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2019-09-04

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For 2019-09-04, the release reports observations found. It contains 2039 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
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12

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12
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 11:29:00.000000
    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, September 4, 2019 10:31 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. The Chair laid HR 0143 before the committee: HR 0143 (Rep. O'Malley)A resolution to support the U.S. cherry industry's petition before the U.S. International Trade Commission stating unfair trade practices against Turkey and to urge the Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to take action protecting U.S. cherry farmers. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 13, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative O'Malley, joined by Mark Miezio, representing Cherry Bay Orchards, Michael DeRuiter, representing DeRuiter Farms, and Nels Veliquette, representing Cherry Ke Incorporated, all testified in support of the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0143, but did not wish to speak: Phil Korson, representing the the Cherry Marketing Institute Incorporated. Denise Pallarito, representing the the Michigan Timberman Association. Representative Meerman moved to report out HR 0143 with recommendation. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The motion prevailed 11-0-0. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: September 18, 2019
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2136
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 10:31:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 11:29:00.000000
    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, September 4, 2019 10:31 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. The Chair laid HR 0143 before the committee: HR 0143 (Rep. O'Malley)A resolution to support the U.S. cherry industry's petition before the U.S. International Trade Commission stating unfair trade practices against Turkey and to urge the Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce to take action protecting U.S. cherry farmers. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 13, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative O'Malley, joined by Mark Miezio, representing Cherry Bay Orchards, Michael DeRuiter, representing DeRuiter Farms, and Nels Veliquette, representing Cherry Ke Incorporated, all testified in support of the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 0143, but did not wish to speak: Phil Korson, representing the the Cherry Marketing Institute Incorporated. Denise Pallarito, representing the the Michigan Timberman Association. Representative Meerman moved to report out HR 0143 with recommendation. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Meerman, LaFave, Eisen, Mueller, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The motion prevailed 11-0-0. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: September 18, 2019
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2137
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 10:31:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 09:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-109
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 4, 2019 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Hernandez. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Bollin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 28, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4850, HB 4853, HB 4861, HB 4857, HB 4892, HB 4858, HB 4889, HB 4890, HB 4891 and HB 4893 before the committee: HB 4850 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled"Mental health code,"by amending section 139 (MCL 330.1139), as amended by 2015 PA 59. HB 4853 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 2891 (MCL 333.2891), as amended by 2013 PA 136. HB 4861 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 20161 (MCL 333.20161), as amended by 2018 PA 245. HB 4857 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled"Sex offenders registration act,"by amending section 5a (MCL 28.725a), as amended by 2013 PA 149. HB 4892 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1935 PA 120, entitled"An act to prescribe a method for the fingerprinting of residents of the state; to provide for the recording and filing of the fingerprints by the central records division of the department of state police; and to impose a fee,"by amending section 3 (MCL 28.273), as amended by 2015 PA 71. HB 4858 (Rep. Huizenga) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending sections 80130, 80315, 81114, and 82156 (MCL 324.80130, 324.80315, 324.81114, and 324.82156), sections 80130, 80315, and 82156 as amended by 2015 PA 77 and section 81114 as amended by 2017 PA 199. HB 4889 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled"An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes,"by amending section 7 (MCL 28.297), as amended by 2015 PA 72. HB 4890 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled"Michigan vehicle code,"by amending sections 208b, 217a, 232, 801, 802, 803b, 803r, 804, 806, and 809 (MCL 257.208b, 257.217a, 257.232, 257.801, 257.802, 257.803b, 257.803r, 257.804, 257.806, and 257.809), sections 208b, 217a, and 232 as amended by 2015 PA 73, section 801 as amended by 2018 PA 656, section 802 as amended by 2016 PA 425, and sections 803b, 803r, 804, 806, and 809 as amended by 2015 PA 78. HB 4891 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending sections 3122 and 4112 (MCL 324.3122 and 324.4112), section 3122 as amended by 2015 PA 247 and section 4112 as amended by 2015 PA 82. HB 4893 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 11525a (MCL 324.11525a), as amended by 2018 PA 640. Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4850 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice. Representative Brann moved to report out HB 4853 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Miller moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Huizenga moved to report out HB 4858 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4861, but did not wish to speak: Angela Madden, representing the MAAS. Representative Yaroch moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4861. The motion prevailed 29-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 4861 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4889 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sabo moved to report out HB 4890 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4891 and HB 4893, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Representative Cherry moved to report out HB 4891 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tate moved to report out HB 4892 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hood moved to report out HB 4893 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 29-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 0372 and SB 0373 before the committee: SB 0372 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. SB 0373 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled"The state school aid act of 1979,"by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and 388.1836), section 11 as amended by 2018 PA 586, section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137, and sections 201 and 236 as amended by 2018 PA 265. Representative Glenn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0372. The motion prevailed 29-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Green moved to report out SB 0372 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Pass: None. Representative Huizenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0373. The motion prevailed 29- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 0373 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 9:21 AM. Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2138
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 12:06:00.000000
    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, September 4, 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, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the May 8th, 2019 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 0452 before the committee: SB 0452 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "Emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act," by amending section 408 (MCL 484.1408), as amended by 2018 PA 51. Kristen Wall, representing the Office of Senator Stamas, testified in support of SB 0452. Patricia Coates, Lisa Hall, Jordyn Sellek, representing the Michigan Communications Directors Association, testified in support of SB 0452. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0452, but did not wish to speak: Gavin Goetz, representing the AT&T. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0452, but did not wish to speak: Sgt Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Blaine Koops, representing the MI Sheriffs Association. Meghann Keit, representing the MI Association of Counties. David McCortney, representing the Peninsula Fiber Network. John Jones, representing the Sprint. Jordyn Sellek, representing the Conference of Western Wayne 911. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer Senate Bill No. 452 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoitenga, Steven Johnson, Wozniak, Coleman, Chirkun. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 12:06 PM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2139
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 14:07:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-09-04 14:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-183
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4446 (S-2) (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Meghan Koorndyk, of Rep. Calley's office, and Kieran Marian, of the Michigan Credit Union League, to summarize HB 4446. The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4446: Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Neutral The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of HB 4446. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4446. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of HB 4446 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, Lucido, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4446 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 30, 2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2790
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 10:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-113
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. JULIE CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 4, 2019 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the June 12th, 2019 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648 and HB 4649 before the committee: HB 4642 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to regulate political activity; to require state representatives to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4643 (Rep. Filler) A bill to regulate political activity; to require state senators to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4644 (Rep. Calley) A bill to regulate political activity; to require candidates for the office of state representative to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4645 (Rep. Huizenga) A bill to regulate political activity; to require candidates for the office of state senator to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4646 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to regulate political activity; to require certain elected state officers and candidates for state elective office to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4647 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to regulate political activity; to require certain elected state supreme court justices and judges and candidates for state elective judicial office to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4648 (Rep. Marino) A bill to regulate political activity; to require members of and candidates for the governing boards of certain state universities to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. HB 4649 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to regulate political activity; to require members of and candidates for the state board of education to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies. Representative David LaGrand testified in support of HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648, and HB 4649. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648, and HB 4649, but did not wish to speak: Jenita Moore, representing the Secretary of State. Susan Smith, representing the League of Women Voters. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4642. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4643. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4644. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4645. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4646. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4647. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4648. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4649. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard offered the following amendments to HB 4642 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 4, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 6, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 6, following line 12, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4642 (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino offered the following amendments to HB 4643 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 6, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 4, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 6, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 6, following line 12, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4643 (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 4644 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 11, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 9, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 11, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 6, following line 17, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4644 (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino offered the following amendments to HB 4645 (H-4): 1. Amend page 3, line 11, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 9, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 11, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 6, following line 17, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4645 (H-4). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino offered the following amendments to HB 4646 (H-3): 1. Amend page 4, line 1, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 28, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 7, line 1, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Marino moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4646 (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette offered the following amendments to HB 4647 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 21, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 19, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 21, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 6, following line 27, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Paquette moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4647 (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard offered the following amendments to HB 4648 (H-5): 1. Amend page 3, line 25, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 23, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 25, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 7, following line 2, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4648 (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 4649 (H-3): 1. Amend page 3, line 21, after "(1)" by striking out "Except" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4) and except". 2. Amend page 6, line 19, after "(2)" by striking out "Information" and inserting "Subject to subsection (4), information". 3. Amend page 6, line 21, after the first "trust" by striking out the comma and "blind trust,". 4. Amend page 6, following line 27, by inserting: "(4) If an individual required to file a report under section 3 or an immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust, the individual is not required to include the interests or assets of the blind trust in his or her statement under subsection (1). However, the individual must indicate in his or her report that the individual or the immediate family member of the individual holds a beneficial interest in a blind trust.". Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4649 (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4642 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4643 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Guerra moved to refer House Bill No. 4644 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4645 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4646 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4647 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4648 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. Representative Guerra moved to refer House Bill No. 4649 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2140
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 10:30:00.000000
    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, September 4, 2019 9:00 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes of June 19, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709 before the committee: HB 4704 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2 and 8e (MCL 722.622 and 722.628e), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 59 and section 8e as added by 2008 PA 511. HB 4705 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 4706 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 4707 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 4708 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law," by amending section 8d (MCL 722.628d), as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 4709 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,"(MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 9b. Yvonne Benn, C.P.A, Audit Manager in the Office of the Auditor General, and Leah M. Decker, C.P.A testified on the Children’s Protective Services Investigations, September 2018, 431-1285- 16, regarding HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of the report highlights is attached. Stacie Bladen, Deputy Director of the Children’s Services Agency in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Colin Parks, Manager in the Child Protective Service and Family Preservation Program Office in the Bureau of Child Welfare in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified on of HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709. Questions and discussion followed. Lisa McCormick, Children's Ombudsman, and Ryan Speidel Deputy Director, in the Office of Children’s Ombudsman in the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget, testified on of HB 4704, HB 4705, HB 4706, HB 4707, HB 4708 and HB 4709. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of her written testimony is attached. Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Daire Rendon moved to adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:23 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2141
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 15:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-09-04 15:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-163
    Committee name
    Families, Seniors, and Veterans
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS AND VETERANS SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D. CHAIR 3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 466 (Sen. Bizon) 2. Testimony regarding SB 467 (Sen. Bullock) 3. Testimony regarding SB 468 (Sen. Bizon) 4. Testimony regarding SB 469 (Sen. Bullock) 5. Testimony regarding HB 4549 (Rep. Crawford) 6. Testimony regarding HB 4550 (Rep. Carter) The Chair 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: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Bullock and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 466-469. Sen. John Bizon, M.D., Michigan Senate – Support Sen. Marshall Bullock, Michigan Senate – Support Sarah Goad, MDHHS – Support Stacie Bladen, MDHHS – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding 4549-4550. Rep. Kathy Crawford, Michigan House of Representatives – Support Rep. Brenda Carter, Michigan House of Representatives – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 11, 2019 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2792
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 12:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-09-04 12:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-162
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4189 (Rep. Sheppard) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4190 (Rep. Webber). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4191 (Rep. Coleman). The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Rachel Richards and Stewart Binke of the Michigan Department of Treasury to summarize HB's 4189 – HB 4191 and the (S-2) version of HB 4190. The Chairman invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB’s 4189 – HB 4191: David Greco, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – No position The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4189 -HB 4191: Dave Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association, Neutral Dave Ladd, Tenneco / Federal Mogul – Support Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support The Chairman moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/05/2019
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2789
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 12:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-121
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JAMES LOWER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 4, 2019 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Lower. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Absent/Excused: None. The Chair laid SB 0322 and SB 0323 before the committee: SB 0322 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 11 (MCL 46.11), as amended by 2016 PA 77. SB 0323 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 6 of chapter IV (MCL 224.6), as amended by 2015 PA 237. Steven Gilbert, representing Senator Victory's office, testified in support of SB 0322 and SB 0323. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noyloa, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified in opposition of SB 0322 and SB 0323. Questions and discussion followed. Deana Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB 0322 and SB 0323. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0322 and SB 0323, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 0322 and SB 0323, but did not wish to speak: Al Vanderberg, representing the Ottawa County. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 0322 and SB 0323, but did not wish to speak: Dennis Kolar, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County. The Chair laid SB 0173 before the committee: SB 0173 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676d (MCL 257.676d), as added by 2014 PA 303. Kristen Wall, representing Senator Stamas's Office, and Josh Clayton, representing H&H Mobil and the Michigan Towing Association, testified in support of SB 0173. Questions and discussion followed The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0173, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0173, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting at 12:38 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2142
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 10:47:00.000000
    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, September 4, 2019 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. 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. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4203 was adopted on April 10, 2019. Representative Lower moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4203. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lasinski offered the following amendment to HB 4203 (H-2): 1. Amend page 7, line 16, after "(1)" by striking out "The" and inserting "Through December 31, 2023, the". Representative Lasinski spoke to her amendment. Representative Lasinski moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4203 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 5-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Ellison spoke regarding the substitute. Representative Ellison moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4203. The motion did not prevail 6-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder. Pass: None. Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4203 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4204. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lasinski offered the following amendment to HB 4204 (H-2): 1. Amend page 7, line 12, after "(1)" by striking out "The" and inserting "Through December 31, 2023, the". Representative Lasinski spoke to her amendment. Representative Lasinski moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4204 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 5-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Ellison spoke regarding the substitute. Representative Ellison moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4204. The motion did not prevail 6-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder. Pass: None. Representative Lower moved to refer House Bill No. 4204 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4203 (H-2), and HB 4204 (H-2), but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rachel Richards, Michigan Department of Treasury The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Richner, representing the Detroit Medical Center. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak: Brett Marr, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Jim Bertold, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 10:47 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2143
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-09-04 12:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-09-04 12:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-177
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR TOM BARRETT CHAIR 3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 344 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 345 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 346 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 379 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported SB 364 (S-1) (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 344 and SB 345: Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 346: Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Oppose Sen. Geiss offered an (S-1) version to SB 344. Page 1 of 4 The Chair summarized the (S-1) version to SB 344. The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 344. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 344 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock Nays: Sen. Hollier The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 344 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 345 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock Nays: Sen. Hollier The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 345. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 346 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock Nays: Sen. Hollier The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 346. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 379. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 379: Page 2 of 4 John Boothroyd, Michigan Sugar Co. – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 379: Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose Matt Breslin, Michigan Food Processors Association – Support Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Neutral Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 379 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 379. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 364: Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 364: Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Oppose The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support Rob Figurski, Michigan Association of Police Organizations – Support Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Megan Petzko-Sweet, Beaumont Health – Support Mike Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support Sen. Geiss offered Geiss amendment #1 to SB 364. The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the Geiss amendment #1 to SB 364. Page 3 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #1 to SB 364. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McBroom, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, Victory, Outman, and Lauwers The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Geiss offered Geiss amendment #2 to SB 364. The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize the Geiss amendment #2 to SB 364. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #2 to SB 364. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 364, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, ad Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 364 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 16, 2019 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-09-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-2791
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-09-04 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-09-04
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-09-04-081
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    17
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-09-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-1214
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-09-04-081
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    11
    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
    2019-09-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-1434

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