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2020-11-10

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For 2020-11-10, the release reports observations found. It contains 200 attributable activity rows naming 62 members.

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2
Committee meetings
3

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Committee meeting count
3
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2020-11-10 10:07:00.000000
    Actual start
    2020-11-10 08:34:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-163
    Committee name
    Families, Seniors, and Veterans
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND VETERANS SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D. CHAIR 3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 10, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 1107 (S-1) (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation as substituted and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 1109 (Sen. Brinks) and SB 1110 (Sen. Barrett). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Zorn and Alexander were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Sen. MacGregor to summarize SB 1107 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1107: Janet R. Snyder, Michigan Federation for Children and Families – Support Chris Yatooma, The New Foster Care Organization – Support Stacie Bladen, MDHHS Children's Agency – Opposition Ryan Speidel, Michigan Office of Children's Ombudsman – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1107: Cami Pendell, State Court Administrative Office – Support Emily Schwarzkopf, MDHHS – Opposition Michele Corey, Michigan's Children – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bullock to adopt the Bullock amendment #1 to SB 1107. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, and Bullock. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the Barrett amendment #2 to SB 1107. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, and Bullock. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report SB 1107, as amended, as a clean substitute (S-1), to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, and Johnson. Nays: Sen.(s) Bullock. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1107. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sen.(s) Brinks and Barrett to summarize SB 1109 and SB 1110 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1109 and SB 1110: Fred Schaible, Michigan Veteran Homes/DMVA – Support The Chair invited Co. Leo Burke, CAP and Lt. Col. James Matthews, CAP to do a presentation from the Michigan Wing-Civil Air Patrol on their efforts and response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Mid-Michigan flooding. At 9:58 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 10:04 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:07 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 1, 2020 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-11-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-3194
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2020-11-10 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-11-10 11:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-118
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. HANK VAUPEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chairman Vaupel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 5, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5297 before the committee: HB 5297 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1176. Dr. Roger Seelye, representing the Michigan Optometric Association, testified in support of HB 5297. Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 5297. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5297, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Kristina Stickney, representing herself. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5297. The motion prevailed 19- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hornberger moved to refer HB 5297 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Garrett. Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6188 and HB 6189 before the committee: HB 6188 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 165 (MCL 330.1165), as added by 2020 PA 12. HB 6189 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 151 (MCL 330.1151), as added by 2018 PA 658. Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 6188 and HB 6189. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6188 and HB 6189, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6188. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to refer HB 6188 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to refer HB 6189 to the Committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford, Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Garrett, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5484 before the committee: HB 5484 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL 333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487. Representative Warren testified in support of HB 5484. Questions and discussion followed. Dorrie Dils, representing the Gift of Life, testified in support of HB 5484. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5484, but did not wish to speak: Kim Ross, representing the Michigan Medicine University of Michigan. Abigail Burnell, representing the HIV AIDS Alliance of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 843, SB 844, SB 418 and SB 417 before the committee: SB 843 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1178 (MCL 380.1178), as amended by 2019 PA 38. SB 844 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled "Administration of opioid antagonists act," by amending section 107 (MCL 15.677). SB 418 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to allow certain law enforcement officers and firefighters to administer auto-injectable epinephrine in certain circumstances; to provide access to auto-injectable epinephrine by eligible entities, law enforcement officers, and firefighters; and to limit civil and criminal liability of certain entities and individuals. SB 417 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17744a and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), section 17744a as amended and section 17744d as added by 2015 PA 221. Senator MacDonald testified in support of SB 843, SB 844, SB 418 and SB 417. Questions and discussion followed. Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido, testified in support of SB 843, SB 844, SB 418 and SB 417. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Vaupel adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-11-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-2547
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-11-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
  • Actual end
    2020-11-10 09:49:00.000000
    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, November 10, 2020 8:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis. At 8:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Hall, O'Malley, Schroeder, Yancey, Ellison, Lasinski, Whitsett. Absent: Reps. Wittenberg, Cynthia Neeley. Excused: Reps. Wittenberg, Cynthia Neeley. Representative Lower moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 970 before the committee: SB 970 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending sections 2 and 11 (MCL 205.422 and 205.431), section 2 as amended by 2012 PA 188 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 86. Senator Runestad testified in support of SB 970. The Chair laid HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196 and HB 6197 before the committee: HB 6284 (Rep. Huizenga) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p. HB 6285 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4hh. HB 6286 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4hh. HB 6196 (Rep. Sheppard) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4gg. HB 6197 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg. Representative Huizenga testified in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association, testified in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. John VanFossen, representing Meijer, testified in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Paul Connors and Dave Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6284, HB 6285 and HB 6286, but did not wish to speak: Nick Capone, representing the Representative Graham Filler. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6284, HB 6285, HB 6286, HB 6196, HB 6197 and HB 6198, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. The Chair returned to SB 970. Paul Weisberger, representing Wild Bill Tobacco, testified in support of SB 970. Mark Triplett, representing the Cigar Association of America, testified in opposition to SB 970. Paul Connors and Saul Gaglio, representing the Michigan Dept of Treasury, testified in support of SB 970. Representative Yancey moved to excuse Representatives Wittenberg and Cynthia Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the meeting at 9:49 AM. Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2020-11-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-2548
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2020-11-10 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2019-2020
Day date
2020-11-10
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
62
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2020-HJ-11-10-089
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Assistant Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-11-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-1337
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2020-SJ-11-10-085
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2019-2020
    Sitting date
    2020-11-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-1554

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