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2019-06-04

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For 2019-06-04, the release reports observations found. It contains 1047 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 10:11:00.000000
    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, June 4, 2019 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, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Absent/Excused: None. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4208 and HB 4262 before the committee: HB 4208 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1249 (MCL 380.1249), as amended by 2018 PA 235. HB 4262 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 409.102), as amended by 1996 PA 438. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4208 and HB 4262, but did not wish to speak: Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4208. The motion prevailed 14- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar offered the following amendment to HB 4208: 1. Amend page 10, line 11, after "TEACHER." by inserting "IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS UNABLE TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION DUE TO THE OPERATION OF THIS SUBDIVISION AND IF ANOTHER TEACHER WHO TEACHES AT THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THAT INDIVIDUAL'S FAMILY MEMBER TEACHES SUBMITS A REQUEST, IN A FORM AND MANNER PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THAT HIS OR HER EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED BY ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL, THEN THE BOARD OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ENSURE THAT HIS OR HER EVALUATION IS CONDUCTED BY ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL.". Representative Koleszar spoke to his amendment. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4208 as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4208 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as amended as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4262. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Reilly moved to refer House Bill No. 4262 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar. Nays: Rep. Sowerby. Pass: Rep. Stone. The Chair laid HB 4626 and HB 4627 before the committee: HB 4626 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284b (MCL 380.1284b), as amended by 2006 PA 235, and by adding sections 1173 and 1173a. HB 4627 (Rep. Crawford) 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 2019 PA 11. Representative Paquette and Representative Crawford testified in support of HB 4626 and HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Timmins, representing Dexter Community Schools, testified in support of HB 4626 and HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed. Gerald Hopkins, representing Kenowa Hills Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4626 and HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Murray, representing Suttons Bay Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4626 and HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4626 and HB 4627, but did not wish to speak: Ben DeGrow, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4626 and HB 4627, but did not wish to speak: Andy Newmann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Brian Gutman, representing the Education Trust Midwest. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2081
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 14:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-06-04 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 June 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4249 (Rep. Hoitenga) 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 Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow; a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Ken Morin, staff of Rep. Hoitenga, to summarize HB 4249. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4249: Amanda Fischer, NFIB – Neutral Lisa Hall, Midland County 911 and Michigan Communication Director's Association – Neutral The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4249: Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Neutral Harriet Rennie-Brown, State 911 Committee – Neutral Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4249 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow Nays: None. Page 1 of 2 The chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4249. 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 2:08 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 6/11/19 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2761
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 13:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-06-04 13:00:00.000000
    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 June 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 255 (Sen. LaSata). 2. Presentation by the Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy regarding the Division and its responsibilities. 3. Presentation by the American Water Works Association regarding an overview of the Association and the critical issues it is working on. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 255. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 255: Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregate Association – Support Aaron Keatley and MaryAnn Dolehanty, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 255: Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Neutral Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited Aaron Keatly, Chief Deputy Director of EGLE, and Assistant Division Director Amy Lachance to give a presentation providing an overview of the Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The Chair invited Bonnifer Ballard and Pat Staskiewicz, of the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association, to give a presentation regarding an overview Association and the critical issues it is working on. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 18, 2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2763
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 09:06:00.000000
    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, June 4, 2019 9:00 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair Sheppard. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi. Absent/Excused: Rep. Greig. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 0200, SB 0282 and SB 0283 before the committee: SB 0200 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2016 PA 384. SB 0282 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2018 PA 383. SB 0283 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending sections 5 and 1178 (MCL 380.5 and 380.1178), as amended by 2016 PA 385; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator Wojno and Kristin Shelley, representing the Michigan Library Association, testified in support of SB 0200, SB 0282 and SB 0283. Caroline Leithen, representing the the Michigan Department of Education, submitted a card in support of SB 200, but did not wish to speak. Patrick Tiedt, representing the Senator VanderWall, submitted a card in support of SB 282, and was available to answer questions. Scott Ray, representing the Senator Lucido, submitted a card in support of SB 283, and was available to answer questions. Representative Rabhi moved to report out SB 0200 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0282 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cole moved to report out SB 0283 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Greig from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the meeting at 9:06 AM. Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair Angela Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2082
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 10:19:00.000000
    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, June 4, 2019 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by the Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative LaGrand moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Trial Court Funding Commission. Judge Tom Boyd, Judge Milt Mack, and Michael Bosanac, all representing the Trial Court Funding Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4108, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4108 with recommendation. The motion prevailed, the vote being 11-1-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: Rep. S. Johnson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee: HB 4509 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5707. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4509, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4509 with recommendation. The motion prevailed, the vote being 9-3-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand. Nays: Reps. Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:19 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Weipert Committee Clerk mweipert@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2083
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 09:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-06-04 08:05:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-155
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO CHAIR 3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 20 (Sen. Zorn). 2. Testimony regarding SB 21 (Sen. Zorn). 3. Testimony regarding SB 114 (Sen. Lucido). 4. Testimony regarding SB 341 (Sen. Lucido). 5. Testimony regarding SB 342 (Sen. Lucido). The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lucido, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. (s) Johnson, Chang and Irwin were excused from the meeting. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn’s office, to summarize SB 20 and SB 21. The following individual was invited to presented testimony regarding SB 20 and SB 21: Allison Arnold, Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan – support. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 20 and SB 21: Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Support Megan Noland, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office – Support Cami Pendell, Michigan Judges Association – Support The Chairman summarized SB 114. The following individuals were invited to present testimony regarding SB 114: Bill Valiencourt, Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney – Oppose Mark Kneisel, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney’s office – Oppose At 8:21 a.m., Sen. Irwin entered the meeting. At 8:32 a.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 114: Blaine Koops, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose Jess Averill-Hammond, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention &Treatment Board – Oppose Jean Doss, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose Kathy Hagenian, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 341- SB 342: Bill Valiencourt, Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney – Oppose Mark Kneisel, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney’s office – Oppose The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:01 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 06/13/2019
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2762
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 12:43:00.000000
    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, June 4, 2019 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by the Chair Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Minority Vice-Chair Sowerby made an introduction to the committee. The Chair laid HB 4340 before the committee: HB 4340 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40112 (MCL 324.40112), as amended by 2015 PA 12. Representative Reilly explained the amendment. Representative Reilly offered the following amendment to HB 4340: 1. Amend page 1, line 8, by inserting "engaged in the process of". Representative Reilly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4340. 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 Reilly moved to refer House Bill No. 4340 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0 FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Cambensy. Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4340, but did not wish to speak: Dale Hendershot, representing the MI Trappers & predator Callers Association. The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4340, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid HB 4589 before the committee: HB 4589 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to designate the eastern wild turkey as the official game bird of the state of Michigan. Chair Howell testified in support of HB 4589. Jon Gray, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Alexia Kalush, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Lily Rasbach, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Christian Bade, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Nico Kalaj, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Lauren Wilson, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Ashleigh Major, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Jillian Conrad, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Jillyan Fuller, Waldon Middle School, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. Art Pelon, National Wild Turkey Federation, testified in support of HB 4589. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in no position of HB 4589, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid HB 4519 before the committee: HB 4519 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL 324.74114 and 324.83106), section 74114 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 83106 as amended by 2010 PA 34. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4519. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4519. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:43 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
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2084
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 11:08:00.000000
    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, June 4, 2019 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber. 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 Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4584, HB 4585, HB 4586 and HB 4652 before the committee: HB 4584 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled “Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,"by amending section 2 (MCL 408.652), as amended by 2000 PA 346, and by adding section 7a. HB 4585 (Rep. Albert) A bill to promote compliance with certain health and safety standards by certain fairs and festivals in this state; to establish a fair and festival carnival safety partnership program; to provide for the recognition of fair and festival carnival safety partners; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4586 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled “Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966,"by amending sections 8 and 17 (MCL 408.658 and 408.667), section 8 as amended by 1982 PA 35 and section 17 as amended by 2000 PA 346. HB 4652 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1962 PA 199, entitled “Ski area safety act of 1962,"by amending section 16 (MCL 408.336). Representative Albert and Cory Sandwick, from Caledonia, Michigan, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Frank Waters and Becky Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed Mickey MacWilliams, representing the Michigan Snow Sports Industries Association, testified in support of House Bill No. 4652. Questions and discussion followed. The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions submitted a card in support of House Bill No. 4584 and House Bill No. 4585, but did not wish to speak. The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions submitted a card with a neutral position on House Bill No. 4586, but did not wish to speak. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2085
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 16:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-06-04 15:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-157
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4510 (Rep. Farrington). The Chairman called the meeting to order at 3:01 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, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno; a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Michael Wisniewski, of Rep. Farrington’s office, to summarize HB 4510. The Chairman invited the following individuals to deliver testimony regarding HB 4510: Mark green, Amerilodge – Support. Jim Humpal, Amerilodge – Support. Derek Sova, MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose. Alesha Gensler, MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose. Craig LaLonde, MI Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose. Sean Walker, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund – Oppose. Michael Vandervennet, Elevator Constructors Local 36 – Oppose. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding HB 4510: Dave Kuras, Elevator Industry Work Preservation Fund – Oppose. Shawn Allen, Fire Marshall, City of Sterling Heights Fire Department – Oppose. Michael O’Brian, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Oppose. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:04 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 06/18/2019 Page 1 of 1 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
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2764
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 11:58:00.000000
    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, June 4, 2019 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey. Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Executive Director Daniel DeGraaf, P.E., representing the Michigan Concrete Association, provided a presentation regarding Innovations in Concrete and covered the following topics: Better Concrete Mix; Better Base Support; New Testing Procedures; Other Items of Interest; and Industry Wide Efforts. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 0192 and SB 0193 before the committee: SB 0192 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310e (MCL 257.310e), as amended by 2015 PA 11. SB 0193 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," by amending section 39 (MCL 256.659), as amended by 2010 PA 16. Mike Witkowski, representing Senator Victory’s office, testified in support of SB 0192 and SB 0193. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 192 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 193 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 0129 before the committee: SB 0129 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled "Unmanned aircraft systems act," by amending section 5 (MCL 259.305). Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 0129. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Criag Puckett, representing Senator Schmidt’s office, testified in support of the bill, as substitute (H-3). Questions and discussion followed. Representative Cole moved to refer Senate Bill No. 129 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0129, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Robert Checkley and Jim Klett, both representing the Michigan Paving and Materials Company, provided a presentation regarding the Michigan Paving and Materials Company and covered the following topics: Diversity and Inclusion; Community; Innovation; Historical Statewide Hot Mix Asphalt Volume; Predictability; and Industry Capacity. Questions and discussion followed. Vice-Chair Eisen provided a presentation on a proposed innovative idea for Road Building in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Shannon moved to excuse Representative Yancey from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:58 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
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2086
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-06-04 10:44:00.000000
    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, June 4, 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, Hertel. Absent/Excused: Rep. Neeley. 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 Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4451. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4451 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4549 and HB 4550 before the committee: HB 4549 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 722.120), as amended by 2017 PA 257. HB 4550 (Rep. Carter) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2015 PA 227. Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4549 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4550 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 0239 before the committee: SB 0239 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1803 (MCL 339.1803). Representative Warren moved to report out SB 0239 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0239, but did not wish to speak: David Gregory, representing the Wayne State University of Mortuary Science. Marnie Wills, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Becky Bechler, representing the Michigan Funeral Director Association. Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 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 10:44 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
    2019-06-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2087
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-06-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-06-04
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-06-04-056
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    33
    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
    2
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-06-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-1189
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-06-04-056
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    15
    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
    2019-06-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-1409

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