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2021-04-14

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For 2021-04-14, the release reports observations found. It contains 1322 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
5

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Attributable activity records
1322
Committee meeting count
5
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-224
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-4990
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-14 12:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-14 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-235
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4569 (Rep. Beeler) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4571 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Vice Chair brought up HB's 4569 and 4571, and invited Rep. Beeler to summarize the bills. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4569: Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support David Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4571: Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4569 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Vice Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4569. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4571 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Vice Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Vice Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4571. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Vice Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Chair Runestad was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:04 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/21/21
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3337
    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-234
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-5015
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-14 11:22:00.000000
    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, April 14, 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 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4237 before the committee: HB 4237 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to repeal 1899 PA 188, entitled "Michigan estate tax act," (MCL 205.201 to 205.256). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The Chair laid HB 4002 before the committee: HB 4002 (Rep. Bellino) 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 Bellino, testified in support of HB 4002. Questions and discussion followed. Johnathan Bird, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 4002. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair returned to HB 4237. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4237 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman. Nays: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 4002. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4002, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employees Retirees Association. Royce Humm, representing the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4002, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid HB 4485 before the committee: HB 4485 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending section 7 (MCL 205.427), as amended by 2016 PA 86. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4485 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Kuppa. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Michael Lafaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Schepers, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association. Representative Tisdel made remarks to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:22 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
    2021-04-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1276
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-14 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-14 12:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-14 12:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-245
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR TOM BARRETT CHAIR 3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the Committee Rules. 2. Reported HB 4053 (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 4429 (Rep. LaFave) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony regarding SB 220 (Sen. Theis). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. LaFave and Marcus Keech, of Rep. VanWoerkom's office, to summarize HB 4429 and HB 4053. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4053: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4429: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4053 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None Pass: Sen. Geiss The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4053. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4429 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None Pass: Sen. Geiss The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4429. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Meghan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize SB 220. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 220: Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 220: Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:28 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 21, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3338
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-14 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-04-14
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-04-14-030
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    50
    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
    8
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-14
    Sitting id
    sitting-788
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-04-14-030
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    22
    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
    2021-04-14
    Sitting id
    sitting-980

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