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2020-02-27

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For 2020-02-27, the release reports observations found. It contains 574 attributable activity rows naming 92 members.

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2
Committee meetings
16

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Committee meeting count
16
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 09:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 09:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-164
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE SENATOR KEVIN DALEY CHAIR 5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1777 FAX: (517) 373-5871 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) on the 2019 Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Legislative Report 2. Presentation from Michigan Farm Bureau on March is Reading Month The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich and Polehanki, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from January 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited James Johnson and Joe Kaplinsky with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to testify on the 2019 Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Legislative Report. The Chair Invited Rebecca Park from Michigan Farm Bureau to present on March is Reading Month There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:46 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 12, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2989
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-327
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2991
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-327
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-4799
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-329
    Committee name
    Community Health and Human Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators MacGregor (C), Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin and Santana Excused: Senator Barrett
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2986
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 09:43:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 08:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-329
    Committee name
    Community Health and Human Services
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. 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 MacGregor, Sen.(s) Bizon, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Hertel, Irwin and Santana, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Joneigh S. Khaldun and Dawn M Shanafelt, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Amy Zaaghan, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – No Position Amy Zaaghan, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Kathleen Strader, Healthy Families America – No Position Kathleen Strader, Healthy Families America – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Lisa Foehner, Parents as Teachers – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Amanda Lick, Kristin Arnold, Celeste Danson, Nurse Family Partnership – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Bizon, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adjourn the committee at 9:43 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: March 4, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-4808
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 12:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 11:20:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-162
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAI 7500 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4171 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 725 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 726 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony regarding voluntary disclosure agreements. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:20 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2020, and February 24, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4171. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4171 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4171. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB's 725 – 726 and offered an (S-1) version of each bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 725 - 726: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Brandon Betz, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support David Worthams, Michigan Bankers Association – Support Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 725. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed, and (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 725 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 725. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 726. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed, and (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 726 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed, and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 726. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Jennifer Woodard, City of Grand Rapids Income Tax Administrator, and Chris Hackbarth of the Michigan Municipal League to provide testimony regarding voluntary disclosure agreements. The Chair invited Catherine McClary, Washtenaw County Treasurer, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers to present testimony in support of SB's 725-726. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/04/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2984
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 10:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-117
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. JASON M SHEPPARD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:00 AM Room 426, State Capitol Building, Lansing MI The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Sheppard. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig, Rabhi. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Cole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5550 before the committee: HB 5550 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 2012 PA 387, entitled "Regional transit authority act," by amending sections 6 and 10 (MCL 124.546 and 124.550), section 6 as amended by 2014 PA 246, and by adding section 7a. Representative Farrington testified in support of HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, Jared Fleischer, representing Quickin Loans, and Renza Hoeksema, representing DTE Energy, all testified in support of HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Liedel, representing the Regional Transit Authority as their attorney, and Representative Farrington came forward to answer questions from the committee members. Megan Owens, representing Transportation Riders United, testified in support of HB 5550. Representative Reilly testified in opposition to HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed. Cari Neubeck, representing Independence Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Supervisor Kathy Thurman, representing Brandon Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Dianne Scheib-Snider, the Rose Township Supervisor, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Rachel Loughrin, representing Independence Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Patrick Kittle, representing Independence Township, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed. David Swift, the Commerce Township Supervisor, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Former Representative Rocky Rachzkowki and Former Senator Mike Kowall, both representing Oakland County Residents, testified in opposition to HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with no position on HB 5550. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Gabby Bruno, representing the Ford Motor Company. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield. Dave Coulter, representing Oakland County Executives. Robert O'Meara, representing ITC Holdings. Mike McLauchlan, representing Ilitch Holdings. Kyle Dutuc, representing the United Way of Southeast Michigan. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. Mayor Mike Duggan, representing the City of Detroit. Khalil Rahal, representing Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans. Jason Morgan, representing the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. Christine Estereicher, representing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Megan Petzko-Sweet, representing Beaumont Health. Paul Hillegonds, representing the Regional Transit Authority. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Donna Squalls, the Royal Oak Township Supervisor. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Representative Schroader. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Greig. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rabhi. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 426, State Capitol Building, Lansing MI The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2377
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 11:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-118
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. HANK VAUPEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 27, 2020 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Calley, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent/Excused: Reps. Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Garrett, Clemente. Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Alexander, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Garrett and Clemente from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416 before the committee: HB 5412 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3476 (MCL 500.3476), as amended by 2017 PA 223. HB 5413 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 401k (MCL 550.1401k), as added by 2012 PA 214. HB 5414 (Rep. Green) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100c and 100d (MCL 330.1100c and 330.1100d), section 100c as amended by 2016 PA 320 and section 100d as amended by 2015 PA 59. HB 5415 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 105g. HB 5416 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 105g. Chairman Vaupel turned the gavel over to Majority Vice Chairman Frederick, the time being 10:39AM. Chairman Vaupel, Representative Liberati and Representative Green testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416. Chairman Vaupel returned to the gavel, the time being 10:42AM. Sam Champagne, Courtney Stevens, Dr. Jen Burgess and Dr. Doree Ann Espiritu, representing Henry Ford Health System, testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416. Questions and discussion followed. David Newman, representing Michigan Primary Care Association, testified in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416. Linda Atkins, representing the Western Wayne Family Health Centers, testified in support of HB 5416. Ed Larkins, representing the Family Medical Center, testified in support of HB 5415 and HB 5416. Brian Bookmeier and Craig Novosat, both representing the HNC Virtual Solutions, testified together in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5414, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5412, HB 5413, HB 5414, HB 5415 and HB 5416, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP. Sarah Waun, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing the Trinity Health Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Chairman Vaupel laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sarah Esty, Senior Deputy of Policy and Planning, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 11:48 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2378
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 13:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 13:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-165
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 417 (Sen. Lucido). 2. Testimony regarding SB 418 (Sen. MacDonald). 3. Reported HB 4516 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 4517 (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding Coronavirus. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 418: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 417 and SB 418: Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report HB 4516 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Page 1 of 2 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4516. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report HB 4517 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4517. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to give a presentation regarding Coronavirus. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 5, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2985
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 09:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-155
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO CHAIR 3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. 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 Lucido, Sen(s). VanderWall, Barrett and Chang a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Johnson, Runestad and Irwin was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission: Loren Khogail, Executive Director, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Dr. Jonah Siegel, Research Director, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Marlon Brown, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Jonathan Sacks, Director, State Appellate Defender Office Marilena David-Martin, Deputy Director, State Appellate Defender Office Bradley R. Hall, MAACS Administrator, State Appellate Defender Office There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:51 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/05/2020
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2987
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-331
    Committee name
    Justice and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2990
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-331
    Committee name
    Justice and Public Safety
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-4825
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-334
    Committee name
    Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) & Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Nesbitt (C) and Santana Excused: Senator MacDonald
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2988
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 09:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-334
    Committee name
    Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) & Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. 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 Nesbitt, Sen. Santana, a quorum was present. At 8:32 a.m., Sen. Sylvia Santana left the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Orlene Hawks, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 9:06 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-4841
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-336
    Committee name
    Universities and Community Colleges
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin Excused: Senator Hertel Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Appropriations - Wednesday, March 4, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 Subcommittees - Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursday, March 5, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Capital Outlay - Wednesday, March 4, 3:30 p.m., Room 519, House Office Building (517) 373-2115 Community Health/Human Services - Wednesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol 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 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, and Thursday, March 12 and March 26, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office 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 Economic and Small Business Development - Thursday, March 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Finance - Wednesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Insurance and Banking - Wednesday, March 4, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314 Natural Resources - Wednesday, March 4, 8:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building and Michigan Works!, 2950 College Avenue, Escanaba (517) 373-5312 Transportation and Infrastructure - Wednesday, March 4, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:15 a.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 4, 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
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-2992
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-02-27 16:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-02-27 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-336
    Committee name
    Universities and Community Colleges
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 27, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 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. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair LaSata, Sen.(s) Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding workforce development efforts at Macomb Community College. Mike Hansen, President, Michigan Community Colleges Association Dr. Jim Sawyer, President, Macomb Community College The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding inter-college collaboration on high- demand, low-enrollment programs. Margie Clark, Dean of Health and Human Services, Lansing Community College Dr. Amy Lee, Director of Collaborative Programs, Michigan Community Colleges Association The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding progress on the transfer initiative. Dr. Erica Orians, Executive Director of the Center for Student Success, Michigan Community Colleges Association There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Horn, to adjourn the committee at 4:00 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
    2020-02-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-4855
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-02-27 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-02-27
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
92
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2020-HJ-02-27-022
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-27
    Sitting id
    sitting-1270
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-02-27-022
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    29
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-02-27
    Sitting id
    sitting-1491

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