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2020-01-28

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For 2020-01-28, the release reports observations found. It contains 1029 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
10

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1029
Committee meeting count
10
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 09:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-112
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 14, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5236 before the committee: HB 5236 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1538 (MCL 380.1538), as amended by 2007 PA 144. Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 5236 to the committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5236, but did not wish to speak: Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The Chair laid HB 4739 before the committee: HB 4739 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1263a. Representative Vaupel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4739. The motion prevailed 15-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Camilleri offered the following amendments to HB 4739 (H-2): 1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "year," by striking out the balance of the line through "A" on line 4 and inserting "a". 2. Amend page 1, line 4, after "district" by inserting "that receives funding under section 32d of the state school aid act of 1979, MCL 388.1632d, for a great start readiness program,". 3. Amend page 1, line 5, after "designee" by inserting a comma. 4. Amend page 1, line 5, after "each" by striking out "school". 5. Amend page 1, line 5, after "building" by striking out the balance of the line through "district" on line 8 and inserting "that will be utilized for a great start readiness program funded under section 32d of the state school aid act of 1979, MCL 388.1632d, for which the intermediate school district is the fiduciary under section 32d of the state school aid act of 1979, MCL 388.1632d,". 6. Amend page 2, line 2, by striking out all of subdivisions (b) and (c). 7. Amend page 2, line 14, after "of" by striking out "school". 8. Amend page 2, line 24, after "the" by striking out "school". 9. Amend page 2, line 25, after "any" by striking out "school". 10. Amend page 3, line 3, after "in" by striking out "subdivisions" and inserting "subdivision". 11. Amend page 3, line 3, after "(b)," by striking out the balance of the line through "(d)," on line 4. 12. Amend page 3, line 11, after "If" by striking out "an intermediate school district or school district" and inserting "a great start readiness program funded under section 32d of the state school aid act of 1979, MCL 388.1632d,". 13. Amend page 3, line 18, by striking out "intermediate school district or school district" and inserting "great start readiness program". 14. Amend page 3, line 20, by striking out all of subdivisions (c) and (d). 15. Amend page 4, line 7, after "If" by striking out "an intermediate school district or school district" and inserting "a great start readiness program funded under section 32d of the state school aid act of 1979, MCL 388.1632d,". 16. Amend page 4, line 14, after "completion." by striking out the balance of the line through "completion." on line 26. 17. Amend page 4, line 28, after "district" by striking out the balance of the line through the second "school" on line 29. 18. Amend page 5, line 2, after "district's" by striking out the balance of the line through "school's" on line 3. 19. Amend page 5, line 4, by striking out all of subsection (7) and renumbering the remaining subsection. Representative Camilleri spoke to his amendments. Representative Camilleri moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4739 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 6-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman. Pass: None. Representative Camilleri offered the following amendment to HB 4739 (H-2): 1. Amend page 5, following line 9, by inserting: "(8) The legislature shall appropriate sufficient funds from a fund identified on a list of funds submitted by the department of health and human services, excluding the state school aid fund established under section 11 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, to only public schools to fully reimburse great start readiness programs that are located within school buildings operated by those public schools for the costs of contracting for the completion of modifications or remedial measures as described under this section, as applicable." and renumbering the remaining subsection. Representative Camilleri spoke to his amendment. Representative Camilleri moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4739 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 6-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4739 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-5-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Reilly, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Stone. Pass: Rep. Camilleri. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4739, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Hicks Clayton, representing the Dearborn Heights City Council. Tabitha Kerr, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Dirk Wheeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Lisa Hansknecht, representing Oakland County Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of School Principals. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2313
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 14:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-01-28 14:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-159
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 28, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5263 (Rep. Aaron Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Presentation on VAR: a. Richard Blumenstock, Consumers Energy - Executive Director of Electric Planning b. Don Stanczak, DTE Energy – VP Business Planning and Development 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 Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5263: Marla Braun, Office of State Representative Aaron Miller – Support Yvette Collins and Mark Ortlieb, AT & T – Support Bob Stewart, Frontier Communications – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5263 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, and McMorrow. Nays: None Pass: Sen. Brinks. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to recommend immediate effect for HB 5263. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding VAR: Richard Blumenstock, Consumers Energy Don Stanczak, DTE There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:51 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 11, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2917
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 12:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-117
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. JASON M SHEPPARD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:00 PM Room 426, State Capitol Building, Lansing MI The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 14, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SCR 18 before the committee: SCR 18 (Sen. Nesbitt) A concurrent resolution to oppose the inclusion of labor peace agreements in the Marijuana Regulatory Agency's permanent rules and to oppose the inclusion of labor peace agreements or any similar construct in the administrative rules of this state. Sandra McCormick, representing the Great Lakes Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SCR 18. Charles Owen, representing the National Federation of Independent Business of Michigan, testified in support of SCR 18. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SCR 18, but did not wish to speak: David Geunthner, representing the Mackinac Center. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jeff Wiggens, representing ABC of Michigan. Tony Daunt, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Annie Patnaude, representing Americans for Prosperity. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SCR 18, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers. At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Tim Griemel, representing AFSME Council 25, testified in opposition to SCR 18. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Lilly moved to report out SCR 18 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly. Nays: Reps. Greig, Rabhi. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the meeting at 12:17 PM. Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 426, State Capitol Building, Lansing MI The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2314
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 10:07:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-120
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5325, HB 5326 and HB 5327 before the committee: HB 5325 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 20a and 36 of chapter VIII (MCL 768.20a and 768.36), as amended by 2014 PA 76, and by adding sections 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, and 51 to chapter VIII. HB 5326 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending a division heading of chapter 10 and section 1050 (MCL 330.2050); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5327 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 17 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.17), as amended by 1998 PA 474. Representative Calley; Judge Milton Mack, representing the State Court Administrative Office; and Chris Becker, Kent County Prosecuting Attorney, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5325, HB 5326 and HB 5327. Questions and discussion followed. Sheriff Wriggelsworth and Sheriff Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 5325, HB 5326 and HB 5327. Questions and discussion followed. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 5325, HB 5326 and HB 5327. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5325, HB 5326 and HB 5327, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4923 and HB 4924 before the committee: HB 4923 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16u of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16u), as amended by 2000 PA 279. HB 4924 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 421d. Representative Lilly and Representative Anthony testified together in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Sproles, representing the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, and Craig Orlan, representing Honda North America, Inc., testified together in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4923 and HB 4924, but did not wish to speak: Karen Johnston, representing Toyota. Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Jason Puscas, representing MICHAuto. Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors. Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Gabby Bruno, representing the Ford Motor Company. 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; Representative Wozniak; and Dion E. Roddy, representing the Adoption Sub Committee-Family Law Section-State Bar of Michigan, testified together in support of HB 5148 and HB 5149. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5148 and HB 5149, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Mary Conklin, representing herself in private practice adoption law. At 9:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:58 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5164 before the committee: HB 5164 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending sections 907, 943, 945, and 947 (MCL 339.5907, 339.5943, 339.5945, and 339.5947) and by adding section 946. Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 5164. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 5164, but did not wish to speak: Cathy Wilson and Garrett Jackson, representing Consumers Energy. Marnie Wills, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Leah Wawro, representing DTE Energy. The Chair laid HB 4735, HB 4736 and HB 4737 before the committee: HB 4735 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2017 PA 124. HB 4736 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 5 (MCL 15.235), as amended by 2018 PA 105. HB 4737 (Rep. Love) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13e (MCL 777.13e), as amended by 2015 PA 189. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4735 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4737 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4736 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:07 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2315
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 12:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-122
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU M LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Manoogian moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Cyber Security before the committee. The Chair welcomed Laura Clark, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, Detective First Lieutenant Jim Ellis, Michigan State Police, and Lt. Colonel Daniel Guy, Commander, 272d Cyber Operations Squadron, Michigan Air National Guard, to give a presentation on Cyber Security. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:47 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2316
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 12:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-123
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the minutes from the January 21st, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5401 and HB 5402 before the committee: HB 5401 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80146 (MCL 324.80146), as amended by 2007 PA 8. HB 5402 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 113, 8701, and 8703 (MCL 600.113, 600.8701, and 600.8703), section 113 as amended by 1996 PA 79, section 8701 as added by 1994 PA 12, and section 8703 as amended by 1996 PA 388. Representative Eisen testified in support of HB 5401 and HB 5402. Questions and discussion followed. Artie Bryson, representing Clay Township, testified in support of HB 5401 and HB 5402. Questions and discussion followed. Pat Hohl, representing Hamburg Township, testified in support of HB 5401 and HB 5402. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5401 and HB 5402, but did not wish to speak: Moreno Taylor II, representing the Michigan Waterfront Alliance. Blaine Koops, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5401 and HB 5402, but did not wish to speak: Nicki Pokan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5401, but did not wish to speak: Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HCR 12 before the committee: HCR 12 (Rep. Howell) A concurrent resolution to oppose Canada's consideration of placing a permanent high-level radioactive waste storage site on the shores of Lake Huron, to urge the United States Congress to take every legal action possible to prevent the construction of any underground high-level nuclear waste repository in the Great Lakes basin, and to urge the Canadian government to prohibit a high-level nuclear waste repository anywhere in the Great Lakes basin. At 12:22 pm Chair Howell handed over the gavel to Vice Chair Wakeman. Representative Howell testified in support of HCR 12. Questions and discussion followed. Sean Hammond, representing Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HCR 12. Nick Occhipinti, representing Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of HCR 12. At 12:38 pm Vice Chair Wakeman handed the gavel back over to Chair Howell. The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 12, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer McKay, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Bryan Burroughs, representing the Trout Unlimited. Melissa Desimone, representing the Michigan Lakers & Streamers Association. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Crystal Davis, representing the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Charles Griffith, representing the Ecology Center. Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists. Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Shannon Donley, representing the Michigan Democratic Party Environmental Caucus. Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. Representative Wakeman moved to report out HCR 12 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: Rep. Reilly. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:46 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2317
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 14:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-01-28 14:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-156
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT 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 January 28, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Levin Center at Wayne Law. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair introduced the meeting presenters: Jim Townsend of the Levin Center at Wayne Law, Dr. Lyke Thompson, Director of the Center for Urban Studies and Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University, and Dr. Marjorie Sarbaugh-Thompson, Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University. A presentation entitled "Bipartisan, Solution-Driven State Legislative Oversight of the Executive Branch" was delivered to the committee. Member questions and conversation followed. The Chair requested additional information from the presenters relative to examples of how other states provide year end reports to the legislature, how administrative rules are managed and how monitoring of state contract performance is conducted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:58 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/03/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2918
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 11:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-125
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. MICHAEL WEBBER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Absent/Excused: Rep. Frederick. Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4588 before the committee: HB 4588 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1968 PA 251, entitled "Cemetery regulation act," by amending section 10 (MCL 456.530), as amended by 2008 PA 478. At 10:42 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 a.m., Majority Vice Chair Berman called the committee back to order. Representative Webber testified in support of HB 4588; David Bertram, representing Michigan State University, testified in support of HB 4588. Questions and discussion followed. Jay Tower, representing the Michigan Cemetery Association, and David Krall, representing the White Chapel Memorial in Troy, testified in opposition to HB 4588. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:10 a.m., Majority Vice Chair Berman laid the committee at ease. At 11:11 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5315 before the committee: HB 5315 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2018 PA 479. Representative Berman moved to refer House Bill No. 5315 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Nays: Rep. Robinson. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5315: Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 5134 before the committee: HB 5134 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled "Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966," by amending section 10 (MCL 408.660), as amended by 2014 PA 163. Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 5134; Camille Jourden-Mark, representing Michigan's Adventure, testified in support of HB 5134. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5134. The motion prevailed 14-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5134, but did not wish to speak: Erika Scheffer, Director of State Advocacy for the International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions. Representative Berman moved to excuse Representative Frederick from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Webber adjourned the meeting at 11:45 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2318
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 10:36:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-127
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5194 before the committee: HB 5194 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending section 2 (MCL 257.1302), as amended by 2016 PA 430. Representative O'Malley offered the following amendments to HB 5194: 1. Amend page 2, line 9, after "weight" by inserting "rating". 2. Amend page 3, line 24, after "weight" by inserting "rating". Representative Eisen moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5194. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5194 as amended, as substitute (H-1), to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5194, but did not wish to speak: Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Secretary of State. The Chair laid HB 4396 before the committee: HB 4396 (Rep. Wittenberg) A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled "An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to provide for the removal of obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone, power, and other public utility companies, cable television companies, broadband companies, and municipalities may enter upon, construct, and maintain telegraph, telephone, power, cable television, or broadband lines, pipe lines, wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers, and like structures upon, over, across, or under public roads, bridges, streets, and waters; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by repealing section 19 (MCL 247.189). Representative Clemente moved to refer House Bill No. 4396 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4396, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:36 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2319
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-01-28 10:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-128
    Committee name
    Ways and Means
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS REP. BRANDT IDEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 28, 2020 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol 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, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Absent/Excused: Rep. Warren. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4831 before the committee: HB 4831 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2017 PA 21. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4831. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4831 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4551 and HB 4552 before the committee: HB 4551 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40111, 74116, and 78119 (MCL 324.40111, 324.74116, and 324.78119), section 40111 as amended by 2018 PA 272, section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1, and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81. HB 4552 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 674, 675, 801, 803d, 803f, 805, and 811f (MCL 257.674, 257.675, 257.801, 257.803d, 257.803f, 257.805, and 257.811f), section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, section 801 as amended by 2018 PA 656, section 803d as amended by 2018 PA 62, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, section 805 as amended by 2013 PA 82, and section 811f as amended by 2017 PA 234, and by adding section 68c. Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4551. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4551 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4552. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4552 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4552, but did not wish to speak: Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5015 before the committee: HB 5015 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 2016 PA 370, entitled "Electronic open access to government act," by amending section 1 (MCL 15.451). Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5015. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5015 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Leutheuser. Pass: None. Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Warren from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:40 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-01-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-2320
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-01-28 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-01-28
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-01-28-009
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    21
    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
    2020-01-28
    Sitting id
    sitting-1257
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-01-28-009
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-01-28
    Sitting id
    sitting-1478

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