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2021-04-15

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For 2021-04-15, the release reports observations found. It contains 1140 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
7

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Attributable activity records
1140
Committee meeting count
7
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-04-15 10:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-83
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. MIKE MUELLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller. At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rabhi moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4540 and HB 4541 before the committee: HB 4540 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2016 PA 289. HB 4541 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 42, 46, 48, 49, 63, 69, 618a, 634, 660, 660a, 660d, 673, 674, 675d, and 676b (MCL 257.42, 257.46, 257.48, 257.49, 257.63, 257.69, 257.618a, 257.634, 257.660, 257.660a, 257.660d, 257.673, 257.674, 257.675d, and 257.676b), section 42 as amended by 2016 PA 304, section 618a as amended by 2014 PA 303, section 634 as amended by 1988 PA 346, sections 660 and 660d as amended by 2018 PA 394, section 660a as added by 2006 PA 339, section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675d as amended by 2010 PA 211, and section 676b as amended by 2018 PA 75, and by adding sections 63a, 64a, 64b, and chapter VIA. Representative Tyrone Carter and Representative Filler testified in support of their legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Lisa Nuszkowski, representing the M-1 Rail, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed. Chief Ricky Brown, representing the Detroit Transit Police, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, testified in opposition to HB 4540 and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Liedel, representing the Dykema, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed. Jared Fleicher, representing the Quicken Loans, testified in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4540, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the meeting at 10:29 AM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-1277
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-15 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-15 11:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-84
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. BRONNA KAHLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Morse. Absent: Rep. Neeley. Excused: Rep. Neeley. Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4089 before the committee: HB 4089 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7212 (MCL 333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268. Representative Allor, testified in support of HB 4089. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Jocelyn Fabry, representing the The Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals, testified in support of HB 4089. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4089, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4497 before the committee: HB 4497 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2221 (MCL 333.2221). Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4497. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4497, but did not wish to speak: Chris Barnett, Supervisor, representing Orion Township. Representative Hauck moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:04 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-1278
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-15 13:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-15 13:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-229
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 15, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 213 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 191 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 247 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Sen. LaSata offered an (S-1) version of SB 213. The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 213. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 213. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 213 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 191: Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose Page 1 of 2 Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Oppose Michigan Psychiatric Society – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 191 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair summarized SB 247. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 247. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 247. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 247: Dr. Paul Bozyk, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Dr. Michael Stender, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support Mark Cook and Dr. James Grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 247: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Support Dr. Vaishali Pansare, Michigan Society of Pathology – Support Munson Healthcare – Support Alice Betz, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology – Support Dr. Laura Owens, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Michigan Section – Support Kelly Doyle, HIV AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Theis and Santana 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 1:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 22, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-3340
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-15 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-15 09:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-15 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6920 FAX: (517) 373-2751 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 15, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 177 (Sen. McBroom). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4219 (Rep. Yancey). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4220 (Rep. Bellino). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4308 (Rep. Hammoud). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4309 (Rep. Filler). 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 Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 177, and invited Rep. LaFave to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 177: Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan – Support Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Oppose Mike Nichols, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support Noah Smith, Criminal defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support David Guenthner, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose The Chair brought up HB's 4219 and 4220, and invited Attorney Mike Nichols to provide testimony in support of both bills via Zoom. The Chair invited Rep.(s) Yancey and Bellino to summarize HB's 4219 and 4220. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4219 and 4220: Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Oppose Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Kimberly Buddin, ACLU Michigan - Support Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Oppose Mike Nichols, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support David Guenthner, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support The Chair brought up HB's 4308 and 4309, and invited Rep.(s) Filler and Hammoud (via Zoom) to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB 4308 and 4309: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4308 and 4309: Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Sen.(s) Runestad and Barrett 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 9:02 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/29/2021
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-3339
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-15 11:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-89
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Marino and Aiyash joined the committee meeting remotely. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SCR 6 before the committee: SCR 6 (Sen. McBroom) A concurrent resolution to urge the Natural Resources Commission and the Department of Natural Resources to end the research study begun in 2019 concerning the effectiveness of antler point restrictions as a management tool in the chronic wasting disease core area. Senator McBroom testified in support of SCR 6. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Sweeney, representing Concerned Sportsmen of Michigan, testified in support of SCR 6. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Doug Roberts, President, United Deer Farmers of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Erik Schnelle, President, Michigan Advisory Council of the National Deer Association. He was joined by Josh Hillyard, Assistant Director of Grass Roots; Torin Miller, Director of Policy; and Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-1279
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-15 11:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-90
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. STEVEN JOHNSON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 15, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4448 before the committee: HB 4448 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," by amending section 3 (MCL 30.403), as amended by 2002 PA 132. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB 4448. The Chair spoke to the proposed H-1 substitute for HB 4448. The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee: HB 4591 (Rep. Roth) A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to provide for civil fines. Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 4591. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4257 before the committee: HB 4257 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to clarify certain powers of the governor; and to impose certain duties on certain state officials. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4257 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 4448. Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4448. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4448 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. Chair Johnson handed the gavel over to the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman . At 10:52 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid HR 60 before the committee: HR 60 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A resolution to grant the House Standing Committee on Oversight the power to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and examine books, records, and files related to employee separations and severance agreements entered into by the executive branch of state government. Chair Johnson, testified in support of HR 60. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:17 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid the committee at ease. The Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman returned the gavel to Chair Johnson. At 11:18 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Reilly moved to report out HR 60 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Young. Pass: Rep. LaGrand. The Chair laid HB 4617 before the committee: HB 4617 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," (MCL 15.231 to 15.246) by adding sections 3a and 23a. Representative Young, testified in support of HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. Darrell Siggers, a constituent of Representative Young and an exonerated prisoner, testified in support of HB 4617. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4617, but did not wish to speak: Wolfgang Mueller, representing the Mueller Law. Kenneth Nixon. The Chair laid HB 4041 before the committee: HB 4041 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74114 and 83106 (MCL 324.74114 and 324.83106), section 74114 as amended by 2004 PA 587 and section 83106 as amended by 2010 PA 34. At 11:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. Chair Johnson handed the gavel over to the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman . At 11:31 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman called the committee back to order. Chair Johnson, testified in support of HB 4041. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:33 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid the committee at ease. The Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman returned the gavel to Chair Johnson. At 11:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Craig Brunet, Ron Olson, and Jason Fleming, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4041. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4041, but did not wish to speak: Bill Scheffer, representing the Michigan Association of Recreational Vehicles and Campgrounds. Rachel Marerro. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:53 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-1280
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-95
    Committee name
    Workforce, Trades, and Talent
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT REP. BETH GRIFFIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 15, 2021 9:00 a.m. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, O'Neal. Absent: Rep. Hope. Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Sabo moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objections the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Home Builders Association of Michigan and the Housing Michigan Coalition Executive Committee. Dawn Crandall, Political Affairs Director for the Home Builders Association of Michigan, did a PowerPoint report on Michigan's housing shortage. Joshua Lunger, Senior Director of Government Affairs for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, joined Dawn by updating the committee on Grand Rapids current housing situation. Kent Wood with Borealis Strategic, LLC representing, Housing Next/Housing North, addressed the housing issues in the Traverse City region. Questions followed. A copy of the PowerPoint is attached. Jennifer Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal League, testified via zoom representing city government regarding this housing concern. Questions followed. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Martin moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-1281
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-04-15
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-04-15-031
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    52
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-789
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-04-15-031
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    33
    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
    2021-04-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-981

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