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2020-09-08

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For 2020-09-08, the release reports observations found. It contains 38 attributable activity rows naming 31 members.

Chamber sittings
1
Committee meetings
2

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.

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Attributable activity records
38
Committee meeting count
2
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-09-08 16:01:00.000000
    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, September 8, 2020 3:15 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, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent: Reps. Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison. Excused: Reps. Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison. Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Garrett, Clemente and Ellison from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5937, HB 5938, HB 5939, HB 5940, HB 5941, HB 5942, HB 5943, HB 5944 and HB 5945 before the committee: HB 5937 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to require drug manufacturers to report certain information to the department of insurance and financial services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions. HB 5938 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers; to require reporting of certain data; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and to require and to provide sanctions for violation of this act. HB 5939 (Rep. Vaupel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. HB 5940 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17748e and 17748f. HB 5941 (Rep. Wentworth) A bill to amend 1984 PA 218, entitled "Third party administrator act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 550.902), and by adding sections 26 and 27. HB 5942 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17757 (MCL 333.17757), as amended by 2016 PA 383, and by adding section 17757b. HB 5943 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and 4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as amended by 2016 PA 80. HB 5944 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. HB 5945 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21517. Kris Kraft and Tim Antonelli, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5937, HB 5940, and HB 5943; and in opposition to HB 5938 and HB 5939; and with a neutral position on HB 5941 and HB 5942. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5929 before the committee: HB 5929 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16186 (MCL 333.16186), as amended by 2006 PA 398. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5929. Questions and discussion followed. David Jahn, representing the War Memorial Hospital, testified in support of HB 5929. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5929, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5446 before the committee: HB 5446 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16605 and 16608 (MCL 333.16605 and 333.16608), section 16605 as amended by 2018 PA 463 and section 16608 as amended by 2002 PA 643. Represenative Frederick testified in support of HB 5446. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Margaret Gingrich, representing the Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of HB 5446. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5446, but did not wish to speak: Marlon Brown, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5446, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the Michigan Council of Dental Specialties. Bret Jackson, representing the The Economic Alliance for Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 4:01 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
    2020-09-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-2495
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-08 15:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-08 13:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-120
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 8, 2020 11:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Absent: Reps. LaFave, Howell, Rendon. Excused: Reps. LaFave, Howell, Rendon. Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101 before the committee: HB 6030 (Rep. Albert) A bill to provide minimum requirements for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; establishing liability standards for claims alleging exposure to COVID-19; precluding liability if conduct complies with regulations, orders, or public health guidance; and limiting liability with respect to certain products made, sold, or donated in response to COVID-19. HB 6031 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 85. HB 6032 (Rep. Filler) A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee who does not report to work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit an employee from reporting to work under certain circumstances related to COVID-19; to prohibit discrimination and retaliation for engaging in certain activities; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 6101 (Rep. Byrd) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding sections 85 and 85a. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, and Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Loftis, representing Harbor Restaurants, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Chamber, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Deb Freid, representing the Michigan Association of Justice, testified in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Charlie Owen, representing the NFIB, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Robert Riley, representing the State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section, testified in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Hunsanger, representing the MSU Federal Credit Union, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. Marla Linderman, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6030, HB 6031 and HB 6032, but did not wish to speak: Patrick Fucik, representing T-Mobile. The Chair laid SB 321 before the committee: SB 321 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled "Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by 2013 PA 242. Senator LaSata, and Judge Gary Bruce, testified in support of SB 321. Barrien County Undersheriff, Chuck Heit, testified in support of SB 321. Mary Johnson, representing the herself, testified in support of SB 321. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 321, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections. Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. Representative Farrington moved to excuse Representatives LaFave, Howell and Rendon from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 1:23 PM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-2496
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-08 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-09-08
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
31
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
1
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2020-HJ-09-08-069
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-09-08
    Sitting id
    sitting-1317

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