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2019-05-16

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For 2019-05-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 892 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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Committee meetings: 8

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Committee meetings

Actual end
2019-05-16 09:48:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-110
Committee name
Commerce and Tourism
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair Marino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson. Absent/Excused: Rep. Cambensy. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4544 and HB 4545 before the committee: HB 4544 (Rep. Iden) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled “Worker’s disability compensation act of 1969,"(MCL 418.101 to 418.941) by adding section 123. HB 4545 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2010 PA 370, entitled “Michigan professional employer organization regulatory act,” by amending section 17 (MCL 338.3737), as amended by 2011 PA 125. Representatives Brandt Iden and Jim Lilly, explained their bills. Greg Packer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for AccessPoint and Chair of the Michigan Leadership Council, testified in support of Questions and discussion followed. Anthony Falzone, Director of Finance for Human Capital, testified in support of Robert J. MacDonald, Attorney, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition of Questions and discussion followed. Mr. Parker came forward to clarify the main intentions of the bills. Representative Camilleri moved to excuse Representative Cambensy from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Darrin Camilleri adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 327, House Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2059
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 09:00:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
2019-05-16 11:18:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-118
Committee name
Health Policy
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. HANK VAUPEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair Vaupel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4412 before the committee: HB 4412 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 17766g. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4412, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer. Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4412. The motion prevailed 18-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 4412 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Ellison. The Chair laid HB 4451 before the committee: HB 4451 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,"(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406u. Representative Lower, testified in support of the bill. Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4451. The motion prevailed 19-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4451 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4451, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4451, but did not wish to speak: Rudy Hobbs, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The Chair laid HB 4325 before the committee: HB 4325 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 18101, 18107, 18111, and 18115 (MCL 333.18101, 333.18107, 333.18111, and 333.18115), sections 18101 and 18111 as added by 1988 PA 421, section 18107 as amended by 1989 PA 262, and section 18115 as amended by 2006 PA 429, and by adding sections 18106 and 18116. Representative Miller, along with Napoleon Harrington, Irene Ametrano, Jim Blundo and Sara Sue Schaeffer, all representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Judith Kovach, representing the Michigan Psychological Association and Dr. Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Professional Psychologist, testified in opposition to the bill. Dr. Thomas Clark, Alpha Psychological Services., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Jeff Toepler, Michigan Association of Professional Psychologist., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Elissa Patterson, the Michigan Psychological Association., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Joy Wolfe Ensor, the Michigan Psychological Association., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Kristin Sheridan, the Michigan Psychological Association., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Mage Aramian, Michigan Association of Professional Psychologist., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Ross Beckley, himself., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Dane Vermeris, the Michigan Psychological Association., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Dr. Angela Pinheiro, the Michigan Psychiatric Society., testified in opposition to HB 4325. Christin Nohner, the Michigan State Medical Society., testified in opposition to HB 4325. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 11:18 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 519, House Office Building
Media count
0
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2060
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
2019-05-16 14:04:00.000000
Actual start
2019-05-16 13:01:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-165
Committee name
Health Policy and Human Services
Evidence text
MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4225 (S-1) (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SCR 8 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 9, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to HB 4225. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4225: Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4225. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sens. Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. At 1:04 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease. Page 1 of 3 At 1:05 p.m., Sen. Hertel entered the meeting. At 1:05 p.m., with all members present, the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of HB 4225 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4225 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair summarized SCR 8. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SCR 8: Rick Murdock, Michigan ACE Initiative – Support Nicole Martin, Michigan ACE Initiative – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SCR 8: Matt Gillard, Michigan's Children – Support Jared Burkhart, Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics – Support Caroline Liethen, Michigan Department of Education – Support Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SCR 8 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Page 2 of 3 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the concurrent resolution was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:04 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 23, 2019 Page 3 of 3
Location
the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2745
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 13:00:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
2019-05-16 09:35:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-119
Committee name
Insurance
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. DAIRE L RENDON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 16, 2019 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Insurance was called to order by the Chair Rendon. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, B. Carter, Coleman. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 18, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee: HB 4044 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 1205 and 1239 (MCL 500.1205 and 500.1239), section 1205 as amended by 2008 PA 422 and section 1239 as amended by 2008 PA 423. Representative Hoitenga explained the proposed substitute (H-2). The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4044, but did not wish to speak: Matt Wesolek, representing the Michigan Association of Insurance Agents. Ryan Burtlsa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Underwriters. Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4044. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, B. Carter, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Webber moved to refer House Bill No. 4044 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Markkanen, Webber, Vaupel, Bellino, Frederick, Hoitenga, LaFave, Berman, Paquette, Wittenberg, Gay-Dagnogo, Lasinski, Sneller, Bolden, B. Carter, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4508 before the committee: HB 4508 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1202 (MCL 500.1202), as amended by 2016 PA 114, and by adding chapter 12b. Representative Webber testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Bob Stefanski, representing the American International Group, joined by John Fielding, representing the United States Travel Insurance Association, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Karin Gyger and Michele Riddering, both representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, both testified with no position on the bill. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting at 9:35 AM. Representative Daire Rendon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 521, House Office Building
Media count
0
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2061
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 09:00:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
2019-05-16 13:34:00.000000
Actual start
2019-05-16 13:31:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-179
Committee name
Local Government
Evidence text
MEMBERS: SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEREMY MOSS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATOR DALE ZORN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3543 FAX: (517) 373-0927 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4119 (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4055 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s), Johnson, Alexander, and Moss; a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from April 11 and May 9, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman brought up HB 4119. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4119 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s), Johnson, Alexander, and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4119. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman brought up HB 4055. The card was read of the individual not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4055: Todd Potter, Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association - support. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4055 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s), Johnson, Alexander, and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4055. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourned the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:34 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 5/23/19 Page 2 of 2
Location
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2746
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 13:30:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
Not recorded
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-124
Committee name
Oversight
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4336 and HB 4574 before the committee: HB 4336 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 2003 PA 1, entitled "An act to provide for the audit and examination of this state and state funds; to provide for the audit and examination of the books and accounts of all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions of this state; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and employees; to provide for access to certain records; to provide for the subpoena of witnesses and production of documents and records; to prescribe penalties; and to provide for the administration of this act," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 13.101). HB 4574 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled "Of the statutes," (MCL 8.1 to 8.9) by adding section 6a. Representative S. Johnson testified in support of HB 4336 and HB 4574. Doug Ringler and Laura Hirst, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified in support of HB 4336 and HB 4574. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4435 and HB 4436 before the committee: HB 4435 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to protect the right of free speech and assembly on the campuses of public universities and community and junior colleges; to provide for enforcement of that right; and to provide remedies. HB 4436 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to promote and safeguard the right of free speech and assembly on the campuses of public universities and community and junior colleges; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436. The chair handed the gavel over to Vice-Chair Reilly at 11:03 a.m. Evan Oudekerk, Young Americans for Liberty, testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436. Questions and discussion followed. Armand Alacbay, representing American Council of Trustees and Alumni, testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Kinzer, representing the First Amendment Partnership, testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436 via video call. Questions and discussion followed. Hoa An Pham, representing the Michigan Student Power Network, testified in opposition of HB 4435 and HB 4436. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4435 and HB 4436, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Miriam Saperstein, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436, but did not wish to speak: Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4435 and HB 4436, but did not wish to speak: Sharif Krabti, representing the himself as a student at the University of Michigan. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting from the floor at 12:54 PM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 326, House Office Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2062
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
Not recorded
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-124
Committee name
Oversight
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4336 and HB 4574 before the committee: HB 4336 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 2003 PA 1, entitled "An act to provide for the audit and examination of this state and state funds; to provide for the audit and examination of the books and accounts of all branches, departments, offices, boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions of this state; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state officers and employees; to provide for access to certain records; to provide for the subpoena of witnesses and production of documents and records; to prescribe penalties; and to provide for the administration of this act," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 13.101). HB 4574 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled "Of the statutes," (MCL 8.1 to 8.9) by adding section 6a. Representative S. Johnson testified in support of HB 4336 and HB 4574. Doug Ringler and Laura Hirst, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified in support of HB 4336 and HB 4574. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4435 and HB 4436 before the committee: HB 4435 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to protect the right of free speech and assembly on the campuses of public universities and community and junior colleges; to provide for enforcement of that right; and to provide remedies. HB 4436 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to promote and safeguard the right of free speech and assembly on the campuses of public universities and community and junior colleges; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436. The chair handed the gavel over to Vice-Chair Reilly at 11:03 a.m. Evan Oudekerk, Young Americans for Liberty, testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436. Questions and discussion followed. Armand Alacbay, representing American Council of Trustees and Alumni, testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Kinzer, representing the First Amendment Partnership, testified in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436 via video call. Questions and discussion followed. Hoa An Pham, representing the Michigan Student Power Network, testified in opposition of HB 4435 and HB 4436. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4435 and HB 4436, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Miriam Saperstein, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4435 and HB 4436, but did not wish to speak: Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4435 and HB 4436, but did not wish to speak: Sharif Krabti, representing the himself as a student at the University of Michigan. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting from the floor at 12:54 PM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 326, House Office Building
Media count
0
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2063
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
Actual end
2019-05-16 11:06:00.000000
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 Thursday, May 16, 2019 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4069 and HB 4465 before the committee: HB 4069 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 27 and 34d (MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), section 27 as amended by 2013 PA 162 and section 34d as amended by 2014 PA 164. HB 4465 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act, “by amending section 9i (MCL 211.9i), as added by 2002 PA 549. Representative Rabhi and Representative Kahle testified in support of HB 4069 and HB 4465. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4069 and HB 4465, but did not wish to speak: Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Steve Murphy, representing the Power Home Solar. Amy Heart, representing the The Alliance for Solar Choice. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. The Chair laid HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199 before the committee: HB 4181 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code, “by amending sections 320a, 602b, 602c, and 732 (MCL 257.320a, 257.602b, 257.602c, and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 2018 PA 349, section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332, section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592, and section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160. HB 4198 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602b and 602c (MCL 257.602b and 257.602c), section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592. HB 4199 (Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602b and 907 (MCL 257.602b and 257.907), section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. Representative Cole, Representative Sheppard, and Representative Manoogian testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4181, but did not wish to speak: James Asher, representing the The People of Michigan. Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. First Lieutenant Tim Fitzgerald, Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Judy Augenstein, Michigan Association of Timbermen, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Kimberly Buddin and Mark Fancher, ACLU Michigan, testified in opposition of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-05-16
Meeting id
meeting-2064
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2019-05-16 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020

Day date

2019-05-16

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

Sittings

Chamber
house
Evidence status
convened journal
Journal object name
2019-HJ-05-16-048
Linked media count
1
Named action count
75
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
2019-05-16
Sitting id
sitting-1181
Chamber
senate
Evidence status
convened journal
Journal object name
2019-SJ-05-16-048
Linked media count
1
Named action count
32
Quorum method
explicit language
Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Quorum text
The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Roll call count
0
Scheduled start
Not recorded
Scheduled state
official schedule observed
Session name
2019-2020
Sitting date
2019-05-16
Sitting id
sitting-1401

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Michigan Legislative Activity and Evidence Dataset, release 2026-07-28.3, “2019-05-16,” /days/2019-05-16.

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