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2020-01-15

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For 2020-01-15, the release reports observations found. It contains 700 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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700
Committee meeting count
9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 11:56:00.000000
    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, January 15, 2020 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield removing Representative Luke Meerman from the Agriculture Committee, appointing Representative Michele Hoitenga to the Agriculture Committee, and appointing Representative Mike Mueller as Vice Chair of the Agriculture Committee. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee: HB 4860 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled "Large carnivore act," by amending section 22 (MCL 287.1122), as amended by 2018 PA 610. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4860, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but did not wish to speak: Ron Kagan, representing the Detroit Zoological Society. Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4860 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 6-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel. Nays: Reps. Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5085 before the committee: HB 5085 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18817. Representative Markkanen, joined by Dr. Kellie Holmstrom, testified in support of HB 5085. Dr. Jeff Powers and John Tramontana, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of HB 5085. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Holmstrom joined Dr. Powers and John Tramontana to answer questions from committee members. The Chair laid HB 5239 before the committee: HB 5239 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to create the Michigan equine commission; to impose certain assessments and provide for the collection of those assessments; to provide for certain remedies and penalties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission and certain state agencies and officials. Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 5239. Dr. John Shelle and Jean Ligon, both representing the Equine Commission Development Committee, testified in support of HB 5239. Questions and discussion followed. John Tramontana and Dr Jeff Bunn, both representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, testified in opposition of HB 5239. Questions and discussion followed. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association, testified in opposition of HB 5239. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified with a neutral position on HB 5239. The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5239, but did not wish to speak: Mary McNabb, representing herself. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2288
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 11:56:00.000000
    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, January 15, 2020 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Lee Chatfield removing Representative Luke Meerman from the Agriculture Committee, appointing Representative Michele Hoitenga to the Agriculture Committee, and appointing Representative Mike Mueller as Vice Chair of the Agriculture Committee. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee: HB 4860 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled "Large carnivore act," by amending section 22 (MCL 287.1122), as amended by 2018 PA 610. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4860, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4860, but did not wish to speak: Ron Kagan, representing the Detroit Zoological Society. Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4860 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 6-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel. Nays: Reps. Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5085 before the committee: HB 5085 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18817. Representative Markkanen, joined by Dr. Kellie Holmstrom, testified in support of HB 5085. Dr. Jeff Powers and John Tramontana, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, testified in support of HB 5085. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Holmstrom joined Dr. Powers and John Tramontana to answer questions from committee members. The Chair laid HB 5239 before the committee: HB 5239 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to create the Michigan equine commission; to impose certain assessments and provide for the collection of those assessments; to provide for certain remedies and penalties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the commission and certain state agencies and officials. Representative Vaupel testified in support of HB 5239. Dr. John Shelle and Jean Ligon, both representing the Equine Commission Development Committee, testified in support of HB 5239. Questions and discussion followed. John Tramontana and Dr Jeff Bunn, both representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, testified in opposition of HB 5239. Questions and discussion followed. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association, testified in opposition of HB 5239. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified with a neutral position on HB 5239. The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5239, but did not wish to speak: Mary McNabb, representing herself. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2289
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 10:53:00.000000
    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, January 15, 2020 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, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Absent/Excused: Rep. Pagan. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on the environmental contamination in Oakland County before the committee. Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Pagan from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Liesl Cark, Director, along with Tracy Kerckemeti, and Mike Neller, all representing the Michigan Department of the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation on environmental contamination in Oakland and Sanilac Counties. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Jim Ellison introduced the presenters from Oakland County and Madison Heights. Kathy Forzley, representing Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services, testified on the presentation. Dave Coulter, County Executive, representing Oakland County, testified on the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. Melissa Marsh, City Manager, representing City of Madison Heights, testified on the presentation. Roslyn Grafstein, Mayor Pro Tem, representing City of Madison Heights, testified on the presentation. Todd Hillman, Emergency Manager, representing Sanilac County, testified on the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. Greg Alexander, Drain Commissioner, representing Sanilac County, testified on the presentation Questions and discussion followed. Kurt Shubel, representing Marion Township, testified on the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:53 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
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2290
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2020-01-15 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-154
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    36TH DISTRICT SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR JIM STAMAS CHAIR S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7946 FAX: (517) 373-2678 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 693 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman moved, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) MacDonald and Hertel were excused. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from December 11, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Sen. Lauwers to summarize SB 693 for the committee. Sen. Lauwers was joined by Travis Jones, Chief Financial Officer and Paul Anderson, Chief Credit Officer as Greenstone Farm Credit Services. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 693: Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Justin Clement, Michigan Credit Union – Support The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 693 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, McCann, and Bayer Nays: Sen. Santana The bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Nesbitt to recommend immediate effect for SB 693. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by Committee: 2-19-2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2902
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    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, January 15, 2020 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 laid before committee the Speaker's appointment letter. The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee Chatfield, to Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives: January 8, 2020 Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk Michigan House of Representatives State Capitol Building Lansing, MI 48913 Dear Mr. Clerk: This letter is to notify you of the following committee changes: I am removing Representative Luke Meerman from the Families, Children and Seniors Committee. I am appointing Representative Diana Farrington to Families, Children and Seniors Committee. Sincerely, Lee Chatfield, Speaker Michigan House of Representatives The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5153 before the committee: HB 5153 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA 60. Representative Annette Glenn, the bill sponsor, introduced Mr. Colin Parks, Manager Child Program Services and Family Presentation Program Office in the Bureau of Child Welfare in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and explain HB 5153. Mr. Parks testified in support of HB 5153. Questions followed. Copy of his handout is attached. The Chair laid HR 123 before the committee: HR 123 (Rep. Carter) A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to establish and fund programs that support positive health practices for minority mothers. Representative Brenda Carter, the resolution sponsor, explained the HR 123 to the committee. Questions followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HR 123, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagiman, Executive Director of Michigan Council for Maternal Child Health; * Amber Bellazaire, Policy Analyst for Michigan League for Public Policy; Ryan Burtka, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist; and Paige Fults, Director of Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. *Submitted written testimony, which is attached. The Chair laid HB 5148 and HB 5149 before the committee: HB 5148 (Rep. Carter) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 55 of chapter X (MCL 710.55), as amended by 2016 PA 481. HB 5149 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 136c (MCL 750.136c), as amended by 2016 PA 482. Representative Brenda Carter, the bill sponsor for HB 5148, and Representative Douglas Wozniak, the bill sponsor for HB 5149, explained their bills, and introduced Dion Roddy, an attorney and Chair of the Adoption Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, who testified in support of HB 5148 and HB 5149. Questions followed. Copy of his written testimony is attached. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5148 and HB 5149, but did not wish to speak: Mary Conklin, representing the Adoption Subcommittee-Family Law-State Bar, and Stacy Bladen, representing the Deputy Director of Children Services Program in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Garrett moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2291
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 15:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-01-15 15:00:00.000000
    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 January 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4128 (Rep. Aaron Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4152 (S-2) (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 4153 (Rep. Vanessa Guerra) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 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, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to report HB 4128 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, and Bullock. Nays: Sen. Alexander. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4128. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4152 and HB 4153(H-2): Jean Doss, Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues – Support Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4152. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None Page 1 of 2 The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report the (S-2) version of HB 4152 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4152 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report HB 4153 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4153. 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 3:09 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: January 22, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2903
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 12:06:00.000000
    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, January 15, 2020 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 Committee Clerk read a letter from Speaker Chatfield notifying the committee of member changes, removing Representative Meerman and appointing Representative Markkanen. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino. Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5024 and HB 5025 before the committee: HB 5024 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 4a. HB 5025 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 110c (MCL 41.110c), as amended by 2015 PA 248, and by adding section 3c. Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 5024 and Representative Howell testified in support of HB 5025. Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5024. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5025. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Brian Ellison, representing the Libertarian Party of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5024 and HB 5025. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5024 and 5025. Representative Crawford moved to refer House Bill No. 5024 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 5025 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. 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 12:06 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2292
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 11:02:00.000000
    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, January 15, 2020 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, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: Reps. Hall, Robinson. Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 269 before the committee: SB 269 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," (MCL 205.1 to 205.31) by adding section 4a. Senator Geiss testified in support of SB 269. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on SB 269. Questions and discussion followed. Victoria Mayer, representing H&R Block, testified in support of SB 269. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 269, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Shane Barry, representing the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representatives Hall and Robinson 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 11:02 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2293
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-15 10:52:00.000000
    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, January 15, 2020 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, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 14, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4266 and HB 5266 before the committee: HB 4266 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2979. HB 5266 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 2008 PA 167, entitled "Electric cooperative member-regulation act," (MCL 460.31 to 460.39) by adding sections 8a and 8b. Joe Baumann, representing Wolverine Electric Co-Ops, testified in support of HB 4266 and HB 5266. Representative Cole testified in support of HB 4266 and HB 5266. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4266. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4266 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5266 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4266 and HB 5266, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Telecommunications Association of Michigan. Matt Groen, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association. Chris Horak, representing Comcast. Bob Stewart, representing Frontier Communications. Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. The Chair laid HB 4291 before the committee: HB 4291 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 33 and 34 (MCL 169.233 and 169.234), section 33 as amended by 2017 PA 119 and section 34 as amended by 2012 PA 277. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4291. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4291 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Iden) A bill relating to the promotion of regional convention business and tourism in this state and certain regions of this state; to provide for tourism and convention financing and promotion programs in certain areas; to provide for imposition and collection of assessments on the owners of transient facilities to support tourism and convention financing and promotion programs; to provide for the disbursement of the assessments; to establish the oversight functions and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4816 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Joe Agostinelli, representing Southwest Michigan First. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:52 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2294
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-01-15
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
147
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-HJ-01-15-004
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    38
    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
    2020-01-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-1252
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-01-15-004
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    7
    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
    2020-01-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-1473

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