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2020-07-28

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For 2020-07-28, the release reports observations found. It contains 70 attributable activity rows naming 25 members.

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0
Committee meetings
6

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Attributable activity records
70
Committee meeting count
6
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-07-28 13:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-07-28 12:00:00.000000
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5910 (Rep. Hornberger), HB 5911 (Rep. Markkanen), HB 5912 (Rep. Schroeder) and HB 5913 (Rep. Glenn). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead and Runestad were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Dr. Katharine Strunk, Michigan State University – No Position Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan Department of Education – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913: Amy Kosmatka, Resident – Opposition Jessica Lucchesi, Resident – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:22 p.m. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5910, HB 5911, HB 5912 and HB 5913: Page 1 of 2 Dr. David Michaelson, Michigan Education Association – Opposition Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-07-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-3105
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-07-28 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-07-28 14:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-07-28 13:02:00.000000
    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 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Four Lakes Task Force regarding the Edenville Dam 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 Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Outman, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. At 1:02 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:03 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead and McCann were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Four Lakes Task Force for a presentation: Dave Kepler, President Four Lakes Task Force – No Position Ron Hanson, Spicer Group, Partner with Four Lakes Task Force – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-07-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-4666
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-07-28 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-07-28 14:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-07-28 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 July 28, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality and Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 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 Four Lakes Task Force regarding the Edenville Dam. 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, Bayer, and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair recessed the committee from 1:03 p.m. to 1:04 p.m. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology called roll. A quorum was present. Chair Outman deferred to Chair Lauwers to invite David Kepler, Chairman of the Four Lakes Task Force, and Ron Hanson, from Spicer Group, to give presentations regarding the Edenville Dam. Questions followed from members of both committees. 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 2:04 p.m. The Senate Committee on Energy and Technology adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 10, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-07-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-4667
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-07-28 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-332
    Committee name
    K-12 and Michigan Department of Education
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-07-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-4829
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-07-28 16:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-07-28 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-157
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5481 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 5589 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding SB 986 (Sen. McBroom). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5602 (Rep. Wakeman). 5. Testimony regarding SB 40 (Sen. Theis). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 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, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5481 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, 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 5481. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5589 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and VanderWall. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno. Pass: Sen.(s) Moss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5589. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5589: Matt Miner, Michigan Pawnbrokers Association – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 986: Eileen McCarthy, McCarthy and Smith, Inc. – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 986: Damian Hill, Associated General Contractors of Michigan – Support Breanna George, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support Lee Schwartz, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5602: Rep. Rodney Wakeman – Support Michael Pate, Amarok – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 40: Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support Bob Doyle, Michigan Association of CPAs – Opposition Lee McGrath, Institute for Justice – Support Alicia Plemmon, Knee Center and Southern Illinois University – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 40: Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support Breanna George, Associated Builders and Contractors – Support Brad Ward, Michigan Association of Realtors – Opposition Kimberly Buddin, ACLU of Michigan – Support Alan B. Smith, R Street Institute – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:23 p.m. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-07-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-3106
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-07-28 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-07-28 12:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-07-28 12:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-335
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory and Bayer, a quorum was not present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Troy Hagon, Patrick McCarthy, Michele Fedorowitz, Todd White, Deb Brown, MDOT – No Position At 12:07 p.m., Sen. Michael MacDonald entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Victory, to adopt the meeting minutes from July 21, 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 12:23 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-07-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-4843
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-07-28 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-07-28
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Members with activity
25
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
0
Sittings
None recorded

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