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2019-03-06

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For 2019-03-06, the release reports observations found. It contains 443 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 15:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-06 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-160
    Committee name
    Advice and Consent
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., 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 March 6, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 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 Orlene Hawks as the Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 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. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 28, 2019 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Orlene Hawks to provide the committee with her opening statements. The Chairman invited committee members to ask questions regarding the appointment of Orlene Hawks as the Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the appointment of Orlene Hawks as the Director of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs: Justin Winslow, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants – Support Neil Parish, Michigan Chapter Electrical Contractors Association – Support Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support Page 1 of 2 Mark Docherty, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Support Mike Burke, Michigan State Firemen’s Association – Support Ron Farr, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support Don Bigger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support Paige Fults, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Kris Nicholoff, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/07/2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-2633
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 09:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-109
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6, 2019 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chairman Hernandez. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Inman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4286 before the committee: HB 4286 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful imprisonment compensation act," by amending the title and section 6 (MCL 691.1756). Representative Johnson, Wolf Mueller and David Moran, both representing the Michigan Innocence Clinic, and Richard Phillips, an exoneree, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4286 before the committee: HB 4286 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 2016 PA 343, entitled "Wrongful imprisonment compensation act," by amending the title and section 6 (MCL 691.1756). Representative Hoadley offered the following amendment to HB 4286: 1. Amend page 3, following line 14, by inserting: "(C) THE NUMBER OF ACTIONS IN WHICH AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT HAS BEEN ENTERED DENYING THE CLAIM, AND THE REASONS FOR EACH DENIAL." and relettering the remaining subdivisions. Representative Hoadley explained his amendment Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4286. The motion prevailed 29-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Rep. Green moved to report House Bill No. 4286 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 29-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Inman, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:32 AM. Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair Matthew Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-1915
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-329
    Committee name
    Community Health and Human Services
    Evidence text
    The Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor , Capitol Building Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon , Schmidt, LaSata , MacDonald, Barrett, Hertel, Irwin and Santana
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor , Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-2632
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 11:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-113
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. JULIE CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley. The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield which appointed members of the House Elections and Ethics Committee. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 327 House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Elections and Ethics Committee. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Calley stated that the committee would follow the committee rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules The Chair invited Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, representing the Secretary of State’s Office, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy K Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-1916
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 10:11:00.000000
    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, March 6, 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, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon. Absent/Excused: Rep. Schroeder. Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Lower moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Rep. Schroeder were excused from the meeting. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Institute for Energy Innovation. Laura Sherman and Cory Connolly, both representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Institute for Energy Innovation, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Environmental Council. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair Melissa Weipert Committee Clerk mweipert@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-1917
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 10:15:00.000000
    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, March 6, 2019 9:00 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Chairman Crawford. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Carter, Johnson. Absent/Excused: None. The Chair opened a discussion on Global Age-friendly Cities. Copies of her handouts are attached. Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from 02/27/2019 09:00 AM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Child Care Licensing. Mark C. Jansen, Director of the Child Care Licensing Division in the Bureau of Community and Health Systems in the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, introducedKatrice Sweet, M.A., Area Manager in the Child Care Licensing Division. Director Jansen provided an overview of his division. Questions followed. Ms. Sweet addressed a member’s question. A copy of the department’s PowerPoint is attached. The Chair laid before the committee presentation by the Michigan Department of Education on Child Care Programs. Lisa Brewer Walraven, Director of Child Development and Care in the Office of Great Start in theMichigan Department of Education, introduced Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent of P-20 System and Student Transitions in the Superintendent’s Office of the Michigan Department of Education, who updated the committee on the department’s childcare programs. Ms. Brewer-Walraven provided an overview of child and development and care funding. A copy of her PowerPoint presentation is attached. Questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-1918
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 16:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-06 15:00:00.000000
    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 3400 BINFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 6, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentations regarding low income heating assistance. 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 Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Terry Beurer, Tammy Bair, and Ken Schulze of DHHS field Operations, to present testimony. The Chairman invited Angie Pizutti, Vice President of Customer Service and Tamara Johnson, Director of Revenue and Protection for DTE Energy to present testimony. The Chairman invited Saunteel Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, for the Heat and Warmth Fund, to present testimony. The Chairman invited Amy Walt, from Consumers Energy, to present testimony. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 3/13/19 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-2634
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 13:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-06 12:31:00.000000
    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 S. 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 March 6, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Jeff Guilfoyle, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:31 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, and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 12:32 p.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting. At 12:35 p.m., Sen. VanderWall entered the meeting. The Chairman invited Jeff Guilfoyle, Chief Deputy Treasurer for the Michigan Treasury to make a presentation to the committee on Michigan’s State and Local Tax System. At 12:49 p.m., Sen. Bumstead left the meeting and did not return. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:28 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/17/2019 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-2631
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 12:13:00.000000
    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, March 6, 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, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone. Absent/Excused: Reps. Schroeder, Gay-Dagnogo, Whitsett. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4102, HB 4103, HB 4104, HB 4105, HB 4106 and HB 4107 before the committee: HB 4102 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 49 (MCL 750.49), as amended by 2018 PA 461. HB 4103 (Rep. Guerra) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 157m (MCL 750.157m), as amended by 1988 PA 335. HB 4104 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2014 PA 300. HB 4105 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 174 (MCL 750.174), as amended by 2006 PA 573. HB 4106 (Rep. Wittenberg) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 248 (MCL 750.248), as amended by 2011 PA 206. HB 4107 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 411j (MCL 750.411j), as amended by 2009 PA 82. Representative Berman, Representative Wittenberg, and Representative Guerra all testified in support of the bills. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HB 4186 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. Representative Berman testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Gean, representing Michigan Realtors, submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak. Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps. Schroeder, Gay-Dagnogo and Whitsett were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:13 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-1919
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 09:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-06 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-161
    Committee name
    Insurance and Banking
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, VICE CHAIR SEN. KIM LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. KEN 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 March 6, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Chad Arnold and Karin Gyger, of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, regarding Michigan's insurance regulations. 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, Heiss, Bullock, and McMorrow; a quorum was present. The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairwoman invited Chad Arnold and Karin Gyger, of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, regarding Michigan's insurance regulations. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:41 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 3/13/19 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-4631
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 09:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-06 09:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-172
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    Members: SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7-7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 6, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Testimony regarding Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Issues. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding outdoor recreation and tourism issues remotely from Ironwood, Michigan:  John Cox, Citizen. Questions from members followed. The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding outdoor recreation and tourism issues remotely from Escanaba, Michigan:  Keith Lynch, Citizen. Questions from members followed. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding outdoor recreation and tourism issues:  Mark Miltner, Michigan Paddlesport Providers. Questions from members followed.  Bill Manson, Michigan Snowmobile Association. Questions from members followed.  Greg Katt, Association of Recreational Vehicles and Campground of Michigan. Questions from members followed.  Dick Kleinhardt, Back Country Horsemen of Michigan. The Chairman acknowledged Bob Wilson from the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance provided the committee with written testimony and Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance hats. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/24/2019 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-4632
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-06 11:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-126
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6, 2019 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S. Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Absent/Excused: Reps. Schroeder, Whitsett. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28th, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Jeff Mason and Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, presented to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4189, HB 4190 and HB 4191 before the committee: HB 4189 (Rep. Sheppard) A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending sections 117, 500, and 505 (MCL 208.1117, 208.1500, and 208.1505), section 117 as amended by 2011 PA 292, section 500 as amended by 2016 PA 426, and section 505 as amended by 2011 PA 305, and by adding section 402; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4190 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.808), as amended by 2009 PA 123. HB 4191 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by amending section 680 (MCL 206.680), as amended by 2012 PA 70. Representative Sheppard, Representative Webber, and Representative Coleman spoke in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Shawn Merry, Irv Morse, and Greg Burkart, all representing Tenneco, spoke in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Wishing to speak but unable to due to time were the following: Charlotte Johnson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, in opposition to the bills. Steve Bieda, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, in support of the bills. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, in support of the bills. The following submitted cards in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mike Kowall, representing Oakland County. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, submitted card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HB 4203 and HB 4204 before the committee: HB 4203 (Rep. Afendoulis) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1a (MCL 205.51a), as amended by 2017 PA 221. HB 4204 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2b (MCL 205.92b), as amended by 2017 PA 220. At 11:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:41 AM, Vice-Chair Lower called the committee back to order. Chairwoman Afendoulis, Representative Kahle along with Tina Piotrowski, representing the Metro Health Orthopedic Associates of Michigan Surgery Center; and Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following submitted cards in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Richner, representing the Detroit Medical Center. Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired People. Ryan Burkta, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Steve Bieda, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak. Representative Webber moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Reps. Schroeder and Whitsett were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-1920
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-06 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-177
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-4919
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-03-06
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-03-06-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    8
    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
    2019-03-06
    Sitting id
    sitting-1156
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-03-06-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    2
    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
    2019-03-06
    Sitting id
    sitting-1376

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