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2019-02-21

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For 2019-02-21, the release reports observations found. It contains 324 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
6

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Attributable activity records
324
Committee meeting count
6
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-02-21 13:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-02-21 12:01:00.000000
    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 21, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Gary McDowell as the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:01 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 20, 2019 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Gary McDowell to provide the committee with his opening statements. The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Gary McDowell as the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the appointment of Gary McDowell as the Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Sen. Wayne Schmidt – Support Philip Korson, Montmorency U.S. Tart Cherries – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:03 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/27/2019 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-2611
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-110
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chairman Marino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4077 before the committee: HB 4077 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled"Commercial rehabilitation act,"by amending sections 6 and 8 (MCL 207.846 and 207.848), section 8 as amended by 2011 PA 82. Representative Sheldon A. Neeley, the bill sponsor, explained the bill, and introduced Phil Hagerman, Ferris Wheel Building Owner, and Heather Kale, General Manager for Ferris Wheel. Mr. Hagerman testified in support of the bill. Questions followed. Tim Greimel, Legislative director for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees-Council, 25 testified in support of the bill. The Chair laid HB 4048 and HB 4049 before the committee: HB 4048 (Rep. Inman) A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled"Nonprofit corporation act,"by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557. HB 4049 (Rep. Inman) A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled"An act to provide for the formation of corporations for the purpose of owning, maintaining and improving lands and other property kept for the purposes of summer resorts or for ornament, recreation or amusement, and to repeal all laws or parts of laws in conflict herewith; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce,"(MCL 455.1 to 455.24) by adding section 19. Trey Hines, Legislative Director for Representative Inman, the bill sponsor, explained the bill, and introduced Anne Treadway, Vice-President of the Neahtawanta Summer Resort Association, and Fredrick M. Baker, Jr., Legal Counsel for the association, who testified in support of the bills. Copy of Mr. Baker's testimony is attached. Tabitha Zimmy of Karoub Associates, representing the Community Association Institute, submitted a testimony card in support of the bill package, but did not wish to testify. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Meerman moved to adjourn the committee meeting. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:03 a.m. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1887
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-21 11:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-118
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. HANK VAUPEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 21, 2019 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Vice-Chair Frederick assumed the gavel at 10:34 a.m. Chairman Vaupel gave a presentation on the Mental Health Task Force. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:55 AM, the Vice-Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4057 before the committee: HB 4057 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"by amending section 221 (MCL 436.1221), as amended by 2018 PA 346. Representative Marino, along with Barry Szczesny, from Representative Marino’s office, testified in support of the bill. Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees - Council 25, testified in support of the bill. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill: Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Countries. Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy. Alan Bolter, representing Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Kristie Schmiege, representing the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HB 4051 before the committee: HB 4051 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code,"(MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding section 165. Representative Whiteford testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Wieferich, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Bureau of Community Based Services, testified with a neutral position on the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill: Tim Greimel, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees - Council 25. Stacy Sills, representing the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District. Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. David Neuman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1888
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-21 13:59:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-02-21 13:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-165
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding Certificates of Need. 2. Presentation by Ascension Michigan regarding Certificates of Need. 3. Presentation by Kelley Cawthorne regarding Certificates of Need. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Beth Nagel, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to give a presentation regarding Certificates of Need. At 1:05 p.m., Sen. Hertel entered the meeting. At 1:08 p.m., Sen. LaSata entered the meeting. The Chair invited Sean Gehle, of Ascension Michigan, to provide testimony regarding Certificates of Need. The Chair invited Carrie Linderoth Romel, of Kelley Cawthorne, to give a presentation regarding Certificates of Need. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-2612
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-21 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-02-21 09:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-119
    Committee name
    Insurance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. DAIRE L RENDON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:00 a.m. Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chairwoman Rendon. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, B. Carter, Coleman. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee: HB 4044 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 1205 and 1239 (MCL 500.1205 and 500.1239), section 1205 as amended by 2008 PA 422 and section 1239 as amended by 2008 PA 423. Representative Hoitenga, joined by Greg Winkelmann, representing himself, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Karin Gyger, Manager of Insurance Policy and Research, and Michelle Riddering, Director of the Office of Insurance Licensing and Market Conduct, both representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Service, testified with no position on the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan, submitted a card opposing the bill, but did not wish to speak. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on the bill, but did not wish to speak: Matt Solak, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Michigan. Ryan Burtka, representing the Michigan Association of Health Underwriters. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 09:27 AM. Representative Daire Rendon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1889
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-334
    Committee name
    Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) & Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
    Evidence text
    The Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana Scheduled Meetings Agriculture and Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations Subcommittee - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Appropriations - Subcommittees - Agriculture and Rural Development and Agriculture - Thursday, February 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, February 27, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, February 28, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 K-12 and Michigan Department of Education - Thursday, February 28, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 K-12 and Michigan Department of Education and House School Aid and Department of Education Appropriations Subcommittee - Tuesday, February 26, 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Transportation - Tuesday, February 26, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Energy and Technology - Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:14 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-2610
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-02-21 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-02-21
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-02-21-018
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    2
    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
    2019-02-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-1151
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-02-21-018
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    3
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-02-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-1371

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