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2020-02-26

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For 2020-02-26, the release reports observations found. It contains 1629 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
15

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 15:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-26 15:01:00.000000
    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 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 26, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported the appointment of Mr. George K. Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission unfavorably. 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 Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from the February 20, 2020 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the appointment of Mr. George K. Heartwell III to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission: Rep. Matt Hall, 63rd House District – Oppose Bill Wood, West Michigan Environmental Action Council – Support Tim Minotes, Sierra Club – Support Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support Lauren Saper, Humane Society of Huron Valley – Support Bryan Burroughs, Trout Unlimited – Support Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Support The Chair acknowledged written testimony was submitted by the following individuals: Mark Bartholomew, Citizen – Oppose Jim Felgenauer, Citizen – Oppose James Shiflett, Citizen – Oppose Sally VandenBrand, Citizen – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, seconded by Sen. Nesbitt, to report the appointment of Mr. George K. Heartwell III to the Natural Resource Commission unfavorably. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lucido, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, McBroom Nays: Sen. Hertel The motion prevailed the appointment was reported unfavorably. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2981
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 11:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5085 before the committee: HB 5085 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18817. Representative Markkanen explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5085. Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5085. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Mueller moved to refer House Bill No. 5085 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. At 10:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Cynthia Johnson and Representative Love gave remarks regarding the History and State of Black Farmers in Michigan. Kimberly N. Carr, PhD, MPH, provided a presentation on Food Sovereignty, Racial Equity and the State of Black Farmers in Michigan and reviewed the following topics: Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity; Narrative Frame; Farms and Farmers in Michigan; and Michigan Black Farmers: Areas of Support. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on the Michigan Farm Bureau Agriculture Accurate Children's Book. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:02 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2369
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 11:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5085 before the committee: HB 5085 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18817. Representative Markkanen explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 5085. Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5085. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Mueller moved to refer House Bill No. 5085 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Cynthia Johnson, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5085 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. At 10:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Cynthia Johnson and Representative Love gave remarks regarding the History and State of Black Farmers in Michigan. Kimberly N. Carr, PhD, MPH, provided a presentation on Food Sovereignty, Racial Equity and the State of Black Farmers in Michigan and reviewed the following topics: Food Sovereignty and Racial Equity; Narrative Frame; Farms and Farmers in Michigan; and Michigan Black Farmers: Areas of Support. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave a presentation on the Michigan Farm Bureau Agriculture Accurate Children's Book. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:02 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2370
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 10:21:00.000000
    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 26, 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, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Absent/Excused: Rep. Pagan. Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 12, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Information Technology before the committee. Director Foster, of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, and Director Gordon, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation on Information Technology. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5053, HB 5492, HB 5493, HB 5494 and HB 5495 before the committee: HB 5053 (Rep. Huizenga) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 261 (MCL 18.1261), as amended by 2017 PA 21. HB 5492 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 385. HB 5493 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 490. HB 5494 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261e. HB 5495 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261f. Representative Huizenga explained HB 5053. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hammoud explained HB 5492. Representative Whiteford explained HB 5493. Representative Glenn explained HB 5494. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Sabo explained HB 5495. Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in support of HB 5053. Representative Huizenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5053. The motion prevailed 27- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Huizenga moved to report out HB 5053 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 27-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hammoud moved to report out HB 5492 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5493 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Glenn moved to report out HB 5494 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sabo moved to report out HB 5495 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Love, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative 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 10:21 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
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2371
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2020-02-26 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 26, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 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 SCR 22 (Sen. Stamas) to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. 2. Reported SB 716 (Sen. Victory) to the floor with recommendation. 3. Presentation by U.S. General Services Administration on Budgeting Practices for Software Initiatives. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen MacGregor, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman summarized SCR 22 for the committee. The Chairman invited Brian Calley, of the Small Business Association of Michigan, to present testimony in support of SCR 22. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SCR 22: Mark Polsdofer, MDOT – Oppose Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to report SCR 22 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer The resolution was reported. Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Victory to summarize SB 716 for the committee. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SB 716. Mark Polsdofer, MDOT – Oppose Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chairman entertained a motion from Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 716 to the floor with recommendation that it be passed. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacGregor, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory Nays: Sen.(s) Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Schmidt, supported by Sen. Outman to recommend immediate effect for SB 716. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Next, the Chairman invited Waldo Jaquith, from 18F Technology Transformation Services - U.S. General Services Administration, to give a presentation on Budgeting Practices for Software Initiatives. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Victory, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:25 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 3-4-20 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2980
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 10:07:00.000000
    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 26, 2020 9:00 AM 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, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Kuppa, Manoogian. Absent/Excused: Reps. Haadsma, Shannon. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation from Michigan Biomass. Gary Melow, Director, Michigan Biomass; Thomas Vine, Manager, Viking Energy of McBain; Edward Going, Manager, Grayling Generating Station; and Aaron Hess, Manager, Mid-Michigan Recycling gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representatives Haadsma and Shannon from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the meeting at 10:07 AM. Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2372
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 09:00:00.000000
    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 26, 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, Liberati, Brenda Carter. Absent/Excused: Reps. Garrett, Cynthia Johnson. Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5443 and HB 5444 before the committee: HB 5443 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to create the kinship caregiver advisory council; to prescribe the membership of the council; to prescribe the powers and duties of the kinship caregiver advisory council; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to allow for appropriations to carry out the provisions of this act; and to promulgate rules to carry out the purposes of this act. HB 5444 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to create the kinship caregiver navigator program; to provide for resources and services for kinship caregivers; to make appropriations for the kinship caregiver navigator program; and to prescribe the powers and duties for certain state departments and agencies. The Chair offered and explained the (H-1) substitute to HB5443. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5443. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farrington moved to refer HB 5443 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati moved to refer HB 5444 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Liberati, Brenda Carter. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Age-Friendly Health Systems in Michigan. Adam Carlson, Senior Director of Government and Political Affairs at Michigan Health and Hospital Association, introduced Ewa Panetta, Manager of the Age-Friendly Health Systems for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association-Keystone Center, who did a PowerPoint presentation on creating Age-Friendly Health Systems in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. A copy of the PowerPoint and her handout is attached. Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Garrett and Cynthia Johnson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rendon moved to adjourn the committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:39 a.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2373
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 12:28:00.000000
    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 26, 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, Clemente, Stone. Absent/Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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). The following person submitted a card in support of SB 415, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 415 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5131 before the committee: HB 5131 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A. Representative Witwer discussed the proposed substitute. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5131. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer, Mark Start and Chuck May, both representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, testified in support of HB 5131. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5131, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP. Marin Gibson, representing the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. The Chair laid HB 5481 before the committee: HB 5481 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 2661, 2663, 2665, 2667, 2673, and 2677 (MCL 339.2661, 339.2663, 339.2665, 339.2667, 339.2673, and 339.2677), as added by 2012 PA 505, and by adding section 2670. Chairwoman Farrington testified in support of HB 5481. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5481. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Gay-Dagnogo, Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. David Worthmans, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, and Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of HB 5481. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5481, but did not wish to speak: Haleigh Krombreen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Nicole Nystrom, representing the Amrock. Nicole Nystrom, representing the Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Association. Tabitha Zimney, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. Representative Gay-Dagnogo moved to excuse Representative Whitsett 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 12:28 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2374
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-330
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Stamas (C), Victory, Bumstead and Irwin
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2983
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 15:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-330
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 26, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Victory, Bumstead and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 3:33 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:35 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Doug Ringler - Auditor General and Laura Hirst - Deputy Auditor General, Legislative Auditor General – Provided details and background on the FY 2020-21 budget. Questions were asked by Senators Stamas and Irwin. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 3:50 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-4819
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 09:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-26 08:33:00.000000
    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 26, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Department of Insurance and Financial Services Overview of the Fraud Unit 2. Michigan State Police Overview of Involvement with the Fraud Unit The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Lauwers, LaSata, Nesbitt, Daley, Barrett, Horn, Bullock and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services to present testimony regarding the Fraud Unit Karin Gyger and Randy Gregg, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Lt. Tim Fitzgerald and Captain Phil Menna, Michigan State Police Fraud Investigation Unit – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 11, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2982
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    joint
    Committee id
    committee-134
    Committee name
    Joint Capital Outlay
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following: Joint meeting held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building Present: Senators Horn (C), Outman, Runestad, Bizon, Schmidt, Santana and McCann Excused: Senators Zorn and Hertel Scheduled Meetings Appropriations - Subcommittees - Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 5, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 General Government - Wednesdays, 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 - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC - Tuesday, March 3, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges - Thursdays, March 5 and March 12, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Energy and Technology - Tuesday, March 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 Oversight - Tuesday, March 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building; Secondary Location: Escanaba Location, Michigan Works!, 2950 College Avenue, Escanaba (517) 373-5312 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:05 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-4657
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 12:36:00.000000
    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 26, 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, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Absent/Excused: Rep. Marino. Representative Crawford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4035 before the committee: HB 4035 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog based upon the breed or perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental entities. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4035, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted on February 19, 2020. Representative Ellison moved to refer House Bill No. 4035 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Eisen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: Reps. Howell, Markkanen. Pass: Rep. Garza. The Chair laid SB 762 and HB 5434 before the committee: SB 762 (Sen. Horn) A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2004 PA 463. HB 5434 (Rep. Guerra) A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2004 PA 463. Representative Guerra; Melanie Rhine, representing Senator Horn; Tim Morales, representing the City of Saginaw; and Rob Mass, from Representative Guerra's office, testified in support of SB 762 and HB 5434. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 762 and HB 5434, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Madison Clements, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Representative Markkanen moved to refer SB 762 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lower, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Markkanen, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:13 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:14 PM, Minority Vice Chair Ellison called the committee back to order. The Minority Vice Chair laid HB 5504 before the committee: HB 5504 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434 (MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as amended by 2002 PA 406. Representative Lower and Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5504. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:22 PM, Minority Vice Chair Ellison laid the committee at ease. At 12:23 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5504, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Joe Bush, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. The Chair laid HB 5126 before the committee: HB 5126 (Rep. S. Johnson) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154 (MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as amended by 2018 PA 646. Representative Steve Johnson and Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5126. Joe Bush, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5126. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5126, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Representative Eisen 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. Lower adjourned the meeting at 12:36 PM. Representative James Lower, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2375
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 09:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-26 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-172
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 26, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5002 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 5003 (Rep. Brixie) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding SB 789 (Sen. VanderWall). 4. Testimony regarding SB 779 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Bumstead to adopt the committee meeting minutes from October 16, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Reps. Howell and Brixie to summarize HB's 5002 – 5003 for the committee. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5002 - 5003:  Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan Untied Conservation Clubs – support. Member questions followed.  John Hesse, Fishin' Michigan – support. Member questions followed.  Mark Stephens, Citizen – support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5002-5003:  Bryan Burroughs, Michigan Trout Unlimited – support.  Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – neutral.  Dan Kimmel, Michigan BASS Nation – support.  Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – support.  Capt. Denny Grinold, Michigan Charter Boat Association – support.  Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association – support.  Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – support.  Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council - support The Chair invited Craig Brunet of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to speak and explain the Department's neutral position on HB's 5002-5003. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 5002 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5002. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report HB 5003 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5003. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 789. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 789:  Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – oppose. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 789:  Roger Thorman, Michigan State Fox Hunters Association – oppose.  Tim Dusterwinkle, Michigan Bear Hunters Association – oppose.  Dave Johnson, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance – oppose.  Joe Hudson, Upper Peninsula Bear Houndsmen Association – oppose.  John Paige, Ruffed Grouse Society – oppose.  Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – support.  Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan Untied Conservation Clubs – support. The Chair summarized SB 779 for the committee. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 779:  Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – oppose. Member questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:19 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/04/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2979
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-26 11:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-128
    Committee name
    Ways and Means
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS REP. BRANDT IDEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5134 before the committee: HB 5134 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled "Carnival-amusement safety act of 1966," by amending section 10 (MCL 408.660), as amended by 2014 PA 163. Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 5134. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5134, but did not wish to speak: Erika Scheffer, representing the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. The Chair laid HB 4042 before the committee: HB 4042 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17201 (MCL 333.17201), as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding sections 16190, 17225, and 17225a. Deb Drick, representing Representative Whiteford's office, testified in support of HB 4042. Carole Stacey, representing the American Nurses Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4042. The Chair returned to HB 5134: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5134. 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 5134 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 Chair returned to HB 4042: Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4042. Jennie Gies, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in opposition to HB 4042. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4042, but did not wish to speak: Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan. Autumn Gillard, representing Trinity Health. Melissa Seifert, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Rebecca Fotsch, representing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Katie Lavery, representing the Michigan American College of Nurse Midwives. Judy Didion, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4042, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4042. 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 4042 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Kahle, Meerman. Nays: Reps. Hauck, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:22 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-2376
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-02-26
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Members with activity
147
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
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    Journal object name
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    Linked media count
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    Named action count
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    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
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
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    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-26
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    sitting-1269
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-02-26-021
    Linked media count
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    Named action count
    22
    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.
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-26
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