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2021-04-22

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For 2021-04-22, the release reports observations found. It contains 2148 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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2148
Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-337
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Victory (C), Daley and McCann
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3359
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-337
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Rural Development
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-4933
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-338
    Committee name
    Community Health & Human Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin and Brinks Excused: Senator Hollier Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent – Thursday, April 29, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314 Appropriations – Wednesday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5307 Subcommittee – Joint Capital Outlay – Wednesday, April 28, 8:45 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768 Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, April 29, 12:00 noon., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Elections – Wednesday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323 Families, Seniors, and Veterans – Wednesday, April 28, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Finance – Wednesday, April 28, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, April 29, 1:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, April 29, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:43 a.m. The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3360
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 15:39:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-22 15:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-338
    Committee name
    Community Health & Human Services
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 22, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Santana, Irwin and Brinks, a quorum was present. Steve Angelotti, John Maxwell, and Ellyn Ackerman provided an overview of Senator Outman's proposed FY 2021-22 Department of Health and Human Services budget. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Senator Irwin spoke on the proposed bill Senator Santana spoke on the proposed bill The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, and Schmidt. Nays: Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin, and Brinks. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 79. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bizon, to adjourn the committee at 3:39 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-4949
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 09:40:00.000000
    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 22, 2021 9:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller. At 9:30 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4064 before the committee: HB 4064 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to create the office of the state employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and certain other state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies. Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4064. The motion prevailed 5- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 4064 (H-3): 1. Amend page 8, line 3, by removing section 17 from the bill. Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4064 (H-3). The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4064 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Rabhi. Nays: Rep. Cherry. Pass: None. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4540 and HB 4541, but did not wish to speak: Clark Harder, representing the Michigan Public Transit Association. Garry Bulluck, representing the Detroit Transportation Corporation. Craig Miller, the President of the Detroit Police Officers Association. Glenn Tolbert, the President of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26. Mark Young, the President of the Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeant Association. Andy Leavitt, representing the City of Detroit. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4540, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union. Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 4540 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 4541 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: Rep. Rabhi. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-1295
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 11:57:00.000000
    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 22, 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, Neeley, Morse. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4059 before the committee: HB 4059 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109n. Representative Wendzel, testified in support of HB 4059. Questions and discussion followed. Kristin Wier, representing the Benton Harbor Logan Center, testified in support of HB 4059. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Mike Dow, representing the Michigan Behavioral Analysis Providers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4657 before the committee: HB 4657 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3406s (MCL 500.3406s), as amended by 2016 PA 276. At 10:54 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:55 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order. Chair Kahle, testified in support of HB 4657. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Rick Solomon, representing the Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, testified in support of HB 4657. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:29 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease. At 11:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Janet Ringle Bartels, Executive Director, representing the Children's Therapy Corner, testified in support of HB 4657. Stacey and Evan Nalepka, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 4657. Benton Hokkanen, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4657. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4657, but did not wish to speak: Sierra Cameron, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics. Melissa Roy, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Brooke Ingersoll, representing the MSU Autism Research Lab. Brent Wirth, Executive Director, representing Easterseals Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4657, but did not wish to speak: Julie Kornack, representing the Center for Autism and Related Disorders. Judith Ursitti, VP of Community Affairs, representing The Council of Autism Service Providers. 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 Alexander moved to report out HB 4089 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4497. The motion prevailed 18- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4497 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 14-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley. Pass: None. Representative Fink moved to excuse Representative Whitsett 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 11:57 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
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-1296
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 14:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-22 13:02:00.000000
    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 22, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 247 (S-2) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 203 (Sen. VanderWall). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 247. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 247: Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support Lee Roosevelt, American College of Nurse-Midwives Michigan Affiliate – Support Mary Kay Makarewicz, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – Support Alice Betz, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology – Support Brianna Romines, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan – Support Kelly Doyle, HIV AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support Michigan Osteopathic Assoication – Support Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 247 (S- 2): Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 247. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-2) version of SB 247 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair summarized SB 203. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 203: Beverley Dahan and Vanessa Walton, InnovAge – Support Reverend Sheffield, Citizen – Support Councilperson Andre Spivey, Detroit City Council – Support Dr. Gwendolyn Graddy and Mary Naber, PACE Southeast Michigan – Oppose Laura Ferrara, Senior Care Partners PACE – Oppose Roger Myers, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 203: Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Oppose Melissa Seifert, AARP – Oppose Reverend Wendall Anthony, Detroit NAACP – Support Bishop Edgar Vann, Citizen – Oppose Paul Hubbard, Citizen – Oppose Phyllis Edwards, Bridging Communities – Oppose Rev. Dr. Steve Bland, Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity – Oppose Kristie King, Senior Reground Collaborative – Oppose Dr. Thomas Jankowski, Citizen – Oppose Kim Marrone, Oak Park Economic Development – Support Stephanie Winslow, PACE Association of Michigan – Oppose Alisha Cottrell, Ascension Michigan – Oppose Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, Trinity Health Michigan – Oppose Marc Corriveau, Henry Ford Health System – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 29, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3355
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-358
    Committee name
    K-12 and Michigan Department of Education
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3356
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-360
    Committee name
    Licensing and Regulatory Affairs & Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Nesbitt (C), MacDonald and Santana
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3357
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-361
    Committee name
    Military and Veterans Affairs & State Police
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Barrett (C) and Runestad Excused: Senator Hollier
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3358
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 11:38:00.000000
    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 22, 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, Aiyash. Absent: Rep. Marino. Excused: Rep. Marino. The Chair laid HB 4470 before the committee: HB 4470 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by 2014 PA 541. Jesse Osmer, representing Representative Allor, testified in support of HB 4470. Brenda Archambo, representing Sturgeon for Tomorrow, testified in support of HB 4470. Jim Felgenauer, representing St. Clair-Detroit River Sturgeon for Tomorrow, testified in support of HB 4470. Questions and discussion followed. Ian FitzGerald, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB 4470. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4470. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Representative Markkanen moved to report out SCR 6 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Cambensy. Nays: Rep. Sowerby. Pass: Rep. Aiyash. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Dennis Eade, Executive Director, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association, and Dr. Bryan Burroughs, Executive Director, Michigan Trout Unlimited. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:38 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-1297
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 11:45:00.000000
    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 22, 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 O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Outman made remarks to the committee. Representative Outman motioned that the House Oversight Committee vote to authorize the Chair, to issue and have served, a subpoena on Robert Gordon to compel his testimony in this committee regarding his January 2021 separation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the severance and confidentiality agreement entered into with the state following his departure. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak. Nays: Reps. Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Pass: None. At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:34 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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 O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4591. 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 4591 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). 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 laid the following before the committee: Testimony on recent rules issued by DHHS: mandated school sports testing Cherri and Grace Lindsley, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Andy and Tyler Janssen, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Lindsey, Jon, and Erin Whitaker, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Harris Meekhoff, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Andrew Hollenbeck, testified before the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:45 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-1298
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-22 09:53:00.000000
    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 22, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by Chair Griffin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: Rep. Markkanen. Excused: Rep. Markkanen. Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation on Economic Development before the committee. JoAnn Crary, President of Saginaw Future Incorporated, joined by Jennifer Owens, President of Lakeshore Advantage, and James McBryde, President and CEO of the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, all provided a presentation on Economic Development in Michigan and covered the following topics: Business Retention, Business Attraction, and Community Development. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Martin moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Eisen moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-1299
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-04-22
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
145
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-04-22-034
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    82
    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
    10
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-792
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-04-22-034
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    14
    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
    2021-04-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-984

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