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2019-03-19

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For 2019-03-19, the release reports observations found. It contains 2415 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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13

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13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 10:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-112
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2019 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Absent/Excused: None. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 12, 2019, meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Hornberger addressed the committee regarding teacher evaluations. Gary Collins, representing Collins and Blaha PC; Brian Gutman, director of External Affairs at The Education Trust – Midwest; Erik J Edoff, Superintendent, Dr. Greg Dixon, and Laura Holbert, all representing L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, spoke regarding teacher evaluations. Questions and discussion followed There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:16 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1945
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 12:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-19 12:07:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-158
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 122 (S-2) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 202 (S-2) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 122: Tammy Daencer and Richard Meeth, Michigan Education Association – Support Richard Meeth, Michigan Education Association – Support At 12:31 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 12:43 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 122 and SB 202: Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Gary Collings, Collins Blaha – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 122 and SB 202: David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Kathleen Merry, Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency – Support Patti Tremblay, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Support Page 1 of 3 Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts – Support Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Support Julie Rowe, American Federation of Teachers – Support Alicia Urbain, Michigan Association of Public School Academies – Support Chris Glass, Talent Triangle – Support Brian Gutman, Education Trust Midwest – Oppose Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Tim Sowton, Business Leaders of Michigan – Oppose Lindsay Palsrok, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Oppose The Chair invited Sen. Horn to summarize amendment #1 to SB 122. The Chair invited Sen. Horn to summarize amendment #1 to SB 202. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the Horn amendment #1 to SB 122. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the Horn amendment #1 to SB 202. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 122, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 122. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 202, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 202. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 2 of 3 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 16, 2019 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-2666
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 14:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-19 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-159
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR SEN. KIM LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentations on a background on Michigan Municipal Electric Systems. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Katie Abraham, Executive Director of Michigan Municipal Electric Association, Pat Bowland, CEO & General Manager of MI Public Power Agency, and Melanie McCoy, Superintendent of Sebewaing Light and Water, to present testimony regarding municipal electric. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 4/16/19 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-2668
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 14:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-19 13:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-168
    Committee name
    Environmental Quality
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SENATOR RICK OUTMAN CHAIR 4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3760 FAX: (517) 373-8661 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Waste Management and Radiological Protection Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality regarding the Division and its responsibilities. 2. Presentation by the Michigan Chemistry Council regarding Michigan's waste and recycling policies. 3. Presentation by the Michigan Recycling Coalition regarding the Coalition and its goals. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Aaron Keatly, Chief Deputy Director of the DEQ, and Division Director Jack Schinderle to give a presentation providing an overview of the Waste Management and Radiological Protection Division of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The Chair invited Executive Director John Dulmes, of the Michigan Chemistry Council, to give a presentation regarding Michigan's waste and recycling policies. The Chair invited Executive Director, Kerrin O'Brien, of the Michigan Recycling Coalition, to give a presentation regarding the Coalition, the issues it addresses, and its goals. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bayer was excused from the meeting. 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 2:00 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 9, 2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-2667
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 09:18:00.000000
    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 Tuesday, March 19, 2019 9:00 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 Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4366 and HB 4367 before the committee: HB 4366 (Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled” Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2016 PA 384. HB 4367 (Rep. Sheppard)A bill to allow library employees or agents to carry and administer opioid antagonists in certain circumstances; to provide access to opioid antagonists by certain libraries and library employees or agents; and to limit the civil and criminal liability of certain libraries and library employees or agents for the possession, distribution, and use of opioid antagonists under certain circumstances. The Chair testified in support of HB 4366 and HB 4367. Gail Madzair, representing the Michigan Library Association, and Kristin Shelley, representing East Lansing Public Library, both testified in support of HB 4366 and HB 4367. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4366 and HB 4367, but did not wish to speak: Caroline Liethein, representing Michigan Department of Education. Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4366 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Greig moved to report out House Bill No. 4367 with. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4306 before the committee: HB 4306 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 3212 (MCL 600.3212), as amended by 2011 PA 301. Representative Cole and Brad Thompson, representing the Detroit Legal News, testified in support of HB 4306. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4306, but did not wish to speak: Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4306, but did not wish to speak: Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Representative Lilly moved to report out House Bill No. 4306 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair Angela Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1946
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 09:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-120
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2019 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Absent/Excused: None. Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 0023 and SB 0024 before the committee: SB 0023 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies. SB 0024 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188. Senator Runestad and Dennis Doherty, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office, testified together in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0023 and SB 0024, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0023, but did not wish to speak: The Michigan State Police. The Chair laid HB 4185 before the committee: HB 4185 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 377b (MCL 750.377b). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4185, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4185, but did not wish to speak: The Michigan State Police. Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4185 with the recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4296 before the committee: HB 4296 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1993 (MCL 600.1993), as added by 2015 PA 233. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4296, but did not wish to speak: Tom Clement, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Representative Berman moved to report out House Bill No. 4296 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4102, HB 4103, HB 4104, HB 4105, HB 4106 and HB 4107, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4105, HB 4106 and HB 4107, but did not wish to speak: The Michigan State Police. Representative Howell moved to report out House Bill No. 4102 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4103 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Berman moved to report out House Bill No. 4104 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4105 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out House Bill No. 4106 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out House Bill No. 4107 with the recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:35 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Weipert Committee Clerk mweipert@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1947
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 12:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-123
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chairman Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4227 before the committee: HB 4227 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to create a committee on Michigan's mining future; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Cambensy moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4227. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sara Cambensy testified in support of HB 4227. Matt Johnson, representing the Eagle Mine, testified in support of HB 4227. Patrick Bloom, representing Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., testified in support of HB 4227. Chad Korpi, Dan Ruokolainen, and Michael Grondz, all representing the United Steelworkers Local 4950, testified in support of HB 4227. Ryan Underwood, and Mike Gregory, representing the United Steelworkers Local 4974, testified in support of HB 4227. Steve Claywell, representing Michigan Building Trades, testified in support of HB 4227. Superintendent Bryan DeAugustine, representing the NICE Community School District in western Marquette County, testified in support of HB 4227. Emeritus Professor of Economic Geology Dr. Stephen E. Kesler, all representing the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at University of Michigan, and Representative Sara Cambensy, testified in support of HB 4227. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4227, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4227, but did not wish to speak: Michael Gregory, representing the U.P. Regional Labor Federation Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Roger Crimmins, representing A. Lindberg & Sons Tom Hogan, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 906 Matt Kurta, representing the City of Marquette Brian Kerrigan, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights and Local 1510 Nate Heffron, representing the Nequanee City Council Gerald Corkin, representing the Marquette County Board of Commissioners Tony Retaskie, representing the U.P. Construction Council Joseph Boogren, representing the Forsyth Township Ryan Stern, representing the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 7, Zone 5. Dean Gutzman, representing the U.P. Plumbers, Pipefitters Local #111 Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association Nicole Nystrom, representing the Aquila Nicole Nystrom, representing the Highland Copper Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Stephanie Glidden, representing the AFL-CIO Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregate Association Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association Mark Slown, representing the City of Ishpeming The following people submitted a card in neutral of HB 4227, but did not wish to speak: Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club Amy Clickner, representing the Lake Superior Community Partnership, testified in support of HB 4227. Andi Rich testified in opposition of HB 4227. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy K Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1948
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 11:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-125
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. MICHAEL WEBBER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019 10:30 AM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4307, HB 4308, HB 4309 and HB 4310 before the committee: HB 4307 (Rep. Iden) A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled"Michigan gaming control and revenue act,"by amending sections 2, 4, 4a, 4c, 4d, 5, 6, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 8, 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12, 12a, 14, 18, 21, and 25 (MCL 432.202, 432.204, 432.204a, 432.204c, 432.204d, 432.205, 432.206, 432.206a, 432.206c, 432.207a, 432.207c, 432.208, 432.209, 432.209a, 432.209b, 432.209c, 432.212, 432.212a, 432.214, 432.218, 432.221, and 432.225), sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 14 as amended and sections 4a, 4c, 4d, 6a, 6c, 7a, 7c, 9a, 9b, 9c, 12a, 18, 21, and 25 as added by 1997 PA 69 and section 12 as amended by 2004 PA 306; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4308 (Rep. Iden) A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy contests; to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests; to require licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to impose fees on the operators of fantasy contests; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit violations of this act; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to prescribe penalties. HB 4309 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272. HB 4310 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled"Horse racing law of 1995,"by amending sections 8, 17, 20, and 22 (MCL 431.308, 431.317, 431.320, and 431.322), as amended by 2016 PA 271. Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak. Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but due to time constraints, was unable to speak. Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed amendments before the committee. Representative Chirkun offered the following amendment to HB 4307: 1. Amend page 66, line 11, after "employees." by inserting "A local labor organization that conducts such training or operates such a school or does not otherwise qualify as a supplier is not subject to the contribution prohibitions of section 7b.". 2. Amend page 95, line 20, after "Sections" by striking out "7b,". 3. Amend page 95, line 20, after "8a" by striking out the comma. 4. Amend page 95, line 21, after "MCL" by striking out "432.207b,". 5. Amend page 95, line 21, after "432.208a" by striking out the comm Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4307. The motion did not prevail 5-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Robinson. Pass: None. Representative Garza offered the following amendment to HB 4307: 1. Amend page 83, line 16, after "8%" by inserting "FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020, 10% FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021, 13% FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022, AND 16% FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 AND EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR". Representative Garza discussed the proposed amendment before the committee. Representative Garza moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4307. The motion did not prevail 6-8-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4307 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: None. Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 4308 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: None. Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 4309 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4310 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4311 and HB 4312 before the committee: HB 4311 (Rep. Iden) A bill to create the lawful internet gaming act; to impose requirements for persons to engage in internet gaming; to create the division of internet gaming; to provide for the powers and duties of the division of internet gaming and other state governmental officers and entities; to impose fees; to impose tax and other payment obligations on the conduct of licensed internet gaming; to create the internet gaming fund; to prohibit certain acts in relation to internet gaming and to prescribe penalties for those violations; to require the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies. HB 4312 (Rep. Byrd) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 14d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2016 PA 272. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak: Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit.Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak: Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but due to time constraints, was unable to speak. Representative Garza offered the following amendment to HB 4311: 1. Amend page 15, line 9, after "8%" by inserting "for calendar year 2020, 10% for calendar year 2021, 13% for calendar year 2022, and 16% for calendar year 2023 and for each subsequent year". 2. Amend page 26, line 16, after "8%" by inserting "for calendar year 2020, 10% for calendar year 2021, 13% for calendar year 2022, and 16% for calendar year 2023 and for each subsequent year". Representative Garza discussed the proposed amendments before the committee. Representative Garza moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4311. The motion did not prevail 6-8-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Jones offered the following amendment to HB 4311: 1. Amend page 29, line 8, after "1963" by inserting "to provide additional money for K-12 classroom education". Representative Jones discussed the proposed amendment before the committee. Representative Jones moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4311. The motion did not prevail 6-8-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Webber, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4311 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: Rep. Cambensy. Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed substitute to House Bill No. 4312 before the committee. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute s 00101 05162019 to HB 4312. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Rep. Robinson. Pass: None. Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 4312 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute s 00101 05162019. The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4323 before the committee: HB 4323 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled"The Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 310d. The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak: Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit.Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Noel LaPorte, representing the Gun Lake Tribe and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum, submitted a card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak. Bethany Wicksall, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, submitted a card in opposition to the bill, but due to time constraints, was unable to speak. Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4323 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee: HB 4173 (Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled"Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,"(MCL 432.101 to 432.120) by adding article 2. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4173, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bethany Wicksall, Michigan State Budget Office Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed substitute before the committee. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute s 00095 05162019 to HB 4173. The motion prevailed 13-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza. Nays: Rep. Robinson. Pass: Rep. Jones. Representative Liberati moved to reconsider the previous motion. The motion prevailed 15-0-0. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: None. Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4173 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Robinson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4164 before the committee: HB 4164 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled"Youth tobacco act,"by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, and 722.644), as amended by 2006 PA 236, and by adding sections 2b and 2c. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4164, but did not wish to speak: Shlie Kuehn, Juul Labs David Randels, Oakland Schools The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4164, but did not wish to speak: Molly Cotant, the Michigan Department of health and Human Services Dave hodgkins, the American Heart Association Sean Sorenson-Abbott, the Michigan Health and Hospital Association Representative Chirkun discussed the proposed substitute before the committee. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt substitute s 00099 05162019 to HB 4164. The motion did not prevail 5-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Robinson. Pass: None. Representative Liberati discussed the proposed substitute before the committee. Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute s 00098 05162019 to HB 4164. The motion did not prevail 5-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Robinson. Pass: None. Representative Frederick discussed the proposed substitute before the committee. Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute s 00100 05162019 to HB 4164. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Liberati. Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4164 to the committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute s 00100 05162019. The motion prevailed 10-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Jones. Nays: Reps. Chirkun, Liberati, Garza. Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Robinson. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: July 26, 2019
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
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    meeting-1949
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 15:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-03-19 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-157
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 106 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 155 (S-1) (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect. 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 Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused from the meeting. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 106 and 155: April Woods, Citizen – Support Anna Blanchard, Citizen – Support Benjamin Welsh, Citizen – Support Kalie Alexander, Citizen – Support Katie Wheaton, Citizen – Support The Chairman read the testimony cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 106 and 155: David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SB 155. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 155. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. DALE ZORN SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 106 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 106 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 155 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 155 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:19 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 4/23/19
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    Not recorded
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    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-2665
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
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    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-167
    Committee name
    Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality
    Evidence text
    The Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environmental Quality submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Outman, Victory and McCann Excused: Senator Bayer Scheduled Meetings Appropriations - Wednesday, March 20, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 Subcommittees - Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, March 20, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building; and Thursday, March 21, 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768 General Government - Wednesdays, March 20, April 10, and April 17, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Justice and Public Safety - Thursday, March 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Talent and Economic Development/MEDC - Tuesdays, April 9, and April 16, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges - Thursday, March 21, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, March 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 20, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Transportation and Infrastructure - Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 a.m. or later immediately following session, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:58 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
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    meeting-2664
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    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
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    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-175
    Committee name
    Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development/MEDC
    Evidence text
    The Subcommittee on Talent and Economic Development/MEDC submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Horn (C) and Hollier Excused: Senator Schmidt
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-2669
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 10:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-127
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chairman O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee: HB 4118 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2016 PA 445. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4118 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4120 before the committee: HB 4120 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies,” by amending section 10 of chapter IV (MCL 224.10), as amended by 2004 PA 516. Representative Markkanen, joined by Gregg Patrick, PE, representing the Keweenaw County Road Commission, both testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, approached to answer questions from committee members. The following people submitted a card in neutral of HB 4120, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing Michigan Department of Transportation. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4120, but did not wish to speak: Dennis Kolar, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1950
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-03-19 10:43:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-128
    Committee name
    Ways and Means
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS REP. BRANDT IDEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 19, 2019 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chairman Iden. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Wentworth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4226 before the committee: HB 4226 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending section 3240 (MCL 600.3240), as amended by 2014 PA 431. Chairman Iden introduced the bill to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:43 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1951
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-03-19
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Members with activity
148
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
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    Linked media count
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    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
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    Scheduled start
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    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-03-19
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    Evidence status
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    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    8
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    explicit language
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    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-03-19
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