Order 2011-6, MCL 445.2032, as amended, are transferred to the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission. The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission under all of the following are transferred to the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission:
(1) Section 5a of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.5a.
(2) Section 6a of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.6a.
(3) Section 15(b) of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.15(b).
(4) Section 33(2) of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.33(2).
(5) Section 34 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.34.
(6) Section 37 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.37.
(7) Section 38 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.38.
(8) Section 54 of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.54.
(9) Section 62(g) of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.62(g).
(o) The Unemployment Insurance Agency described in section 2(g) must be a party to any judicial action involving an order or decision of the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission or an administrative law judge.
(p) A statutory reference to the former Michigan Employment Security Board of Review will be deemed a reference to the Unemployment Insurance Appeals Commission.
4. Creating the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission
(a) The Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission is created as a Type I Agency within the Department. The Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission will be located within the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency described in section 7(l), but, except as otherwise provided in this order, will exercise its prescribed statutory powers, duties, and functions of rule-making, licensing and registration, including the prescription of rules, rates, regulations and standards, and adjudication independently of the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l) and the director of the Department.
(b) The Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission will include three members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission shall act by the vote of two or more members. If the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission does not have the vote of two or more members to decide a case because a member does not participate in a case in accord with section 4(g), the chairperson of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates shall participate in the case and cast a vote upon reviewing the record. Of the members of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission initially appointed, one member will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2023, one member will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2022, and one member will be appointed for a term expiring on July 31, 2021. After the initial appointments, members must be appointed for a term of four years. A member may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy occurring before the expiration of a term will be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the term.
(c) A member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission must satisfy of the following:
(1) The member is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
(2) The member has been an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan courts for five years or more.
(3) The member has practiced in the field of workers’ compensation law for five years or more or otherwise demonstrates proficiency in the field of workers’ compensation law.
(d) The governor shall designate a member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission as its chairperson, to serve as chairperson at the pleasure of the governor.
(e) A decision reached by the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission will be the final decision.
(f) Each member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission must devote his or her full time to the functions and responsibilities of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission and shall perform the functions and responsibilities of the office during the hours generally worked by officers and employees of the principal departments of state government. A member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission shall discharge his or her duties in a nonpartisan manner, with good faith, and with the degree of diligence, care, and skill that an ordinarily prudent public officer would exercise under similar circumstances in a like position.
(g) A member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission shall not participate in a case in which the member is an interested party.
(h) Opinions issued by the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission must be in writing and clearly define the legal principles applied. The Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission shall provide for public distribution of its opinions regarding workers’ disability compensation, including distribution by electronic means using the internet.
(i) In consultation with the chairperson of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission, the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l) has general supervisory control of, and is in charge of the assignment and scheduling of the work of, the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission. The Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation, in consultation with the chairperson of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission, also may establish productivity standards for the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission and its members.
(j) In consultation with the chairperson of the Workers’ Disability Appeals Commission, the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l) shall evaluate annually the performance of each member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission. The evaluation must be based upon at least the following criteria:
(2) Manner of conducting hearings.
(3) Knowledge of the rules of evidence as demonstrated by transcripts of proceedings in which the member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission participated.
(k) After completing an evaluation under section 4(j), the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l) shall submit a written report, including any supporting documentation, to the director of the Department regarding that evaluation, which may include recommendations relating to commendation, retention, suspension, removal, or additional training or education.
(l) A member of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission may be removed or suspended by the governor upon recommendation by the director of the Department, based upon recommendations under section 4(k) or other neglect of duties or misfeasance or malfeasance in office.
(m) The Department shall provide suitable office space for the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission and its activities. The Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency described in section 7(l), shall provide the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission with staff necessary for the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission to perform its functions and responsibilities under the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.101 to 418.941, and this order, which may include legal assistants for the purpose of legal research and otherwise assisting the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission and its members.
(n) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission under I.B.1 of Executive Order 2011-6, MCL 445.2032, as amended, are transferred to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission. The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission under all of the following are transferred to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission:
(1) Section 212(1)(a) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.212(1)(a).
(2) Section 274 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.274.
(3) Section 319(2) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.319(2).
(4) Section 611(6) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.611(6).
(5) Section 835(5) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.835(5).
(6) Section 853 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.853.
(o) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the executive director of the former Michigan Administrative Hearing System under section 212 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.212, are transferred to the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l).
(p) A statutory reference to the former Worker’s Compensation Appellate Commission or the former Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission will be deemed a reference to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Appeals Commission.
(q) The Michigan Compensation Appellate Commission is abolished.
5. Transfers from Department of Education
(a) Subject to section 5(d), all of the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Education under Article V of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1897 to 1897l, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Education to the Department.
(b) Subject to section 5(d), the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department of Education under section V.A of Executive Order 2011-4, MCL 445.2030, relating to the Youth Employment Standards Act, 1978 PA 90, as amended, MCL 409.101 to 409.124, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Education to the Department.
(c) The Michigan Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children required by article 8 of section 1 of 2008 PA 160, MCL 3.1041, is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Education to the Department.
(d) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred by this section 5 are subject to the leadership and general supervision of the State Board of Education under section 3 of article 8 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and will remain subject to that leadership and general supervision to the extent provided by section 3 of article 8 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963.
6. Transfers from Department of Health and Human Services
(a) Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services
(1) The Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department.
(2) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services and its director and of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and its director under section V of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, are transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department and its director.
(3) The position as a member of the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services under section V.B.1.g of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, is transferred to one individual representing the Michigan Future Talent Council.
(4) The Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services shall continue to be the single state rehabilitation council pursuant to 29 USC 721(a)(21)(B) for authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department under sections 6(b) and 7(c).
(5) As used in this section 6(a):
(B) “Michigan Future Talent Council” means the state workforce development board required by section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Public Law 113-128, 29 USC 3111, and established by Executive Order 2015-11, as amended by Executive Order 2018‑13.
(b) Michigan Rehabilitation Services
(1) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of Michigan Rehabilitation Services, including those transferred under section III of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department.
(2) The Department shall serve as a “designated state agency” as defined under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-112, as amended, 29 USC 701 et seq.
(3) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services under the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, 1964 PA 232, as amended, MCL 395.81 to 395.90, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department.
(c) Michigan Community Service Commission
(1) The Michigan Community Service Commission is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department.
(2) As used in this section 6(c), “Michigan Community Service Commission” means the commission provided for by 1994 PA 219, MCL 408.221 to 408.232, transferred to the former Department of Labor and Economic Growth by Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, and transferred to the former Department of Human Services by Executive Order 2006-21, MCL 209.91.
7. Transfers from Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
(a) Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission
(1) The Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) After the effective date of this order, the executive director of the Office of Global Michigan and the director of the Department of Civil Rights shall serve as the only ex officio, non-voting members of the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission.
(3) The Office of Asian Pacific American Affairs is transferred by Type III transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department. The Office of Asian Pacific American Affairs and the position of director of that office are both abolished.
(4) As used in this section 7(a):
(A) “Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission” means the commission created by Executive Order 2009-21, MCL 445.1992, transferred to the Department of Civil Rights by Executive Order 2011-4, MCL 445.2030, and transferred to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by Executive Order 2016-3, MCL 445.1993.
(b) Board of Health Safety and Compliance and Appeals
(1) The Board of Health Safety and Compliance and Appeals is transferred by Type I transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) As used in this section 7(b), “Board of Health Safety and Compliance and Appeals” means the board created under section 46 of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1974 PA 154, as amended, MCL 408.1046, as modified by Executive Order 2010-10, MCL 408.991.
(c) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
(1) The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons created under section I of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under section I of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the director of the Department.
(3) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under 1978 PA 260, as amended, MCL 393.351 to 393.369, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(4) The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons shall continue to serve as the “state licensing agency” under Public Law 74-432, as amended, 20 USC 107 to 107f.
(d) Commission for Blind Persons
(1) The Commission for Blind Persons created under section II of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and its director under section II of Executive Order 2012-10, MCL 445.2033, are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department and its director.
(e) Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs
(1) The Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) After the effective date of this order, the executive director of the Office of Global Michigan and the director of the Department of Civil Rights, shall serve as the only ex officio, non-voting members of the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs.
(3) As used in this section 7(e), “Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs” means the commission created within the former Department of Civil Rights and transferred from the Department of Civil Rights to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and renamed as the Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs by Executive Order 2016-3, MCL 445.1993.
(f) Employment Relations Commission
(1) The Employment Relations Commission created under section 3 of 1939 PA 176, as amended, MCL 423.3, is transferred by Type I transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(g) Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan
(1) The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) After the effective date of this order, the executive director of the Office of Global Michigan and the director of the Department of Civil Rights, shall serve as the only ex officio, non-voting members of the Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan.
(3) The Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs is transferred by Type III transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department. The Office of Hispanic/Latino Affairs and the position of director of that office are both abolished.
(4) As used in this section 7(g):
(h) Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(1) The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1974 PA 154, as amended, MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(3) As used in this section 7(h), “Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration” means the organizational unit within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs that exercises the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the director of the former Department of Consumer and Industry Services under IV.3.h of Executive Order 1996-2, MCL 445.2001, and the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities previously vested in the former General Industry Safety Standards Commission abolished by 2012 PA 416, the former Construction Safety Standards Commission abolished by 2012 PA 448, and the former Occupational Health Standards Commission abolished by 2012 PA 447.
(i) Michigan Office for New Americans
(1) The Michigan Office for New Americans is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department, including the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Michigan Office for New Americans under all of the following:
(A) Executive Order 2014-2.
(B) Executive Order 2018-7, MCL 125.1997.
(2) The transfer under section 7(i)(1) includes the transfer of the Chairpersons Council created as an advisory body under section II of Executive Order 2018-7, MCL 125.1997. The Chairpersons Council is renamed as the Chairpersons’ Council on Opportunities.
(3) The position of director of the Michigan Office for New Americans is abolished.
(4) The Michigan Office for New Americans is renamed as the Office of Global Michigan.
(5) The position of executive director of the Office of Global Michigan is created within the Office of Global Michigan. The governor shall appoint the executive director of the Office of Global Michigan, who will serve at the pleasure of the governor. The executive director of the Office of Global Michigan will be the head of the Office of Global Michigan and shall advise the governor on matters relating to new Americans, immigration policy, enforcement of federal immigration laws in Michigan, and on other matters, as requested by the governor. The executive director of the Office of Global Michigan is designated as a member of the governor’s cabinet.
(6) The membership of the Chairpersons’ Council on Opportunities is expanded to include the executive director of the Office of Global Michigan, who will serve as the chairperson and presiding officer of the Chairpersons’ Council on Opportunities.
(7) The authority to convene meetings of the Chairpersons’ Council on Opportunities is transferred to the executive director of the Office of Global Michigan. The Chairperson’s Council on Opportunities shall meet not less than four times per year and must meet in a manner that complies with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(8) Subject to the approval of the Office of Global Michigan and available funding, members of the Chairpersons’ Council on Opportunities may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses according to applicable law and procedures of the Department.
(j) Nonincorporated Private Educational Institutions
(1) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs transferred to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by section II.B of Executive Order 2012-9, MCL 125.1994, are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department, including the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities under 1964 PA 142, as amended, MCL 390.771 to 390.772.
(k) Wage and Hour Division
(1) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Wage and Hour Division under section II.L of Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(2) The authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under all of the following are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department:
(A) 1978 PA 390, as amended, MCL 408.471 to 408.490.
(B) The Earned Sick Time Act, 2018 PA 338, as amended, MCL 408.961 to 408.974.
(C) The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, 2018 PA 337, as amended, MCL 408.931 to 408.945.
(l) Workers’ Compensation Agency
(1) The Workers’ Compensation Agency is transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department and renamed as the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency.
(2) The Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency will be headed by a Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation possessing all of the powers vested in the office of the Director of Workers’ Compensation under section II.O of Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, this order, and otherwise provided by law. The Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l) shall comply with the requirements applicable to the director under section 205 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.205.
(3) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the executive director of the former Michigan Administrative Hearing System under sections 212 and 213 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.212 and 418.213, are transferred to the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in this section 7(l).
(4) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the former Michigan Administrative Hearing System sections 213(7) and 213(8) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.213(7) and 418.213(8), are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency.
(5) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the former Michigan Administrative Hearing System under section 847 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.847, are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in this section 7(l).
(6) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under section 274(5) of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.274(5), are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(7) As used in this section 7(l) and section 7(m), “Workers’ Compensation Agency” means the agency created within the former Department of Labor and Economic Growth under section II.O of Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011.
(m) Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates
(1) The Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates is transferred by Type I transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department. The Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates will be located within the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency, but, except as otherwise provided in this order, will exercise its prescribed statutory powers, duties, and functions of rule-making, licensing and registration, including the prescription of rules, rates, regulations and standards, and adjudication independently of the Director of Workers’ Disability Compensation described in section 7(l) and the director of the Department.
(2) A member of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan who has been an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan courts for five years or more.
(3) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under 212 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.212, are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the director of the Department.
(4) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under 213 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.213, are transferred from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the Department.
(5) As used in this section 7(m), “Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates” means the board established under section 213 of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969, 1969 PA 317, as amended, MCL 418.213, as amended by Executive Order 2003-18, MCL 445.2011, and Executive Order 2009-53, MCL 445.2011, and transferred to the former Michigan Administrative Hearing System within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under section IX.G of Executive Order 2011-4, MCL 445.2030.
(n) Other Transfers
(1) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under all of the following are transferred by Type II transfer from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs transfer to the Department:
(A) 1972 PA 251, as amended, MCL 390.501 to 390.506.
(B) The Higher Education Authorization and Distance Education Reciprocal Exchange Act, 2015 PA 45, as amended, MCL 390.1691 to 390.1697.
(C) The Proprietary Schools Act, 1943 PA 148, as amended, MCL 395.101 to 395.103.
(D) Section 177 of 1931 PA 327, as amended, MCL 450.177.
(E) The Employment Security Financing Act, 2011 PA 267, MCL 12.271, to 12.294.
(2) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs under all of the following are transferred from the director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to the director of the Department:
(A) The Employment Security Financing Act, 2011 PA 267, MCL 12.271, to 12.294.
(B) The Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, 2018 PA 337, as amended, MCL 408.931 to 408.945.
(C) The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1974 PA 154, as amended, MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094.
(D) Section 26a of the Michigan Employment Security Act, 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, as amended, MCL 421.26a.
(E) Section 14 of 1939 PA 176, as amended, MCL 423.14.
8. Transfer from the Department of Technology, Management and Budget
(a) MiSTEM Advisory Council
(1) The MiSTEM Advisory Council created under section 99s of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1699s, is transferred by Type III transfer to the Department and is abolished.
(2) The transfer under section 8(a)(1) includes the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the MiSTEM Advisory Council under section 98(2)(a)(v) of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1698(2)(a)(v).
(3) The position of executive director for the MiSTEM network referenced in section 99s of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1699s, is abolished.
(4) The position of executive assistant for the MiSTEM network referenced in section 99s of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1699s, is abolished.
(b) Creation of Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Advisory Council
(1) The Michigan Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Advisory Council is created as an advisory body within the Department and also may be known as the “MI-STEM Council.” The MI-STEM Council includes the following members:
(A) The director of the Department or the director’s designated representative from within the Department, who shall serve as an ex officio, voting member.
(B) The Superintendent of Public Instruction or a designated representative of the Superintendent of Public Instruction from within the Department of Education, who shall serve as an ex officio, voting member.
(C) Nine residents of this state appointed as voting members by the governor with experience with one or more of the following:
(i) Economic sectors of this state that rely upon a workforce with education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
(ii) Nonprofit organizations that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
(iii) K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions involved with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career preparation or education.
(D) Two members of the Michigan Senate designated by its majority leader, including one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party, and two members of the Michigan House of Representatives designated by its speaker, including one member of the majority party and one member of the minority party, may participate in meetings of the MI-STEM Council as non-voting members of MI-STEM Council.
(E) Of the MI-STEM Council members initially appointed under section 8(b)(1)(C), three members shall be appointed for a term ending on September 30, 2022, two members shall be appointed for a term ending on September 30, 2021, two members shall be appointed for a term ending on September 30, 2020, and two members shall be appointed for a term ending on September 30, 2019. After the initial appointments, a member of the MI-STEM Council appointed under section 8(b)(1)(C) shall be appointed for a term of four years.
(F) A vacancy on the MI-STEM Council created other than by the expiration of the term of a member of the MI-STEM Council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member of the MI-STEM Council may be reappointed for additional terms.
(G) The member of the MI-STEM Council serving under section 8(b)(1)(A) shall serve as the chairperson of the MI-STEM Council. The governor shall designate an individual appointed under section 8(b)(1)(C) as the vice-chairperson, to serve as vice-chairperson at the pleasure of the governor.
(2) The MI-STEM Council shall perform the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Department under section 8(a) and all of the following:
(A) Recommending measures to ensure effective communications, collaboration, and joint objectives among state departments and agencies with responsibilities relating to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
(B) Providing other information, advice, or assistance as requested by the director of the Department.
(C) Other authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities vested in the MI-STEM Advisory Council by law.
(3) The Department shall assist the MI-STEM Advisory Council in the performance of its authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities and shall provide personnel to staff the MI-STEM Advisory Council. The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the MI-STEM Advisory Council will be performed under the direction and supervision of the director of the Department.
(4) The MI-STEM Advisory Council shall adopt procedures consistent with Michigan law and this order governing its organization and operations.
(5) The MI-STEM Advisory Council shall comply with the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(6) The MI-STEM Advisory Council shall comply with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(7) A majority of the voting members of the MI-STEM Advisory Council serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the MI-STEM Advisory Council. The MI-STEM Advisory Council shall act by a majority vote of its serving voting members. The MI-STEM Advisory Council shall meet at the call of its chairperson and as otherwise provided in procedures adopted by the MI-STEM Advisory Council.
(8) The MI-STEM Advisory Council may establish advisory workgroups composed of individuals or entities participating in MI-STEM Council activities or other members of the public as deemed necessary by the MI-STEM Advisory Council to assist the MI-STEM Advisory Council in performing its authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities. The MI-STEM Advisory Council may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.
(9) The MI-STEM Advisory Council may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The MI-STEM Advisory Council also may consult with outside experts in order to perform its authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities, including experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education.
(10) Members of the MI-STEM Advisory Council will serve without compensation. Members of the MI-STEM Advisory Council may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with applicable law, rules, and procedures, subject to available funding.
(11) The Department may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the authorities and powers of the MI-STEM Advisory Council and the performance of its duties, functions, and responsibilities as the director of the Department deems advisable and necessary, in accordance with this order and applicable law, rules, and procedures, subject to available funding.
(12) Members of the MI-STEM Advisory Council shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
(13) All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state, or of any political subdivision of this state, shall give to the MI-STEM Council, or to any member or representative of the MI-STEM Council, any necessary assistance required by the MI-STEM Council, or any member or representative of the MI-STEM Council, in the performance of the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the MI-STEM Council so far as is compatible with its, his, or her duties. Free access also must be given to any books, records, or documents in its, his, or her custody relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the MI-STEM Council.
9. Transfers from the Department of Treasury
(a) The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Department of Treasury under Article V of The State School Aid Act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, as amended, MCL 388.1897 to 388.1897l, are transferred from the Department of Treasury to the Department.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this order, the director of each applicable department shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers to the director’s department under this order. The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund shall provide executive direction and supervision for the implementation of all transfers to the Michigan Strategic Fund under this order.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this order, the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to a department under this order will be administered under the direction and supervision of the director of that department. The authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund under this order will be administered under the direction and supervision of the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund.
(c) Any records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other money used, held, employed, available, or to be made available to any entity for the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities are transferred to the entity under this order.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this order, the director of a department shall administer the authorities, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities transferred to the department under this order in such ways as to promote efficient administration and shall make internal organizational changes as administratively necessary to complete the realignment of responsibilities under this order. The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund shall administer the authorities, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities transferred to the Michigan Strategic Fund under this order in such ways as to promote efficient administration and shall make internal organizational changes as administratively necessary to complete the realignment of responsibilities under this order.
(e) State departments, agencies, and state officers shall fully and actively cooperate with and assist each director of a department receiving functions or responsibilities under this order with implementation of functions or responsibilities under this order. The director of a department receiving authorities, powers, duties, functions, or responsibilities under this order may request the assistance of other state departments, agencies, and officers with respect to personnel, budgeting, procurement, telecommunications, information systems, legal services, and other management-related functions, and the departments, agencies, and officers shall provide that assistance. The president of the Michigan Strategic Fund may request the assistance of other state departments, agencies, and officers with respect to personnel, budgeting, procurement, telecommunications, information systems, legal services, and other management-related functions, and the departments, agencies, and officers shall provide that assistance.
(g) A rule, regulation, order, contract, or agreements relating to an authority, power, duty, function, or responsibility transferred under this order lawfully adopted before the effective date of this order will continue to be effective until revised, amended, repealed, or rescinded.
(k) Consistent with section 2 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, this order is effective August 11, 2019 at 12:01 a.m.
The following message from the Governor was received June 7, 2019 and read:
The residents of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (“UP”) deserve an energy supply that is affordable, secure, and environmentally sound. Today, however, they face significant challenges in these respects. For several reasons, including the region’s expansive geographic reach and low population density, the UP has struggled with energy affordability and infrastructure development, and parts of the UP have some of the highest electricity rates in the nation. These prices, coupled with relatively high poverty rates in certain areas, have resulted in UP residents paying a disproportionate amount of their monthly income on energy costs. Moreover, about 25% of UP residents use propane to heat their homes. Most of these residents rely on propane delivered through a single pipeline: Line 5, miles of which run through the waters of the Great Lakes, posing an ever-present threat to those waters and all who depend on them. Just this week a report by the National Transportation Safety Board about last year’s anchor strike on Line 5 demonstrated that Michigan is one mistake away from a catastrophic oil spill in the Great Lakes. While no established alternative system for distributing propane exists now, with focused effort a system can be put in place.
1. Creation of the UP Energy Task Force
(a) The UP Energy Task Force (“Task Force”) is created as an advisory body within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (“Department”).
(b) The Task Force shall consist of at least 13 voting members appointed by the governor, representing the range of expertise relevant to this issue, and all of whom shall be residents of this state.
(c) A vacancy on the Task Force shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.
(a) The Task Force shall act in an advisory capacity to the governor and shall do the following:
(1) Assess the UP’s overall energy needs and how they are currently being met.
(2) Formulate alternative solutions for meeting the UP’s energy needs, with a focus on security, reliability, affordability, and environmental soundness. This shall include, but is not limited to, alternative means to supply the energy sources currently used by UP residents, and alternatives to those energy sources.
(3) Identify and evaluate potential changes that could occur to energy supply and distribution in the UP; the economic, environmental, and other impacts of such changes; and the alternatives for meeting the UP’s energy needs in response to such changes.
(4) Provide other information or advice or take other actions as directed by the governor.
(b) The Task Force shall prepare a final report and submit it to the governor. The Task Force shall complete its final report in two stages. First, the Task Force shall submit a propane plan to the governor by March 31, 2020. This plan shall focus on alternative means to supply propane to the UP, consistent with section 2(a) of this order. Second, the Task Force shall submit the remainder of its report, also consistent with section 2(a), by March 31, 2021.
(a) The Department shall assist the Task Force in the performance of its duties and provide personnel to staff the Task Force. The Michigan Public Service Commission, and other departments or agencies with relevant expertise, may also assist the Task Force and provide personnel to staff the Task Force, in coordination with the director of the Department. The budgeting, procurement, and related management functions of the Task Force shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the director of the Department.
(b) The Task Force shall adopt procedures, consistent with this order and applicable law, governing its organization and operations.
(d) The Task Force shall comply with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(e) The governor shall designate the chairperson of the Task Force.
(f) The Task Force may select from among its members a vice chairperson.
(g) The Task Force may select from among its members a secretary. Task Force staff shall assist the secretary with recordkeeping responsibilities.
(h) The Task Force shall meet at the call of its chairperson and as otherwise provided in the procedures adopted by the Task Force.
(i) A majority of the members of the Task Force serving constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Task Force. The Task Force must act by a majority vote of its serving members.
(j) The Task Force may establish advisory workgroups composed of individuals or entities participating in Task Force activities or other members of the public as deemed necessary by the Task Force to assist it in performing its duties and responsibilities. The Task Force may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.
(k) The Task Force may, as appropriate, make inquiries, studies, and investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Task Force also may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education.
(l) The Task Force may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Task Force and the performance of its duties as the Director deems advisable and necessary, consistent with this order and applicable law, rules and procedures, subject to available funding.
(m) The Task Force may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be received and used in accordance with law.
(n) Members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation, but may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with applicable law, rules, and procedures, and subject to available funding.
(o) Members of the Task Force shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
(p) Ninety days after issuance of its final report, the Task Force shall dissolve.
(a) All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state shall give to the Task Force, or to its chairperson, any necessary assistance required by the Task Force, or its chairperson, in the performance of the duties of the Task Force so far as is compatible with their duties and consistent with this order and applicable law. Free access also must be given to any books, records, or documents in their custody relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Task Force, consistent with applicable law.
The following message from the Governor was received June 11, 2019 and read:
1. Creation of the 2020 United States Census Complete Count Committee
(a) The 2020 United States Census Complete Count Committee (“Committee”) is created as an advisory body within the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (“Department”).
(3) At least 50 members appointed by the governor representing various sectors and communities within this state and reflecting the diverse geographic, economic, racial, cultural, gender, and occupational composition of this state.
(c) The governor shall serve as the chairperson of the Committee. The lieutenant governor shall serve as the vice-chairperson of the Committee.
(d) The governor may appoint one or more individuals to serve as honorary chairpersons of the Committee.
(e) The governor may also appoint as non-voting ex officio members the directors of one or more principal departments and members of Congress that represent congressional districts in Michigan.
(a) The Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the governor and shall do the following:
(1) Provide public leadership to elevate and reinforce the importance of the 2020 Census;
(2) Identify barriers that may impede the full participation of Michigan residents in the 2020 Census, which shall include, but not be limited to, identifying areas or groups within this state that are isolated geographically, socioeconomically, linguistically, racially, culturally, or otherwise may be difficult to count;
(3) Develop, recommend, and assist in the administration of an outreach action plan designed to overcome these barriers and to ensure as complete a count as possible of Michigan’s population in the 2020 Census;
(4) Develop, recommend, and assist in the distribution of educational and promotional materials designed to heighten awareness of, and encourage the full participation of Michigan residents in, the 2020 Census;
(5) Identify opportunities to coordinate its efforts and resources with those of the various individuals and entities working on the federal, state, and local levels to ensure as complete a count as possible of Michigan’s population in the 2020 Census; and
(6) Provide other advice and take other action as requested by the governor.
(b) The Committee shall complete its work and submit a final report to the governor by October 1, 2020. This report shall summarize the efforts of the Committee and its conclusions, and shall suggest improvements for the Complete Count Committee for Census 2030. The Committee is dissolved on November 1, 2020.
3. Operations of the Committee
(a) The Committee shall be staffed by personnel from, and assisted by, the Department. Any budgeting, procurement, and related management functions shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the director of the Department.
(b) The Committee shall adopt procedures, consistent with this order and applicable law, governing its organization and operations. The governor may delegate her responsibilities as chairperson to a committee member from section 1(b)(3) of this order.
(c) The Committee shall comply with the Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, as amended, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.
(d) The Committee shall comply with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.
(e) The Committee shall meet at the call of its chairperson and as otherwise provided in the procedures adopted by the Committee. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly until March 1, 2020, and as often thereafter as is required to complete its work.
(f) The Committee may establish advisory workgroups, which may include committee members, representatives of state departments or agencies, or members of the public as deemed necessary by the Committee to assist the Committee in performing its duties and responsibilities. The Committee may adopt, reject, or modify any recommendations proposed by an advisory workgroup.
(g) The Committee may, as appropriate, coordinate its efforts with those of the United States Census Bureau and other complete count committees established at the local level.
(h) The Committee may, as appropriate, make inquiries, perform studies and investigations, hold hearings, and receive comments from the public. The Committee also may consult with outside experts in order to perform its duties, including experts in the private sector, organized labor, government agencies, and at institutions of higher education.
(i) The Committee may hire or retain contractors, sub-contractors, advisors, consultants, and agents, and may make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers of the Committee and the performance of its duties as the director of the Department deems advisable and necessary, consistent with this order and applicable law, rules, and procedures, subject to available funding.
(j) The Committee may accept donations of labor, services, or other things of value from any public or private agency or person. Any donations shall be received and used in accordance with law.
(k) Members of the Committee shall serve without compensation. Members of the Committee may receive reimbursement for necessary travel and expenses consistent with applicable law, rules, and procedures, subject to available funding.
(l) Members of the Committee shall refer all legal, legislative, and media contacts to the Department.
(a) All departments, committees, commissioners, or officers of this state shall give to the Committee, or to its chairperson, any necessary assistance required by the Committee, or its chairperson, in the performance of the duties of the Committee so far as is compatible with their duties and consistent with this order and applicable law. Free access also must be given to any books, records, or documents in their custody relating to matters within the scope of inquiry, study, or review of the Committee, consistent with applicable law.
(c) If any portion of this order is found to be unenforceable, the rest of the order remains in effect.
Rep. Brann introduced
A bill to amend 1980 PA 497, entitled “Construction lien act,” by amending section 114 (MCL 570.1114), as amended by 2016 PA 415.
Reps. Brann, Vaupel, Bellino, Crawford, Allor and Cherry introduced
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 391, 392a, 409, 411, 431, 433a, and 467 (MCL 168.391, 168.392a, 168.409, 168.411, 168.431, 168.433a, and 168.467), sections 391, 409, 411, 431, 433a, and 467 as amended by 2018 PA 120.
Rep. Coleman introduced
House Bill No. 4697, entitled
A bill to amend 2016 PA 235, entitled “Public threat alert system act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 28.672 and 28.673).
House Bill No. 4698, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 5143.
Reps. Whitsett, Byrd, Elder, Hertel, Cambensy, Peterson, Neeley, Brixie, Afendoulis, Cynthia Johnson, Brenda Carter, Paquette, Ellison and Cherry introduced
Reps. Whiteford and Vaupel introduced
Reps. Cambensy, Hertel, Hope, Chirkun, Gay-Dagnogo, Yancey, Stone, Love, Ellison, Cherry, Tyrone Carter, Garrett, Rabhi, Sowerby, Manoogian, Camilleri, Hammoud, Elder, Koleszar, Cynthia Johnson, Pagan, Haadsma, Neeley, Shannon, Sabo, Tate, Bolden and Greig introduced
House Bill No. 4701, entitled
Reps. Chirkun and Cambensy introduced
House Bill No. 4702, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 9b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Reps. Afendoulis, LaGrand, Brann, Crawford, Maddock, Mueller, Filler, Huizenga, VanWoerkom, Hornberger, Schroeder, Howell, Wendzel, Hall, Bellino, LaFave, Paquette and Whitsett introduced
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.
Reps. Crawford, Hall, Rendon, Webber, Reilly, Liberati, LaFave, Schroeder, Camilleri and Allor introduced
House Bill No. 4704, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2 and 8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511.
Reps. Hall, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson, Webber, Reilly, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Markkanen, LaGrand, Camilleri, Cambensy, Rendon, Liberati, Allor and Crawford introduced
House Bill No. 4705, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491.
Reps. Schroeder, Hall, Cynthia Johnson, Webber, Crawford, LaGrand, Steven Johnson, LaFave, Reilly, Camilleri, Meerman, Liberati and Allor introduced
House Bill No. 4706, entitled
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30.
Reps. Liberati, Crawford, Hall, LaFave, Webber, Schroeder, Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand, Reilly and Allor introduced
House Bill No. 4707, entitled
Reps. Meerman, Crawford, Schroeder, Hall, Rendon, Webber, Reilly, Liberati, LaFave, Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri and Allor introduced
House Bill No. 4708, entitled
Reps. LaGrand, Schroeder, Camilleri, Hall, Cambensy, Steven Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Reilly, LaFave, Markkanen, Webber, Liberati, Allor and Crawford introduced
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 9b.
Reps. Kahle, Pagan, Kuppa, Warren, Filler, LaGrand, Haadsma, Vaupel, Griffin, Calley, Hertel, Sabo, LaFave, Wozniak, Frederick, Afendoulis and Sneller introduced
Reps. Steven Johnson, Slagh, Markkanen, Allor, Maddock, Miller, LaFave, Green, Reilly, Byrd, Neeley, Paquette, Yaroch and Garrett introduced
A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 722.954).
Reps. Steven Johnson, LaFave and Miller introduced
House Bill No. 4712, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by repealing section 421 (MCL 750.421).
Reps. Miller, Steven Johnson and LaFave introduced
House Bill No. 4713, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16u of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279.
Reps. Slagh, Brixie, Frederick, Green, Eisen and LaGrand introduced
House Bill No. 4714, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 206 (MCL 168.206).
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2016 PA 77.
Reps. Hornberger, Calley, Meerman, Allor, Yaroch, Paquette, Mueller, Bellino, Bollin, Farrington, O’Malley, LaFave, Eisen, Wozniak, Hall, Crawford and Marino introduced
House Joint Resolution K, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, amending sections 3 and 7 of article VIII, to eliminate the state board of education, superintendent of public instruction, and state board for public community and junior colleges.
The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Education.
Rep. Jones moved that the House adjourn.
The motion prevailed, the time being 4:20 p.m.
The Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned until Wednesday, June 12, at 1:30 p.m.