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2019-04-10

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For 2019-04-10, the release reports observations found. It contains 791 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
    2019-04-10 11:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: Rep. Elder. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Jolene Griffin, the Director of Industry Relations for the United Dairy Institute of Michigan, provided a presentation regarding family dairy farms in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. Dick Byslma, the Director of Dairy Sales for the National Farmers Organization, provided a presentation regarding the National Farmers Organization, the challenges facing today’s dairy farmers, and possible solutions to help solve various issues facing dairy farmers. Questions and discussion followed. Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Elder from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1970
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 11:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: Rep. Elder. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Jolene Griffin, the Director of Industry Relations for the United Dairy Institute of Michigan, provided a presentation regarding family dairy farms in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. Dick Byslma, the Director of Dairy Sales for the National Farmers Organization, provided a presentation regarding the National Farmers Organization, the challenges facing today’s dairy farmers, and possible solutions to help solve various issues facing dairy farmers. Questions and discussion followed. Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Elder from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1971
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 14:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-04-10 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-154
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    J I M S TA MA S 36TH DISTRICT P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MI 48909-7536 THE SENATE STATE OF MICHIGAN A P P R OP R I AT I O N S CH A I R MA N PHONE: (517) 373-7946 FAX: (517) 373-2678 senjstamas@senate.michigan.gov COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 10, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4244 (Rep. Green) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4286 (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 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 Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Runestad, Schmidt, Outman, Victory, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Barrett, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacGregor was excused. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from March 20, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Next, the Chairman called a brief recess. At 2:03 p.m., Sen. Hollier entered the meeting. The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Hertel, to report HB 4244 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer Nays: None The bill was reported to the floor. The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4244. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Barrett, supported by Sen. Irwin, to report HB 4286 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer Nays: None The bill was reported to the floor. The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Runestad, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate effect for HB 4286. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adjourn the meeting at 2:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: 4-24-19 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-2684
    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 Minutes of the Joint Committee Meeting of the House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism and Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development Wednesday, April 10, 2019 3:38 PM Room 519, 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. House Chair turned the gavel over to the Senate Chair. The Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was called to order by the Chair, Senator Ken Horn at 3:39 p.m. The roll was called by the Senate Clerk and announced that a quorum was present. Members present: Senators Horn, VanderWall, Theis, Lauwer, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. (8/9) Member absent: Senator MacGregor. (1/9) Senate Chair turned the gavel over to the House Chair. The House Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Insuring More for Michigan. Melisa Gibson a Senior Consultant for Public Sector Consultants gave a PowerPoint presentation on Insuring More for Michigan-The Insurance Industry’s contribution to Michigan’s Economy. Questions followed from the members of the joint committees. Copies of her PowerPoint, study report and handouts are attached. House Chair turned the gavel over to the Senate Chair. Senate Chair moved to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent of the Senate members present, Senator MacGregor was excused. There being no other business before the committee; the Senate Chair moved that the committee adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 4:10 p.m. The Senate Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Senate Chair turned the gavel over to the House Chair. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pauline Wendzel moved that Committee adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 4:16 p.m. The House Chair declared the meeting adjourned. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1972
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 15:38:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 12:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-111
    Committee name
    Communications and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY REP. MICHELE HOITENGA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2019 12:00 PM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hoitenga, S Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun. Absent/Excused: None. Representative S Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27, 2019 12:00 PM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4268 before the committee: HB 4268 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled"The general property tax act,"(MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p. Representative Beth Griffin testified in support of HB 4268. Matt Groen, MI Cable Telecommunications Association, testified in support of HB 4268. Steve Shults, Bloomingdale Communications, testified in support of HB 4268. Bob Stewart, Frontier Communications, testified in support of HB 4268. Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition of HB 4268. Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League, testified in noposition of HB 4268. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4268, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Greenburg, Telecom Association of Michigan John Liskey, Michigan Internet & Telecom Alliance Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce John Jones, Sprint The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4268, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, AFT-MI Peter Spadafore, MASA Jennifer Smith, MI Association of School Boards Deena Bosworth, representing the MI Association of Counties, did not wish to speak, but submitted a card with concerns, and working with sponsor’s office There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Amy K Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: July 15, 2019
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1973
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-174
    Committee name
    Economic and Small Business Development
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Economic and Small Business Development submitted the following: Joint meeting held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., Room 519, Anderson House Office Building Present: Senators Horn (C), VanderWall , Theis , Lauwers , Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss Excused: Senator MacGregor
    Location
    Room 519, Anderson House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4645
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-115
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. KATHY CRAWFORD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:00 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by Kathy Crawford, Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, B Carter, C Johnson. Absent/Excused: Rep. Liberati. The Chair laid HB 4108 before the committee: HB 4108 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law, "by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35. Representative Roger Hauck, the bill sponsor, explained the bill and introduced Jena Colon, PT, DPT, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Physical Therapy Association (MPTA), who testified in support of the bill. Questions followed. A copy of Ms. Colon’s written testimony is attached. Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair returned to House Bill 4108. Colin Parks, Manager of the Children’s Protective Services and Family Preservation Program Office in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, submitted a testimony card stating the department is neutral on the bill. The following submitted testimony cards in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak: Janet Downey, PT, MPT, PCS, representing the M PTA, and Amy Zaagman, Executive Director of the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The Chair laid HB 4304 and HB 4305 before the committee: HB 4304 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1982 PA 295, entitled "Support and parenting time enforcement act, "by amending sections 2, 5a, and 26 (MCL 552.602, 552.605a, and 552.626), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 256 and sections 5a and 26 as amended by 2002 PA 572. HB 4305 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act, "by amending sections 2, 2a, 17, and 19 (MCL 552.502, 552.502a, 552.517, and 552.519), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 253 and sections 2a, 17, and 19 as amended by 2009 PA 233. Representative Hank Vaupel, the sponsor for the bill package, explained the bills. Michael Adrian, Program Development Division Director in the Child Support Program Section of the Michigan Department of Human and Health Services, testified in support of the bills. Questions followed. Erin Frisch, Senior Chief Deputy Director for Opportunity at the Michigan Department of Healthand Human Services, responded to questions from members. Sandy Erskine, Friend of the Court Director for Tuscola County, testified in support of the bills. Questions followed. Kevin McKinney, representing Friend of the Court Association, submitted a testimony card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. Representative Garrett moved to excuse Representative Liberati from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brenda Carter moved that the Committee adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:05 a.m. The Chair declared the committee adjourned. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1974
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-330
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    The Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Stamas (C), Victory, Bumstead and Irwin
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-2685
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 09:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-117
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. JASON M SHEPPARD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair. 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 19, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4440 before the committee: HB 4440 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled “Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,” by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by 2018 PA 582. Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 4440. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Neller, representing Green Peak, testified in support of HB 4440. Questions and discussion followed. Ben Jothe, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4440. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4440. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:24 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Lilly offered the following amendments to HB 4440: 1. Amend page 2, line 26, after "AFTER" by striking out the balance of the line through "SUBDIVISION," on line 27 and inserting "JUNE 1, 2019,". 2. Amend page 8, following line 7, by inserting: "(16) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL, BEFORE JUNE 1, 2019, MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROCESS, OR ISSUE A FINAL DETERMINATION FOR AN APPEAL REGARDING, AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBSECTION.". Questions and discussion followed. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4440. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4440, but did not wish to speak: State Licensee - Redbud Roots. State Licensee – Pharmaco. State Licensee – Motas. Wes Lutz, representing Choice Labs. Rob Elhericky, representing Great Lakes Canabis Chamber of Commerce. Ben Joffee, representing CannArbor. State Licensee - Alternative Gardens. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4440, but did not wish to speak: Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Kelli Hykes, representing Weedmaps. Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 4440 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The vote was as follows: 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 9:28 AM. Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair Angela Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1975
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 09:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-04-10 08:32:00.000000
    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 April 10, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation Victoria Kilgore, of the The Institutes: Insurance Research Council, in regards to affordability in auto insurance cost drivers in Michigan The Chairwoman called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairwoman Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairwoman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairwoman invited Victoria Kilgore, of The Institutes: Insurance Research Council, to present regarding affordability in auto insurance cost drivers in Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairwoman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:21 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 5/7/19 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-2683
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 09:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-04-10 08:34:00.000000
    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 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 10, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 37 (Sen. VanderWall). 2. Testimony regarding feeding and baiting deer in the Upper Peninsula. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:34 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 committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chairman invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 37. Member questions followed. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 37:  Craig Brunet, and Dr. Kelly Straka, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – opposed. Member questions followed.  Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsman’s Association, testifying via remote access from Escanaba, Michigan – support.  Dave Wheeler, Lucky Buck Mineral – support.  Rory Mattson, Delta Conservation District, testifying via remote access from Escanaba, Michigan – support.  Mark Bartholomew, Bart’s’ Fruit Market – support. Member questions followed.  Tom Ray, Ray’s Feed Mill, testifying via remote access from Escanaba, Michigan – support.  Ed Beckley, M-65 Bait shop – support. Member questions followed.  George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails Marquette County – oppose. Member questions followed.  Terry Edwards, Citizen – support.  Michael Veine, Citizen – support.  Al Ettenhoffer, U.P. Whitetails – support.  Greg Peter, Citizen – oppose. Member questions followed.  George Quackenbush, Michigan Cattlemen’s Association – oppose.  Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – oppose.  Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Oppose The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 37:  Erik Schnelle, Michigan Quality Deer Management Association – oppose.  Carol Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club – oppose.  Patrick Hogan, Tomahawk Archers – oppose.  Dale Hendershot, Michigan Trapper and Predator Callers Association – oppose.  Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – oppose.  Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen – oppose.  Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation – oppose.  David Anderson, Saginaw Field and Stream – oppose.  Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – oppose. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:58 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/24/2019
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4636
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 10:50:00.000000
    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, April 10, 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, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Absent: Rep. Robinson. Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the March 13th, 2019 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Chairwomen Afendoulis spoke regarding proposed substitutes to HB 4203 and HB 4304. Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4203. The motion prevailed 13-0- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Wittenberg. Steve Bieda, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition of HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following submitted a card in support of HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak: Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Ryan Burkta, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1976
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-04-10 11:19:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Absent/Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 4206 before the committee: HB 4206 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,"by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2018 PA 586. Representative Frederick testified in support of HB 4206. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4206. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wentworth offered the following amendment to HB 4206 (H-2): 1. Amend page 8, line 25, after “subsection.” by inserting “"FOR 2018-2019 ONLY, IF A DISTRICT DOES NOT PROVIDE PUPIL INSTRUCTION FOR GREATER THAN 14 DAYS DUE TO CONDITIONS DESCRIBED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, INCLUDING THOSE DAYS COUNTED AS DAYS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION, BUT THE DISTRICT DOES PROVIDE AT LEAST THE REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION, THE DISTRICT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT OF THIS SECTION. IN PROVIDING THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION, A DISTRICT THAT USES THE EXCEPTION IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE FROM THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF DAYS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT SHALL ADD PUPIL INSTRUCTION TIME TO A SCHEDULED DAY IN AT LEAST 30-MINUTE INCREMENTS.”. Representative Wentworth moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4206 (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth. Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Pass: None. Representative Warren offered the following amendment to HB 4206 (H-2): 1. Amend page 8, line 6, by striking out all of subsection (4) and inserting: "(4) ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE PROVISION OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION: (A) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SUBSECTION, THE FIRST 6 DAYS OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF HOURS FOR WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED BECAUSE OF CONDITIONS NOT WITHIN THE CONTROL OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES, SUCH AS SEVERE STORMS, FIRES, EPIDEMICS, UTILITY POWER UNAVAILABILITY, WATER OR SEWER FAILURE, OR HEALTH CONDITIONS AS DEFINED BY THE CITY, COUNTY, OR STATE HEALTH AUTHORITIES, ARE COUNTED AS HOURS AND DAYS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION. (B) IN ADDITION TO THE 6 DAYS UNDER SUBDIVISION (A), WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL COUNT AS HOURS AND DAYS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION THE DAYS AND THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF HOURS FOR WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED THAT ARE INCLUDED IN A PERIOD FOR WHICH THE GOVERNOR HAS ISSUED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET: (i) SUBJECT TO SUBSECTION (14), THE DISTRICT PROVIDES ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES THE FULL COMPENSATION THAT THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN ENTITLED TO HAD THEY WORKED FOR THE PERIOD DURING WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION WAS NOT PROVIDED AS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBDIVISION. THIS SUBPARAGRAPH DOES NOT APPLY TO AN HOURLY EMPLOYEE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THAT IS RATIFIED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBPARAGRAPH OR AN HOURLY EMPLOYEE WHO IS EMPLOYED BY THE DISTRICT AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBPARAGRAPH. (ii) THE DISTRICT PROVIDES WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT ITS HOURLY EMPLOYEES DESCRIBED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (i) TO WHOM SUBPARAGRAPH (i) APPLIES RECEIVED FULL COMPENSATION AS REQUIRED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (i). (iii) PART OR ALL OF THE DISTRICT IS LOCATED IN A GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR WHICH AN EXECUTIVE ORDER DESCRIBED UNDER THIS SUBDIVISION APPLIES. (C) WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL COUNT AS HOURS AND DAYS OF PUPIL INSTRUCTION FOR A FISCAL YEAR NOT MORE THAN 3 ADDITIONAL DAYS OR THE EQUIVALENT NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL HOURS FOR WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED IN A DISTRICT DUE TO UNUSUAL AND EXTENUATING OCCURRENCES RESULTING FROM CONDITIONS NOT WITHIN THE CONTROL OF SCHOOL AUTHORITIES SUCH AS THOSE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBDIVISION (A).". 2. Amend page 14, following line 19, by inserting: "(14) IF A DISTRICT HAS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH A BARGAINING REPRESENTATIVE OF AN HOURLY EMPLOYEE OR HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH AN HOURLY EMPLOYEE THAT IS IN EFFECT AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDATORY ACT THAT ADDED THIS SUBSECTION AND THAT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EXPLICITLY ADDRESSES COMPENSATION REGARDING PERIODS DURING WHICH PUPIL INSTRUCTION IS NOT PROVIDED AS DESCRIBED UNDER SUBSECTION (4)(B), SUBSECTION (4)(B)(i) DOES NOT APPLY AND THE TERMS OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT APPLY.". Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4206 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report HB 4206 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-4-0 Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth. Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Pass: None. Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers, testified in opposition to HB 4206. Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4206. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project, testified with no position on HB 4206. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4206, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 9, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-04-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1977
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-04-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-04-10
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-04-10-032
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    66
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-04-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-1165
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-04-10-032
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    18
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-04-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-1385

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