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2020-02-11

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For 2020-02-11, the release reports observations found. It contains 1375 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
14

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14
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 12:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-158
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS 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 11, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 594 (Sen. Schmidt). 2. Testimony regarding SB 657 (Sen. Theis). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. At 12:01 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 12:05 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 594: Madline Dasen, Office of Senator Schmidt – Support Mallory DePrekel, CIS of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594: Traci Lambert, Citizen – Neutral Ellen Hoekstra, Brandon Communities Schools – Support Amy Chapman, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Oppose Jean Doss, Michigan School Counselors Association – Oppose Amy Campbell, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Oppose Julie Rove, AFT Michigan – Support Carol Paine-McGovern, Kent School Services Network – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 657: David Saba, Teachers of Tomorrow – Support Page 1 of 2 Matt Outlaw, Brandon School District – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 657: Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Oppose Megan Morris, Central Michigan University – Oppose Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents – Support Matt Kurta, ESA Legislative Group – Support Chris Glass, West Michigan Talent Triangle – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 25, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    3
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2940
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 15:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-11 14:00:00.000000
    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 February 11, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett) SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair 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: 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. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Senators Jeff Irwin, Tom Barrett, Aric Nesbitt, Michigan State Senate – Support Laura Sherman, Mark Hagerty, Mark Olinyk, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support Jayson Wallert, Power Home Solar – Support Renze Hoeksema, DTE Energy – Oppose Due to the time constraints the following individuals were unable to testify on SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Ed Rivet, Conservative Energy Forum – Support John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support David Friedrichs, Homeland Solar – Support Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power Systems – Support Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw 350 Jonathan Miner, MISUN Grand Rapids, WMEAC – Support David Arnosti, Haslett Community Church – Support Graig Toepfer, Citizen – Support Marshall Clabeaux, Michigan Land, Air, Water – Support John Schleicher, Michigan Interfaith Power and Light – Support Page 1 of 2 Haldane Davies, Consumer Energy Alliance - Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Dylan Pogh, Mid-America Solar LLC – Support Paul Lukkari, Solar King LLC – Support Dave Leahy, Citizen – Support Alan Waller, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support Wayne Schuurman, Audio Advisor – Support Jeremy Zinn, Oak Electric – Support Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Gloria Koch, Citizen – Support Amanda Mayer, Distributed Power – Support Diane Cheklich, DZ Power – Support John Gourldy, Citizen – Support Beverly Ghesquiere, Huron Vallen Tennis Club – Support Nakhia Morrissette, Solar Energy Industries Association – Support Amy Heart, Sun Run – Support Donald King, Solar King LLC – Support Alex Neeley, Solar King LLC – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Gwen Hejna, Citizen – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support John Sarver, Citizen – Support Tanya Paslawski, Michigan Electric and Gas Association – Opposition Ross Fisher, Citizen – Support Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Chris Patselas, Citizen – Support Dan Worth, Great Lakes Business Network – Support Jim Byrum, Rural AG Policy Consultants – Support Jim Lively, Citizen – Support Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Christian Munz, Citizen – Support Robert Randalph, Quality Solar – Support Samantha Crisci, Citizen – Support Jason Bloomquist, Quality Solar – Support Todd Tennis, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Opposition Mark Hagerty, Michigan Solar Solutions – Support Bill Queen, Citizen – Support Jake Schuster, Citizen – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:01 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 18, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2942
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 09:42:00.000000
    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, February 11, 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 February 4, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5421 before the committee: HB 5421 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 539c (MCL 750.539c). Chairman Filler testified in support of HB 5421. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 5421. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HR 227 before the committee: HR 227 (Rep. Eisen) A resolution to reaffirm the right of Michigan residents to keep and bear arms under the Constitution of the State of Michigan of 1963 and the Constitution of the United States. Representative Eisen testified in support of HR 227. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4254, HB 4255, HB 4256, HB 4257, HB 4258, HB 4259, HB 4260 and HB 4265 before the committee: HB 4254 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by amending the heading of chapter XXA and by adding section 145s. HB 4255 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 134a (MCL 330.1134a), as amended by 2014 PA 72. HB 4256 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20173a and 21313 (MCL 333.20173a and 333.21313), section 20173a as amended by 2017 PA 167 and section 21313 as amended by 2012 PA 51. HB 4257 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 13, 31, and 34b (MCL 400.713, 400.731, and 400.734b), section 13 as amended by 2012 PA 52, section 31 as amended by 1994 PA 150, and section 34b as amended by 2014 PA 73. HB 4258 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 2802 (MCL 700.2802), as amended by 2012 PA 173. HB 4259 (Rep. Guerra) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16i of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16i), as amended by 2012 PA 169. HB 4260 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 174a (MCL 750.174a), as amended by 2013 PA 34. HB 4265 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2017 PA 74. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4254, HB 4255, HB 4256, HB 4257, HB 4258, HB 4259, HB 4260 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Ron Tatro, representing Elder Law of Michigan. Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4254. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaGrand offered the following amendments to HB 4254 (H-1): 1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "who" by striking out "assaults" and inserting "batters". 2. Amend page 2, line 1, by striking out "pain, or mental suffering,". Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4254 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 4-6-3: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson, Berman, LaGrand. Nays: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Elder. Pass: Reps. Guerra, Yancey, Bolden. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4254 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson, LaGrand. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4255 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4256 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4257. The motion prevailed 12-0- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. LaGrand. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4257 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4258 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4259 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4260. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4260. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4260 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. Representative Farrington moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4265. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4265 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, LaGrand. The Chair laid SB 253 before the committee: SB 253 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1846 RS 81, entitled "Of fraudulent conveyances and contracts, relative to goods, chattels, and things in action," by amending section 2 (MCL 566.132), as amended by 1992 PA 245. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 253 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058 before the committee: HB 5054 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 2014 PA 319, entitled "Sexual assault victim's access to justice act," by amending section 4 (MCL 752.954). HB 5055 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15c of chapter IV (MCL 764.15c), as amended by 2001 PA 210. HB 5056 (Rep. Pagan) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 2a, 6, and 13a (MCL 780.752a, 780.756, and 780.763a), section 2a as added and section 13a as amended by 2006 PA 461, and section 6 as amended by 2005 PA 184. HB 5057 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 61b, 66, and 78a (MCL 780.811b, 780.816, and 780.828a), section 61b as added and section 78a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 66 as amended by 2000 PA 503. HB 5058 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 31a, 36, and 41a (MCL 780.781a, 780.786, and 780.791a), section 31a as added and section 41a as amended by 2006 PA 461 and section 36 as amended by 2000 PA 503. Substitute (H-1) to HB 5054 was previously adopted on January 14, 2020 Substitute (H-1) to HB 5055 was previously adopted on January 14, 2020. Substitute (H-1) to HB 5056 was previously adopted on January 14, 2020. Substitute (H-1) to HB 5057 was previously adopted on January 14, 2020. Substitute (H-1) to HB 5058 was previously adopted on January 14, 2020. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5054, HB 5055, HB 5056, HB 5057 and HB 5058, but did not wish to speak: Jean Doss for Jane Black O'Shea, representing the Michigan Junior Leagues. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5054 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5055 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5056 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5057 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 5058 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:42 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2342
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-333
    Committee name
    Labor and Economic Opportunity-MEDC
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Horn (C) and Schmidt Excused: Senator Hollier Scheduled Meetings Appropriations - Wednesday, February 19, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 Subcommittees - Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, February 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, February 19, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 General Government - Wednesday, February 19, February 26, March 4, March 11 and March 18, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Justice and Public Safety - Thursdays, February 20 and February 27, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC - Tuesdays, February 18, February 25 and March 3, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Tuesday, February 18, 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges - Thursday, February 27, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Energy and Technology - Tuesday, February 18, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Families, Seniors, and Veterans - Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Finance - Thursday, February 27, 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:57 a.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2943
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 15:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-11 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-333
    Committee name
    Labor and Economic Opportunity-MEDC
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. 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 Horn, Sen. Schmidt, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY 2020-21 budget recommendation for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Cory Savino, Senate Fiscal Agency – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding an overview of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Jeff Donofrio, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Pure Michigan Amanda Bright McClanahan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adjourn the committee at 3:51 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: February 18, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-4836
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 12:21:00.000000
    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, February 11, 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, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, Tyrone Carter, Manoogian. Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5098 before the committee: HB 5098 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Paquette explained his bill. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 5098. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5098, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Association of County Clerks. Representative Tyrone Carter 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. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:21 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2343
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-356
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Outman, Victory, McCann and Bayer
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2939
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 12:44:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
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    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 11, 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 Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the February 4th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5333 before the committee: HB 5333 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 50501, 50502, 50507, and 53503 (MCL 324.50501, 324.50502, 324.50507, and 324.53503), sections 50501 and 50502 as amended by 2004 PA 124 and section 50507 as amended and section 53503 as added by 2018 PA 116. Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5333. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 5333 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5333 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Gary Melow, representing Michigan Biomass. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Denise Pallarito, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen. 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. Substitute (H-1) was adopted to HB 5401 on February 4th, 2020. Substitute (H-1) was adopted to HB 5402 on February 4th, 2020. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5401 (H-1), HB 5402 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5401 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5402 to the committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. Jim Stewart and Nicki Polan, representing Michigan Boating Industries Association, testified in opposition to HB 5401 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5463 before the committee: HB 5463 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 80110 and 80112 (MCL 324.80110 and 324.80112), as amended by 2006 PA 237, and by adding section 80112a. Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 5463. Craig Brunet and Lt. Tom Wanless, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 5463. Jim Stewart, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association, testified in opposition to HB 5463. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5463, but did not wish to speak: Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid a presentation by the Michigan Association of Timbermen before the committee: Denise Pallarito, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen, gave the presentation. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:44 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
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    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2344
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    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 12:46:00.000000
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    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, February 11, 2020 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 661 before the committee: SB 661 (Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2, 6a, 8, 9, and 22 (MCL 431.302, 431.306a, 431.308, 431.309, and 431.322), sections 2, 8, 9, and 22 as amended and section 6a as added by 2016 PA 271, and by adding sections 19d and 20a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5422, HB 5423, HB 5425 and HB 5424 before the committee: HB 5422 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," (MCL 445.571 to 445.576) by adding section 4c. HB 5423 (Rep. Iden) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 3c (MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384. HB 5425 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14h of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2019 PA 49. HB 5424 (Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.574), as amended by 1998 PA 473. Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 5422 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5423 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 5424 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5425 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:53 AM, with all members present, the Chair called the committee back to order. Nelson Clemmens, representing AmRace & Sports, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Schafer, representing Sports Creek Raceway, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Jason Uelmen, representing Michigan Horsemen's Benevolent & Protection Association, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Bill Brooks, representing Firekeepers Casino/Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, testified in opposition of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Leary, representing United States Trotting Association, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Turnbull, representing Mayor, City of Northville, testified in opposition of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Pat Sullivan, representing Manager, City of Northville, testified in opposition of SB 661. John, Ed and Mike Carlo, representing Northville Downs, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Thomas Barrett, representing Michigan Harness Horseman's Association, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Jacci Woods, representing Motor City Casino Hotel, testified in opposition of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Louis Theros, representing MGM Grand Detroit, testified in opposition of Questions and discussion followed. Bruce Dall, representing Motor City Casino, testified in opposition of SB 661. Patrick Neely, representing Exacta Systems, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 661, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Brett Boyd, Michigan Association of Fairs Gene Chabrier, Xpressbet/TSG The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 661, but did not wish to speak: Ruth Cornwell, representing the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Lisa Reiff, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Chandler French, representing the Chippewa County Fair. John Currie, representing the Mescosta County Fair. David Roberts, representing the Fowlerville Fair. Claudia Cary, representing the Fowerville Veterinary clinic. Frank Marotta Jr., DVM. Frank Nickels, DVM, MS, DACVS. Cindy Kesler, representing the Grand River Equine Feeds. Jean Ligon, representing the Michigan Horse Council. Tim Roach, representing the Northern Michigan Fair and Racing Association. Ted Boschma, representing the Saddlewood Horseshoe Supply. Kevin Kratz, DVM, representing the Sheridan Ridge Veterinary Clinic. Jeff Beemer, representing the Ed Bock Feeds and Stuff. Pamela Loomis, DVM. Libby Myers, representing the Snow Ridge Farm. Greg West, representing the Greg West Stables. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 661, but did not wish to speak: Matt Breslin, representing the Greektown. Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Soaring Eagle. Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit. The following people submitted a card with no position of SB 661, but did not wish to speak: Dave Murley, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 12:46 PM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: February 18, 2020
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2345
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 15:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-11 15:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-157
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 665 (Sen. Victory). 2. Reported SB 696 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 659 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. Without objection the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Victory and his constituent, Isaac Hartman of New Holland Brewery, to summarize SB 655. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 665: Larry Bell, Bell's Brewery – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 655: Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Support Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Neutral Julie Wendt, Michigan Liquor Control Commission - Neutral The Chair brought up SB 696, and summarized the (S-1) version of SB 696. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version SB 696. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Page 1 of 2 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 696 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 696 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 659. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 659: Adam Reames, Secretary of State – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 659 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 659. 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 3:21 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/18/2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2938
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 11:14:00.000000
    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, February 11, 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, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent/Excused: Rep. Sheppard. Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, provided a presentation on Road Bonding. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, provided a presentation in support of Governor Whitmer's proposed plan for Road Bonding. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:02 AM, Chair O'Malley laid the committee at ease. At 11:03 AM, Chair O'Malley called the committee back to order. Craig Thiel, representing the Citizens Research Council, provided a presentation on Principles of a Comprehensive Road Funding Plan in Michigan. Representative Howell moved to excuse Representative Sheppard from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:14 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
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2346
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
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    Not recorded
    Actual start
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    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-335
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn and Bayer Excused: Senator Hollier
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2941
    Meeting state
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    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 12:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-335
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sens. Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Zorn and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Michael Siracuse, Senate Fiscal Agency – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-4849
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-11 10:42:00.000000
    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, February 11, 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, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4476 before the committee: HB 4476 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182. Monica Ackerson, representing Michigan Road Preservation Association, testified in opposition to HB 4476. 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. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5197 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. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5198 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 5197, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair returned to HB 4476: Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4476. 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 4476 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 with a neutral position on HB 4476, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4476, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association. The Chair laid HB 4508 before the committee: HB 4508 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1202 (MCL 500.1202), as amended by 2016 PA 114, and by adding chapter 12b. Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4508. 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 Kahle moved to report out HB 4508 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 4508, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the American International Group. The Chair laid HB 4740 before the committee: HB 4740 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 75102, 75103, and 75104 (MCL 324.75102, 324.75103, and 324.75104), section 75102 as amended by 2016 PA 11, section 75103 as added by 1995 PA 58, and section 75104 as amended by 2012 PA 251. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4740 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 4740, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 4680, HB 4681, HB 4682, HB 4683, HB 4684 and SB 118 before the committee: HB 4680 (Rep. Jones) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2011 PA 74. HB 4681 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 803e and 803f (MCL 257.803e and 257.803f), section 803e as amended by 2011 PA 46 and section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681. HB 4682 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803n (MCL 257.803n), as amended by 1999 PA 183. HB 4683 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803j (MCL 257.803j), as amended by 1999 PA 183. HB 4684 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803k (MCL 257.803k), as amended by 1999 PA 183. SB 118 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803e (MCL 257.803e), as amended by 2011 PA 46. Representative Warren moved to report out HB 4680 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. Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4681 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. Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4682 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. Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4683 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. Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4684 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. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 118. 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 Meerman moved to report out SB 118 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. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:42 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
    2020-02-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-2347
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-02-11
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-02-11-015
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    9
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-11
    Sitting id
    sitting-1263
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-02-11-015
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    16
    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
    9
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-11
    Sitting id
    sitting-1484

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