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2019-10-16

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For 2019-10-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 2574 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
14

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14
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 09:07:00.000000
    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, October 16, 2019 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by 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 Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 11, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4125 before the committee: HB 4125 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by amending sections 51 and 51d (MCL 206.51 and 206.51d), as amended by 2018 PA 588; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Miller moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4125. The motion prevailed 28-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: Rep. Maddock. Pass: None. Representative VanSingel introduced the bill and substitute (H-2). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125, but did not wish to speak: Dirk Wheeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Kurta, representing the ESA Legislative Group. Representative VanSingel moved to report out HB 4125 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 28-1-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: Rep. Maddock. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 9:07 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
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2198
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 11:17:00.000000
    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, October 16, 2019 10:31 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 Paquette moved to adopt the minutes from the October 2nd, 2019 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4823 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled" The general property tax act," by amending section 24f (MCL 211.24f), as amended by 2000 PA 244. Representative Paquette offered the following amendment to HB 4823: 1. Amend page 4, line 12, after "schools"" by inserting "if a list of each school district and other constituent districts to which revenue from the millage will be disbursed is posted by the city or township clerk in 1 or more conspicuous places in each election precinct in which the question appears on the ballot". Representative Paquette spoke to his amendment. Representative Paquette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4823. The motion prevailed 6-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak: Patti Tremblay, representing the MI Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Jeff Cobb, representing the MI Association of School Boards. Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 4823 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee: HB 4937 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1966 PA 261, entitled" An act to provide for the apportionment of county boards of commissioners; to prescribe the size of the board; to provide for appeals; to prescribe the manner of election of the members of the county board of commissioners; to provide for compensation of members; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10 and 12 (MCL 46.410 and 46.412), section 12 as amended by 2013 PA 84. HB 4937 (H-1) was adopted during the previous meeting on October 2nd, 2019. Representative Hornberger moved to refer House Bill No. 4937 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4938 before the committee: HB 4938 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled" An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 14 (MCL 45.514), as amended by 2017 PA 210. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4938 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4937 and HB 4938, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Hundley, representing Livingston County. Joe Bridgman, representing Livingston County. The Chair laid HB 5031 and HB 5032 before the committee: HB 5031 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled" Michigan election law," by amending section 662 (MCL 168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92. HB 5032 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled" Michigan election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and 661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661), sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270 and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 759e. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5031 and HB 5032. Chris Swope and Kim Meltzer, representing the Council of Election Officials, testified in support of HB 5031 and HB 5032. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5031 and HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5031 and HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Joe Bridgman, representing Livingston County. Elizabeth Hundley, representing Livingston County. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition of HB 5032. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2199
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 10:31:00.000000
    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, October 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. 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 from October 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HCR 2 before the committee: HCR 2 (Rep. Vaupel) A concurrent resolution to declare Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) a critical health issue, commit the Legislature to action, and encourage the Governor to direct agencies to assess and report progress on reducing ACEs. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HCR 2, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, Executive Director for the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, and Jared Burkhart, Executive Director of the Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HCR 2 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hoitenga. The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee: HB 4082 (Rep. Rendon) 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,"(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3i. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4082, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, Executive Director for the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health, and Jared Burkhart, Executive Director of the Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Representative Rendon moved to refer HB 4082 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hoitenga. 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 Carter moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:05 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2200
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 12:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-16 12:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-162
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON 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 BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4069 (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4465 (Rep. Rabhi) 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 Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from September 5, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized HB 4069 (Rep. Kahle) and HB 4465 (Rep. Rabhi). The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4069 and HB 4465: Amy Taylor, Michigan Realtors – support Dave Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – support Alia Phillips, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – support Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – support Steve Murphy, Power Home Solar – support Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – support Paul Connors, Michigan Treasury – support Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservation Energy Forum - support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4069 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4069. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4465 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4465. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 10/30/2019
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2836
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 00:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-116
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 16, 2019 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5084 before the committee: HB 5084 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 2009 PA 75, entitled “Mortgage loan originator licensing act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 493.133 and 493.135), section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 150 and section 5 as amended by 2014 PA 421, and by adding sections 5a and 5b. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5084. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chairwoman Farrington testified in support of HB 5084. Audrey Acquisti, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association, testified in support of HB 5084. Karin Gyger and Mark Weigold, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5084. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Nicole Nystrom, representing the Quicken Loans. At 12:16 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:32 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 5084 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,"by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328. Dave Worthams, representing Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of HB 4908. Micah Babcock, representing Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4908. Mark Garcia, representing Michigan State Housing Authority, testified in support of HB 4908. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to refer House Bill No. 4908 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:34 AM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2201
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 00:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-116
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 16, 2019 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5084 before the committee: HB 5084 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 2009 PA 75, entitled “Mortgage loan originator licensing act,” by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 493.133 and 493.135), section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 150 and section 5 as amended by 2014 PA 421, and by adding sections 5a and 5b. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5084. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chairwoman Farrington testified in support of HB 5084. Audrey Acquisti, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association, testified in support of HB 5084. Karin Gyger and Mark Weigold, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5084. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Nicole Nystrom, representing the Quicken Loans. At 12:16 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:32 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Schroeder moved to refer House Bill No. 5084 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,"by amending section 32 (MCL 125.1432), as amended by 2012 PA 328. Dave Worthams, representing Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of HB 4908. Micah Babcock, representing Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4908. Mark Garcia, representing Michigan State Housing Authority, testified in support of HB 4908. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to refer House Bill No. 4908 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:34 AM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2202
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 14:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-16 14:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-165
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4325 (Rep. Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Miller to summarize HB 4325. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4325: Dr. Sara Sue Schaeffer and Dr. Irene Ametrano, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4325: Justin Fisher, Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following cards were not read in regarding HB 4325: Marina Wyrzykowski, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support Nicholas Erber-LaPierre, Profession of Counseling – Support Page 1 of 4 Mark Docherty, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support David Newman, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support Renee Edmonson, School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan – Support Mark Sutton, American Legion Department of Michigan – Support Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health – Support Sam Champagne, Henry Ford Health System – Support Paige Fults, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support John McNamara, McLaren Health Care – Support Gerald Papazian, LPC's Northern Michigan – Support Brenda Leiniger, LLPC – Support Todd Leibert, Oakland University Department of Counseling – Support Lyanna Leibert, LPC – Support Ricaard Liesice, Alright Counsling PLLC – Support Elizabeth Peterson, LLPC's – Support Denise Weber, LPC's – Support Clerlada Eure-Harris, Counselors – LPC's – Support Dawn Streeter, LLPC's – Support Greg Dudzinski, LPC's – Support Amber Somerville, Michigan Citizens – Support Monica Michael, Private Practice – Support Wendy Croll, Access – Support Sarah Baker, Vita Counseling Services – Support Carolynn Doughesty, Citizen – Support Kathryn Iferse, Counselors, LPC's, WCA – Support Amy Willis, Citizen – Support Napoleon Harrington, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support Brad and Christine Przystas, Citizens – Support Carol Berger, LPC's – Support Meshia Schultz, LPC – Support Frederick Hagon, Citizen - Support Amelia Hasenohl, Citizen – Support Erika VanPoppel, LPC – Support Page 2 of 4 Leah Gwinner, LPC's – Support Keila Kilgore, Art of Creative Dimensions Inc. – Support Gayle Seely Gambill, Gayle Seely Counseling – Support Caroline Ray, Citizen – Support Amelia Hasenohrl, LPC's – Support Barbara Blundo, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support James Blundo, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support Jeanine Madsen, Peak Therapy – Support Allison Woodfield, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support Samantha Darrow, Citizen – Support Marie McCallan, Citizen – Support Stephanie Kastely, Wayne State University Suicide Prevention Initiative – Support Jeff Zapor, Citizen – Support Thomas Grden, Citizen – Support Cindy Goldman, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support Dr. Donald Amidon, Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association – Support Daniel Cruikshanks, Aquinas College – Support Stephanie Burns, Western Michigan University – Support Judy Williams, Michigan School Counselor Association – Support Alegeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support Tianna Hoppe-Rooney, LPC's – Support Karen Bailey, LPC's – Support Sharon Rudy, LPC's – Support Eileen Craig, LPC's – Support Halene Waytes, LPC's – Support Tara Freni, LPC's – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4325 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 3 of 4 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4325. 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 2:21 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 17, 2019 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2838
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 08:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-16 08:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-161
    Committee name
    Insurance and Banking
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. KEN HORN SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Hoitenga). 2. Testimony regarding SB 172 (Sen. Stamas). 3. Adopted (S-1) Substitute to SB 415 (Sen. Nesbitt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sens. Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present. At 8:34 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 8:36 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn 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 HB 4044: Ryan Burtka, Michigan Association of Health Underwriters – Neutral Robert Kosowski, Michigan Association of Insurance Agents – Neutral Tricia Kinley, Insurance Association of Michigan – Neutral Karin Gyger, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Neutral Marcia Hune, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 172: Jeff Junkas, American Property Casualty Insurance Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 172: Mark Ashley, Delta Dental – Support Tim Ward, State Farm Insurance – Support Tricia Kinley, Insurance Association of Michigan – Support Page 1 of 2 Marcia Hune, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 415: Kristina Araya, Comdata Inc. – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 415: David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 415. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sens. Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Horn, Geiss, Bullock, McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:52 a.m. Date approved: 10/23/19 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2839
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-182
    Committee name
    Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
    Evidence text
    The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 3:30 p.m., Room 326, House Office Building Present: Senators Lucido , McBroom, Theis , Hollier and Irwin Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent - Wednesday, October 23, 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, October 24, 12:00 noon, Room 1300 , Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, October 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Michigan Law Revision Commission - Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 a.m., Legislative Council Confer­ence Room, 3rd Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-0212 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:24 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2841
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 12:34:00.000000
    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, October 16, 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 HB 4851 before the committee: HB 4851 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7b and 53b (MCL 211.7b and 211.53b), section 7b as amended by 2013 PA 161 and section 53b as amended by 2017 PA 261. Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4851. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4851 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4851 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 4915 before the committee: HB 4915 (Rep. Berman) A bill to establish liability and provide remedies for damage resulting from falling trees or tree branches. Representative Berman and Dr. Lance Stokes, representing himself as a West Bloomfield resident, testified in support of HB 4915. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Westin, representing Michigan Realtors Association, testified with no position on HB 4915. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4915, but did not wish to speak: Debra Huff, representing the Michigan Forest Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the City of Rochester Hills. Scott Robbins, representing the Michigan Forest Products Council. Patrick Williams, representing Canton Township. Rusty Merchant, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 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 12:34 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
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    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2203
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 09:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-16 08:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-172
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4018 (Rep. Allor). 2. Testimony regarding HB 105 (Rep. VanderWall). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from June 19, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Allor to summarize HB 4018. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4018:  Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources - support. Member questions followed.  Seth Herbst, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries – support. Member questions followed.  Brenda Archambo, Sturgeon for Tomorrow – support. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4018:  Gil Archambo, Citizen – support.  Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – support. Next on the agenda was SB 105 (Sen. VanderWall). The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 105. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 105:  Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – oppose.  Sarah Howes, Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – oppose, working with sponsor.  Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – oppose. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/26/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2840
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 10:54:00.000000
    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, October 16, 2019 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Robinson, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: Rep. Lasinski. Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4922 before the committee: HB 4922 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to repeal 1899 PA 188, entitled "Michigan estate tax act," (MCL 205.201 to 205.256). Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4922. James Hohman, representing Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB 4922. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Richards, representing Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition of HB 4922. Questions and discussion followed. Charles Owens, representing National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in support of HB 4922. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4171 before the committee: HB 4171 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967,"by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2018 PA 589. Representative Alexander, and Sue Macrellis, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4171. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4171, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4171, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired People. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Donald Taylor, representing the Retired Detroit Police Officers and Fire Fighters Association. Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representative Lasinski from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 10:54 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2204
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 13:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-16 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 October 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4731 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4485 (S-1) (Rep. Glenn) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 527 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony regarding SB 515 (Sen. Barrett). 5. Testimony regarding SB 518 (Sen. Runestad). 6. Testimony regarding SB 519 (Sen. MacDonald). 7. Testimony regarding SB 524 (Sen. LaSata). 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 September 4, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized HB 4731. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4731: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral The Chair made a motion to report HB 4731 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 4 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 HB 4731. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair summarized HB 4485 and offered an (S-1) version to the bill. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4485: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4485. 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 HB 4485 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 HB 4485 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 527. Sen. Victory offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version to SB 527. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 527: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 527. 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. Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of SB 527 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 527 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair summarized SB 515. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 515: Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position The Chair invited Sen.(s) Runestad and MacDonald to summarize SB 518 and SB 519. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 518 and SB 519: Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Support The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 524. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 524: Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 524, SB 518 and SB 519: Monica Ackerson, Michigan Road Preservation Association – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 515, SB 518 and SB 519: Jonathan Byrd, Michigan Laborers Union – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518 and SB 519: Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Oppose Steve Claywell, Michigan State Building Trades – Oppose Lisa Canada, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters – Oppose Page 3 of 4 Ben Lyons, Eaton County Road Commission – Oppose Dave Pawloski, Kalamazoo County Road Commission – Oppose Randy Pierce, Monroe County Road Commission – Oppose Michael Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support Dennis Kolar, Road Commission for Oakland County – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Nic Clark, Operating Engineers Local 324 – Oppose Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Oppose Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 524: John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position Dennis Kolar, Road Commission for Oakland County – Oppose Ed Noyola, County Road Association – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 23, 2019 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2837
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-16 10:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-128
    Committee name
    Ways and Means
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS REP. BRANDT IDEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 16, 2019 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 15, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Hertel introduced his guest, William Hertel, to the committee. The Chair laid HB 4208 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. Representative Johnson testified in support of HB 4208. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4208, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 4335 before the committee: HB 4335 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code, "by amending sections 1110 and 1205 (MCL 339.1110 and 339.1205), section 1110 as amended by 2014 PA 137 and section 1205 as amended by 1997 PA 97. Representative Yaroch and Sam Boumis testified in support of HB 4335. Scott Weaver representing Douglas J. Aveda, testified in support of HB 4335. At 10:53 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:54 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4335. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4335 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley, Hertel. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:55 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2019-10-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2205
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-10-16
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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-10-16-097
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    18
    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
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-10-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-1230
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-10-16-097
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    24
    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
    24
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-10-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-1450

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