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2021-04-27

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For 2021-04-27, the release reports observations found. It contains 2425 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 09:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-78
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri. Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Camilleri and Shannon joined the committee remotely. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4063 before the committee: HB 4063 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 409.102), as amended by 1996 PA 438. Representative Reilly, testified in support of HB 4063. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4063, but did not wish to speak: Annie Patnaude, representing Americans for Prosperity. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The Chair laid HB 4074 before the committee: HB 4074 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1166b. Representative Brann, testified in support of HB 4074. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4074, but did not wish to speak: Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:13 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1300
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 12:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-79
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4001 before the committee: HB 4001 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts," (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding section 8a. Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted on April 20th, 2021 Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4001. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4001 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4687 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383. HB 4688 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b. HB 4689 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c. HB 4692 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 4.421). Representative Pohutsky testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Schroeder testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Scott testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:12 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1301
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 12:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-79
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4001 before the committee: HB 4001 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1968 PA 318, entitled "An act to implement the provisions of section 10 of article 4 of the constitution relating to substantial conflicts of interest on the part of members of the legislature and state officers in respect to contracts with the state and the political subdivisions thereof; to provide for penalties for the violation thereof; to repeal all acts and parts of acts in conflict with this act; and to validate certain contracts," (MCL 15.301 to 15.310) by adding section 8a. Substitute (H-3) was previously adopted on April 20th, 2021 Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4001. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4001 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4687 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383. HB 4688 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b. HB 4689 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c. HB 4692 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 4.421). Representative Pohutsky testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Schroeder testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Scott testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:12 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1302
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 14:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-27 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-223
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 27, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation on Line 5 The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present on Line 5: Chris Shepler, Owner of Shepler's Ferry, Co-founder of Great Lakes Business Network Mike Johnston, Vice President of Government Affairs, Michigan Manufacturers Association There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 29, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-3362
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 10:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-86
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4627 before the committee: HB 4627 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 9c of chapter IV (MCL 764.9c), as amended by 2020 PA 393. Tom Boyd, State Court Administrator, testified with a neutral position on HB 4627. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4627, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4627, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Chairman Filler offered the following amendment to HB 4627: 1. Amend page 5, line 16, by striking out all of enacting section 1. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4627. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. Representative Mueller moved to report House Bill No. 4627 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Berman, Yancey. The Chair laid HB 4528 before the committee: HB 4528 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 31, 683, and 730 (MCL 168.31, 168.683, and 168.730), section 31 as amended by 2012 PA 271, section 683 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and section 730 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and by adding section 730a. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4528. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumas, testified in support of HB 4528. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4528, but did not wish to speak: Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. William Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks and the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. The Chair laid HB 4091, HB 4092, HB 4093 and HB 4214 before the committee: HB 4091 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 780.621), as amended by 2020 PA 191. HB 4092 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21d to chapter VIII. HB 4093 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18e of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2020 PA 361. HB 4214 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 27c of chapter VIII (MCL 768.27c), as added by 2006 PA 79. Representative Whiteford, Representative Kahle, Chairman Filler, and Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4091, HB 4092, HB 4093 and HB 4214. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4091, HB 4092, HB 4093 and HB 4214, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Kelly Carter and Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4091, HB 4092 and HB 4093, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4214, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4631 and HB 4632 before the committee: HB 4631 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7521a (MCL 333.7521a), as added by 2019 PA 7. HB 4632 (Rep. Garza) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7523a (MCL 333.7523a), as added by 2019 PA 8. Representative Garza and Chairman Filler, testified in support of HB 4631 and HB 4632. Questions and discussion followed. Edward Chicko and Thomas Zahina, representing the Wayne County Airport Authority Police, testified in support of HB 4631 and HB 4632. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4631 and HB 4632, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chairman Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1303
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-359
    Committee name
    Labor and Economic Opportunity & MEDC
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following: The meeting scheduled on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, did not have a quorum present. Scheduled Meetings Advice and Consent – Thursday, April 29, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314 Agriculture – Thursday, April 29, 3:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, April 29, 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 Energy and Technology – Thursday, April 29, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-1721 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 Local Government – Thursday, April 29, 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:02 a.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-4758
    Meeting state
    scheduled no quorum
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 12:39:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-88
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 55 before the committee: HR 55 (Rep. Fink) A resolution to firmly affirm support for the preservation of the Second Amendment and to express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding federal laws that infringe on the right to bear arms. Representative Fink introduced the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 55, but did not wish to speak: Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry. Representative Beeler moved to report out HR 55 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4030 and HB 4498 before the committee: HB 4030 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. HB 4498 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Paquette and Representative Hoitenga introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4030 and HB 4498. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4030 and HB 4498, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4030, HB 4498 and HR 55, 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. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:39 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1304
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 18:03:00.000000
    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 Tuesday, April 27, 2021 4:30 PM 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 Hoitenga moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the following before the committee: Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency: Work Requirement Waiver Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Peter Rudell, representing the Honigman LLP, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Glidden and Theresa Burns, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Patti Eisenbraun, the Owner of Brown Iron Brewhouse, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Little, representing the ServiceMaster of Kalamazoo, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Dustin Blakemore and Kevin Balduc, representing the Two Men and a Truck Franchise, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Marcero, testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Tia Marie Sanders, testified before the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:03 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1305
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 16:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 10:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-91
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. ROGER HAUCK CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Absent: Rep. Jones. Excused: Rep. Jones. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4256 before the committee: HB 4256 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 502c (MCL 750.502c), as amended by 2015 PA 144. Representative Brann, and Tony Clementi, representing Paws with a Cause, testified in support of HB 4256. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4218 before the committee: HB 4218 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley- Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4218. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4431 before the committee: HB 4431 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler- McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 3 (MCL 432.103), as amended by 2019 PA 159. Representative Hertel testified in support of HB 4431. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4431, but did not wish to speak: Jasmine Tompkins, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery. At 10:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 518 (MCL 436.1518), as amended by 2010 PA 279. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4445 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4527 before the committee: HB 4527 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1966 PA 225, entitled "Carnival- amusement safety act of 1966," by amending the title and sections 2, 10, 11, 17, and 20 (MCL 408.652, 408.660, 408.661, 408.667, and 408.670), the title and section 11 as amended by 2014 PA 163, sections 2 and 17 as amended and section 20 as added by 2000 PA 346, and section 10 as amended by 2020 PA 163, and by adding section 19a. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4527, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Reform. Representative Hall moved to report out HB 4527 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Jones from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 10:47 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1306
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 15:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-04-27 15:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-243
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 27, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 116 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 128 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 353 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 354 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 3:03 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:10 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 116 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 128. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 128: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Independent Auto Dealers Association – Support Bill Zaagman, Auto Dealers of Michigan LLC – Support Matt Levin, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 128 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 353. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 353 and SB 354: Norm Hess, Michigan Association of Local Public Health – Opposition Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 354: Meghann Keit, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 353 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report SB 354 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 5/18/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-3361
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-04-27 11:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-94
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Clemente, Shannon and Liberati joined the committee remotely. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation on Electric Vehicles and Future Road Funding before the committee. Professor Jeff Sakamoto, representing the University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering, provided a presentation on Electric Vehicles. Questions and discussion followed. Kristin Dziczek, representing the Center for Automotive Research, provided a presentation on Electric Vehicles and the Future of Road Funding in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:28 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-04-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1307
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-04-27 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-04-27
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-04-27-035
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    24
    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
    15
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-27
    Sitting id
    sitting-793
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-04-27-035
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    6
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-04-27
    Sitting id
    sitting-985

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