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No. 23 STATE OF MICHIGAN JOURNAL OF THE House of Representatives 100th Legislature REGULAR SESSION OF 2020 House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. 1:30 p.m. The House was called to order by Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger. The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present. Afendoulis—present Filler—present Jones—present Reilly—present Albert—present Frederick—present Kahle—present Rendon—present Alexander—present Garrett—present Kennedy—present Robinson—present Allor—present Garza—present Koleszar—present Sabo—present Anthony—present Gay-Dagnogo—present Kuppa—present Schroeder—present Bellino—present Glenn—present LaFave—present Shannon—present Berman—present Green—present LaGrand—present Sheppard—present Bolden—present Greig—present Lasinski—present Slagh—present Bollin—present Griffin—present Leutheuser—present Sneller—present Brann—present Guerra—present Liberati—present Sowerby—present Brixie—present Haadsma—present Lightner—present Stone—present Byrd—present Hall—present Lilly—present Tate—present Calley—present Hammoud—present Love—present VanSingel—present Cambensy—present Hauck—present Lower—present VanWoerkom—present Camilleri—present Hernandez—present Maddock—present Vaupel—present Carter, B.—present Hertel—present Manoogian—present Wakeman—present Carter, T.—present Hoadley—present Marino—present Warren—present Chatfield—present Hoitenga—present Markkanen—present Webber—present Cherry—present Hood—present Meerman—present Wendzel—present Chirkun—present Hope—present Miller—present Wentworth—present Clemente—present Hornberger—present Mueller—present Whiteford—present Cole—present Howell—present O’Malley—present Whitsett—present Coleman—present Huizenga—present Pagan—excused Wittenberg—present Crawford—present Iden—present Paquette—present Witwer—present Eisen—present Inman—present Peterson—present Wozniak—present Elder—present Johnson, C.—present Pohutsky—present Yancey—present Ellison—present Johnson, S.—present Rabhi—present Yaroch—present Farrington—present e/d/s = entered during session 386 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [March 3, 2020] [No. 23 Rep. Gary R. Eisen, from the 81st District, offered the following invocation: “Dear heavenly Father I would like to thank You for allowing me to be part of this great institution .. working with…. and learning from all my colleagues. Even though we may disagree on issues and policy… I know we would stand Shoulder to shoulder and fight anything that would threaten the American way of life and all the freedoms we enjoy. I truly believe ,,,,,that united,,, we are strong and divided we are weak. Please guide us in our decision making so that we can keep Michigan moving forward. In Jesus name we pray Amen.” ______ Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Hornberger called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Lilly to the Chair. ______ Rep. Rabhi moved that Rep. Pagan be excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed. Motions and Resolutions Reps. Wakeman, Crawford, Garza and Kennedy offered the following resolution: House Resolution No. 234. A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell grants for prison-based education. Whereas, The federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Pell grants have been helping millions of low-income students across the country access postsecondary education for 45 years; and Whereas, The federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act denied all incarcerated individuals’ eligibility for federal financial aid in 1994, making prisoners ineligible to receive Pell grants and therefore less likely to obtain a postsecondary degree while incarcerated. Until 1992, Pell grants were available to incarcerated individuals. As a result, education programs expanded throughout the prison system, and by 1990, there were 772 prison college programs in more than 1,000 correctional facilities; and Whereas, Postsecondary courses and training for incarcerated people will make them more likely to secure jobs and succeed economically upon release. While currently only 24 percent of people in federal prison have had access to some postsecondary education, 65 percent of all new jobs nationwide now require a postsecondary degree; and Whereas, Postsecondary education and training programs lead to lower recidivism rates, less crime, and improved public safety. Incarcerated people who participate in postsecondary education and training programs are 43 percent less likely to recidivate than those who do not participate; and Whereas, Prison education reduces violence within the prison system. Prisons with college programs have fewer violent incidents, which allows corrections officials to do their jobs in a safer environment; and Whereas, Prison-based education is cost-effective. Every dollar invested in prison-based education yields $4.00 to $5.00 in taxpayer savings in reduced long-term incarceration costs; and Whereas, Removing the federal ban on Pell grants for prison education would expand access to postsecondary education for people in Michigan’s prisons; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell grants for prison-based education; and be it further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education. No. 23] [March 3, 2020] JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE 387 Reps. Camilleri, Stone, Hood, Koleszar, Manoogian, Shannon, Tyrone Carter, Garza, Brenda Carter, Sowerby, Hoadley, Greig, Anthony, Witwer, Bolden, Pohutsky, Sneller, Cherry, Chirkun, Hertel, Sabo, Miller, Rabhi, Hope, Kuppa, Peterson, Elder, Haadsma, Lasinski, Brixie, Robinson, Coleman, Kennedy, Cynthia Johnson, Wittenberg, Byrd, Ellison, Yancey, Gay-Dagnogo, Clemente, Liberati, Hammoud, Warren, Cambensy, Tate and Guerra offered the following resolution: House Resolution No. 235. A resolution to declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and Whereas, The nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; and Whereas, Each public school prepares the nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; and Whereas, Ninety percent of American children attend public schools; and Whereas, Local, state, and federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; and Whereas, Local, state, and federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; and Whereas, Inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; and Whereas, Public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; and Whereas, Efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; and Whereas, Every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; and Whereas, Stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in America is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; and Whereas, Educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; and Whereas, The nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; and Whereas, Students, teachers, and professionals make the nation’s public schools vital components of the community; and Whereas, February 24-28, 2020, is National Public Schools Week. Parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan. We call upon Michiganders to observe this week by supporting public schools. The question being on the adoption of the resolution, Rep. Camilleri moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows: Substitute for House Resolution No. 235. A resolution to declare February 27, 2020, as Public Schools Day in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; and Whereas, The nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; and Whereas, Each public school prepares the nation’s

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