Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2020-09-15

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For 2020-09-15, the release reports observations found. It contains 2864 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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2864
Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-158
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4867
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 10:34:00.000000
    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, September 15, 2020 10:15 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Absent: Rep. Paquette. Excused: Rep. Paquette. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the minutes from the September 9th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5665 and HB 5666 before the committee: HB 5665 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 619 and 1107 (MCL 380.619 and 380.1107), as added by 2004 PA 234. HB 5666 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 207, 268, 327, 369, and 383 (MCL 168.207, 168.268, 168.327, 168.369, and 168.383), section 327 as amended by 1982 PA 505 and section 383 as amended by 2018 PA 120. Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 5665 and HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 6177, HB 6178, HB 6179, HB 6180 and HB 6181 before the committee: HB 6177 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 510 (MCL 168.510). HB 6178 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 509bb (MCL 168.509bb), as added by 1994 PA 441. HB 6179 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 33a. HB 6180 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL 4.418), as amended by 1994 PA 412. HB 6181 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 16 (MCL 169.216), as amended by 2017 PA 184. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6177. The motion prevailed 6-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6178. The motion prevailed 6-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6179. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6180. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6181. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 6177 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to refer House Bill No. 6178 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 6179 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 6180 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Guerra moved to refer House Bill No. 6181 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Guerra, Hope. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2510
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 10:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 13:14:00.000000
    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, September 15, 2020 12:00 PM 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, Schroeder, Lasinski, Sneller, Tyrone Carter, Haadsma, Kuppa, Manoogian, Shannon. Absent: Rep. O'Malley. Excused: Rep. O'Malley. Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039 before the committee: HB 6036 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," (MCL 460.931 to 460.949) by amending the title, by designating section 1 as part 1 and sections 3 to 19 as part 2, and by adding part 3. HB 6037 (Rep. Warren) A bill to authorize local units of government to adopt voluntary property assessment programs and to create districts to enable owners of noncommercial, nonindustrial real property to access financing for environmental hazard, water usage improvement, energy efficiency improvement, and renewable energy projects; to provide for the financing of the programs through certain state funds, investments, and other means; to authorize local units of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize local units of government to advance money made available from certain state funds and other sources; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies. HB 6038 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5316a. HB 6039 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 (MCL 460.931, 460.933, 460.935, 460.937, 460.939, 460.941, 460.943, 460.945, 460.947, and 460.949), sections 3 and 9 as amended by 2017 PA 242, and by designating section 1 as part 1 and sections 3 to 19 as part 2. Representative Filler and Representative Warren testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Questions and discussion followed. Colin Bishopp, representing PACENation, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Leah Wiggs, representing Renew Financial, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Keith den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Byron DeLear, representing the Y-Grene Energy Fund, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Bali Kumar, representing Lean and Green Michigan, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Zach Waas Smith, representing the City of Ann Arbor, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Brett Little, representing the Green Home Institute, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. John Freeman, representing the Great Lakes Renewable Energy, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 6036, HB 6037, and HB 6038, and in support of HB 6039. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039, but did not wish to speak: Cheri Holman, representing the US Green Building Council of West Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6036, but did not wish to speak: Sam Olsen, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6039, but did not wish to speak: Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC). Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Cliff Kellogg, representing the C-Pace Alliance. Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative O'Malley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chariman Joseph Bellino adjourned the meeting at 1:14 PM. 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
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2511
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 14:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-15 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-159
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SR 142 ( Lauwers) with recommendation. 2. Reported SR 143 ( Lauwers) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from July 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 142 and SR 143: John Richter, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Opposition Laura S. Sherman, Michigan EIBC – No Position Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 142 and SR 143: John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SR 142 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SR 143 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 23, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-3137
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-115
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. KATHY CRAWFORD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2020 12:00 p.m. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6124 before the committee: HB 6124 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older Michiganians act," (MCL 400.581 to 400.594) by adding section 6l. Representative Matt Hall, bill sponsor, testified on HB 6124. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Alexis Travis, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Adult Services Agency, testified in support of HB 6124. Questions followed. David LaLumia, Executive Director for the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 6124, and submitted written testimony. Questions and discussion followed. Melissa Seifort, representing AARP of Michigan, submitted a card in support of HB 6124, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HB 5836 before the committee: HB 5836 (Rep. Crawford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1705. The Chair, bill sponsor, explained the substitute (H-3). Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5836. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5836, and submitted written testimony, but did not wish to speak: Natasha Abner, Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of Michigan, and Lee Gonzales, Deputy Director of Legislative and External Affairs for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5836, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Casey Jean Stauch, AUD, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition; Shon Halocka, representing himself; and Dr. Erica Bennet, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition. Dr. Scott M. Koenigsknecht, Deputy Superintendent of the P-20 System and Student Transitions in the Michigan Department of Education, submitted a card with no position and with written testimony, but did not wish to speak. Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5836 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5975, HB 5976 and HB 5977 before the committee: HB 5975 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2020 PA 6, and by adding section 4b. HB 5976 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 4c. HB 5977 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.112), as amended by 2017 PA 257. Rep. O'Malley, bill sponsor, explained HB 5975 (H-1) and HB 5976 (H-1). Questions followed. Todd Tennis, representing State Alliance of Michigan YMCA's, submitted a card in support of HB 5977, and neutral on HB 5975 and HB 5976, but did not wish to speak. Marnie Trienistra, Deputy Director of LARA Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs submitted a card in opposition to HB 5975 and HB 5976, but did not wish to speak. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5975. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter. Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Pass: None. Representative Garrett moved to refer House Bill No. 5975 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5976. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter. Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Pass: None. Representative Cynthia Johnson moved to refer House Bill No. 5976 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: None. Representative Hoitenga moved to refer House Bill No. 5977 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Farrington, Hoitenga, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Johnson. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee. Representative Rendon moved to adjourned. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:54 p.m. Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
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    Meeting id
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    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-165
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
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    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4886
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    archive listed
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    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
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    Session name
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  • Actual end
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    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-214
    Committee name
    Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20)
    Evidence text
    The Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic (HCR 20) submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 8:15 a.m., Room 519, House Office Building Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata, and Hertel Excused: Senators Schmidt and Hollier Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent - Thursday, September 17, 10:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Appropriations - Subcommittee - Universities and Community Colleges - Thursday, September 17, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 (CANCELED) COVID-19 Pandemic Joint Select - Wednesday, September 16, 8:15 a.m., Room 519, Anderson House Office Building (517) 373-5795 Health Policy and Human Services - Thursday, September 17, 11:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety - Thursday, September 17, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Legislative Council - Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212 Local Government - Thursday, September 17, 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 (CANCELED) Oversight - Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building and Thursday, September 17, 8:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board - Wednesday, September 16, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:56 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-3136
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 08:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 09:24:00.000000
    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 15, 2020 8:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 8, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 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. Marla Linderman, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101. Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to 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 did not wish to speak: Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association. Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6030, HB 6031, HB 6032 and HB 6101, but did not wish to speak: Andy Newman, representing the Michigan Education Association. The Chair laid SB 533 before the committee: SB 533 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 529 (MCL 750.529), as amended by 2004 PA 128. Justin Carpenter, from Senator Lucido's office, testified in support of SB 533. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 533, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 384 and SB 385 before the committee: SB 384 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 464b. SB 385 (Sen. Barrett) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 465 (MCL 750.465). Representative LaFave moved to report out SB 384 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 385. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 385 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Representative Berman moved to report out SB 321 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 420 before the committee: SB 420 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 2559, 6002, and 6012 (MCL 600.2559, 600.6002, and 600.6012), section 2559 as amended by 2018 PA 261. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 420, but did not wish to speak: Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrator. Representative Howell moved to report out SB 420 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden. The Chair laid HB 5933 before the committee: HB 5933 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 2505 (MCL 700.2505). Representative Lightner and Sally Babbitt testified in support of HB 5933. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5933, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:24 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2513
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 17:32:00.000000
    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, September 15, 2020 3:00 PM Room 519, House Office 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 Wakeman moved to adopt the minutes from the June 24th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5132 before the committee: HB 5132 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 48703 and 48711 (MCL 324.48703 and 324.48711), as amended by 2018 PA 529, and by adding section 48703b. Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5132. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Albert testified in support of HB 5132. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5132. Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5132 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Cambensy. Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5552 before the committee: HB 5552 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48729 (MCL 324.48729), as amended by 2018 PA 643. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5552. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with a neutral position on HB 5552. Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5552 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Cambensy. Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Pohutsky. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5762 before the committee: HB 5762 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5301, 5403, 5405, and 5406 (MCL 324.5301, 324.5403, 324.5405, and 324.5406), section 5301 as amended by 2012 PA 560, sections 5403 and 5405 as added by 1997 PA 26, and section 5406 as amended by 2012 PA 561. Representative Griffin testified in support of HB 5762. Mandy Sheposh and Rami Haddad, representing Johnson Controls, Inc., testified in support of HB 5762. Questions and discussion followed. Travis Boeskool and Amy Epkey, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy, testified with a neutral position on HB 5762. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5762, but did not wish to speak: Charlotte Jameson, representing the MI Environmental Council. Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 5829 before the committee: HB 5829 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1905 (MCL 324.1905), as amended by 2012 PA 619. Representative Cambensy testified in support of HB 5829. Questions and discussion followed. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5829. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 5:32 PM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2515
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 14:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-15 14:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-156
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by Sen. McBroom and Sen. Moss on the FOIA and LORA Package. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4007 (Rep. Rendon). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4008 (Rep. Guerra). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4009 (Rep. Lasinski). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4010 (Rep. Glenn). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4011 (Rep. Berman). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4012 (Rep. Hauck). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4013 (Rep. Allor). 9. Testimony regarding HB 4014 (Rep. Schroeder). 10. Testimony regarding HB 4015 (Rep. Filler) 11. Testimony regarding HB 4016 (Rep. Camilleri) 12. Testimony regarding SB 833 (Sen. Moss). 13. Testimony regarding SB 834 (Sen. McBroom). 14. Testimony regarding SB 835 (Sen. Moss). 15. Testimony regarding SB 836 (Sen. Moss). 16. Testimony regarding SB 837 (Sen. McBroom). 17. Testimony regarding SB 838 (Sen. McBroom). 18. Testimony regarding SB 839 (Sen. Moss). 19. Testimony regarding SB 840 (Sen. McBroom). 20. Testimony regarding SB 841 (Sen. McBroom). 21. Testimony regarding SB 842 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair announced the presentation from the Michigan Corrections Organization regarding the Michigan Department of Corrections response to the COVID-19 pandemic was removed from the days agenda. The Vice Chair conducted the committee so the Chair could present to the meeting. The Chair and Sen. Moss gave a presentation regarding SB's 833 – 842 and HB's 4007 – 4016. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 833 – 842 and HB's 4007 – 4016: Adam Reams, Michigan Department of State – Support Joe Fedewa, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support HB's 4007 - 4016 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 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 2:38 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/16/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-3139
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 16:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-15 15:01:00.000000
    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 September 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 827 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 1057 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1058 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4686 (Rep. Ryan Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Testimony regarding SB 991 (Sen. Hertel). 6. Testimony regarding SB 82 (Sen. Lucido). 7. Testimony regarding SB 1055 (Sen. Nesbitt). 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. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 827. 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 827 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None Page 1 of 3 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 827. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1057 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 entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 1058 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4686 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 4686. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 82: Sen. Peter Lucido – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 82: David Martin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 991: Sen. Curtis Hertel – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1057 and SB 1058: Kevin Cross and John Briggs, SARFA – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1055: Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, Lake Michigan College – Support Gabe Schneider, Tami Putney, and Edwin Moss, Munson Medical Center – Support Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Opposition Robert Lefevre and Peter Ruddell, Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities – Opposition Dr. Judy Didion, Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing – Opposition Dr. Judith McKenna, Madonna University – Opposition Dr. Venditelli, Dr. Lloyd, and Dr. Amaro, Schoolcraft College – Support Dr. Dan Phelan, Jackson College – Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1055: Dr. Jean Goodnow, Delta College – Support Gabe Schneider, Northwestern Michigan College – Support Richie Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Dr. Kristie Robinia, Northern Michigan University College of Nursing – Opposition David Bertram, Michigan State University – Opposition Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Opposition Mia McNeil, University of Michigan Flint – Opposition Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Opposition John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Opposition Steve Betz, Lake Superior State University – Opposition Kristie Sieloff, Traverse Connect – Support Bonnie Bochniak, Oakland University – Oppose Dr. Dale Nesbary, Muskegon Community College – Support Dr. Joseph Odenwald, Southwestern Michigan College – Support Dr. George McNulty, Gogebic Community College – Support Dr. Deborah Snyder, St. Clair Community College – Support Dr. David Finley, North Central Michigan College – Support Glenn Cerny, Schoolcraft College – Support Dr. Don MacMaster, Alpena Community College – Support Nick Nissley, Northwestern Michigan College – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-3138
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 10:49:00.000000
    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, September 15, 2020 10:15 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett, Cynthia Neeley. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6033, HB 6034 and HB 6035 before the committee: HB 6033 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4gg. HB 6034 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg. HB 6035 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 279 and 679. Representative Webber explained the changes in substitute (H-1) for HB 6033 and substitute (H-1) for HB 6034. Representative Webber moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6033. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6034. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. Representative Webber and Representative Tate testified in support of HB 6033 (H-1), HB 6034 (H-1) and HB 6035. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified in support of HB 6033 (H- 1), HB 6034 (H-1) and HB 6035. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 6033 (H-1), HB 6034 (H-1) and HB 6035. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6033 (H-1), HB 6034 (H-1) and HB 6035, but did not wish to speak: Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6033 (H-1) and HB 6034 (H-2) but did not wish to speak: Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Midland Chamber. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 10:49 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Molly Wingrove Acting Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2516
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 10:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-15 23:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-128
    Committee name
    Ways and Means
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS REP. BRANDT IDEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2020 10:15 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee: HB 5777 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 2104, 2132, and 2165 (MCL 324.2104, 324.2132, and 324.2165), sections 2104 and 2132 as amended by 2018 PA 238 and section 2165 as added by 2018 PA 240. HB 5777 was previously before the committee on September 9, 2020. Representative Warren offered the following amendment to HB 5777: 1. Amend page 5, line 16, after "before" by striking out the balance of the line through "develop" on line 18 and inserting "acquiring, or making a decision to dispose of, lease, or develop,". Representative Warren spoke to her amendment. Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5777. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Warren moved to report House Bill No. 5777 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5777 and the amendment, but did not wish to speak: Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4717 before the committee: HB 4717 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to provide for the labeling of certain portable fuel containers as made in Michigan; and to make findings that, under certain circumstances, portable fuel containers have not entered or substantially affected interstate commerce. HB 4717 was previously before the committee on September 9, 2020. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4717. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Iden offered the following amendment to HB 4717 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, line 23, after "part" by striking out "50," and inserting "59,". Chair Iden spoke to his amendment. Chair Iden moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4717 (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report House Bill No. 4717 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman. Nays: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4717, but did not wish to speak: Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 4035 before the committee: HB 4035 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to prohibit a local unit of government from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog based upon the breed or perceived breed of the dog; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental entities. Heidi Zabik, representing the Representative Ellison, testified in support of HB 4035. Questions and discussion followed. Alissa Sullivan, the Mayor Pro Tempore of Hazel Park, testified in support of HB 4035. Questions and discussion followed. Richard Angelo, representing the Best Friends Animal Society, testified in support of HB 4035. Questions and discussion followed. Vaughn Wagner, representing a group of concerned Waterford Citizens, testified in opposition to HB 4035. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4035, but did not wish to speak: Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4035, but did not wish to speak: Michigan United Coonhound Association. Michigan Fox Hunters Association. Upper Peninsula Bear Hunters Association. Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Mike Thormon, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Ann Griffin, representing the Michigan Humane Society. Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States. Tanya Hilgendoff, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Deb Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance. Courtney Protz Sanders, representing the Paws for Life Rescue and Make Michigan Next. Ken Kempkens, representing the Humane Society of Macomb County. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4035, but did not wish to speak: Marie Monaco, representing the herself. Ann Marie Rogers, representing the Responsible Citizens for Public Safety. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. 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. Representative Howell and Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion followed. Kerrin O'Brien, representing the Michigan Recycling Coalition, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Woolstrum and Chris Phillips, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association, testified with no position on HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion followed. Supervisor Bob Nix, representing Northville Township, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion followed. Liz Browne and Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5814, but did not wish to speak: Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Christina Schlitt, representing the League of Women Voters. 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: Ellen Link, representing the herself. Amelia and Elaine Fischoff. Tom Fraizer, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Dave Greco, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817, but did not wish to speak: Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Christina Schlitt, representing the League of Women Voters. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5812, HB 5813, HB 5814, HB 5815, HB 5816 and HB 5817, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. 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. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5770. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 5770. Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5770. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5770 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5770, but did not wish to speak: Bob DeVries, representing the Grub Hub. 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 Lilly moved to report out SB 665 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 756 before the committee: SB 756 (Sen. Ruth 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. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 756. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 756. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 756 (H-2): 1. Amend page 8, following line 14, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5435 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Warren spoke to her amendment. Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 756 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman. Pass: None. Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 756 (H-2): 1. Amend page 8, following line 14, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5987 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Warren spoke to her amendment. Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 756 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman. Pass: None. Representative Warren offered the following amendment to SB 756 (H-2): 1. Amend page 8, following line 14, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5991 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Warren spoke to her amendment. Representative Warren moved to adopt the amendment to SB 756 (H-2). The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman. Pass: None. Representative Leutheuser moved to report out SB 756 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 756, but did not wish to speak: Christina Schlitt, representing the League of Women Voters. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 756, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Garrett Wheat, representing the Senator Ruth Johnson. The Chair laid HB 6192 before the committee: HB 6192 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 306 and 321c (MCL 257.306 and 257.321c), as amended by 2020 PA 127. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 6192 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:51 PM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-2517
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-15 10:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-09-15
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-09-15-072
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    65
    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
    14
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-09-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-1320
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-09-15-069
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    19
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-09-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-1538

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