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2021-03-17

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For 2021-03-17, the release reports observations found. It contains 1678 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
12

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1678
Committee meeting count
12
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 09:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-75
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 17, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Cynthia Johnson joined the committee remotely. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4469 before the committee: HB 4469 (Rep. Allor) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations. Representative Allor and Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Lord, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, joined to answer questions. Representative Brann moved to report out HB 4469 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 9:17 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-1242
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2021-03-17 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-226
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    36TH DISTRICT SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR JIM STAMAS CHAIR S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7946 FAX: (517) 373-2678 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 17, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 26 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 27 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 28 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 215 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Testimony only regarding SB 99 (Sen. Bayer). 6. Testimony only regarding HB 4247 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was excused from the meeting. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 24. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Rep. Koleszar to summarize HB 4247 for the committee. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding HB 4247. Michael Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support Ken Grabowski, Police Officers of Michigan – Support Aaron Keel, Deptment of Treasury – Support Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Bayer to summarize SB 99 for the committee. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony before the committee regarding SB 99. Aaron Keel, Deptment of Treasury – Support Mike Krombeen, Oakland Community College – Support Mike Krombeen, Lake Michigan College – Support Erin Schor, Michigan Community Colleges Association – Support Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support Page 1 of 2 Next, the Chairman summarized SB 26, SB 27, SB 28, and SB 215 for the committee members. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. McDonald, to report SB 26 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to recommend immediate effect for SB 26. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Bizon, to report SB 27 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Barrett, to recommend immediate effect for SB 27. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Runestad, to report SB 28 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Victory, to recommend immediate effect for SB 28. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. McDonald, to report SB 215 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, and Victory Nays: Sen.(s) Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt, supported by Sen. Bizon, to recommend immediate effect for SB 215. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Victory, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:30 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 3-24-21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3309
    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-357
    Committee name
    Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Bizon (C), Runestad and Hollier
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3310
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 14:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-17 13:32:00.000000
    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 17, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding in-person vs. virtual learning. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 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 invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding in person vs. virtual learning: Monica Merritt, Plymouth Canton Community Schools – No Position Tiffany Shenke, Self – No Position Shannon Hazelett, 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 2:31 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
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3311
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 13:05:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, March 17, 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, Berman, Paquette, Schroeder, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott. Absent: Reps. Reilly, Sneller. Excused: Reps. Reilly, Sneller. Representatives Markkanen and Berman, joined the committee remotely. Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation by Consumers Energy. Garrick Rochow, representing Consumers Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Martin moved to excuse Representatives Reilly and Sneller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Joe Bellino adjourned the meeting at 1:05 PM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: March 23, 2021
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-1243
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-235
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-4998
    Meeting state
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    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 12:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-82
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 17, 2021 12:00 PM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Blake Hanlon, representing Equifax, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Garcia, Kelly Rose, Mary Townley, and Chad Benson, representing the Michigan State Housing and Development Authority, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wakeman moved to excuse Representative Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-1244
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-339
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 24, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, 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 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 – Thursday, March 25, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Energy and Technology – Wednesday, March 24, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, March 24, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:35 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3312
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 16:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-17 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-339
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 17, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony: • James White, Executive Director • Mary Engelman, Deputy Director • Dan Levy, Director of Law and Policy • Lori Vinson, Director of Operations and Enforcement The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony: • Cindy Paradine, Financial Services Director • Mike Brady, Legal Services Director • Adam Reames, Legislative Policy Director The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony: Evah Cole, Department of Treasury There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:08 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-4963
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 15:45:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, March 17, 2021 3:35 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 Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4348 before the committee: HB 4348 (Rep. Calley) A bill to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers; to require reporting of certain data; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide remedies; to require the promulgation of rules; and to require and to provide sanctions for violation of this act. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4348, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4348. The motion prevailed 18-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Rep. Filler. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 4348 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Rep. Filler. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4357 before the committee: HB 4357 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17748g and 17748h. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4357. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4357 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4358 before the committee: HB 4358 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406w. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4358, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4358 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 3:45 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
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-1245
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 15:35:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 09:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-03-17 08:30:00.000000
    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 17, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Reported HB 4126 (Rep. Howell) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SR 20 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.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 the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Howell to summarize HB 4126. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 4126: Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support. Ian FitzGerald, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4126 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4126. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SR 20 and summarized the resolution. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony via Zoom regarding SR 20 (S-1): Mark Jones, Self – Oppose. Member questions followed. The following individuals submitted written testimony regarding SR 20: Maryann Kashubosky – Oppose Rita Mitchell, Ann Arbor – Oppose Diana Dryer, Ann Arbor – Oppose KellBell Kofd23@yahoo.com – Oppose Greg Vera – Oppose Jo Anne Gibbons – Oppose Cynthia Sherman-Jones, Limestone – Oppose Evelina Bryant – Oppose Julie Johanningsmeier, Howell – Oppose TTsrdh@yahoo.com – Oppose Mark Jones – Oppose Susan DeGroff – Oppose Eileen Dickinson, Ann Arbor – Oppose Kristen Garlock, Saline – Oppose Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of SR 20. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt, and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SR 20 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt Nays: Sen. McCann The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:06 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/24/2021
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3308
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-03-17 11:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-93
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 17, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4289 and HB 4290 before the committee: HB 4289 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to create the Michigan first-time home buyer savings program; to provide for first-time home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 4290 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65. Representative Damoose and Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4289 and HB 4290. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4289 and HB 4290. Brad Ward and Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of HB 4289 and HB 4290. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4289, but did not wish to speak: Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Rebecca O'Connell, representing Lake Trust Credit Union. Jill Ferrari, representing Renovare Development. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Sandra Pearson, representing the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-1246
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-03-17 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-03-17
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-03-17-024
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    41
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-03-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-782
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-03-17-024
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    60
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-03-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-974

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