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2021-02-23

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For 2021-02-23, the release reports observations found. It contains 1454 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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15

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15
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
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    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-76
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair Marino. The Clerk read the letter from Speaker of the House of Representatives, Jason Wentworth, appointing the following members to the Commerce and Tourism committee: Representatives Marino (Chairman), Roth (Majority Vice Chairman), Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy (Minority Vice Chairman), Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Whitsett attended the meeting remotely. Representative Roth moved to adopt the appointed meeting date, time and location of the regularly scheduled meetings: Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., room 327 of the House Office Building. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair announced that the Commerce and Tourism committee will follow the Committee Rules, as prescribed in Chapter IV of the House Rules. The Chair laid HB 4052 before the committee: HB 4052 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to provide for the official time followed in this state; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials. Representative Hoitenga, testified in support of HB 4052. Jay Pea, representing the Save Standard Time, testified in opposition to HB 4052. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4052, but did not wish to speak: Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4052, but did not wish to speak: Christopher E. Morgan, MD, representing the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine. Jada Paisley, representing the Michigan Golf Course Association. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Cambensy moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:25 a.m. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1164
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 13:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-23 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 23, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the negative impacts of COVID-imposed virtual learning. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley and Polehanki, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021 and February 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the negative impacts of COVID- imposed virtual learning: Dr. Jenny Radesky, Michigan Medicine – No Position Dr. Emily Stoneman, Michigan Medicine – No Position Dr. Elizabeth Hill, Michigan Medicine – No Position Matthew Hack, Allegan High School – No Position Kelly Aquino, Parent – No Position Krysten Salla, Parent – No Position Ashley Daeschlein, Parent – No Position Michael Peters, Parent – No Position Tom Parrelly, Parent – No Position Jessica Mathiak, Parent – No Position Venus Harris, Parent – No Position Rob Seale, Parent – No Position Nicholas Bagley, Parent – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 1:27 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 2 Date adopted by committee: 3/16/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3259
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 12:55:00.000000
    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 23, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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 opposition to HB 4127(H-1)and HB 4128(H-1). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4127(H-1), but did not wish to speak: American Association of University Women of Michigan. Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4134, but did not wish to speak: Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4128 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: American Association of University Women of Michigan. Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4127. The motion prevailed 6- 1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to HB 4127(H-1): 1. Amend page 2, line 7, after "must" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "sign his or her name.". 2. Amend page 2, line 18, after the first "birth" by striking out "and proof of date of birth". 3. Amend page 2, line 21, after "card" by striking out "and provide proof of date of birth". 4. Amend page 3, line 1, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the remaining subsections. 5. Amend page 3, line 7, after "subsection" by striking out "(5)," and inserting "(4),". 6. Amend page 3, line 8, after "card" by striking out the comma and "and provides proof of his or her date of birth,". Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4127(H-1). The motion did not prevail 1-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Rep. Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar offered the following amendment to HB 4127(H-1): 1. Amend page 3, line 19, after "act." by inserting "The city or township clerk shall notify the elector that his or her signature on the return card did not match the signature for that elector on the qualified voter file and that his or her registration record is considered challenged. The notice to the elector under this subsection must include the steps the elector must take in order to no longer have his or her registration record considered to be challenged.". Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4127(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report House Bill No. 4127 as amended, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4128. The motion prevailed 6- 1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: Rep. Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Whitsett offered the following amendment to HB 4128(H-1): 1. Amend page 2, line 28, after "act." by inserting "The city or township clerk shall notify the elector that his or her signature on the return card did not match the signature for that elector on the qualified voter file and that his or her registration record is considered challenged. The notice to the elector under this subsection must include the steps the elector must take in order to no longer have his or her registration record considered to be challenged.". Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4128(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to report House Bill No. 4128 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4129 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4130 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4131. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4131 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4132. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4132 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4133. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin moved to refer House Bill No. 4133 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4134. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4134 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4135 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Chair Bollin moved to report out HJRA with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Filler. The Chair laid before the committee presentations by the Michigan Association of County Clerks and Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, and Barb Byrum, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, gave a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1165
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 12:55:00.000000
    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 23, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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 opposition to HB 4127(H-1)and HB 4128(H-1). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4127(H-1), but did not wish to speak: American Association of University Women of Michigan. Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4134, but did not wish to speak: Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4128 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: American Association of University Women of Michigan. Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4127. The motion prevailed 6- 1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to HB 4127(H-1): 1. Amend page 2, line 7, after "must" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "sign his or her name.". 2. Amend page 2, line 18, after the first "birth" by striking out "and proof of date of birth". 3. Amend page 2, line 21, after "card" by striking out "and provide proof of date of birth". 4. Amend page 3, line 1, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the remaining subsections. 5. Amend page 3, line 7, after "subsection" by striking out "(5)," and inserting "(4),". 6. Amend page 3, line 8, after "card" by striking out the comma and "and provides proof of his or her date of birth,". Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4127(H-1). The motion did not prevail 1-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Rep. Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar offered the following amendment to HB 4127(H-1): 1. Amend page 3, line 19, after "act." by inserting "The city or township clerk shall notify the elector that his or her signature on the return card did not match the signature for that elector on the qualified voter file and that his or her registration record is considered challenged. The notice to the elector under this subsection must include the steps the elector must take in order to no longer have his or her registration record considered to be challenged.". Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4127(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report House Bill No. 4127 as amended, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4128. The motion prevailed 6- 1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: Rep. Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Whitsett offered the following amendment to HB 4128(H-1): 1. Amend page 2, line 28, after "act." by inserting "The city or township clerk shall notify the elector that his or her signature on the return card did not match the signature for that elector on the qualified voter file and that his or her registration record is considered challenged. The notice to the elector under this subsection must include the steps the elector must take in order to no longer have his or her registration record considered to be challenged.". Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4128(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to report House Bill No. 4128 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4129 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4130 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4131. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4131 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4132. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4132 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4133. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin moved to refer House Bill No. 4133 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4134. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4134 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4135 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Chair Bollin moved to report out HJRA with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Calley, Steven Johnson, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Filler. The Chair laid before the committee presentations by the Michigan Association of County Clerks and Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, and Barb Byrum, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, gave a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1166
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 14:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-23 14:00:00.000000
    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 23, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 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 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021 and February 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 103: Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position The following organizations submitted testimony regarding SB 103: Mike Watza, PROTEC – Opposition Rod Williamson, ABATE – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 103: Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center - Environmental Policy – Opposition Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McMorrow was 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 2:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 9, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3261
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 14:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-23 13:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-237
    Committee name
    Environmental Quality
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SENATOR RICK OUTMAN CHAIR 4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3760 FAX: (517) 373-8661 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 23, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the Committee Rules. 2. Testimony regarding SB 61 (Sen. Victory). 3. Testimony regarding SB 136 (Sen. Outman). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair invited Amber Vrooman, of Sen. Victory's office, to summarize SB 61. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 61: Travis Boeskool, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – Support Jerrod Sanders, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 61: Tom Frazier, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair summarized SB 136. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 136: Phillip Preston, Michigan Beekeepers Association – Support Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University's Department of Entomology and the Michigan Pollinator Initiative – Support Ana Heck, MSU Extension – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 136: Scott Faustyn, Michigan Green Industry Association – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 9, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3260
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-81
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:00 Noon Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair laid before the committee the Speaker's appointment letter. January 26, 2021 Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk Michigan House of Representatives State Capitol Buildings Lansing, MI 48913 Dear Mr. Clerk: I appoint the following Members of the 101st Legislature to the Standing Committees for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session: Families, Children and Seniors Reps. Wakeman (C), Wozniak (Maj. VC), Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky (Min. VC), Camilleri, B. Carter, Aiyash Sincerely, Jason Wentworth, Speaker Michigan House of Representatives The Chair requested attendance be called: The Clerk called the attendance and announced a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair stated the committee would be following the Uniform Committee Rules, as stated in Chapter IV of the House Standing Rules that were adopted by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt Tuesday at 12:00 Noon in room 327 of the Anderson House Office Building as the day, time and location for the regular operating schedule for the committee meetings for the House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair explained his expectations for the committee. A copy is attached: The Chair called on each committee member to give a brief introduction about themselves. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Aging and Adult Services and Agency. Dr. Alexis Travis, Senior Deputy Director of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging and Adult Services and Agency (AASA), briefed the committee members on the services the agency provides seniors. Questions followed. A copy of the department's PowerPoint is attached. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Michigan's Area Agencies on Aging. Dr. David LaLumia, Executive Director for the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan, briefed the members on the what area of agencies on aging provide. A copy of his handout is attached. Ron Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, did an overview of Detroit's Area Agency of Aging programs. Questions followed. A copy of his PowerPoint is attached. Bob Brown, Executive Director for Region VII Area Agency on Aging in Bay City, briefed the committee on what services his agency does in his area. Due to time restraint, Edward Canfield, D.O., Medical Director, for Region VII Area Agency on Aging in Bay City, was unable to testify on the COVID services that his area provides. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rendon moved to adjourn the committee meeting. Hearing no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:01 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1167
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 10:10:00.000000
    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 23, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman 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. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Tom Boyd, representing himself. 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. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4219 and HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4219. The motion prevailed 10-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Wozniak, Clements. Pass: None. At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4219 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4220. The motion prevailed 11-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4220 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Clements. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4144, HB 4148, HB 4153, HB 4154, HB 4155 and HB 4239 before the committee: HB 4141 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 801e (MCL 257.801e), as amended by 1983 PA 91. HB 4142 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 82105, 82114, 82118, and 82119 (MCL 324.82105, 324.82114, 324.82118, and 324.82119), sections 82105 and 82114 as amended by 2012 PA 28, section 82118 as amended by 2010 PA 371, and section 82119 as amended by 2005 PA 307. HB 4144 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1925 PA 289, entitled "An act to create and maintain a fingerprint identification and criminal history records division within the department of state police; to require peace officers, persons in charge of certain institutions, and others to make reports respecting juvenile offenses, crimes, and criminals to the state police; to require the fingerprinting of an accused by certain persons; and to provide penalties and remedies for a violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.243), as amended by 2018 PA 67. HB 4148 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 15 (MCL 207.225). HB 4153 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 317, 904, and 907 (MCL 257.317, 257.904, and 257.907), section 317 as amended by 2018 PA 566, section 904 as amended by 2018 PA 212, and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. HB 4154 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a of chapter IX (MCL 769.16a), as amended by 2008 PA 508. HB 4155 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 311 (MCL 257.311), as amended by 1983 PA 63. HB 4239 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 219, 904c, and 904f (MCL 257.219, 257.904c, and 257.904f), section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 904c as amended by 1999 PA 73, and section 904f as added by 1998 PA 358. Representative Coleman, testified in support of HB 4142. Mike Goschka, representing Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 4144. Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4141 and HB 4154. Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4153 and HB 4239. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4148, HB 4153, HB 4154 and HB 4155, but did not wish to speak: David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4144, HB 4148, HB 4153, HB 4154, HB 4155 and HB 4239, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4144, HB 4148, HB 4153, HB 4154 and HB 4155, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, HB 4142, HB 4148 and HB 4155, but did not wish to speak: Tom Boyd, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4142, but did not wish to speak: Karen Middendorp, representing the Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4239, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4153 and HB 4155, but did not wish to speak: Alex Rossman, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, gave a presentation to the committee. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Robert Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Filler returned to HB 4153. Judge William Kelly, representing the Michigan District Judges Association, testified in support of HB 4153. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:08 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Berman made a motion to place HB 4238 before the committee. The motion did not prevail 4-6-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Rendon, Berman, LaGrand. Nays: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Clements, Bolden, Hope. Pass: Rep. Breen. Representative Bolden moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1168
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-359
    Committee name
    Labor and Economic Opportunity & MEDC
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Horn (C) and Schmidt Excused: Senator Hertel
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-3262
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-360
    Committee name
    Licensing and Regulatory Affairs & Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following: Joint meeting held on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314 Appropriations – Subcommittees – Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday March 10, 11:30 a.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, February 25, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, February 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, February 25, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, February 25, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, February 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:19 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4678
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 12:25:00.000000
    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 23, 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. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Beeler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee: HB 4122 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to create a county department of veterans' affairs in certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create the county veteran service fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the powers and duties of the soldiers' relief commission in those counties," by amending section 3a (MCL 35.623a), as amended by 2018 PA 514. Representative Glenn introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussion followed. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 4122. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1169
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-362
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-5280
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 11:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-91
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. ROGER HAUCK CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 23, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee: HB 4015 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2020 PA 296, and by adding section 3m. Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4015. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4015, but did not wish to speak: Tyler Diers, representing TechNet. Luke Rollins, representing RELX, Inc. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4015 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4115 before the committee: HB 4115 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27, and by adding section 1116. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed. John Kroneck, representing the Mid-Michigan Health Department, testified in opposition to HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety, testified in opposition to HB 4115. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems, testified in opposition to HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed. John Lauve, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4115. Marsialle Arbuckle, representing the Center for Urban Youth and Family Development, testified in opposition to HB 4115. Representative Berman returned to clarify the intentions of HB 4115. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4115, but did not wish to speak: Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4115, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4115, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Susan Stockman and John McCahan, representing themselves. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. At 11:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Hertel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1170
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 16:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-02-23 15:04:00.000000
    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 23, 2021 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform and Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 11 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 49 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 60 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation. 4. Presentation by Andrew Brisbo, Executive Director of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee rules for the 2021-2022 legislative session. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 11 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 49: Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers' Guild – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 49 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 60: Cynthia Maher, Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 60 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present: Andrew Brisbo, Marijuana Regulatory Agency – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:10 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
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4677
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-02-23 10:31:00.000000
    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 23, 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. Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4053 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:31 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
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1171
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-02-23
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
146
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-02-23-014
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    16
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-02-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-772
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-02-23-014
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    9
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-02-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-964

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