Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2020-09-23

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For 2020-09-23, the release reports observations found. It contains 3974 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
14

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Attributable activity records
3974
Committee meeting count
14
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 10:44:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-109
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Hernandez. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Kennedy, Tate. Absent: Reps. Love, Hood. Excused: Reps. Love, Hood. Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Hernandez laid Legislative Transfer Requests 2020-6 and 2020-7 before the committee. Viola Bay Wild, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Legislative Transfer Requests. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 1103 before the committee: SB 1103 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 247.660), as amended by 2018 PA 471. Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency testified on SB 1103. The Chair laid HCR 30 before the committee: HCR 30 (Rep. Miller) A concurrent resolution relative to secondary road patrol funds for counties providing road patrol services to cities and villages. Representative Miller testified on the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HCR 30 but did not wish to speak: Matt Sexton, Michigan Sheriff's Association Representative Miller moved to report out HCR 30 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 27-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of Legislative Transfer Requests 2020-6 and 2020-7. Representative Sheppard moved to approve Legislative Transfer Requests 2020-6 and 2020- 7. The motion prevailed 27-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of SB 1103. Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 1103 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 27-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Sheppard, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Hoadley, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Kennedy, Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representatives Love and Hood from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 10:44 AM. Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2530
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-217
    Committee name
    Conference Committee on FY 2020-21 Education Budget (SB 927)
    Evidence text
    The Conference Committee on FY 2020-21 Education Budget (SB 927) submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Stamas (C), Schmidt and Hertel. Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent - Thursday, September 24, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 COVID-19 Pandemic Joint Select – Wednesday, September 30, 8:00 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5795 Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, September 24, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, September 24, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, September 24, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Local Government – Thursday, September 24, 1:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 5:24 p.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3153
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-216
    Committee name
    Conference Committee on FY 2020-21 General Omnibus Budget (HB 5396)
    Evidence text
    The Conference Committee on FY 2020-21 General Omnibus Budget (HB 5396) submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 9:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Stamas, Bumstead and Hertel.
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3152
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 09:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 11:53:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:45 AM Room 519, 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, Paquette, Guerra, Hope. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Guerra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 757 before the committee: SB 757 (Sen. Ruth Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 765, 765a, and 765b (MCL 168.765, 168.765a, and 168.765b), sections 765 and 765a as amended by 2020 PA 95, section 765b as added by 2018 PA 127, and by adding sections 14b and 24k. Representative Guerra offered the following amendment to SB 757: 1. Amend page 5, line 6, after "township" by striking out "with a population of at least 25,000". Representative Guerra moved to adopt the amendment to SB 757. The motion did not prevail 2-5-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Guerra, Hope. Nays: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette. Pass: None. Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 757. The motion prevailed 5- 0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Guerra, Hope. Representative Sheppard moved to refer Senate Bill No. 757 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 4-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Marino, Paquette. Nays: Rep. Hornberger. Pass: Reps. Guerra, Hope. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at 11:53 AM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2531
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 11:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 09:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-23 09:05:00.000000
    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 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Cable and Telecommunication Association on broadband access and funding. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding broadband access and funding: Matt Groen, Executive Director, Michigan Cable and Telecommunication Association – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) LaSata and Nesbitt were 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 9:15 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 29, 2020 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3157
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 13:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-23 13:12:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-162
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 12:00 noon in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 39 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:12 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 39 and invited Sen. McBroom to summarize the bill. The following individuals provided testimony regarding SB 39: Patrick Jordan, City Manager, City of Escanaba - Support Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association - Oppose Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 39: Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Oppose Erik Hingst, Wal-Mart – Oppose Erin Schor, Michigan Community Colleges Association – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe ISD's – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Alex Houseman, Michigan Realtors Association – Support Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber - Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:42 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/30/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3158
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 08:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-442
    Committee name
    House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL GOVERNING COMMITTEE REP. SHANE HERNANDEZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 23, 2020 8:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on House Fiscal Governing Committee was called to order by Chair Hernandez. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Greig. Absent: Rep. Rabhi. Excused: Rep. Rabhi. Representative Chatfield moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly Report. Questions and discussion followed. At 8:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Hoadley moved to approve the Quarterly Report. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hernandez, Chatfield, Cole, Hoadley, Greig. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Rabhi from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Shane Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:40 AM. Representative Shane Hernandez, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-5544
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    joint
    Committee id
    committee-134
    Committee name
    Joint Capital Outlay
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4801
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    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-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 Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 8:15 a.m., Room 519, House Office Building, Present: Senators Nesbitt, LaSata and Hertel Excused: Sen. Schmidt and Hollier
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building,
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3150
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 08:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 04:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-23 03:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-155
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR PETER J. LUCIDO CHAIR 3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4923 (Rep. Lilly). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4924 (Rep. Anthony). 3. Testimony regarding SB 700 (Sen. Santana). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4045 (S-1) (Rep. Hope). 5. Testimony regarding SB 1046 (S-1) (Sen. Victory). 6. Testimony regarding SB 1047 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin). 7. Testimony regarding SB 1048 (S-1) (Sen. Santana). 8. Testimony regarding SB 1049 (Sen. Chang). 9. Testimony regarding SB 1050 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald). 10. Testimony regarding SB 1051 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom). 11. Testimony regarding SB 1125 (Sen. Lucido). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lucido, Sen (s). VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 4923 - HB 4924 and invited Christy James, staff of Rep. Anthony to summarize the bills. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4923- 4924: Joe Sproles, Alliance for Automotive Innovation – Support Josh Fisher, Alliance for Automotive Innovation – Support Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Support Matthew Smith, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud – Support Craig Orlan, Honda – Support Teena Rohi, Auto Anti-Counterfeiting Council – Support Gabby Bruno, Ford Motor Company – Support Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association - Support The Chair brought up SB 700, SB 893 and SB 894 and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 700: Soleil Campbell, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 700: Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Bobby Dorigo Jones, Michigan's Children - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 893-894: Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan - Support The Chair brought up HB 4045, and invited the staff of Rep. Hope to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4045: Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police - Neutral Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support The Chair brought up SB 1046 – 1051, and SB 1125, and invited Craig DeRoche of Prison Fellowship Ministries to summarize the bills. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 1046-1051 and 1125: Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of MI – Support Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers - Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan - Support Bobby Dorigo Jones, Michigan's Children – Support SB 1049 Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator – Oppose SB 1046 and 1048 Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support SB's 1046-1051 Meghan Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Neutral SB's 1046 and 1048 Meghan Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Support SB's 1047, 1049-1051 Jason Smith, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support SB's 1046-1051 Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support SB's 1045-1051 Monica Jahner, Self and A.R.R.O – Support SB's 1046 – 1051 Lois Pullano, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support SB's 1046-1051 Carol Rienstra, Restorative Justice Coalition of West Michigan – Support SB's 1046-1051 Lynn Scott, Unitarian Universalist Church Greater Lansing – Support SB's 1046-1051 Kay Perry, MI-CURE – Support -SB's 1046-1051 Daniel Jones, MI Collaborative to End Mass Incarcerations – Support – SB 1046-1051 Elizabeth Kutter, Wayne State University – Support SB's 1046-1051 Mary Miller, Citizen – Support – SB's 1046-1051 Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support SB's 1046-1051 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 1046-1051 and 1125: Honorable Phyllis McMillen, 6th District Court Judge – Support Honorable Cylenthia LaToye Miller, 3rd Circuit Court Judge – Support Honorable Carrie Fuca, 41B District Court Judge – Support Due to session, the Chair, moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/24/2020
    Location
    Room 403 of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3159
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-17 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-201
    Committee name
    Legislative Council
    Evidence text
    The Legislative Council submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Shirkey, Horn, Schmidt, Stamas, and Ananich Excused: Senator Chang
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Senate Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3151
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 08:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-23 08:08:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-172
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES 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 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4792 (S-1) (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4313 (S-1) (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized the days' agenda. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4792: Juan Escareno, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Opposed. The Chair moved to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of HB 4792, as amended was adopted. Seeing no objection, the vote will be reconsidered. The Chair moved to reconsider the vote by which the McBroom amendment #1 to HB 4792 (S-1) was adopted. Seeing no objection, the vote will be reconsidered. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the McBroom amendment #1 to the (S-1) version of HB 4792. The vote was as follows: Yeas: None Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4972. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4792 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman and Schmidt Nays: Sen. McCann The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4792 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up HB 4313. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4313. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4313 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4313 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/30/2020
    Location
    Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3155
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 11:13:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, September 23, 2020 10:30 AM 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 Cambensy moved to adopt the minutes from the September 15th, 2020 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5829, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. 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. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendment to HB 5762: 1. Amend page 9, following line 11, by inserting: "(f) Assurances that at least 50% of the labor force to be used on the project resides within 100 miles of the planning area boundaries of the project.". Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5762. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendment to HB 5762: 1. Amend page 9, following line 11, by inserting: "(f) Identification of contractors and subcontractors that may be used on the project. Any contractor or subcontractor identified under this subdivision must be registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.". Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5762. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendment to HB 5762: 1. Amend page 12, following line 1, by inserting: "(f) A demonstration that at the public hearing all alternative funding mechanisms were discussed and the reason or reasons for the rejection of the alternative funding mechanisms was given.". Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5762. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to refer House Bill No. 5762 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Pohutsky. Nays: Rep. Reilly. Pass: Rep. Cambensy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5762, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mike Compagnoni, representing the American Water Works Association, Michigan Section. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid SB 1080 before the committee: SB 1080 (Sen. Outman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30705 (MCL 324.30705), as amended by 2002 PA 215. Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB 1080. Questions and discussion followed. Nick Plescia, representing the Office of Senator Outman, testified in support of SB 1080. Joseph Colaianne, representing the Clark Hill, testified in support of SB 1080. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 1080, but did not wish to speak: Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Dave Kepler, representing Four Lakes Task Force. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay County Area Chamber of Commerce. Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance. Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance. Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy. Jeff Stoutenburg, representing the Dow ChemicalOW. Representative Wakeman moved to refer Senate Bill No. 1080 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5485 before the committee: HB 5485 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to create the flooding and soil erosion task force within the department of natural resources and to prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and officers. Representative O'Malley testified in support of HB 5485. Questions and discussion followed. Travis Boeskool and Theresa Seidel, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5485. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5485, but did not wish to speak: Kirstie Sieloff, representing Traverse Connect. Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-2532
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-09-23 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-09-23 09:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-09-23 08:33:00.000000
    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 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Virtual Learning in Traditional Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education, August 2020, #313-0224-16. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Virtual Learning in Traditional Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education August 2020, #313-0224-16: - Michigan Department of Education Superintendent Michael Rice - Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Kyle Guerrant - Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Venessa Keesler Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:33 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/29/2020
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-09-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3156
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-09-23
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
147
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-HJ-09-23-075
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    45
    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
    22
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-09-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-1323
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-09-23-072
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    30
    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
    25
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-09-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-1541

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