Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2019-02-20

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For 2019-02-20, the release reports observations found. It contains 518 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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518
Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 16:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-02-20 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-160
    Committee name
    Advice and Consent
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIM LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO CHAIR 3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Anita G. Fox as the Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom, and Hertel, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 14, 2019 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Anita G. Fox to provide the committee with her opening statements. The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Anita G. Fox as the Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/21/2019
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-2608
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 23:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chairwoman Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, provided a presentation regarding agriculture in the state of Michigan. At 10:39 AM, the laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, the called the committee back to order. Laurie Isley and Kathy Maurer, both representing the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, and Brian Mckenzie, President of the Michigan Soybean Association, presented a video and provided a presentation on the Michigan Soybean industry and the overarching goals of both the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee and the Michigan Soybean Association. Questions and discussion followed. John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided a presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company and the Sugar Beet industry in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:14 PM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1880
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 23:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chairwoman Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, provided a presentation regarding agriculture in the state of Michigan. At 10:39 AM, the laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, the called the committee back to order. Laurie Isley and Kathy Maurer, both representing the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, and Brian Mckenzie, President of the Michigan Soybean Association, presented a video and provided a presentation on the Michigan Soybean industry and the overarching goals of both the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee and the Michigan Soybean Association. Questions and discussion followed. John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided a presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company and the Sugar Beet industry in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:14 PM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1881
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 10:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-114
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chairman Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon. Absent/Excused: None. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Consumers Energy. Patti Poppe, representing Consumers Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Brandon Hofmeister, representing Consumers Energy, came forward to continue the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM. Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair Melissa Weipert Committee Clerk mweipert@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1882
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-115
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. KATHY CRAWFORD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 09:00 PM Room 308, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chairwoman Crawford. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee presentation by Aging and Adult Services Agency. Richard Kline, Senior Deputy Director of Aging and Adult Services Agency, introduced Scott Wamsley, Deputy Director of Aging and Adult Services Agency, who gave a PowerPoint overview on the agencies. Questions followed. Copies of the PowerPoint and handout are attached. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by the Area Agencies on Aging. Laura Sutter, Director of St. Joseph Branch of Area Agencies on Aging, Lacey Charbonneau, Advocacy Coordinator of the Western Michigan, and Katie Wendel, Senior Manager of Advocacy of Area Agencies on Aging 1-B, gave a group PowerPoint overview of their program. Copies of the PowerPoint and handout are attached. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Liberati moved to adjourn the committee. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:22 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1883
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 21:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 17:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-02-20 16:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-163
    Committee name
    Families, Seniors, and Veterans
    Evidence text
    Members: SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. RUTH JOHNSON SEN. DALE ZORN SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER STATE OF MICHIGAN SENATE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS SENATOR JOHN BIZON M.D. CHAIR 3-3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., in Rooms 402/403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited, Michael Williams CEO Orchard’s Children Services and past President of AACFA, and Tom Krolicki, VP for foster care at Wolverine Human Services, to do a presentation. The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Alexander was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:27 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 3/6/19 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Rooms 402/403 of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-2609
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 12:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-02-20 12:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-162
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    Members: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 43 (Sen. Runestad). 2. Testimony regarding SB 44 (Sen. Zorn). 3. Testimony regarding SB 55 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad). The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office, to summarize SB's 43 and 44. The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 43 and 44: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB's 43 and 44: Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Jeff Towns, Michigan Optometric Association – Support Patti Tremblay, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Oppose Kathy Merry, Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency – Oppose Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Oppose The Chairman summarized SB 55 and the (S-1) version. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 55: Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support Kyle Caldwell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support Dennis Fliehman, Capitol Region Community Foundation – Support Dr. Phil Knight, Food Bank Council of Michigan – Support Page 1 of 2 The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 55: Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support Dusty Fancher, Goodwill Association of Michigan – Support Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 55. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander Nays: None Pass: Sen. Bumstead The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/27/2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-2607
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 12:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-116
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chairman Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Schroeder to adopt the February 6, 2019, minutes. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4186 and HB 4187 before the committee: HB 4186 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled "Identity theft protection act," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.64), as added by 2018 PA 649. HB 4187 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to require certain entities to provide notice to certain persons in the event of a breach of security that results in the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive personally identifying information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies. Andy Kingman, representing the DLA Piper State Privacy and Security Coalition, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Larson and Mike Loucks, both representing Lansing Automakers Federal Credit Union, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Dulaney Mckinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition to the bills. Michael Tierney, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Brian O’Connell, representing General Motors. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1884
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 09:43:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-117
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. JASON M SHEPPARD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 09:00 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chairman Sheppard. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 6, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 0026 before the committee: HR 0026 (Rep. Griffin) A resolution to urge the Governor to submit an executive order to reorganize the executive branch towards improving environmental protections, access to safe and clean drinking water, and the health and safety of Michigan's citizens, in a manner consistent with the intent of the Legislature. Representative Griffin testified in support of her resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0026: 1. Amend the title, line 3, after "citizens" by striking out ", in a manner consistent with the intent of the Legislature". 2. Amend the 1st Resolving clause, line 4, after "citizens" by striking out "in a manner consistent with the intent of the Legislature" and inserting "to work together with the Legislature to examine how best to alter the environmental permitting and rulemaking process to better protect the environment, ensure clean drinking water, and to increase public participation and input". Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0026. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0026: 1. Amend the 1st Resolving clause, line 4, after "citizens" by striking out "in a manner consistent with the intent of the Legislature" and inserting "and to create the Clean Water Public Advocate". Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0026. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Pass: None. Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, submitted a card in support of the resolution, but did not wish to speak. Representative Lilly moved to report out House Resolution No. 26 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. At 09:17 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 09:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HR 0025 before the committee: HR 0025 (Rep. Cole) A resolution to request an opinion of the Supreme Court of the state of Michigan pursuant to Article III, Section 8 of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963. Representative Cole testified in support of his resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Hassan Beydoun, the Republican Legal Counsel, answered further questions. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0025: 1. Amend the resolution, following the 8th Whereas clause by inserting: "Whereas, Attorney General Frank Kelley opined in 1964 that "the legislature enacting an initiative petition proposal cannot amend the law so enacted at the same legislative session without violation of the spirit and letter of Article II, Sec. 9 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963." OAG, 1964, No. 4,303, p 311 (March 6, 1964); and". Question and discussion was held between the committee. Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0025. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi offered the following amendments to HR 0025: 1. Amend the resolution, following the 8th Whereas clause by inserting: "Whereas, The enactment of Public Act 368 of 2018 and Public Act 369 of 2018 was the first and only time since the adoption of the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 that the Legislature amended laws initiated by the people in the same legislative session in which they were enacted; and". Question and discussion was held between the committee. Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the amendments to HR 0025. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of the resolution, but did not wish to speak: Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Charles Owens, representing the National Federation of Independent Business of Michigan. Connor Spalding, representing the Michigan Restaurants and Lodging Association. Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Representative Lilly moved to report out House Resolution No. 25 with the recommendation that the resolution be adopted. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:43 AM. Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair Angela Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1885
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 09:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-02-20 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-161
    Committee name
    Insurance and Banking
    Evidence text
    Members: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. KENNETH HORN SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 20, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. 2. Presentation by the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. 3. Presentation by the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. 4. Presentation by Amerisure. The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairwoman invited Chris Mitchell and Laura Appel, of the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, to give a presentation on solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws. The Chairwoman invited Tricia Kinley, of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan, to give a presentation on solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws. The Chairwoman invited Rich Studley and Wendy Block, of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, to give a presentation on solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws. The Chairwoman invited Kurt Gallenger, of Amerisure, to give a presentation on solutions involving medical payments made under Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2019 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-2606
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-20 12:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-121
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JAMES LOWER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 20, 2019 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chairman Lower. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4119 before the committee: HB 4119 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 13a (MCL 42.13a), as amended by 2012 PA 191. Questions and discussion were held between the members Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4119 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4055 before the committee: HB 4055 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act, "by amending section 109 (MCL 560.109), as amended by 2017 PA 196. Representative Slagh and Amanda Price, the Ottawa County Treasurer and representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Stewart Sanders and Brandon Denby, representing the Michigan Association of Register of Deeds, submitted a card with a neutral position on the bill, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HB 4124 before the committee: HB 4124 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon, "by amending section 5 (MCL 52.205), as amended by 2010 PA 108. Representative Cole and Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Sandra McCormick, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, submitted a card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Angela Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1886
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-02-20
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
148
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-HJ-02-20-017
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    16
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-02-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-1150
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-02-20-017
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    22
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-02-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-1370

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