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2021-03-16

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For 2021-03-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 1221 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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2
Committee meetings
22

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1221
Committee meeting count
22
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, March 16, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino. At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. At 9:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4272 before the committee: HB 4272 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to regulate the labeling of certain portable fuel containers as made in and for use in Michigan; and to make findings that, under certain circumstances, portable fuel containers have not entered or substantially affected interstate commerce. Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4272. Representative Brann testified in support of HB 4272. Travis Boeskool and Mary Ann Dolehanty, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4272. The Chair returned to HB 4052. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4052, but did not wish to speak: Jada Paisley, representing the Michigan Golf Club Association. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4052. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. Keith Eichner, representing Save Standard Time, testified in opposition to HB 4052. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4052 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Cherry. Pass: Rep. Cambensy. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:42 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
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1231
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-338
    Committee name
    Community Health & Human Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3302
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 09:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 08:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-338
    Committee name
    Community Health & Human Services
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Stacie Bladen, Interim Director - Children's Services Agency, Michigan Department of Health and Human Service – No Position Judith Wollack and Paul Whitney, Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies; Wolverine Human Services – No Position Janet Reynolds Snyder, Michigan Federation for Children and Families – No Position Rachel Sykes, Samaritas/Lutheran Adoption Services – No Position Sonia Noorman, West Michigan Partnership for Children – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Daley, to adjourn the committee at 9:50 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: March 23, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4952
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 09:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-78
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 16, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Paquette. Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid HB 4375 before the committee: HB 4375 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018 PA 482. Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4375. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4375, but did not wish to speak: Bree Anderson, representing the Department of Technology Management and Budget. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4375, but did not wish to speak: Ernest Tisdale, representing EduStaff. Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4375, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. At 9:13 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid the committee at ease. At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The gavel was returned to Chair Hornberger. Chair Hornberger laid SB 118 before the committee: SB 118 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 163 (MCL 388.1763), as amended by 2020 PA 165. Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 118. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Hornberger laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee: HB 4037 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. HB 4038 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding section 1279i. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4037. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4037 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, Beeler, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon. Nays: Reps. Green, Damoose, Posthumus, Stone. Pass: Rep. O'Malley. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4038. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, Beeler, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon. Nays: Reps. Green, Damoose, Posthumus, Stone. Pass: Rep. O'Malley. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Shery Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. Chair Hornberger laid HB 4326 and HB 4343 before the committee: HB 4326 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2020 PA 158. HB 4343 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4343 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: Rep. Green. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4326 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4326, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4326, but did not wish to speak: Julie Foss, representing the Michigan World Language Association. Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:25 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1232
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 13:37:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 12:03:00.000000
    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 March 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony from superintendents regarding in-person vs. virtual learning 2. Testimony from parents regarding in-person vs. virtual learning The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding in-person vs. virtual learning: Erin MacGregor, Howell Schools – No Position Dr. John VanWagoner, Traverse City Schools – No Position Lena Kauffman, Self – No Position Breanne Moeggenberg, Self – No Position Jeannine Brake-Norder, Self – No Position Michele Richards, Self – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 5/25/21 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3303
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 12:27:00.000000
    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, March 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 662 (MCL 168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92. Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Clark, representing the MI Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4200 before the committee: HB 4200 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 477 (MCL 168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608. Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 4200. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on HB 4200. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the March 10th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1233
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 12:27:00.000000
    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, March 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 662 (MCL 168.662), as amended by 2004 PA 92. Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Clark, representing the MI Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on HB 4492. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Tom Frazier, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4200 before the committee: HB 4200 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 477 (MCL 168.477), as amended by 2018 PA 608. Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 4200. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on HB 4200. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the March 10th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1234
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 12:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-80
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOE BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Energy was called to order by the Chair Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Martin joined the committee remotely. Representative Cherry moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by ITC Michigan. Simon Whitelocke, representing ITC Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: March 17, 2021
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1235
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 14:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 13:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-223
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2021 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation on Line 5 from Canadian presenters The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 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, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following guests to deliver a presentation on Line 5:  Bob Bailey, Member of Provincial Parliament, Sarnia-Lambton  Joseph Mancinelli, International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada, Laborers' International Union of North America  Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding  Donna Perla, Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society, MLAPS – Opposition  Lisa Patrell – Opposition  Matthew Borke – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Barrett and McMorrow were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by Committee: March 24, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4680
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 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, March 16, 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 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. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4071 and HB 4072 before the committee: HB 4071 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 136b (MCL 750.136b), as amended by 2020 PA 49. HB 4072 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50. Kimberly S. Buddin, Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak. Rebecca J. Mastee, JD, Policy Advocate for Michigan Catholic Conference, submitted a card in support of HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak. Jean Doss, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, submitted a card stating is neutral on HB 4071 and HB 4072, but did not wish to speak. Representative Pohutsky offered the following amendment to HB 4071: 1. Amend page 4, line 7, after "nonverbal" by inserting a period and striking out the balance of the subdivision. Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4071. 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. Representative Marino moved to refer House Bill No. 4071 to the Committee on Judiciary as amended, as substitute (H-1). 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. Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4072 to the Committee on Judiciary. 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 laid HB 4159 and HB 4160 before the committee: HB 4159 (Rep. Kuppa) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 145h. HB 4160 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 145i. Representative Padma Kuppa, the bill sponsor for HB 4159, and Representative Julie Calley, the bill sponsor for HB 4160, explained their bills. Dawn Hayes, Resource Room Teacher/Corner Collection Founder at Athens High School, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. A copy of her PowerPoint is attached. Nicole MacMillan, Assistant Attorney from the City of Troy Attorney's Office, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Questions followed. Kristine Schule, Detective for City of Troy's Police Department, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Dr. Richard Machesky, PhD, Troy School District Superintendent, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Annemarie Kelly, JD, LLM, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Administration, Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PhD, LMSW, at Eastern Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services and testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. A copy of their PowerPoint is attached. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly S. Buddin, Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, and Jean Doss, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. A copy of her written handout is attached. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan, Rebecca J. Mastee, JD, Policy Advocate for Michigan Catholic Conference, and Dan Jarvis, representing Michigan Family Forum. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:34 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1236
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 15:58:00.000000
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    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 Tuesday, March 16, 2021 3:30 PM 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. Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4355 before the committee: HB 4355 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16101 and 16171 (MCL 333.16101 and 333.16171), section 16171 as amended by 2016 PA 60. Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 4355. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4355, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Melissa Seifert, representing AARP Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Holly Pendell, representing the National MS Society. Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4355, but did not wish to speak: Tim Greimel, representing the AFSCME Council 25. Josh Kluzak, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Derek Sova, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee: HB 4349 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21517. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4349. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4349, but did not wish to speak: Marlon Brown, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4349, but did not wish to speak: Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4345 before the committee: HB 4345 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406v. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4345, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4345, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4345 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Stone. The Chair laid HB 4350 before the committee: HB 4350 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health care false claim act," by amending sections 2 and 4a (MCL 752.1002 and 752.1004a), section 4a as amended by 2016 PA 80. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4350, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4350. The motion prevailed 18-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Stone. Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4350 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 18-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Stone. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Bronna Kahle adjourned the meeting at 3:58 PM. 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
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1237
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 11:29:00.000000
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    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, March 16, 2021 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. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4184 before the committee: HB 4184 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8512 (MCL 600.8512), as amended by 2014 PA 384. Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4184. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office, testified in support of HB 4184. Sheldon Larky, representing the himself, testified in support of HB 4184. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4184, but did not wish to speak: Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Matt Miner, representing the Oakland County Bar Association. The Chair laid HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204 before the committee: HB 4201 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending section 59 (MCL 257.1859), as amended by 1996 PA 170. HB 4202 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 682 (MCL 257.682), as amended by 2012 PA 263. HB 4203 (Rep. Jones) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending section 33 (MCL 257.1833), as amended by 2018 PA 422. HB 4204 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," (MCL 257.1801 to 257.1877) by adding section 20. Eric Chappel, representing Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed. Trina Morris, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, testified in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed. Howard "Mac" Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, testified in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed. Roberto Rego, representing BusPatrol LLC, testified in support of HB 4202 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Dockler, representing the Dean Transportation, testified in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak: Bill Coaster, representing the Northwest Michigan Transportation Consortium. Jeff Cobb, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4202 and HB 4204, but did not wish to speak: Jean Souliere, representing BusPatrol LLC. The Chair laid HB 4211 and HB 4212 before the committee: HB 4211 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 479b (MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33. HB 4212 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211 and HB 4212, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4211. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4211 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4212. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4212 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4141, HB 4143, HB 4150 and HB 4152 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 4143 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 215, 226a, 234, and 243 (MCL 257.215, 257.226a, 257.234, and 257.243), section 226a as amended by 2006 PA 516, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, and section 243 as amended by 1989 PA 299. HB 4150 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 802 (MCL 257.802), as amended by 2019 PA 88. HB 4152 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40118 and 43558 (MCL 324.40118 and 324.43558), section 40118 as amended by 2017 PA 124 and section 43558 as amended by 2013 PA 108. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4143, HB 4150 and HB 4152, but did not wish to speak: David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4141. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4141 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4143. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Mueller. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4143 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Mueller. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4150. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4150 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4152. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chairman Filler offered the following amendment to HB 4152 (H-1): 1. Amend page 8, following line 28, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect 90 days after the date it is enacted into law.". Chairman Filler moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4152 (H-1). The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report House Bill No. 4152 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1238
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
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    Actual start
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    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, March 16, 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
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3306
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 12:41:00.000000
    Actual start
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    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, March 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4058 before the committee: HB 4058 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 203. Representative Johnson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4058. Questions and discussion followed. Tony Demott, representing the Michigan Campaign for Liberty, testified in support of HB 4058. Dan McKnight, representing Bring Our Troops Home, testified in support of HB 4058. David Dudenhofer testified in support of HB 4058. The Chair laid SB 10 before the committee: SB 10 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2018 PA 467. Meghan Reckling, representing the Office of Senator Theis, testified on the bill. Questions and disussion followed. Joseph Riker, representing the Livingston County Veteran's Committee, testified in support of SB 10. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 10, but did not wish to speak: Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1239
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 14:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 13:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-234
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2021 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation on Line 5 from Canadian presenters 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chair invited committee members and guests to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following speakers to deliver a presentation regarding Line 5:  Bob Bailey, Member of Provincial Parliament, Sarnia-Lambton  Joseph Mancinelli, International Vice President and Regional Manager of Central and Eastern Canada, Laborers' International Union of North America  Rocco Rossi, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce Member questions and discussion followed. The following individuals submitted testimony regarding Line 5:  Donna Perla, Mullett Lake Area Preservation Society – Oppose  Lisa Patrell, Ann Arbor – Oppose Page 1 of 2  Matthew Shawn Borke – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 03/17/2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4681
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 13:00:00.000000
    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
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, Victory, McCann and Bayer Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 General Government – Wednesday, March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC – Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 18, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 23, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Thursdays, March 18 and March 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, March 18, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 18, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:28 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3307
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 14:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 14:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 232 (Sen. Moss). 2. Testimony regarding SB 233 (Sen. McBroom). 3. Testimony regarding SB 234 (Sen. McBroom). 4. Testimony regarding SB 235 (Sen. Moss). 5. Testimony regarding SB 236 (Sen. McBroom). 6. Testimony regarding SB 237 (Sen. Moss). 7. Testimony regarding SB 238 (Sen. McBroom). 8. Testimony regarding SB 239 (Sen. McBroom). 9. Testimony regarding SB 240 (Sen. Moss). 10. Testimony regarding SB 241 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Vice Chair Theis invited Chair McBroom and Sen. Moss to summarize SB's 232-241. Member questions and discussion followed. Chair McBroom recessed the committee from 2:21 p.m. to 2:22 p.m. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 232-241: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB's 232-241: Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee at 2:34 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/23/2021
    Location
    Room 403 of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3305
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 10:55:00.000000
    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, March 16, 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. Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4295 before the committee: HB 4295 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by 2018 PA 582. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4295. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4295, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251 before the committee: HB 4249 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b. HB 4250 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27961, and 333.27965), section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 208. HB 4251 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E acetate; and to prescribe penalties. Representative Hammoud and Representative Bellino testified in support of HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the RevSix Data Systems. The Chair laid HB 4382 before the committee: HB 4382 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to require certain standards for smoke alarm and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain conduct. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4382. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4382, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4382, but did not wish to speak: Mark Docherty, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union. James Ryan, representing KIDDE. At 10:49 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4444 and HB 4443 before the committee: HB 4444 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 3c (MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384. HB 4443 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 279 and 679. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4444 and HB 4443, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4443 with recommendation. 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. Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4444. 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. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4444 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 4376 and HB 4377 before the committee: HB 4376 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 4 (MCL 338.2204), as added by 2014 PA 127. HB 4377 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending sections 103, 105, 107, 219, and 417 (MCL 339.5103, 339.5105, 339.5107, 339.5219, and 339.5417), and by adding section 223. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377 but did not wish to speak: Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4376 was previously adopted on March 9, 2021. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4376 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4377 was previously adopted on March 9, 2021. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4377 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 10:55 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
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1240
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 16:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 15:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-243
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 125 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 126 (Sen. Daley) with recommendation. 3. Testimony from banquet and event centers regarding capacity limits. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 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. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 125: David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 125 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 126 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 capacity limits: Page 1 of 2 John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – No Position Claude Molinari, Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau – No Position Michelle Street, Detroit Troy Marriott – No Position Paul Wegert, The Inn at St. John's – No Position Jennifer Daley, Art Craft – No Position Julie Pingston, Lansing CUB – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 3/23/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3301
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 11:13:00.000000
    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, March 16, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4429 before the committee: HB 4429 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2091) by adding section 8b. Representative LaFave, joined by Commander Greg Cunningham, testified in support of HB 4429. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4429 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. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4429, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4429, but did not wish to speak: Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The Chair laid HB 4328 before the committee: HB 4328 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182. Representative Eisen, joined by Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4328. Questions and discussion followed. Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association, joined by Adam Hartley, representing American Pavement Inc., testified in opposition to HB 4328. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan, approached to answer questions from committee members. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4328, but did not wish to speak: Matt Breslin, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4328, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:13 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
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1241
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-341
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacDonald, Hollier and Bayer Excused: Senator Zorn
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3304
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-16 12:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-341
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    **ADOPTED** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald, Hollier and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding CRA's Covid response in the prior fiscal year and the current budget recommendations. Ed Noyola, County Road Association – No Position The Chair excused absent members. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:09 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4977
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-03-16
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
145
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-03-16-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    12
    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
    2021-03-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-781
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-03-16-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    35
    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
    2021-03-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-973

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