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House of Representatives No. 52 STATE OF MICHIGAN JOURNAL OF THE House of Representatives 100th Legislature REGULAR SESSION OF 2020 House Chamber, Lansing, Wednesday, June 10, 2020. 1:30 p.m. The House was called to order by the Speaker. The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present. Afendoulis—present Filler—present Jones—present Rabhi—present Albert—present Frederick—present Kahle—present Reilly—present Alexander—present Garrett—present Kennedy—present Rendon—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—excused 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 Neeley, C.—present Whitsett—present Coleman—present Huizenga—present O’Malley—present Wittenberg—present Crawford—present Iden—present Pagan—present Witwer—present Eisen—present Inman—present Paquette—present Wozniak—present Elder—present Johnson, C.—present Peterson—present Yancey—present Ellison—present Johnson, S.—present Pohutsky—present Yaroch—present Farrington—present e/d/s = entered during session 1010 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE [June 10, 2020] [No. 52 Rep. Jim Haadsma, from the 62nd District, offered the following invocation: “We thank You, God, for bringing us here this afternoon, to act as one for state of Michigan, for, as the Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Galatians, ‘In Christ there is neither Jew nor Greek; there is neither slave nor free; there is no longer male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus;’ please minister through us today to act in such oneness. Amen.” ______ Rep. Cole moved that Rep. Markkanen be excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed. Motions and Resolutions Reps. Lasinski, Brixie, Pagan, Sabo, Greig, Sowerby, Hood, Ellison, Rabhi, Pohutsky, Yancey, Tate, Kuppa, Witwer, Wozniak, Hertel, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Warren, Stone, Clemente, Hope, Kennedy, Cynthia Neeley, Wittenberg, Cherry, Gay-Dagnogo, Cynthia Johnson, Shannon, Bolden, Hoadley, Camilleri, Guerra, Manoogian, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Coleman, Sneller, Hammoud, Elder, Chirkun, Peterson, Marino, Howell, LaGrand, Byrd, Whitsett, Jones, Garza, Cambensy, Haadsma, Garrett and Love offered the following resolution: House Resolution No. 272. A resolution to commemorate the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Michigan Association for Justice and express appreciation for the organization’s contributions to promoting and protecting a fair and effective justice system in Michigan and safeguarding the 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Whereas, It is an honor for the members of the Michigan Legislature to join in saluting the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) as it marks 75 years of service in jurisprudence. This renowned group was formed in 1945 with approximately twenty lawyers who were specialists in workers’ compensation. Mr. Sam Charfoos served as the first president of the organization which is dedicated to ensuring access to the civil justice system and defending our cherished right to a civil trial by jury; and Whereas, The 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution grants every American the right to a civil trial by jury. Over the years, members of MAJ have fought courageously to protect the rights of consumers, workers, children, and families from powerful forces aligned against them. Trial lawyers are champions for vulnerable people who would otherwise have no voice; and Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan of 1963, Article 1, Section 14, states that “The right of [civil] trial by jury shall remain.” We applaud the efforts of MAJ members to keep the justice system fair and open. Through effective efforts on behalf of innocent victims, civil rights, and equal rights, many people have gained access to justice, and many others have been protected by the precedents that certain of these cases have set. The accomplishments of the Michigan Association for Justice in fulfilling its mission of promoting and protecting a fair and effective justice system and ensuring that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in Michigan’s courtrooms stand as a bulwark against unfairness, inequity, and injustice. Its 75 years of vigilance and attainment gives great significance to this notable milestone in MAJ history; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, that the members of this legislative body commemorate the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Michigan Association for Justice and express appreciation for the organization’s contributions to promoting and protecting a fair and effective justice system in Michigan and safeguarding the 7th amendment of the United States Constitution; and be if further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to MAJ President Robert J. MacDonald, MAJ President-Elect Donna M. MacKenzie, MAJ Vice President Ronald K. Weiner, Executive Director Stephen V. Pontoni, and the membership and staff of this admirable organization as evidence of the Michigan Legislature’s lasting respect and admiration. The question being on the adoption of the resolution, Rep. Lasinski moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows: Substitute for House Resolution No. 272. A resolution to commemorate June 11, 2020, as the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Michigan Association for Justice and express appreciation for the organization’s contributions to promoting and protecting a fair and effective justice system in Michigan and safeguarding the 7th Amendment of the United States Constitution. No. 52] [June 10, 2020] JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE 1011 Whereas, It is an honor for the members of the Michigan Legislature to join in saluting the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ) as it marks 75 years of service in jurisprudence. This renowned group was formed in 1945 with approximately twenty lawyers who were specialists in workers’ compensation. Mr. Sam Charfoos served as the first president of the organization which is dedicated to ensuring access to the civil justice system and defending our cherished right to a civil trial by jury; and Whereas, The 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution grants every American the right to a civil trial by jury. Over the years, members of MAJ have fought courageously to protect the rights of consumers, workers, children, and families from powerful forces aligned against them. Trial lawyers are champions for vulnerable people who would otherwise have no voice; and Whereas, The Constitution of Michigan of 1963, Article 1, Section 14, states that “The right of [civil] trial by jury shall remain.” We applaud the efforts of MAJ members to keep the justice system fair and open. Through effective efforts on behalf of innocent victims, civil rights, and equal rights, many people have gained access to justice, and many others have been protected by the precedents that certain of these cases have set. The accomplishments of the Michigan Association for Justice in fulfilling its mission of promoting and protecting a fair and effective justice system and ensuring that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in Michigan’s courtrooms stand as a bulwark against unfairness, inequity, and injustice. Its 75 years of vigilance and attainment gives great significance to this notable milestone in MAJ history; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, that the members of this legislative body commemorate June 11, 2020, as the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Michigan Association for Justice and express appreciation for the organization’s contributions to promoting and protecting a fair and effective justice system in Michigan and safeguarding the 7th amendment of the United States Constitution; and be if further Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to MAJ President Robert J. MacDonald, MAJ President-Elect Donna M. MacKenzie, MAJ Vice President Ronald K. Weiner, Executive Director Stephen V. Pontoni, and the membership and staff of this admirable organization as evidence of the Michigan Legislature’s lasting respect and admiration. The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor. The question being on the adoption of the resolution, Rep. Cole moved that consideration of the resolution be postponed temporarily. The motion prevailed. Reps. Kuppa, Brixie, Stone, Sowerby, Shannon, Hammoud, Rabhi, Koleszar, Greig, Garza, Elder, Kennedy, Cynthia Neeley, Tyrone Carter, Yancey, Hoadley,
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