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2021-04-21

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For 2021-04-21, the release reports observations found. It contains 1471 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4599 and HB 4600 before the committee: HB 4599 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 8, 19, and 20 (MCL 431.308, 431.319, and 431.320), as amended by 2019 PA 153. HB 4600 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1951 PA 90, entitled "An act to regulate the conducting of racing meets in the state of Michigan; to provide for the possession, control and disposition of funds held by licensees for the payment of outstanding winning tickets not claimed or demanded by the lawful owners of such funds; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act," by amending section 2 (MCL 431.252), as amended by 1998 PA 505. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. Majority Vice-Chair Posthumus assumed the gavel. At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus called the committee back to order. Representative Alexander and Representative Cherry, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. At 10:41 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus laid the committee at ease. Chair Alexander assumed the gavel. At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Crystal Terrell, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. John Currie, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expositions, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. Brett Boyd, representing the Michigan Harness Racing Association, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1290
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4599 and HB 4600 before the committee: HB 4599 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 8, 19, and 20 (MCL 431.308, 431.319, and 431.320), as amended by 2019 PA 153. HB 4600 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1951 PA 90, entitled "An act to regulate the conducting of racing meets in the state of Michigan; to provide for the possession, control and disposition of funds held by licensees for the payment of outstanding winning tickets not claimed or demanded by the lawful owners of such funds; and to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act," by amending section 2 (MCL 431.252), as amended by 1998 PA 505. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. Majority Vice-Chair Posthumus assumed the gavel. At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus called the committee back to order. Representative Alexander and Representative Cherry, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. At 10:41 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus laid the committee at ease. Chair Alexander assumed the gavel. At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Crystal Terrell, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. John Currie, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Expositions, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. Brett Boyd, representing the Michigan Harness Racing Association, testified in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4599 and HB 4600, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1291
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 09:50:00.000000
    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, April 21, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by the Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: Rep. Maddock. Excused: None. Representatives Hammoud and Brabec joined the committee remotely. The Chair laid HB 4419, HB 4420 and HB 4421 before the committee: HB 4419 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4420 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4421 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 201, and 236 as amended by 2020 PA 165 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4420, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4419, and the proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions. Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4421, and the proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Representative VanSingel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) for HB 4419. The motion prevailed 25-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Pass: None. Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4420. The motion prevailed 26- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hornberger moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4421. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tate moved to reconsider the vote by with substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4419. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4419. The motion prevailed 26-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 9:50 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: April 28, 2021
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1292
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 09:00:00.000000
    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, April 21, 2021, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Bizon (C) and Runestad Excused: Senator Hollier
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3352
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 15:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-21 14:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-224
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 277 (Sen. MacDonald). 2. Testimony regarding SB 281 (Sen. LaSata). 3. Testimony regarding SB 306 (Sen. Victory). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4127 (Rep. Hall). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4128 (Rep. Calley). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4129 (Rep. Marino). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4130 (Rep. Koleszar). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4131 (Rep. Sabo). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 277. The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 281. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 277. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, SB 277 and SB 306: Justin Roebuck, Ottawa County Clerk, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 281: Maya Noronha, Opportunity Solutions Project – Support The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 4127 through HB 4131. The Chair invited Rep. Hall to further summarize HB 4127. The Chair invited Rep. Calley to further summarize HB 4128. The Chair invited Rep. Marino to further summarize HB 4129. The Chair invited Rep. Koleszar to further summarize HB 4130. The Chair invited Rep. Sabo to further summarize HB 4131. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127, HB 4128, HB 4129, HB 4130, HB 4131, SB 277, SB 281 and SB 306: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 281: Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 277: Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127: Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4128: Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4129: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:41 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 28, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3350
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 12:59:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-21 12:04:00.000000
    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 21, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation on Michigan's Tax Structure, by The Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Chief Deputy Treasurer Jeff Guilfoyle to give the committee a presentation via Zoom on Michigan's tax structure. Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/28/2021
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3349
    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-339
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald and Irwin
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3353
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 15:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-21 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-339
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Referred SB 82 ( Victory) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair laid SB 82 before the committee: SB 82 (Sen. Victory) A bill to make appropriations for the legislature, the executive, the department of the attorney general, the department of state, the department of treasury, the department of technology, management, and budget, the department of civil rights, and certain other state purposes for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to provide for the disposition of fees and other income received by the state agencies; and to declare the effect of this act. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Elizabeth Raczkowski, Joe Carrasco, Ryan Bergan, and Cory Savino, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adopt amendment to the substitute. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and MacDonald. Nays: Irwin Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to refer SB 82 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, and MacDonald. Nays: Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 3:30 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-4961
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 16:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-21 16:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    joint
    Committee id
    committee-102
    Committee name
    Joint Capital Outlay
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 21, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted JCOS Committee Rules for 2021-2022 legislative session 2. Testimony on: State Police lease request #12117 DHHS lease request #6948 DHHS addendum request to lease #11982-2018 The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Vice-Chair Maddock, Sen.(s) LaSata, Zorn, Runestad, Schmidt, Hertel and McCann, Rep.(s) Slagh, Whiteford, VanSingel, Bollin, VanWoerkom, O'Neal, Peterson, and Steckloff a quorum was present. The Chair invited Josh Sefton, Senate Fiscal Agency, to provide an overview of the Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee Rules and Policies for the 2021-2022 session. The Chairman entertained a motion by Vice-Chair Maddock, supported by Sen. LaSata to adopt the subcommittee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Vice-Chair Maddock, Sen.(s) LaSata, Zorn, Runestad, Schmidt, Hertel and McCann, Rep.(s) Slagh, Whiteford, VanSingel, Bollin, VanWoerkom, O'Neal, Peterson, and Steckloff. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair invited Marchan Darby, Real Estate Division, Department of Technology, Management and Budget, to guide the committee through testimony regarding Michigan State Police Lease Request #12117, Department of Health and Human Services Lease Request #6948, and Department of Health and Human Services Addendum Request to Lease #11982-2018. Ms. Darby asked Captain Kevin Sweeney, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management, Commander, Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division, Michigan State Police, to provide the subcommittee with an overview of Lease Request #12117. Ms. Darby provided an overview of Department of Health and Human Services Lease Request #6948. The Chairman recognized William Doxie, Director of the Bureau of Organizational Services, Department of Health and Human Services, so Mr. Doxie could answer several questions from members of the subcommittee. Page 1 of 2 Ms. Darby provided an overview of Department of Health and Human Services Addendum Request to Lease #11982-2018. Mr. Doxie answered several questions from members of the subcommittee, and he and Ms. Darby agreed to provide additional information regarding the Request. There being no further business before the subcommittee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Vice-Chair Maddock, to adjourn the committee at 4:30 p.m. Without objection, the subcommittee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: April 28, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-4971
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 12:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-87
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JULIE A. CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Marino and Berman joined the committee remotely. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4066 before the committee: HB 4066 (Rep. Fink) A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in this state from imposing certain restrictions on the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration, manufacturing, or use of knives or components of knives. Representative Fink testified in support of HB 4066. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4066, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1293
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 11:09:00.000000
    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 21, 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 April 14, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 25 before the committee: SB 25 (Sen. Barrett) 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. Tim Langholz, representing the Senator Barrett, testified in support of SB 25. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on SB 25. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 25, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee: HB 4221 (Rep. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 277 and 677. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4221. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cavanagh, testified in support of HB 4221. Questions and discussion followed. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on HB 4221. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4221, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Paul Kaiser, the Adjutant of Disabled American Veterans Michigan. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:09 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
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-1294
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-21 13:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-21 12:00:00.000000
    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 21, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 48 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 220 (S-2) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Presentation from the Michigan Department of State regarding C.A.R.S. 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 Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize SB 48. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 48: Lisa Marsh, Michigan Department of Transportation Southwest Region – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 48: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SB 48 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 48. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 220. The Chair invited Meghan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 220. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 220. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 220: Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Oppose Tony Des Chenes, Potato Growers of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 220 (S- 2): Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report the (S-2) version of SB 220 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 220 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited James Fackler, of the Michigan Department of State, to give a presentation regarding the Department's Customer and Automotive Records System (C.A.R.S.). There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 13, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3348
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-363
    Committee name
    Universities and Community Colleges
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators LaSata (C), Horn, Bizon, MacDonald, Zorn, Irwin and Hertel
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3351
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-21 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-04-21
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-04-21-033
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    44
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-791
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-04-21-033
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    15
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-983

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