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2020-03-03

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For 2020-03-03, the release reports observations found. It contains 1448 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
15

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1448
Committee meeting count
15
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 09:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-112
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 3, 2020 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Vaupel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5470 before the committee: HB 5470 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1220 (MCL 380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111. Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 5470 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5357 before the committee: HB 5357 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018 PA 482. Representative Hall moved to refer House Bill No. 5357 to the Committee on Appropriations. The motion prevailed 9-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5357, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. The Chair laid SB 171 before the committee: SB 171 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232. Representative Camilleri spoke regarding the proposed substitute (H-1) to SB 171. Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 171. The motion did not prevail 6-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman. Pass: None. Representative Vaupel moved to refer Senate Bill No. 171 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 171, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School District. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid HB 4483 before the committee: HB 4483 (Rep. Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164c. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4483 was adopted previously at the meeting on February 25, 2020. Representative O'Malley moved to refer House Bill No. 4483 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley, Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, Brenda Carter, Tyrone Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a support of HB 4483, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:10 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2379
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 15:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-03-03 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 March 3, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 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. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position Holdane Davies, Consumer Energy Alliance – Oppose Ben Schimpf and Laura Sherman, Peninsula Solar - Support James Shaw, IBEW Local 17 – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Dave Leahy, Citizen – Support Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support Thomas Reinke, GLREA – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2997
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 10:04:00.000000
    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, March 3, 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, Bolden. Absent: Rep. Yancey. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5479 before the committee: HB 5479 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1990 PA 319, entitled "An act to prohibit local units of government from imposing certain restrictions on the ownership, registration, purchase, sale, transfer, transportation, or possession of pistols, other firearms, or pneumatic guns, ammunition for pistols or other firearms, or components of pistols or other firearms," by amending section 2 (MCL 123.1102), as amended by 2015 PA 29. Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 5479. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5479, but did not wish to speak: Scott Jones, representing the National Rifle Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5479, but did not wish to speak: Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Ken Cole, representing the City of Detroit. City Manager James Freed and Chief Joseph Platzer, representing the City of Port Huron. Carol Stone, representing the City of Midland. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Frank Foster, representing the Everytown for Gun Safety. Frank Foster, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Representative LaGrand offered the following amendment to HB 5479: 1. Amend page 2, following line 12, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4283 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative LaGrand moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5479. The motion did not prevail 4-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 5479 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak. Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5286 before the committee: HB 5286 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in this state from imposing certain restrictions on the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration, manufacturing, or use of knives or components of knives. Representative S. Johnson testified in support of HB 5286. Questions and discussion followed. Todd Rathner, representing Knife Rights, testified in support of HB 5286. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HR 151 before the committee: HR 151 (Rep. Yaroch) A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to clarify its position on the legality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Representative Yaroch testified in support of HR 151. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HR 151 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: Rep. Berman. The Chair laid HB 4598 and HB 4599 before the committee: HB 4598 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2018 PA 528. HB 4599 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 411a (MCL 750.411a), as amended by 2012 PA 330. Representative Reilly testified in support of HB 4598 and HB 4599. Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing Michigan State Police, testified with no position on HB 4598 and HB 4599. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4598 and HB 4599, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4598 and HB 4599, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4599, but did not wish to speak: Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4910 and HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4910 (Rep. Hall) A bill to regulate the prescription of emotional support animals by health care providers and requests for reasonable accommodation for emotional support animals in housing; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties. HB 4911 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5714 and 5775 (MCL 600.5714 and 600.5775), section 5714 as amended by 2014 PA 223 and section 5775 as added by 1988 PA 336. Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Darlene Kauffman, representing KMG Prestige. Duy Vu, representing Land and Company. Amber Williams, representing the Monarch Investment Group. Suzanna Bellon, representing Central Park Apartments. Cheryl Zagorski, representing KMG Prestige. Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid Michigan. Karlene Lehman, representing Princeton Enterprises. Megan Orser, representing Smart Apartment Solutions. Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association. Pamela Lovell, representing AMP Residential. Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan. Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910 and HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Bob Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4910, but did not wish to speak: Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Stacey Hettiger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4910 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Guerra, Elder. Nays: Reps. LaFave, LaGrand. Pass: Rep. Bolden. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. LaFave, Bolden. The Chair laid HB 4454 before the committee: HB 4454 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4454, but did not wish to speak: Sarah Howes, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4454. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4454 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: Rep. LaFave. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee: HB 4332 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL 324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and by adding section 40111d. Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4332. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4332 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 9:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4587 before the committee: HB 4587 (Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5741 and 5750 (MCL 600.5741 and 600.5750). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4587, but did not wish to speak: Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan. Pamela Lovell, representing AMP Residential. Alice Ehn, representing the Washtenaw Area Apartment Association. Megan Orser, representing Smart Apartment Solutions. Karlene Lehman, representing Princeton Enterprises. Heather Collin, representing the Property Management Association of Mid Michigan. Cheryl Zagorski, representing KMG Prestige. Suzanna Bellon, representing Central Park Apartments. Darlene Kauffman, representing KMG Prestige. Duy Vu, representing Land and Company. Amber Williams, representing Monarch Investment Group. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4587, but did not wish to speak: Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Kelly Bidelman and Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice. Representative Guerra offered the following amendments to HB 4587: 1. Amend page 2, line 15, after "(b)" by striking out the balance of the line through "than" on line 16 and inserting "If the lease expressly provides for a fee for late payment of rent, add a fee as specified in the lease. However, the amount added may not exceed". 2. Amend page 3, line 15, after "possession." by striking out the balance of the line through "than" on line 17 and inserting "If the lease expressly provides for a fee for late payment of rent, the damages may include a fee as specified in the lease. However, the amount included may not exceed". Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4587. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4587 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2380
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 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, March 3, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt and Hollier Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Appropriations - Subcommittees - Agriculture and Rural Development - Thursdays, March 5 and March 19, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 General Government - Wednesdays, 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, 1:15 p.m., Room 1200, and Thursdays, March 12 and March 26, 1:00 pm., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)/Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) - Thursday, March 5, 8:45 a.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 Energy and Technology - Tuesday, March 10, 2:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, March 5, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, March 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Regulatory Reform - Tuesday, March 10, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 3:41 p.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 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
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2998
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 16:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-03-03 15:05:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-333
    Committee name
    Labor and Economic Opportunity-MEDC
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 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 3:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) Schmidt and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding state matching fund requirements for Federal dollars in the State Historic Preservation Office Mark Rodman, Michigan Historic Preservation Network – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Disability Services Sara Grivetti, Disability Network of Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding appropriations to Graduation Alliance Greg Harp, Graduation Alliance – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Pure Michigan Amy Grossi, Barvarian Inn – Support Trevor Tkach, Traverse City Tourism – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Bruce Dieterle, Michigan Wheel – Support Ben Charlick, Michigan Wheel – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Center for Employment Opportunity Ashley Blake, Center for Employment Opportunity – Support Pamela Lachman, Center for Employment Opportunity – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Going Pro and Michigan Works! Bill Raymond, Michigan Works Upper Peninsula – Support Page 1 of 2 Bridget Kennedy, Michigan Works Upper Peninsula – Support Greg Pitoniak, SEMCA Michigan Works – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Tony Sertich, Cultural Advocacy Network – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adjourn the committee at 4:15 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-4833
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 12:03:00.000000
    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, March 3, 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, Chirkun, Manoogian. Absent/Excused: Reps. Marino, Jones, Tyrone Carter. The Chair laid SB 125 before the committee: SB 125 (Sen. Barrett) A bill to amend 1995 PA 29, entitled "Uniform unclaimed property act," by amending section 18 (MCL 567.238), as amended by 2010 PA 197. The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 125, but did not wish to speak: Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion. Jordan Kingdom and Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 125. The motion prevailed 5- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Afendoulis moved to refer Senate Bill No. 125 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Chirkun, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representatives Marino, Jones and Tyrone Carter 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 12:03 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2381
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 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, March 3, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Outman (C), Victory, McCann and Bayer
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2995
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 13:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-123
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 3, 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 25th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5496 before the committee: HB 5496 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11503 and 11504 (MCL 324.11503 and 324.11504), as amended by 2018 PA 640. Chairman Howell handed the gavel over to Vice Chair Wakeman at 12:04 pm. Representative Howell testified in support of HB 5496. Vice Chair Wakeman handed the gavel back to Chairman Howell at 12:05 pm. Robert Lee, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 5496. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5496, but did not wish to speak: James Clift & Margie Ring, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5496, but did not wish to speak: Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 5104 and HB 5105 before the committee: HB 5104 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled "Safe drinking water act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 325.1002), as amended by 1998 PA 56, and by adding sections 7a, 7b, 7c, and 7d. HB 5105 (Rep. Afendoulis) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 722.111), the title as amended by 1997 PA 165 and section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 431, and by adding sections 3i, 3j, and 3k. Representative Love testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Afendoulis testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Questions and discussion followed. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Cyndi Roper, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Mara Herman, representing The Ecology Center, testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Abigail Dumes testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. Elin Betanzo testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5104 and HB 5105, but did not wish to speak: Kindra Weid, representing the Michigan Air Michigan Health. Rhonda Canner-Warren. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Jennie Gies, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the American Heart Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Howell adjourned the meeting at 1:00 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2382
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 14:37:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-03-03 14:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-156
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 245 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 246 (S-1) (Sen. Hollier) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 245 and SB 246 (Sen. Hollier) which received testimony during the April 19, 2019 committee hearing; and summarized the (S-1) version of each bill. There were no questions from the members. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 245. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 246. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Testifying remotely from Escanaba, Michigan, the Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 245 and 246:  Rory Mattson, Delta County Conservation District Forester – support.  Bob Baron, Citizen – support. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 245 and SB 246:  Charles Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – support. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report SB 245 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald Nays: Senator Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 245. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 246 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald Nays: Senator Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 246. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/10/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2993
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 10:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-125
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. MICHAEL WEBBER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 3, 2020 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Webber. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Absent/Excused: None. Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5437 before the committee: HB 5437 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 517a (MCL 436.1517a), as amended by 2018 PA 472. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5437, but did not wish to speak: Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 5437 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. The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee: HB 5407 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to require certain standards for smoke alarm and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain conduct. Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5407. 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 Mueller testified in support of HB 5407; Ronald Farr, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society; Mike Burke, representing the Michigan State Firemen's Association; and Jon Ichesco, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, testified in support of HB 5407. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Mark Docherty, President of the Michigan Professional FireFighters Union. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 10:48 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2383
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 16:18:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-03-03 15:03:00.000000
    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 March 3, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 665 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 781 (Sen. Ananich), SB 782 (Sen. Bullock), SB 783 (Sen. Runestad), SB 784 (Sen. Theis), SB 785 (Sen. Zorn) and SB 786 (Sen. Wojno). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 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. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 665: Julie Wendt, Liquor Control Commission – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 665. 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 (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 665 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 Page 1 of 2 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 665 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786: Paul Weisberger, Wild Bill's Tobacco – Support Andrew Schepers, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Oppose Ken Fletcher, American Lung Association – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 783, SB 785 and SB 786: Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 784: Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 781: Paul Connors and Sal Gaglio, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony: Korey Zelda, Michigan Youth – Neutral Julian Warren, Michigan Youth – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony: Ronald L. Pease II, Mister E-Liquid LLC – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786: Juan Escareno, MIRA – No Position Paul Stemer, Tobacco Free Michigan – Oppose Bridget Melinn, American Heart Association – Oppose Sean Gehle, Trinity Health MI – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2994
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 10:50:00.000000
    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, March 3, 2020 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent/Excused: Rep. Yancey. Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee: HB 4970 (Rep. Bellino) 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," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 12d. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4970. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 4970, as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Mitchell, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified with a neutral position on HB 4970. Tim Greimel, representing AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 4970. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. The Chair laid HB 4600 and HB 5274 before the committee: HB 4600 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 710d, 710e, and 907 (MCL 257.710d, 257.710e, and 257.907), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57, section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 5274 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2015 PA 126. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4600 was previously adopted on December 12, 2019. Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4600. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4600, as substitute (H-2). Questions and discussion followed. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4600 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5274 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in a support of HB 4600 and HB 5274, but did not wish to speak: Tiffany Hauser, representing AAA of Michigan. Jared Burkhart, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4600, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The Chair laid HB 5267 before the committee: HB 5267 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2084) by adding section 1050. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 5267. Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5267 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5267, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Representative Clemente moved to excuse Representative Yancey 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 10:50 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
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2384
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-335
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacDonald, MacGregor, Hollier and Bayer. Excused: Senator Zorn
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2996
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2020-03-03 12:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-335
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacGregor, MacDonald, Minority Vice Chair Hollier, Bayer. Without objection, Senator Zorn was excused. Motion by Senator MacGregor, seconded by Senator MacDonald, to approve the minutes of the meeting on February 25, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were approved. The Chair invited Monica Ackerson Ware of the Michigan Road Preservation Association to present testimony regarding Michigan's state and local roadways and capitol preventative maintenance techniques. Without objection, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-4846
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-03-03 10:39:00.000000
    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, March 3, 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 Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5502 and HB 5503 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 1980 PA 247. HB 5503 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2018 PA 307. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5502 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 5503 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 5502 and HB 5503, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe County Intermediate School District's. Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid SB 711 before the committee: SB 711 (Sen. Bumstead) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2018 PA 409, and by adding section 504. Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 711 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 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. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5443. 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 5443 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 5444 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5443 and HB 5444, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health Human Services. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 10:39 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
    2020-03-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-2385
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-03-03 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-03-03
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-03-03-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    39
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-03-03
    Sitting id
    sitting-1271
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-03-03-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    10
    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
    2
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-03-03
    Sitting id
    sitting-1492

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