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2020-02-05

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For 2020-02-05, the release reports observations found. It contains 1162 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
17

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 16:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-05 15:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-160
    Committee name
    Advice and Consent
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO CHAIR 3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the appointments of Ms. Amanda A. Howell, Ms. Sandra J. McCurdy, Mrs. Kristin M. Revere and Dr. Hsin Wang to the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 5, 2020 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited all the appointees, Ms. Amanda A. Howell, Ms. Sandra J. McCurdy, Mrs. Kristin M. Revere and Dr. Hsin Wang, to provide the committee with their introductory statements. Member questions followed. The following individuals did not wish to present testimony regarding the appointments to the Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery: Lynell Miller, Citizen – Support appointment of Kristin Revere Kelly Wysocki-Emery, RN – Support appointment of Kristin Revere Yolanda Visser, Citizen – Support appointment of Kristin Revere Leanna Pelham, Citizen – Support appointment of Kristin Revere Elizabeth Hawver, Friends of Michigan Midwives – Support appointment of Kristin Revere, Sandra McCurdy and Amanda Howell There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/06/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2932
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 10:08:00.000000
    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, February 5, 2020 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Absent/Excused: Reps. VanSingel, Pagan. Representative Glenn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 693 before the committee: SB 693 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 2018 PA 111, entitled "Agricultural disaster loan origination program act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 (MCL 286.432, 286.433, 286.434, and 286.435). Josh Skrzypczak, representing the Office of Senator Lauwers, testified in support of SB 693. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Anderson, representing Greenstone Farm Credit Union, testified in support of SB 693. Questions and discussion followed. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of SB 693. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 693, but did not wish to speak: Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Soybean Association. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out SB 693 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Lightner. The Chair invited Representative Huizenga, Representative Whiteford, Representative Glenn, Representative Hammoud, and Representative Sabo to give a presentation on the House Appropriations Committee IT Task Force Report. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representatives VanSingel and Pagan from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:08 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
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2329
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2020-02-05 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 February 5, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 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 595 (Sen. Schmidt) 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, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman moved, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Barrett, Nesbitt, Hollier, Victory, and Hollier were excused. The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the amended committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer Nays: None The committee rules were adopted. The Chairman invited Sen. Schmidt and Gabe Schneider of TART (Traverse Area Recreational Trail) to summarize SB 695 for the committee. The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. MacGregor, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 695 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Hertel, Irwin, Santana, McCann and Bayer Nays: None The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen MacDonald, supported by Sen. Runestad to recommend immediate effect for SB 695. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by the Chairman, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 2-19-20 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2929
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-329
    Committee name
    Community Health and Human Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon , Schmidt, LaSata , MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin and Santana Excused: Senator Barrett
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2931
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 13:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-05 12:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-329
    Committee name
    Community Health and Human Services
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair MacGregor, Sens. Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin and Santana, a quorum was present. At 12:33 p.m., Sen. Michael MacDonald entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Patty Sabin and Lansing Sanchez Castillo, Michigan CASA – Support Michael Christy and Melissa Werkman, Children's Advocacy Centers – Support Michael Christy and Melissa Werkman, Children's Advocacy Centers – Support Colleen Allen and Jill Madsen, Autism Alliance of Michigan – Support At 12:34 p.m., Sen. Sylvia Santana entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. At 12:35 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting. At 12:37 p.m., Sen. Curtis Hertel entered the meeting. At 12:39 p.m., Sen. Wayne Schmidt entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. MacGregor, to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4th, 2019. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adjourn the committee at 1:45 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: February 19, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-4811
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 10:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-113
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. JULIE CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2020 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Paquette moved to adopt the minutes from the January 22nd, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 117 and SB 297 before the committee: SB 117 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759a (MCL 168.759a), as amended by 2012 PA 523. SB 297 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 18a. Garrett Wheat and Bill Drake, representing the Offices of Senator Johnson and Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 117 and SB 297. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Clark and Evan Hope, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of SB 117 and SB 297. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on SB 117 and SB 297. Questions and discussion followed. Justin Roebuck, representing the Council of Election Officials, testified in support of SB 117 and SB 297. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 10:52 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2330
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 09:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-114
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon. Absent/Excused: Rep. Alexander. Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 4, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Alexander from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4806 and HB 5445 before the committee: HB 4806 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 10g, 10h, and 10q (MCL 460.10g, 460.10h, and 460.10q), the title as amended by 2016 PA 341, section 10g as amended by 2008 PA 286, section 10h as added by 2000 PA 142, and section 10q as added by 2000 PA 141. HB 5445 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to regulate persons that provide electric vehicle charging services; to require registration of certain persons that provide electric vehicle charging services; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Representative Schreoder testified in support of HB 4806 and HB 5445. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4806 and HB 5445, but did not wish to speak: Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4806 and HB 5445, but did not wish to speak: Leah Wawro, representing DTE. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4806, but did not wish to speak: Reka Holley, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4806, but did not wish to speak: Cory Connolly, representing the Energy Innovation Business Council. Matt Sowash, representing Tesla. Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy. Robert O'Meara, representing the ITC Corp. Marcia Hune, representing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association. Mike Alaimo, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. Kevin Miller, representing ChargePoint. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5445, but did not wish to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5445, but did not wish to speak: Cory Connolly, representing the Energy Innovation Business Council. Kevin Miller, representing ChargePoint. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the meeting at 9:19 AM. Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2331
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    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, February 5, 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 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 January 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5289 before the committee: HB 5289 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2882 and 2891 (MCL 333.2882 and 333.2891), section 2882 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 2891 as amended by 2013 PA 136. Val Vail-Shirey, Legislative Assistant for Representative Julie Alexander, explained the (H-2) substitute for HB 5289. Genevieve Marron, representing the Right to Life of Michigan, submitted a card in support of HB 5289, but did not wish to speak. Representative Liberati moved to adopt the substitute (H-2) for HB 5289. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to refer HB 5289 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Kinship Care. Dr. Sharon McDaniel, President and Chief Executive Officer of A Second Chance, Incorporated, explained the importance of placement of children with their relatives, or family friends when they are unable to remain in the homes of their birth parents. A copy of her handout is attached. Questions followed. Dr. Joo Yeunn Chang, Senior Deputy Director for the Children's Service Agency at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, joined Dr. McDaniel to address questions from committee members. Deb Frisbee, a Parent Consultant at Adoption Family Support Network, showed a video from Jan Wagner, a kinship caregiver from Mason County and the recipient of the Casey Family Programs 2019 Excellence Award, and briefed the committee members about her program. Questions and discussion followed. Brooke VanProoyen, Coordinator of the Adoption Family Support Network and a former relative placement child, briefed the committee further about various child placement issues. Questions followed. Lisa Grodsky, Community Services Coordinator for the Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency, briefed the members on her area's child placement conditions. Questions and discussion followed. Tina Wasilewski and Anita Rothert, Parent Education Specialist, from the Guidance Center in Dearborn, Michigan, briefed the committee on their program. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wozniak moved to adjourn the committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:32 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2332
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 15:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-05 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 February 5, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SR 91 (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Presentation by JooYeun Chang, Children's Services Agency Executive Director, MDHHS on the Overview of Sec. 588 - Children's Rights Settlement Termination Plan 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) Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a quorum was present. At 3:01 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:02 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 91: Scott Ray, Office of Senator Peter Lucido – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 91: Rev. Dr. Jennifer L. Smith, Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of MI and Auxiliary – Support Fred Schaible, DMVA – Support Danielle Jones, National Guard Association of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SR 91 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sens. Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited JooYuen Chang, Children's Services Agency Executive Director with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to deliver a presentation on the Overview of Sec. 588 - Children's Rights Settlement Termination Plan. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:52 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 19, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2928
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 13:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-05 12:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-162
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAI 7500 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5124 (S-1) (Rep. Byrd) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 725 (Sen. Runestad). 3. Testimony regarding SB 726 (Sen. Johnson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from January 29, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 5124. He offered an (S-1) version to the bill and summarized the (S-1). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5124. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5124 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. Daley The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5124. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair summarized SB 725 and invited Sen. Johnson to summarize SB 726. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regard SB's 725 – 726: Michael Pung, Citizen – Support Michele Oberholtzer, United Community Housing Coalition - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:19 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/19/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2927
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 12:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-116
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2020 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Stone, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: Rep. Clemente. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 415 before the committee: SB 415 (Sen. Nesbitt) A bill to amend 1984 PA 379, entitled "An act to define and regulate certain credit card transactions, agreements, charges, and disclosures; to prescribe the powers and duties of the financial institutions bureau and certain state agencies; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for fines and penalties," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 493.101). Ryan Studley, representing Senator Nesbitt's Office, testified in support of SB 415. Kris Araya, representing Comdata Inc., testified in support of SB 415. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 415, but did not wish to speak: Angela Clock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 415, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse Representative Clemente from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:06 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Eddie Sleeper Acting Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2333
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 08:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-05 08:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-161
    Committee name
    Insurance and Banking
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. KEN HORN SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND BANKING SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5174 (Rep. Rendon) The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) LaSata, Daley, Horn, Geiss, Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present. At 8:33 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 8:34 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5174: John H. Meets and Jeff Diefenbach, Wholesale and Specialty Insurance Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sens. Lauwers, Barrett and Nesbitt were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 19, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2930
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 12:05:00.000000
    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, February 5, 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 Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4030 before the committee: HB 4030 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1972 PA 139, entitled "An act authorizing township boards to provide for the maintenance and improvement of private roads by contract and to provide payments by special assessment districts; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 247.392). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4030, but did not wish to speak: Jesse Osmer, representing the office of Representative Allor. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4030. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 4030 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5197 and HB 5198 before the committee: HB 5197 (Rep. Maddock)A bill to amend 1992 PA 116, entitled "Records reproduction act," (MCL 24.401 to 24.406) by adding section 2a. HB 5198 (Rep. Maddock)A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 491 (MCL 750.491), as amended by 2017 PA 182. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5197, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing Canton Township. Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 5197 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to refer House Bill No. 5198 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Lower adjourned the meeting at 12:05 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2334
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-124
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:30 AM Senate Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Oversight was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee. The Senate Oversight Committee was called to order by Senator McBroom. The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand. Absent/Excused: Reps. LaFave, Schroeder. The Chair laid before the committee the following: Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report: Bureau of Elections - December 2019 #231-0235-19 Mary Lowe and Jordan Schafer, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified regarding the audit report. Questions and discussion followed. Johnathan Brater, the Director of the Bureau of Elections, testified regarding the audit report. Questions and discussion followed. Andrew Mason and Bree Anderson, representing Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget, testified regarding the audit report. The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mary Clark and Joe Roebuck, representing the Council of Election Officials and the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Representative Reilly moved to excuse Representatives LaFave and Schroeder from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Senator McBroom adjourned the Senate Oversight Committee at 9:55 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Senate Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2335
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-124
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2020 8:30 AM Senate Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Standing Committee on Oversight was meeting jointly with the Senate Oversight Committee. The Senate Oversight Committee was called to order by Senator McBroom. The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, Steven Johnson, Cynthia Johnson, Camilleri, LaGrand. Absent/Excused: Reps. LaFave, Schroeder. The Chair laid before the committee the following: Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report: Bureau of Elections - December 2019 #231-0235-19 Mary Lowe and Jordan Schafer, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified regarding the audit report. Questions and discussion followed. Johnathan Brater, the Director of the Bureau of Elections, testified regarding the audit report. Questions and discussion followed. Andrew Mason and Bree Anderson, representing Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget, testified regarding the audit report. The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mary Clark and Joe Roebuck, representing the Council of Election Officials and the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Representative Reilly moved to excuse Representatives LaFave and Schroeder from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Senator McBroom adjourned the Senate Oversight Committee at 9:55 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Senate Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2336
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    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 JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 5, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight with the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Discussion on the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, December 2019. Chair McBroom called the Senate meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll and excuse absent members. A quorum was not present at that time. Chair McBroom invited the committees to join in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom gave opening comments including a summary of the topic. Chair McBroom invited Mary Lowe and Jordan Schafer of the Office of the Auditor General to brief the committees on the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, December 2019. Questions followed from Senate and House committee members. Chair McBroom invited Jonathan Brater of the Bureau of Elections to provide testimony regarding the Performance Audit Report, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, December 2019. Questions followed from Senate and House committee members. Chair McBroom invited Andrew Mason and Bree Anderson of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget to provide testimony regarding the Performance Audit Report, Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, December 2019. The members did not have further questions. Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the Senate meeting due to the Senate session beginning. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. The House Committee on Oversight adjourned at 9:54 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/03/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-4655
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-05 10:41:00.000000
    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, February 5, 2020 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Absent/Excused: Rep. Robinson. Representative Yancey moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," (MCL 125.2651 to 125.2670) by adding section 15b. Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 5059 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Steven Johnson, Hall. Pass: None. Chairwoman Afendoulis moved to excuse Representative 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 10:41 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-2337
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-05 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-02-05
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-02-05-013
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    35
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-05
    Sitting id
    sitting-1261
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-02-05-013
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    12
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-05
    Sitting id
    sitting-1482

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