Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2021-03-04

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For 2021-03-04, the release reports observations found. It contains 1276 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
19

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Attributable activity records
1276
Committee meeting count
19
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 14:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-04 12:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-227
    Committee name
    Advice and Consent
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT 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 March 4, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Elizabeth Hertel as the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was excused from the meeting. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021 and February 25, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Elizabeth Hertel as the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: Elizabeth Hertel – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the appointment of Elizabeth Hertel as the Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: John VanFossen, Meijer – Support Melissa Seifert, AARP Michigan – Support Bret Jackson, Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support Melissa Holmquist, Upper Peninsula Health Plan – Support John McNamara, Michian Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Justin Winslow, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Carolyn Wilson, Beaumont Health – Support Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support Alisha Cottrell, Ascension Michigan – Support Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support Marc Corriveau, Henry Ford Health System – Support Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support Page 1 of 3 Praveen Thadani, Priority Health – Support Dawn Siggett, Meridian Health Plan – Support Hassan Abdallah, Health Alliance Plan – Support Josiah Kissling, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Tina Decker, Spectrum Health – Support Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support Brendan Hostetler, United Health Group – Support Christine Shearer and Dominick Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Roy Lafferty, Health Alliance Plan – Support Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Ellen Hyman, Michigan Oral Health Coalition – Support Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health – Support Gabe Schneider, Munson Healthcare – Support Rick Lantz, Delta Dental – Support Lori Johnston, Paramount Care – Support Jim Cavanagh, Molina Healthcare – Support Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, McLaren Healthcare – Support Katherine Schmidt, Eaton County Republican Women’s Alliance – Opposition Janice Daniels, Election Integrity Fund and Michigan Conservative Union – Opposition Christine Parker, Resident – Opposition Sandra Festerling, Resident – Opposition Leonard Hickey, Resident – Opposition Sen. Roger Victory – Opposition Sen. Lana Theis – Opposition Sen. Kim LaSata – Opposition Sen. Tom Barrett – Opposition Sen. Ruth Johnson – Opposition Sen. Jim Runestad – Opposition Sen. Dale Zorn – Opposition Rep. Pamela Hornberger – Opposition Rep. Ryan Berman – Opposition Rep. Ann Bollin – Opposition Rep. Matt Maddock – Opposition Rep. John Reilly – Opposition Rep. Robert Bezotte – Opposition Rep. David Martin – Opposition Rep. Andrew Fink – Opposition Rep. Steve Carra – Opposition Rep. Matt Hall – Opposition Rep. Julie Alexander – Opposition Rep. Beth Griffin – Opposition Rep. Steve Johnson – Opposition Rep. Brad Paquette – Opposition Rep. Gary Eisen – Opposition Rep. Andrew Beeler – Opposition Rep. Luke Meerman – Opposition Rep. Bradley Slagh – Opposition Rep. Annette Glenn – Opposition Page 2 of 3 Rep. Daire Rendon – Opposition Rep. Ken Borton – Opposition Rep. Sue Allor – Opposition Rep. John Damoose – Opposition Rep. Beau LaFave – Opposition Rep. Greg Markkanen – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:19 p.m. Date approved by committee: 4/29/21 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3278
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 08:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:00 AM Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Committee on Agriculture met jointly with the Senate Committee on Agriculture. The Senate Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Senator Daley The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler attended the meeting remotely. Chair Alexander laid the following before the committee: A presentation from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on Michigan's Industrial Hemp Program. Nathan Kark and Gina Alessandri, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provided testimony on the Industrial Hemp Program in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Daley adjourned the Senate Agriculture Committee at 8:50 A.M. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 8:51 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Committee on Agriculture met jointly with the Senate Committee on Agriculture
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1199
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 08:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 8:00 AM Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Committee on Agriculture met jointly with the Senate Committee on Agriculture. The Senate Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Senator Daley The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler attended the meeting remotely. Chair Alexander laid the following before the committee: A presentation from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on Michigan's Industrial Hemp Program. Nathan Kark and Gina Alessandri, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provided testimony on the Industrial Hemp Program in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Daley adjourned the Senate Agriculture Committee at 8:50 A.M. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 8:51 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower The House Committee on Agriculture met jointly with the Senate Committee on Agriculture
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1200
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 08:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-04 08:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-248
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE SENATOR KEVIN DALEY CHAIR 5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1777 FAX: (517) 373-5871 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 4, 2021 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and House Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted Committee Rules for 2021-2022 Legislative Session 2. Reported SB 186 (S-1) ( Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Victory to adopt the 2021-2022 committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, and Brinks Nays: None The motion prevailed and committee rules were adopted The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 186. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, and Brinks. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. At 8:10 a.m. Senator Polehanki entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-1) version of SB 186 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 186. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:50 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 29, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-4679
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-337
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3281
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-337
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    Evidence text
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    Meeting date
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    Scheduled start
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    Session name
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  • Actual end
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    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-236
    Committee name
    Economic and Small Business Development
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-4984
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 09:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-83
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. MIKE MUELLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller. At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 40 before the committee: HR 40 (Rep. Posthumus) A resolution to urge the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to allow school districts the flexibility to exclude immediate family members of participants in school athletic events from venue capacity limits. Representative Postumas, testified in support of HR 40. Questions and discussion followed. Kristen Braun, representing herself as a concerned parent, testified in support of HR 40. Representative Cherry explained his proposed amendment. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HR 40: 1. Amend page 1, line 10, after "Whereas," by striking out the balance of the line through "families." on line 11. 2. Amend page 2, line 7, after "Whereas," by striking out the balance of the line through "limitations." on line 8. 3. Amend page 2, line 14, after "order" by striking out "fails to" and inserting "does not". 4. Amend page 2, line 23, after "limits" by inserting "if appropriate social distancing measures can be implemented". Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HR 40. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hauck moved to report House Resolution No. 40 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rabhi. The Chair laid HR 41 before the committee: HR 41 (Rep. Frederick) A resolution to condemn the government of the People's Republic of China for their treatment and arbitrary detention of the Uyghur people. Representative Frederick testified on his resolution. Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HR 41 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rabhi invited Mrs. Mueller to the testifying table to introduce herself. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the meeting at 9:51 AM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1201
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 11:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-84
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. BRONNA KAHLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee: HB 4359 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17210 and 17708 (MCL 333.17210 and 333.17708), section 17210 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17708 as amended by 2020 PA 4. Dr. Roy Soto, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, testified in opposition to HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in support of HB 4359. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4359, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. John Shaski, representing the Sparrow Health System. Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4359, but did not wish to speak: Robert Isacksen MD, representing himself. The Chair laid HB 4347 before the committee: HB 4347 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to require drug manufacturers to report certain information to the department of insurance and financial services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions. Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed. Sharon Lamberton, representing PhRMA, testified in opposition to HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed. Kris Kraft and Tim Antonelli, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed. Greg Hoke, representing the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), testified in opposition to HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed. Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 4347. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society. Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4353 before the committee: HB 4353 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. Chair Kahle, testified in support of HB 4353. Sarah Procario, representing the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4353. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Wicks, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4353. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4353, but did not wish to speak: Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society. Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Alice Betz, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4353, but did not wish to speak: Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Mary Haffenbredl, representing the Americas Health Insurance Plans. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bronna Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1202
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 14:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-04 13:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-229
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 4, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 166 (Sen. VanderWall). 2. Testimony regarding SB 101 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized SB 166. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 166: Charlie Mollien, Meijer – Support Dr. James North, ProMedica Physicians Group – Support Thadd Gormas, Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 166: Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacist Association – Support Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version for SB 101. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 101. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 101. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 101: Sheriff Edward Oswald, Delta County – Support Chief Rob LaMarche, Escanaba Public Safety – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101: Michigan Association of Counties – Support Prosecuting Attorneys of Michigan – Support Mark McWilliams, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Robert Stevenson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101 (S- 1): Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs' Association – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel 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 2:11 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 11, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3279
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 10:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-85
    Committee name
    Insurance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. DAIRE RENDON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Rendon. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Meerman, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4171 and HB 4172 before the committee: HB 4171 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014 PA 515. HB 4172 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2014 PA 515. Representative Yaroch explained the proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4171 and HB 4172, but did not wish to speak: Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4171 and HB 4172, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4171, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4172 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Andrew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4172. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4172 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4171 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rendon, Berman, Kahle, LaFave, Hall, Bezotte, Clements, Posthumus, Tisdel, Brenda Carter, Anthony, Bolden, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4354 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. Vice Chair Berman assumed the gavel, the time being 9:11 a.m. Chair Rendon introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair assumed the gavel, the time being 9:24 p.m. Dr Jerome Seid and Kathleen Dyer, RN, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association. Helen Fitzpatrick, representing the Bristol Meyers Squibb. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturer Association. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB Michigan. Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Kris Kraft, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM. Representative Daire Rendon, Chair Matt Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1203
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 09:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-04 09:05:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6920 FAX: (517) 373-2751 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 4, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 9:05 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Testimony regarding SB 14 (Sen. Zorn). 2. Testimony regarding SB 15 (Sen. Zorn). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair summarized the agenda for the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Shane Preston, of Sen. Zorn's office to summarize SB's 14 and 15. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 14 and 15: Allison Arnold, Monroe County Prosecutors Office – Support. At 9:13 a.m., Sen. Barrett entered the meeting. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 14 and 15: Kimberly Buddin, American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan – Oppose. Peter Cunningham, State Bar of Michigan – Support. Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/11/2021
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3277
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-358
    Committee name
    K-12 and Michigan Department of Education
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3276
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-361
    Committee name
    Military and Veterans Affairs & State Police
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Barrett (C), Runestad and Hollier
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3280
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 11:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-89
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Jason Geer, President and CEO of Michigan Oil and Gas. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4123 before the committee: HB 4123 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5301, 5403, and 5405 (MCL 324.5301, 324.5403, and 324.5405), section 5301 as amended by 2012 PA 560 and sections 5403 and 5405 as added by 1997 PA 26. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4123 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4050 before the committee: HB 4050 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68. Representative Cherry testified in support of HB 4050. Ian FitzGerald, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 4050. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4050. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Cherry returned to answer questions. Representative Sowerby moved to report out HB 4050 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4363 before the committee: HB 4363 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 2104, 2132, and 2165 (MCL 324.2104, 324.2132, and 324.2165), sections 2104 and 2132 as amended by 2018 PA 238 and section 2165 as added by 2018 PA 240. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4363. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 11:15 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen called the committee back to order. Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4363. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4363. At 11:19 AM, Majority Vice Chair Markkanen laid the committee at ease. At 11:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 4363. Representative Wakeman moved to report out HB 4363 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Marino, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Darby Stacey from Eagle Mine. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:42 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1204
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 11:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-90
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. STEVEN JOHNSON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392 before the committee: HB 4383 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding part 2. HB 4384 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 26, 27, 28, and 29. HB 4385 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 29a and 29b. HB 4386 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 10a, and 10b (MCL 15.231, 15.232, 15.233, 15.234, 15.235, 15.236, 15.240, 15.240a, and 15.240b), section 1 as amended by 1997 PA 6, section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 68, section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 523, section 4 as amended by 2020 PA 38, section 5 as amended by 2020 PA 36, section 6 as amended by 1996 PA 553, and section 10 as amended and sections 10a and 10b as added by 2014 PA 563, and by designating sections 1 to 16 as part 1. HB 4387 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 24. HB 4388 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding section 25. HB 4389 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 29e and 29f. HB 4390 (Rep. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," by amending section 104a (MCL 4.1104a), as amended by 2013 PA 241. HB 4391 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 29c and 29d. HB 4392 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68. Chair Johnson made remarks to the committee. Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Glenn, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Camilleri, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. Representative Outman, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392, but did not wish to speak: Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center and the Michigan Council on open Government. Kim Murphy Kovalick, representing the Voters not Politicians. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union. Erin Knott, representing the Equality Michigan. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4383, HB 4384, HB 4385, HB 4386, HB 4387, HB 4388, HB 4389, HB 4390, HB 4391 and HB 4392, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 4164 before the committee: HB 4164 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1985 and 1991 (MCL 600.1985 and 600.1991), section 1985 as added by 2015 PA 230 and section 1991 as added by 2015 PA 233, and by adding section 1991a. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrators Office, testified on HB 4164. The Chair made remarks to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1205
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-04 11:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-92
    Committee name
    Rules and Competitiveness
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS REP. JIM LILLY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Schroeder, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wendzel attended the meeting remotely. Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245 before the committee: HB 4243 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548. HB 4244 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549. HB 4245 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA 165. Representative Alexander, Representative LaGrand, and Representative Anthony, testified in support of HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245. Jerry Jarzynka, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4243, HB 4244 and HB 4245. Minority Vice-Chair Anthony made remarks thanking Mitch Albers for his work in the legislature. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Jim Lilly, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1206
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-363
    Committee name
    Universities and Community Colleges
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators LaSata (C), Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn and Irwin Excused: Senators Horn and Hertel Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 11, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 10, 12:30 p.m. or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 General Government – Wednesdays, March 10, March 17, and March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 11, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesdays, March 16 and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 11, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Thursday, March 11, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 11, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 11, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Legislative Council – Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-0212 Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 10, 9:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5312 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:25 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 10, 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
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-3282
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-04 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-95
    Committee name
    Workforce, Trades, and Talent
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT REP. BETH GRIFFIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by union representatives from the Operating Engineers, Local 324. William Miller, Political Director for the Operating Engineers, Local 324, testified on the various road safety issues the operating engineers are experiencing in the state. Questions followed. John Hartwell Career and Outreach Representative for the Operating Engineers, Local, testified on the various employment opportunities in the operating engineers field. Questions followed. Copies of his handouts are attached. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Sabo moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:53 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1207
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-03-04
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-03-04-019
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    15
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-03-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-777
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-03-04-019
    Linked media count
    3
    Named action count
    15
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-03-04
    Sitting id
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