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2021-02-16

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For 2021-02-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 331 attributable activity rows naming 114 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 13:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-219
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 121 (Sen. McBroom). 2. Testimony regarding special education in the Return to Learn plan. 3. Testimony regarding mental health in the Return to Learn plan. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon and announced that a quorum was not present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 121: Sen. Ed McBroom – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 121: Todd Tennis, American Federation of Teachers Michigan – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding special education: Traci Lambert – No Position Greg Pratt – No Position Correy Black and Renee Krueger, The New Standard Academy – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding mental health: Dr. Diana Wheatley, Michigan Association of Social School Workers – No Position Dr. Sharon Swindell, University of Michigan Ypsilanti Pediatrics – No Position Jamal Fisher, Grand Rapids Public Schools – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 2/23/21 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4754
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 12:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-79
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Koleszar and Whitsett attended the meeting remotely via Zoom. The Chair laid HJRA before the committee: HJRA (Rep. Wentworth) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds for certain bills. Speaker Wentworth, testified in support of HJRA. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HJRA, but did not wish to speak: Michigan League of Conservation Voters. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The Chair laid HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133, HB 4134 and HB 4135 before the committee: HB 4127 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 510 (MCL 168.510). HB 4128 (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 4129 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 33a. HB 4130 (Rep. Koleszar) 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 4131 (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. HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177. HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661. HB 4134 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and 661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661), sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270 and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 759e. HB 4135 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 765a (MCL 168.765a), as amended by 2020 PA 177. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133 and HB 4135. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 4134. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4134 and HB 4135, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4134, but did not wish to speak: Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4134, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4135, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not wish to speak: Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the February 9th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:16 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1150
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 12:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-79
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Koleszar and Whitsett attended the meeting remotely via Zoom. The Chair laid HJRA before the committee: HJRA (Rep. Wentworth) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds for certain bills. Speaker Wentworth, testified in support of HJRA. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HJRA, but did not wish to speak: Michigan League of Conservation Voters. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The Chair laid HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133, HB 4134 and HB 4135 before the committee: HB 4127 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 510 (MCL 168.510). HB 4128 (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 4129 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 33a. HB 4130 (Rep. Koleszar) 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 4131 (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. HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 177. HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2018 PA 661. HB 4134 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 658, 659, and 661 (MCL 168.658, 168.659, and 168.661), sections 658 and 661 as amended by 2012 PA 270 and section 659 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 759e. HB 4135 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 765a (MCL 168.765a), as amended by 2020 PA 177. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132, HB 4133 and HB 4135. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 4134. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4134 and HB 4135, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4134, but did not wish to speak: Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4134, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4130, HB 4131, HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4135, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not wish to speak: Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the February 9th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:16 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1151
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 14:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-16 14:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-223
    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. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK 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 February 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 103 (Sen. Schmidt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Barrett, Bizon and Schmidt, a quorum was not present. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103: Chuck Marshall and Simon Whitelocke, ITC – Support Trevor Lauer, DTE – Opposition Paul Cicio, Industrial Energy Consumers of America – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103: Sharon Skiner, LS Power – Opposition Josiah Neeley, R Street – Opposition Robbie Diamond, Serving America's Future Energy – Opposition Del Chenault, ABATE – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Bumstead, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock were excused from the meeting. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:51 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 23, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4756
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 09:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-86
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Mueller, Kahle, Berman, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope and Breen joined the committee remotely. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147 before the committee: HB 4143 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a, 234, and 243 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.234, and 257.243), section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, and section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299. HB 4145 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 244 (MCL 257.244), as amended by 2013 PA 231. HB 4146 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 255 (MCL 257.255), as amended by 2020 PA 304. HB 4147 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 306 and 907 (MCL 257.306 and 257.907), section 306 as amended by 2020 PA 304 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. Representative Clements, testified in support of HB 4143. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Filler, testified in support of HB 4145. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147. Questions and discussion followed. Representative LaGrand, testified in support of HB 4146. Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4147. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4143, HB 4145, HB 4146 and HB 4147, but did not wish to speak: Mike Nichols, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM). John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4219 and HB 4220 before the committee: HB 4219 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621) as amended by 2020 PA 191. HB 4220 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1c (MCL 780.621c), as added by 2020 PA 187. Representative Yancey and Representative Bellino, testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Nichols, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM), testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed. Attorney General Dana Nessel, testified in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Kimberly Buddin, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1152
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 12:59:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-88
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, and Steenland were participating remotely. First Lieutenant Matt Williams and Captain Kevin Sweeney, representing the Michigan State Police gave a presentation on the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. Questions and discussion followed. Captain Troy Allen, representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation on the Intelligence Division. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:59 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1153
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 16:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-16 14:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. 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 February 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report Special Alternative Incarceration Program for Men, Michigan Department of Corrections, September 2020, #471-0202- 19. 2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections, June 2020, #471-0301-19. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. Chair McBroom welcomed Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General Audit Division Administrator to the committee and invited her to present testimony regarding the audit objectives, conclusions, findings, and observations within the Performance Audit Report Special Alternative Incarceration Program for Men, Michigan Department of Corrections. Mr. Kelly D. Miller, Office of the Auditor General Audit Manager, continued testimony regarding audit findings. Member questions and discussion followed. Chair McBroom welcomed Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) to present testimony regarding the material and reportable conditions outlined in the audit report. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair brought up the second audit on the days agenda, the Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections. The Chair welcomed Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General Audit Division Administrator to the committee and invited her to provide testimony regarding the audit objectives, conclusions, findings, and observations within the Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections. Michael Ventura, Office of the Auditor General Audit Manager continued testimony regarding audit findings. Member questions and discussion followed. At 2:57 p.m., Sen. Bizon entered the meeting. At 2:57 p.m., Sen. Theis left the meeting for another committee. Chair McBroom welcomed Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) to present testimony regarding the material and reportable conditions within the audit report and answer other medical and treatment topic questions. Additional MDOC staff available for questions included Marti Kay Sherry, MDOC Healthcare Administrator an Dr. Carmen McIntyre, MDOC Chief Medical Officer. Member questions and discussion followed. The Committee requested additional information be provided. The Chair returned to the Performance Audit Report Special Alternative Incarceration Program for Men, Michigan Department of Corrections for additional questions to the Office of the Auditor General. The Chair requested additional information be provided by the MDOC. The Chair invited Natalie Holbrook, Director of the American Friends Service Committee, Criminal Justice Program in Michigan to present testimony regarding the Performance Audit Report Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services, Michigan Department of Corrections and other related health and prison condition topics within the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 4:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/16/2021
    Location
    Room 403 of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3250
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 16:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-16 15:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-243
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 60 (Sen. Victory). 2. Testimony regarding SB 49 (Sen. LaSata). 3. Testimony regarding SB 11 (Sen. Theis). 4. Presentation regarding online gambling. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Johnson, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 60: Sen. Roger Victory – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 60: Jimmy Greene, Associated Builders and Contractors - Michigan – Support Diana Prichard, Americans for Prosperity – Support Ron Khoury, Operating Engineers Local #324 – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 49: Sen. Kim LaSata – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 49: David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 11: Sen. Lana Theis – Support Page 1 of 2 Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding online gambling. Rick Kalm, Michigan Gaming Control Board – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:05 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 3/9/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4757
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 11:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-94
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 16, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, and Puri attended the meeting remotely. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4026 and HB 4117 before the committee: HB 4026 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2013 PA 82. HB 4117 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 226 (MCL 257.226), as amended by 2020 PA 304. Representative Johnson and Representative Eisen, testified in support of HB 4026 and HB 4117. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4026 and HB 4117. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4026, but did not wish to speak: Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 4053 before the committee: HB 4053 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 104. Marcus Keech, representing Representative VanWoerkom's office, joined by Sheriff Michael Poulin and widow of Deputy Ernest Heikkila Kris Sowles, all testified in support of HB 4053. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4053, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4014 before the committee: HB 4014 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4014. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4014, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4014, but did not wish to speak: Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition. Chief of Police Jon Gale, representing the Norton Shores Police Department. Chief of Police Matt Messer, representing the City of Holland. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. President and CEO Loretta V. Bush, representing Authority Health. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1154
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-341
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following: The meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building, did not have a quorum present.
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4755
    Meeting state
    scheduled no quorum
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-16 12:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-16 12:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-341
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    **ADOPTED** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen. Victory, a quorum was not present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Director Paul Ajegba, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:25 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4980
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-02-16
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
114
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-02-16-011
    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
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-02-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-769
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-02-16-011
    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 10:03 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-02-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-961

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