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2019-10-17

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For 2019-10-17, the release reports observations found. It contains 568 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
5

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Committee meeting count
5
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2019-10-17 08:39:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-17 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-164
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE SENATOR KEVIN DALEY CHAIR 5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1777 FAX: (517) 373-5871 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 174 (S-2) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 179 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 180 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 181 (S-1) (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported SB 182 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect. 6. Reported SB 183 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect. 7. Reported SB 361 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich and Polehanki, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from August 13, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 174: Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States & ASPCA – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 174: Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Opposed Mary Kelpinski, Michigan Pork Producers Association – Neutral Nathan Kark, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Neutral Allison Brink, Michigan Allied Poultry – Support Jim Byrum, Michigan AgriBusiness Association – Support The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 174. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 174. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-2) version of SB 174 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers. Nays: Sen. Polehanki. Pass: Sen. Ananich. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 174 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 179 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 179. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to report SB 180 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 180. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of SB 181 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 181 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of SB 182 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 182 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 183 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 2 of 3 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 183. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 361 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 361. 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 8:39 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 31, 2019 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-2842
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-17 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-110
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:00 a.m. Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Manoogian, Robinson. Absent/Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4835, HB 4836, HB 4837 and HB 4838 before the committee: HB 4835 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding chapter 7A. HB 4836 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 15. HB 4837 (Rep. Leutheuser) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 449. HB 4838 (Rep. Lasinski) A bill to create certain offices in the executive branch; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain offices and officers and on certain state employees and public employees. Representative Tommy Brann and Representative Donna Lasinski, the bill sponsors, explained HB 4835, HB 4836, HB 4837 and HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. Micah Babcock, Director of Government Operations for the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), and David C. Rhoa, President of Marana Group, testified in support of HB 4835, HB 4836, HB 4837 and HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of Mr. Babcock’s written testimony is attached. Charles S. Owens, Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of HB 4835, HB 4836, HB 4837 and HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of his handout is attached. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4835, HB 4836, HB 4837 and HB 4838, but did not wish to speak: Steven D. Japinga, Vice President of Public Affairs Department for the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Brad Williams, Vice President of Government Relations for the Detroit Regional Chamber. Alexa Kramer, Director of Government Affairs for Grand Rapids Chamber, submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4835, HB 4836, HB 4837 and HB 4838, but did not wish to speak, and submitted written testimony, which is attached. At 10:21 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:00 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Cambensy moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:01 p.m. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2019-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-2206
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-17 13:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-17 12:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-174
    Committee name
    Economic and Small Business Development
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PETER MACGREGOR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JEREMY MOSS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENATOR KEN HORN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1760 FAX: (517) 373-3487 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 17, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 492 (Sen. Horn). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sens. VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 492: Jeff Mason, MEDC – Neutral Phil Santel, Ann Arbor Spark – Support Brad Comment and Therese Thill, The Right Place, Inc. – Support Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposed Michael LaFave, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed Tyler Rossmaessler, Flint and Genesee Chamber of Commerce – Support Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 492: John Mozena, Center for Economic Accountability – Opposed Tim Greimel, AFSCME Council 25 – Opposed David Guenthner, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed Jim Barrett – Opposed Annie Patnude, Americans for Prosperity – Opposed David Coulter, Oakland Co. Executive – Support Dave Blaszkiewicz, Invest Detroit – Support Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Support Jim Van Doren, Lenawee Now – Support Joe Sobieralski, Battle Creek Unlimited – Support Marty Fittante, Invest U.P. – Support Rob Cleveland, Cornerstone Alliance – Support Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Jason Puscas, MICHAuto – Support Page 1 of 2 Bob Trezise, LEAP – Support Amy Clickner, Lake Superior Community Partnership – Support Diane Middleton, Midland Business Associates – Support Tim Lake, Monroe Co. Business Development Corporation – Support Fay Beydoun, American Arab Chamber of Commerce – Support Jim Greene, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support Jason Blanks, Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Support Mindy Bradish-Orta, Jackson Chamber of Commerce – Support JoAnn Crary, Saginaw Future – Support Jennifer Owens, Lakeshore Advantage – Support Taia Tomcsik-Husak, Troy Chamber of Commerce – Support Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support John Walsh, Downtown Detroit Partnership – Support Pat Devin, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council – Support Mark Vanderpool, City of Sterling Heights – Support Luke Bonner, Bonner Advisory Group – Support Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce – Support Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First – Support Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support Tim Ward, Building Owners and Managers Association – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support Chris Iannuzzi, Consumers Energy – Support Lance Binonierri, MITA – Support Peter Ruddell, Michigan Works – Support Jen Rigterink, MML – Support Delaney McKinley, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Madison Clements, Bay Area and Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce – Support Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, City of Grand Rapids – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 7, 2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-2844
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-17 11:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-118
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. HANK VAUPEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 17, 2019 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4958 and HB 5043 before the committee: HB 4958 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16279. HB 5043 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending sections 100b and 772 (MCL 330.1100b and 330.1772), section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 772 as added by 1995 PA 290, and by adding section 206a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4958, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University of Women. Representative Hornberger moved to refer House Bill No. 4958 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5043, but did not wish to speak: Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5043 and HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics. Representative Frederick moved to refer House Bill No. 5043 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5044 (Rep. Garrett) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled “Foster care and adoption services act,” by amending section 4c (MCL 722.954c), as amended by 2014 PA 337. Representative Garrett moved to refer House Bill No. 5044 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991 before the committee: HB 4459 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding article 18. HB 4460 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 24505 to article 18. HB 4990 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2018 PA 463. HB 4991 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16226 (MCL 333.16226), as amended by 2018 PA 463. Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4459. The motion prevailed 19- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4460. The motion prevailed 19-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hauck and Representative Liberati, testified in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Karin Gyger, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified with no position on HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Cathy Cooper, representing the Michigan Association of Health Underwriters, testified in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Kristen Nohner, Dr. Tom Veverka, Dr. Chris Abood and Dr. Courtney Abernathy, representing Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Christine Shearer and Jeff Romback, representing Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Bret Jackson, representing Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Tom George, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. Dr. Jim Richard, representing Michigan Society of Pathologists, testified in opposition of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4459, HB 4460, HB 4990 and HB 4991, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Warren Lanpheor, representing Michigan College of Emergency-Physicians. Diana Nordlund, representing Michigan College Emergency-Physicians. Rami Khoury, representing Michigan College Emergency-Physicians. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4459 and HB 4460, but did not wish to speak: Jason MacDonald, representing the Mobile Medical Response. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Carl Alden, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4459 and HB 4460, but did not wish to speak: Frank Venuto, representing the United Health Care Group. Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Mary Haffenbredl, representing Americas Health Insurance Plans. Dawn Giggelt, representing Michigan Complete Health. Larry Lewis Jr., representing AETNA. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4459 and HB 4460, but did not wish to speak: Rob Keller, representing Kalamazoo Anesthesiology. Gabriele Szlenkier, representing the Washtenaw County Medical Society. Tom George, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Dave Hall, representing the Emergency Department Practice Management Association. Brad Uren, representing the American College of Emergency Physicians. Mark Weiss, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-2207
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-17 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2019-10-17 13:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    2019-10-17 13:05:00.000000
    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 17, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4710 (Rep. Kahle). 2. Reported HB 4223 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding HB 4451 (Rep. Calley). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:05 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, and Santana, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Tara Rodriguez, of Rep. Kahle's office, to answer questions regarding HB 4710. At 1:07 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:09 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4223 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Santana Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4223. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Meghan Mott, of Rep. Calley's office, to summarize HB 4451. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4451: Dr. Theresa Cooney, The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4451: Jeff Towns, Michigan Optometric Association – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Wojno 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 1:22 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 24, 2019 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2019-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-2843
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2019-10-17 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2019-10-17
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-10-17-098
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    9
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-10-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-1231
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2019-SJ-10-17-098
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    6
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2019-10-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-1451

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