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2020-06-16

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For 2020-06-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 705 attributable activity rows naming 107 members.

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2
Committee meetings
10

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 13:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-16 12:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-158
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The summary is as follows: 1. Testimony by Jennifer Marks, Brighton Schools The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Jennifer Marks, Brighton Schools – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:09 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3068
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 11:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-114
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOSEPH N BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 16, 2020 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Wendzel, Alexander, Frederick, Lower, Filler, Markkanen, Mueller, O'Malley, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon. Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5145 before the committee: HB 5145 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 7, 173, and 177 (MCL 460.1007, 460.1173, and 460.1177), as amended by 2016 PA 342. Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 5145. Ben Schimpf, representing Peninsula Solar, testified in support of HB 5145. Dr. Nelson Sommerfeldt, visiting researcher at Michigan Tech University, testified in support of HB 5145. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 5145. David Camps, representing Blue Terra Energy, testified in support of HB 5145. Brett French, representing the Upper Peninsula Power Company, testified in opposition to HB 5145. Renze Hoeksema, representing DTE, testified in opposition to HB 5145. Brandon Hofmeister, representing Consumers Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5145. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, testified in support of HB 5145. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Mike Berkowitz, representing the Sierra Club. Dr. Ed Mahoney, representing himself. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Joseph Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Michigan State Conference. Michael O'Brien, representing the Indiana Michigan Power Company. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Tanya Paslawski, representing the Michigan Electric and Gas Association. Representative O'Malley moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joseph Bellino adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Joseph Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2447
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 13:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-16 13:00:00.000000
    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 June 16, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. DNR Overview of the Dam Management Program The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DNR overview of the dam management program: Craig Brunet, Legislative Liaison DNR – No Position Jessica Mistack, Natural Resources Manager, Fisheries Division, DNR – No Position Joe Nohner, Resource Analyst, Fisheries Division Habitat Management Unit, DNR – No Position Chip Kosloski, Program Manager Grants Management Section, DNR – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4660
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 13:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-16 13:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-168
    Committee name
    Environmental Quality
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SENATOR RICK OUTMAN CHAIR 4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3760 FAX: (517) 373-8661 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentations by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding the Department's Dam Management Program. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called roll. A quorum was present. Chair Outman invited Craig Brunet, Legislative Liaison, Jessica Mistack, Manager of the Fisheries Division, Joe Nohner, Resource Analyst, and Chip Kosloski, Program Manager of the Grants Management Section, of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to give presentations regarding the Department's Dam Management Program. Questions followed from members of both committees. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:57 p.m. Page 1 of 2 The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 1:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4661
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 12:43:00.000000
    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 Tuesday, June 16, 2020 12:00 PM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Vaupel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent: Rep. Garrett. Excused: Rep. Garrett. Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee: HCR 7 (Rep. Whitsett) A concurrent resolution to urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to protect the people of Michigan from Lyme disease by improving efforts to prevent, monitor, diagnose, and treat the disease. Representative Frederick moved to report out HCR 7 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente. Pass: None. At 12:12 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HR 276 before the committee: HR 276 (Rep. Berman) A resolution to oppose the Governor's policies regarding the placement of COVID-19 patients into nursing homes. Representative Berman testified in support of HR 276. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 276. The motion prevailed 13-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone. Pass: None. Representative Stone moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HR 276. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak. Pass: None. Representative Afendoulis moved to report out HR 276 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Pohutsky, Stone. Pass: Rep. Clemente. The Chair laid HCR 24 before the committee: HCR 24 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution to demand that the Governor compile and make publicly available certain data, to encourage medical professionals to provide elective medical procedures, and to encourage the people of Michigan to continue to practice safe social distancing. Representative Meerman testified in support of HCR 24. Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 24. The motion prevailed 15-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Clemente, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Stone. Pass: None. Representative Stone moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HCR 24. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak. Pass: None. Representative Lower moved to report out HCR 24 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 14-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Ellison, Stone. Pass: Rep. Clemente. The Chair laid HB 5832 before the committee: HB 5832 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b, 161, 409, and 439 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1161, 330.1409, and 330.1439), section 100a as amended by 2018 PA 595, section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200, section 161 as amended by 2012 PA 500, section 409 as amended by 2018 PA 593, and section 439 as added by 1986 PA 118, and by adding chapter 9A. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5832. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5832, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Jim Blundo, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5832, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing the The Arc of Michigan. Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Representative Whiteford offered the following amendments to HB 5832: 1. Amend page 16, line 22, after "treatment." by inserting "Crisis services at a crisis stabilization unit must entail an initial psychosocial assessment by a master's level mental health professional and a psychiatric evaluation within 24 hours to stabilize the individual.". 2. Amend page 16, line 24, after "hours" by striking out "unless 1 of the following applies:" and inserting a comma and "after which the individual must be provided with the clinically appropriate level of care, resulting in 1 of the following:". 3. Amend page 16, line 26, by striking out the balance of the page through "services." on line 1 of page 17 and inserting: "(b) A referral to outpatient services for aftercare treatment. (c) A referral to a partial hospitalization program. (d) A referral to a residential treatment center, including crisis residential services. (e) A referral to an inpatient bed." and relettering the remaining subdivision. 4. Amend page 18, following line 16, by inserting: "(3) A psychiatric hospital or general hospital may establish and operate a crisis stabilization unit under this chapter. As used in this subsection, "general hospital" means hospital as that term is defined in section 20106 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20106.". 5. Amend page 18, following line 27, by inserting: "(d) Standards to prevent inappropriate referral between entities of common ownership." and relettering the remaining subdivisions. 6. Amend page 18, line 29, after "unit" by inserting "with discharge planning upon intake to a clinically appropriate level of care consistent with section 409(7)". 7. Amend page 19, following line 5, by inserting: "(i) Standards requiring a minimum amount of face-to-face psychiatric supervision of an individual receiving services in the crisis stabilization unit that are consistent with the face-to-face supervision requirements applicable in a psychiatric hospital or psychiatric unit setting." and relettering the remaining subdivisions. 8. Amend page 20, line 5, after "chapter." by striking out the balance of the subsection. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5832. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 5832 to the Committee on Ways and Means as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5298 before the committee: HB 5298 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100b and 100c (MCL 330.1100b and 330.1100c), section 100b as amended by 2014 PA 200 and section 100c as amended by 2016 PA 320, and by adding section 137a. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5298. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5298, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 12:43 PM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2448
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 14:59:00.000000
    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, June 16, 2020 2:01 PM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House 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: None. Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the minutes from the June 9th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 before the committee: HB 5812 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11502, 11503, 11504, 11505, 11506, 11507, 11507a, and 11508 (MCL 324.11502, 324.11503, 324.11504, 324.11505, 324.11506, 324.11507, 324.11507a, and 324.11508), and by designating sections 11502 to 11508 as subpart 1. HB 5813 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11509, 11510, 11511, 11511a, 11511b, 11512, 11513, 11514, 11514b, 11515, 11516, 11517, 11518, 11519, 11519b, and 11521b (MCL 324.11509, 324.11510, 324.11511, 324.11511a, 324.11511b, 324.11512, 324.11513, 324.11514, 324.11514b, 324.11515, 324.11516, 324.11517, 324.11518, 324.11519, 324.11519b, and 324.11521b), by designating sections 11509 to 11519b as subpart 2 and section 11521b as subpart 3, and by adding sections 11512b, 11512d, 11512f, and 11512h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5814 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11523, 11523a, 11523b, 11525, 11525a, and 11525b (MCL 324.11523, 324.11523a, 324.11523b, 324.11525, 324.11525a, and 324.11525b), by designating sections 11523 to 11525f as subpart 4, and by adding sections 11525d and 11525f. HB 5815 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11526, 11526a, 11527, 11528, 11531, 11532, 11533, 11539, 11540, 11541, 11546, 11549, 11550, and 11553 (MCL 324.11526, 324.11526a, 324.11527, 324.11528, 324.11531, 324.11532, 324.11533, 324.11539, 324.11540, 324.11541, 324.11546, 324.11549, 324.11550, and 324.11553), section 11526 as amended by 2004 PA 43, section 11526a as added by 2004 PA 40, sections 11528, 11539, and 11550 as amended by 2018 PA 640, section 11533 as amended by 2004 PA 44, section 11541 as amended by 1996 PA 358, section 11546 as amended by 2006 PA 56, section 11549 as amended by 2006 PA 58, and section 11553 as added by 2014 PA 178, and by designating sections 11526 to 11533 as subpart 5, sections 11539 to 11541 as subpart 6, sections 11546 to 11549 as subpart 7, section 11550 as subpart 8, section 11553 as subpart 9; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5816 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart 10. HB 5817 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart 11. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association. Bill Perkins, representing the Leelanau County Solid Waste Board. Dr. Kirk Heinze, representing the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Gary Melow, representing Michigan Biomass. Bill Whitley, representing the Michigan Composting Council, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Andrew Hackman, representing AMERIPEN- American Institute for Packaging and the Environment, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Dan Schoonmaker, representing the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Bernie Sheff, representing the American Biogas Council, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817 and with a neutral position on 5814. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 2:59 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2449
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 14:01:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 15:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-16 14:02:00.000000
    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 June 16, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the S403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A presentation from the of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. A presentation from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from June 9, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Director, Liesel Eichler Clark and invited her to address the committee. Member questions and discussion followed concerning the mission of the department, department operations during stay-at-home order, teleworking, transparency and accountability of the department and effective use of taxpayer money, additional internal audit process's, internal and external communication, townhall webinars, updates to department web site and other technology updates, staff furloughs and lay-offs. The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Chief Deputy Director, Aaron Keatley and invited him to address the committee. Member questions and discussion followed concerning process to aid the public and other departments during shut-down period, administrative reports, deadlines, interactions with the Executive Office relating to executive orders, creating policy, water shutoffs, virus hotspots and water availability, restart grant program, furloughs, drinking water engineers, drinking water testing after dam breach. The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director, Gary McDowell and invited him to address the committee. Member questions and discussion followed concerning the effect of executive orders on the Department, departmental interaction with the Executive Office on creating executive orders, executive order on veterinary services – livestock vs pets, food safety, human and animal health, pesticide applicators license expirations, complaints from the public, inspections, inspectors and violations issued, furloughs and lay-off's, housing of migrant workers, closure of greenhouses, protein processing plants, raw milk dumping, the State Veterinarian, viability of the food supply this fall, PA 116 payments, TB Program, U-Pick farm operations, the benefit of having targets in place. The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Macdonald to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 06/23/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3069
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 08:59:00.000000
    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, June 16, 2020 8:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House 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, Cynthia Neeley. Absent: Reps. Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Excused: Reps. Cambensy, Jones, Garza. Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4437 before the committee: HB 4437 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1801, 1803, 1804, 1806, and 1809 (MCL 339.1801, 339.1803, 339.1804, 339.1806, and 339.1809), section 1801 as amended by 2006 PA 300 and section 1806 as amended by 2013 PA 80, and by adding section 1806b. Substitute (H-4) was previously adopted on May 13, 2020. Representative Frederick moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 4437. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4437, but did not wish to speak: Vern Pixley, representing the Service Corporation International. Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 4437 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 665 before the committee: SB 665 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 411 (MCL 436.1411), as amended by 2018 PA 403. Senator Victory testified in support of SB 665. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 665. Isaac Hartman, representing the New Holland Brewing Co., testified in support of SB 665. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 665, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 665, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid SB 349 before the committee: SB 349 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233). Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 349. Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, testified in support of SB 349. Mike Bird, representing the Michigrain Distillery, testified in support of SB 349. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Isaac Hartman, representing New Holland Spirits. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee: HB 4213 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27 and by adding section 1116. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4213. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Jennifer Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Representative Chirkun moved to excuse Representatives Cambensy, Jones and Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 8:59 AM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-2450
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 15:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-16 15:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
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    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 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 781 (S-2) (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 782 (S-1) (Sen. Bullock) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 783 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 784 (S-2) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported SB 785 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect. 6. Reported SB 786 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect. 7. Reported SB 691 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 8. Reported HB 5502 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 9. Reported HB 5503 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 10. Testimony regarding SB 820 (Sen. LaSata). 11. Testimony regarding SB 897 (Sen. LaSata). 12. Testimony regarding HB 5134 (Rep. VanWoerkom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 820: Sen. Kim LaSata – Support Page 1 of 5 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 820: David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support Ryan Ogle, KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 897: Sen. Kim LaSata – Support Matt Moersch, Moersch Hospitality Group – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 897: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Neutral David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support Sen. Moss offered an amendment to the (S-1) version of SB 781, identified as Amendment #1. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt Amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of SB 781. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 781, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 782. 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. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 783. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 784. 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-2) was adopted. 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: David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Support Page 2 of 5 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 781 and SB 783: Jeremiah Hall, Metro Vapor Plus – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 783: Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report the (S-1) version of SB 781, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 781. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 782 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 782. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 783 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 783. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-2) version of SB 784 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 784. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 3 of 5 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 785 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 785. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 786 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 786. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 691. 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 691 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 691. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5502 and HB 5503: Rep. VanSingel – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5502 and HB 5503: Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support Breann Courturier, LockOut Company – Support Jason Matznick, Nightlock – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5502 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 4 of 5 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5502. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5503 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5503. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5134: Marcus Keech, The Office of Rep. Greg VanWoerkom – Support Camille Jourden-Mark, Michigan's Adventure – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5134: Erika Scheffer, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:42 p.m. Page 5 of 5
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3067
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-16 08:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
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    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 16, 2020 8:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House 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: Rep. Yancey. Excused: Rep. Yancey. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 520 before the committee: SB 520 (Sen. Outman) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), as amended by 2015 PA 175. Nick Plescia, representing Senator Outman's Office, testified in support of SB 520. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs, and Gregg Brunner, Director of the Bureau of Construction and Field Services, both representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified with a neutral position on SB 520. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, testified in support of SB 520. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 520, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5334 before the committee: HB 5334 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2084) by adding section 16d. Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5334. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5334 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 5334, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. At 8:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 876, SB 877 and SB 878 before the committee: SB 876 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 216, 226, 255, 301, 309, and 314 (MCL 257.216, 257.226, 257.255, 257.301, 257.309, and 257.314), section 216 as amended by 2009 PA 32, section 226 as amended by 2018 PA 342, section 255 as amended by 2018 PA 64, sections 301 and 314 as amended by 2011 PA 159, and section 309 as amended by 2016 PA 23, and by adding sections 312k and 801k. SB 877 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 2 and 9a (MCL 28.292 and 28.299a), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 669 and section 9a as added by 2008 PA 32. SB 878 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending sections 4 and 6 (MCL 28.304 and 28.306), section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 47 and section 6 as amended by 2009 PA 211. Representative Howell moved to refer Senate Bill No. 876 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. Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 877 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. Representative Bellino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 878 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 SB 876, SB 877 and SB 878, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid SB 517 before the committee: SB 517 (Sen. Bizon) 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 amending the title, as amended by 2010 PA 135, and by adding section 10r. Chair O'Malley explained the proposed amendment to SB 517. Representative O'Malley offered the following amendment to SB 517: 1. Amend page 5, line 11, after "than" by striking out "18" and inserting "24". Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the amendment to SB 517. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma. Nays: Rep. Shannon. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 517 to the Committee on Ways and Means as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma. Nays: Reps. Cole, Afendoulis, Shannon. Pass: None. Representative Afendoulis 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 8:51 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
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    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-16
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    Meeting state
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    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
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    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-06-16
Interpretation
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Members with activity
107
Observation state
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    Journal object name
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    Linked media count
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    Named action count
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    Quorum text
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    Session name
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    Sitting date
    2020-06-16
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    Scheduled start
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    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
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