Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2020-06-23

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For 2020-06-23, the release reports observations found. It contains 1634 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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1634
Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 10:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:15 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Agriculture was meeting jointly with the House Committee on Commerce and Tourism. The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Representative Marino. The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Witwer. Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Chair Alexander laid the following before the committee: The COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Food and Beverage. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, and Sean Kennedy, representing Country Market and Polly's Country Market, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Retailers. Questions and discussion followed. Kelly Turner and Kevin Storm, both representing Wather Farms, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Potato Growers. Questions and discussion followed. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restraunt and Lodging Association, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Geoff Hansen, representing the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council, and Chris Schwartz, representing Schwartz Greenhouse, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Greenhouse Growers. Questions and discussion followed. Rob Anderson and Rebecca Park, both representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on the Michigan Agriculture Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Marino adjourned the House Committee on Commerce and Tourism at 9:58 A.M. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 850 before the committee: SB 850 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to create an industrial hemp program; to authorize certain activities involving industrial hemp to require the registration of persons engaged in certain activities; to provide for the sampling and testing of industrial hemp; to provide for the collection of fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state departments and officers and state agencies and officials; to prohibit certain acts; and to prescribe civil sanctions. Jill Larder, representing Senator Lauwers office, joined by Nathan Kark, Maria Tyszkiewics, Gina Allessandri, and Craig VanBuren, all representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of SB 850. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 850, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative LaFave moved to refer Senate Bill No. 850 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Elder moved to excuse Representative Cynthia Johnson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2460
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 08:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 10:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-108
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:15 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Agriculture was meeting jointly with the House Committee on Commerce and Tourism. The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Representative Marino. The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by the Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Witwer. Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Chair Alexander laid the following before the committee: The COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Food and Beverage. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, and Sean Kennedy, representing Country Market and Polly's Country Market, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Retailers. Questions and discussion followed. Kelly Turner and Kevin Storm, both representing Wather Farms, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Potato Growers. Questions and discussion followed. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restraunt and Lodging Association, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Geoff Hansen, representing the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council, and Chris Schwartz, representing Schwartz Greenhouse, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Greenhouse Growers. Questions and discussion followed. Rob Anderson and Rebecca Park, both representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, provided testimony on the COVID-19 Impact on the Michigan Agriculture Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Marino adjourned the House Committee on Commerce and Tourism at 9:58 A.M. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 850 before the committee: SB 850 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to create an industrial hemp program; to authorize certain activities involving industrial hemp to require the registration of persons engaged in certain activities; to provide for the sampling and testing of industrial hemp; to provide for the collection of fees; to create certain funds; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state departments and officers and state agencies and officials; to prohibit certain acts; and to prescribe civil sanctions. Jill Larder, representing Senator Lauwers office, joined by Nathan Kark, Maria Tyszkiewics, Gina Allessandri, and Craig VanBuren, all representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of SB 850. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 850, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative LaFave moved to refer Senate Bill No. 850 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Garza, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Elder moved to excuse Representative Cynthia Johnson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2461
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 08:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-110
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:00 a.m. Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Absent: Rep. Camilleri. Excused: Rep. Camilleri. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4954 and HB 4955 before the committee: HB 4954 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 266. HB 4955 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 262a. Michelle Lang, Chief of Staff for the Michigan Department of Technology and Management and Budget, submitted a card in support of HB 4954 (H-2) and HB 4955 (H-3), but did not wish to speak. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the substitute (H-2) to HB 4954. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder moved to refer HB 4954 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the substitute (H-3) to HB 4955. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder moved to refer HB 4955 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5770 before the committee: HB 5770 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending sections 3, 5, and 11 (MCL 445.903, 445.905, and 445.911), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 211 and section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 508, and by adding section 3l. The Chair offered the following amendment to HB 5770: 1. Amend page 15, following line 26, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect April 1, 2021.".' Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5770. The motion prevailed 9-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: Rep. Reilly. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder moved to refer HB 5770 to the Committee on Ways and Means as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: Rep. Reilly. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4658 before the committee: HB 4658 (Rep. Chirkun) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2018 PA 211, and by adding section 3l. On March 5, 2020, the committee took testimony on HB 4658. Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the substitute (H-2) to HB 4658. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendment to HB 4658 (H-2): 1. Amend page 11, line 13, after "a" by striking out the balance of the line through "verification." on line 16 and inserting "service in which an individual enters into a valid contract that delineates what the individual is permitted to do and requires that information from the individual's state-issued identification be provided, retained, or disseminated, which may include services related to travel, venue access, health status, or age verification.". Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4658 (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Amy Drumm, Vice-President of Governmental Affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA), submitted a card stating they are neutral on HB 4658 (H-2). Representative Cambensy moved to refer HB 4658 to the Committee on Ways and Means as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Sowerby, Hope, Manoogian. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 8:17 a.m., the Chair went at ease. At 8:21 a.m., the Commerce Chair called the House Committee on Commerce back to order. The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Agriculture Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Mueller, LaFave, Hoitenga, Eisen, Wendzel, Elder, Coleman, Gaza, Witwer. Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. The Agriculture Chair laid the topic of the COVID-19 Impact on Michigan Food and Beverage before the joint committee. Amy Drumm, Vice-President of Governmental Affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA), and Sean Kennedy, President of Country Market and Polly’s Market, provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact on Michigan’s retailers. Questions and discussion followed. Kelly Turner, Executive Director for the Potato Growers of Michigan, and Kevin Stone, representing Wathers Farms, provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact on Michigan’s potato growers. Questions and discussion followed. Goeff Hansen, Executive Director for the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Council and Chris Schwartz of Schwartz Greenhouse in Romulus, provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact on Michigan’s greenhouses with their sales in the entire country and parts of Canada. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Park, Legislative Counsel, and Rob Anderson, Manager of Government Relations Department, for Michigan Farm Bureau provided testimony on the COVID-19 impact on Michigan’s agriculture and food industries. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wozniak moved to adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objection, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:58 a.m. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2462
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 12:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-23 12:09:00.000000
    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 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Don Wotruba, Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:09 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 invited the following individuals to present: Don Wotruba, Michigan Association of School Boards – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:47 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3080
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 15:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-113
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. JULIE CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2020 2:30 PM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the March 11th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 756 before the committee: SB 756 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 765a (MCL 168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123. Senator Johnson testified in support of SB 756 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Chris Swope & Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of SB 756 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 756 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 756. The motion prevailed 7- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to refer Senate Bill No. 756 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5123 before the committee: HB 5123 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 765a (MCL 168.765a), as added by 2018 PA 123. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5123 (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Chris Swope & Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 5123 (H-1). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5123. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 5123 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at 3:24 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2463
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 14:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    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 23, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) The Chair called the meeting to order. 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. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): Terry Turpin, FERC Director of the Office of Energy Projects – No Position John Katz, FERC Deputy Associate General Counsel – No Position David Capka, FERC Director of the Division of Dam Safety and Inspections – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: July 22, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4662
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 14:36:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-23 13:02:00.000000
    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 23, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the Dam Safety Program. The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called to order at 1:01 pm. The Committee called roll. A quorum was present. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 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. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair Outman deferred to Chair Lauwers to invite Terry Turpin, Director of the Office of Energy Projects, John Katz, Deputy Associate General Counsel, and David Capka, Director of the Division of Dam Safety and Inspections, of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to give presentations regarding the Dam Safety Program. Questions followed from members of both committees. The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: July 28, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4663
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 09:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-23 08:36:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-165
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 956 (S-2) (Sen. Lucido) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 855 (Sen. Daley). 3. Testimony regarding SB 758 (Sen. MacGregor). 4. Testimony regarding SB 809 (Sen. Stamas). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offers, and summarizes, an (S-2) version of SB 956. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 956. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-2) version of SB 956 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis Page 1 of 3 Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 956 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sen. Daley to summarize SB 855. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 855: Barry Cargill, Michigan Home Car and Hospice Association – Support Michael Barner, Michigan Medicine Post Acute Care – Support Diane Thomson, Clinician Task Force – Support Don Clayback, National Coalition for Assistive Technology – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 855: Kimberly Cook, Numotion – Support Kim Beer, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation – Support Sara Grivetti, Disability Network - Michigan – Support Kort St. John, CareLinc Medical Equipment – Support The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 758. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 758: Dr. Judith Kovach, Michigan Psychological Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 758: Antu Segal, Michigan Psychological Association – Support Lisa Vroman Stokes, Michigan Psychological Association – Support Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Dr. Joy Wolfe Ensor, Michigan Psychological Association – Support The Chair invited Kristen Wall, of Sen. Stamas' office, to summarize SB 809. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 809: Holly Pendell, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Support Lauren Parrott, Citizen – Support Sonda Rossman, Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders – Support Page 2 of 3 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:52 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: July 23, 2020 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3077
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 14:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-06-23 14:07:00.000000
    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 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A presentation from the of Michigan Department of Transportation on their response to the COVID- 19 pandemic. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 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 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Transportation Director, Mr. Paul C. Ajegba P.E. and invited him to address the committee. Director Ajegba shared a PowerPoint presentation with the committee. Member questions and discussion followed concerning certain permits issued through a private vendor, incorporating tactics learned during shut-down into regular business, dollar value of contracts 10% over estimate, staffing numbers, furloughs, staff exempt from layoff, essential staff, bonding, project delays and extra costs associated with delays, flood response repairs, federal funding, office space plan analysis, mass transit, budget reductions. The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Theis to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: July 8, 2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3081
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 11:57:00.000000
    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 23, 2020 10:45 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, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5862 before the committee: HB 5862 (Rep. Leutheuser) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler- McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending sections 3 and 5d (MCL 432.103 and 432.105d), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 159 and section 5d as added by 1999 PA 108. Representative Leutheuser testified in support of HB 5862. Hannah Jordon, representing Hillsdale Domestic Harmony, testified in support of HB 5862. Kyle Rorah, representing Ducks Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5862. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5862, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Tim Bliss, representing Ducks Unlimited. Billy Ray Fann, representing Ducks Unlimited. Dave Perry, representing himself. Jason Hill, representing Ducks Unlimited. Dale Borske, representing Ducks Unlimited. Craig Curtis, representing Ducks Unlimited. Richard Jess, representing Ducks Unlimited. David Steinbach, representing Ducks Unlimited. Jim Toth, representing Ducks Unlimited. Tracy Oberleiter, representing Ducks Unlimited. Mary Bluschke, representing Ducks Unlimited. Rod Larson, representing Ducks Unlimited. David Bowers, representing Ducks Unlimited. Max Lehman, representing Ducks Unlimited. Mike Ivey, representing Ducks Unlimited. Steve Wyckoff, representing Ducks Unlimited. Brenda Archambo, representing Sturgeon for Tomorrow. Sam Morello, representing the Michigan Bow Hunters Association. Patrick Hogan, representing Tomahawk Archers. Jane Finnerty, representing the Cadillac Sportsman's Club. Carol Rose, representing the Montmorency Conservation Club. Tom Heritier, representing the Saginaw Field and Stream Club. David Peterson, representing Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishing. Jack Ammerman, representing Michigan Gun Owners. Dale Hendershot, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Caller's Association. Gary Gorniak, representing the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club. Erik Schneller, representing the Michigan Quality Deer Management Association. Dennis Eado, representing the Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fisherman's Association. Tim Dusterwinkle, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5862, but did not wish to speak: Michael Gallagher, representing the Bureau of State Lottery. Representative Berman moved to refer HB 5862 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: Rep. Liberati. 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. Representative Berman moved to refer SB 665 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, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786 before the committee: SB 781 (Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending sections 2, 6, 7, and 12 (MCL 205.422, 205.426, 205.427, and 205.432), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 188, section 6 as amended by 1997 PA 187, section 7 as amended by 2016 PA 86, and section 12 as amended by 2018 PA 639. SB 782 (Sen. Bullock) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and section 4 (MCL 722.644), as amended by 2019 PA 18, and by adding section 2d. SB 783 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1a. SB 784 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.641), as amended by 2019 PA 18. SB 785 (Sen. Zorn) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 42b (MCL 750.42b), as added by 1992 PA 273. SB 786 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.53). Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee: HB 4039 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2a, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642a, and 722.644), the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2006 PA 236 and section 2a as added by 1992 PA 272, and by adding section 3a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Brann testified in support of HB 4039. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4039, but did not wish to speak: Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network. Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of American College of Cardiology. The Chair returned to SB 781 - 786. Rachael Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on SB 781 and SB 782. Ashlee Kuehn, representing JUUL, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Paul Weisberger, representing Wild Bill's Tobacco, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Questions and discussion followed. Jared Burkhart, representing the Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Alliance, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Ronald Pease, representing Mister-E-Liquid LIC, testified in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. Tylise Black, representing PAV Advocate MI, testified with no position on SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak: Jake German, representing Dunaskiss Consulting, and Eric Curtis, representing Michigan Vape Shop Owners. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 781, SB 782, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to testify: Jodi Radke, representing Tobacco Free Kids. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak: Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Bob DeVries, representing Joost Vapor. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 783 and SB 784, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 781, SB 782, SB 783, SB 784, SB 785 and SB 786, but did not wish to speak: Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of American College of Cardiology. Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network. Bridget Mellin, representing the American Health Association. Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 783, but did not wish to testify: Jodi Radke, representing Tobacco Free Kids. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Webber adjourned the meeting at 11:57 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
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2464
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 10:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-157
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Regulatory Reform submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno The Committee on Appropriations reported Senate Bill No. 943, entitled A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Jim Stamas Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Appropriations reported House Bill No. 5761, entitled A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Jim Stamas Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Appropriations reported House Bill No. 5810, entitled A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 44f. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. The committee further recommends that the bill be given immediate effect. Jim Stamas Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Stamas, Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, MacGregor, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Schmidt and Victory Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3078
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-126
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2020 3:00 PM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis. At 3:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937 before the committee: SB 935 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 205.96), as amended by 2014 PA 426, and by adding section 6d. SB 936 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 205.56), as amended by 2014 PA 425, and by adding section 6d. SB 937 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 703 and 705 (MCL 206.703 and 206.705), section 703 as amended by 2016 PA 158 and section 705 as amended by 2011 PA 192. Senator Runestad testified in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937. Questions and discussion followed. Jake Schostak, representing the Team Schostak Family Restaurants and the Michigan Restaurant Association, testified in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 935, SB 936 and SB 937, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Representative Steven Johnson moved to refer Senate Bill No. 935 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder. Nays: Reps. Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg. Representative Webber moved to refer Senate Bill No. 936 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder. Nays: Reps. Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg. Representative O'Malley moved to refer Senate Bill No. 937 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder. Nays: Reps. Ellison, Lasinski, Cynthia Neeley. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Wittenberg. Representative Afendoulis moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2465
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-06-23 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-06-23 10:59:00.000000
    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, June 23, 2020 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, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid SB 132 before the committee: SB 132 (Sen. Zorn) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending sections 12 and 48 (MCL 250.1012 and 250.1048), and by adding section 1085. Shane Preston, representing Senator Zorn's Office, testified in support of SB 132. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 132, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Representative Cole moved to refer Senate Bill No. 132 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: Rep. Yancey. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5570 before the committee: HB 5570 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 106. Representative Alexander, joined by Amy Ciokujlo, representing the family of Sergeant Matthew R. Soper, both testified in support of HB 5570. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5570, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 5570 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. The Chair laid HB 5561 before the committee: HB 5561 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 105. Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 5561. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5561, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 5561 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis, Sneller, Clemente, Haadsma, Shannon. Nays: Rep. Yancey. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-06-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2466
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-06-23
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-06-23-057
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    11
    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
    2020-06-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-1305
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-06-23-056
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    64
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-06-23
    Sitting id
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