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2021-05-12

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For 2021-05-12, the release reports observations found. It contains 3208 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
8

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-12 08:34:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-227
    Committee name
    Advice and Consent
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT 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 May 12, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the appointments of David Cozad and Thomas Baird to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. 2. Vote to report the appointment of Mr. Henry Williams as the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board favorably. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of David Cozad and Thomas Baird to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission: David Cozad – Support Thomas Baird – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the appointment of David Cozad to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission: James Bos, Pere Marquette Watershed Council – Support Keith Shafer, MI Bear Hunters Association – Support The Chair made a motion to report the appointment of Mr. Henry Williams as the Executive Director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board favorably. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom, and Hertel. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the appointment of Mr. Henry Williams was reported favorably. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 8/31/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-3379
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 11:06:00.000000
    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, May 12, 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 Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Alexander turned the gavel over to Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4824 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful sports betting act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.415). Representative Alexander, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Libby Myers, a standardbred breeder from Clark Lake, Michigan, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Tanner, representing the United States Trotting Association, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish to speak: Mike Krunbeen, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Nelson Clemens, representing AmWest. Jason Velmen, representing the Horsemen's Benevolent Protection Association. Aaron Rice, representing the Michigan Equine Partnership. Aaron Rice, representing Michigan Great Lakes International. Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Breeders. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4823 and HB 4824, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 4603 before the committee: HB 4603 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4603, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Germane, representing the Michigan Meat Association. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4603 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1343
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 11:06:00.000000
    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, May 12, 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 Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Alexander turned the gavel over to Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4824 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful sports betting act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.415). Representative Alexander, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bryan Posthumus laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Libby Myers, a standardbred breeder from Clark Lake, Michigan, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Tanner, representing the United States Trotting Association, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish to speak: Mike Krunbeen, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Nelson Clemens, representing AmWest. Jason Velmen, representing the Horsemen's Benevolent Protection Association. Aaron Rice, representing the Michigan Equine Partnership. Aaron Rice, representing Michigan Great Lakes International. Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Breeders. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4823 and HB 4824, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 4603 before the committee: HB 4603 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2020 PA 254. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4603, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Germane, representing the Michigan Meat Association. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4603 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1344
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 09:28:00.000000
    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, May 12, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hammoud joined the committee remotely. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021 at 8:30 a,m. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4733 and HB 4734 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 58 (MCL 38.58), as added by 1996 PA 487. HB 4734 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as amended by 2017 PA 92. Representative Sabo and Representative Marino testified on the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4733, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Tripp, representing the SEIU 517. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4733 and HB 4734, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan Aaron Keel and Greg Parker, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4733 and HB 4734 and wished to speak. Ryan Frost, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 4733 and HB 4734. Questions and discussion followed. Ray Scholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization, testified in support of HB 4733 and HB 4734. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 9:28 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1345
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 17:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-12 14:49:00.000000
    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 May 12, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 300 (Sen. Schmidt). 2. Testimony regarding SB 301 (Sen. Schmidt). 3. Testimony regarding SB 290 (Sen. Outman). 4. Testimony regarding SB 291 (Sen. Outman). 5. Testimony regarding SB 292 (Sen. Outman). 6. Testimony regarding SB 293 (Sen. Outman). 7. Testimony regarding SB 294 (Sen. Outman). 8. Testimony regarding SB 295 (Sen. Victory). 9. Testimony regarding SB 309 (Sen. Bumstead). 10. Testimony regarding SB 279 (Sen. Johnson). Due to a Senate Session, the Chair called the meeting to order at 2:49 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. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 300 and SB 301. The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize SB 290 – SB 294. The Chair invited Mike Witkowski, of Sen. Victory's office, to summarize SB 295. The Chair invited Marie Manarik, of Sen. Bumstead's office, to summarize SB 309. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize SB 279. Page 1 of 5 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 292, SB 295, SB 300, and SB 301: Kris Millard, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Pam Smith, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290, SB 291, SB 293, SB 294, and SB 309: Kris Millard, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose Pam Smith, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 294, SB 295, SB 300, SB 301, and SB 309: Adam Reames, Michigan Secretary of State – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 300 and SB 301: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290 – SB 295 and SB 309: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 300: Adam de Angeli, Rescue Michigan Coalition – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 294, SB 295, SB 300, SB 301, and SB 309: Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290, 291, SB 292, SB 294, SB 300, and SB 301: Patricia Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 295 and SB 309: Patricia Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Page 2 of 5 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290, SB 292, and SB 309: Dorian Tyus, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 294, 295, SB 300, SB 301, and SB 309: Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Election Integrity Expert for the State of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 294, SB 300, and SB 309: Aghogho Edevbie, All Voting is Local Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292 and SB 309: David Jaffe, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290, SB 291, SB 292, and SB 293: Dennis Erdelyi, Montcalm County Democratic Party – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290, SB 292, SB 294, SB 301, and SB 309: Edith Lee Payne, TCF Election Worker – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290 and SB 309: Christopher LaDuke, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 294, SB 295, and SB 309: David Hopkinson, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 309: Donna Pennington, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 300: Page 3 of 5 Dr. Tamara Mitchell, Kalamazoo Electoral Action Team – Oppose Bishop James Williams, Jr., Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279, SB 290, and SB 300: Rev. Lindsey Anderson, MOSES – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290, SB 292, and SB 309: Dr. Keith Whitney, MOSES – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290 – SB 295, SB 300, and SB 309: Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 295, and SB 309: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers-Michigan – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 300 and SB 301: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Support Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers-Michigan – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290 – SB 295 and SB 309: Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290 and SB 309: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose Page 4 of 5 The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290, SB 291, and SB 309: Cheryl Barget, Citizen – Oppose Susan Genden, Citizen – Oppose Gregory Young, Citizen – Oppose Jean Karich, Citizen – Oppose Angele Smith, Citizen – Oppose Karen Bartos, Citizen – Oppose Ilene Lee Beninson, Citizen – Oppose Lillian Meek, Citizen – Oppose Kinsey Mantay, Citizen – Oppose Deborah Eber, Citizen – Oppose Judith Goodman, Citizen – Oppose Kim Singer, Citizen – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 19, 2021 Page 5 of 5
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-3381
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 13:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-12 13:05:00.000000
    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 May 12, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4224 (Rep. Lilly). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4225 (Rep. Anthony). 3. Testimony regarding SB 393 (Sen. Daley). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:05 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 28, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 4224 and 4225 and invites Rep. Lilly to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding HB's 4224 and 4225: Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – No Position The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4224 and 4225: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Diane Middleton, Midland Business Alliance – Support Veronica Horn, Saginaw Chamber – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support Ryan Tarrant, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce – Support Steven Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support Kirstie Sieloff, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance - Support The Chair brought up SB 393, and invited Sen. Daley to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 393: Tom Langan, Highway Lanes Bowling – Support Paul Abromaitis, Highway Lanes Bowling – Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury (via Zoom) – No Position Bryan Rief, Michigan Fitness Club Association (via Zoom) - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 393: Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support Matt Breslin, National Association of Theaters – Support Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support Amy Upton, Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 05/19/2021
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-3380
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 12:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-82
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:00 PM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Camilleri joined the committee remotely. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4828 before the committee: HB 4828 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171). Representative Clemente, testified in support of HB 4828. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4828, but did not wish to speak: John Rabenold, representing Axcess Financial. Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Sandy Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4515 before the committee: HB 4515 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending sections 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 40 (MCL 487.2142, 487.2151, 487.2152, 487.2153, 487.2154, and 487.2160). Representative Sowerby, testified in support of HB 4515. Rob Mass, Legislative Director for Representative Sowerby, testified in support of HB 4515. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in support of HB 4515. Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in support of HB 4515. Sandy Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4515. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4515. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4515. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Klein, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: John Rabenold, representing Axcess Financial. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1346
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-12 11:01:00.000000
    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, May 12, 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, Cavanagh. Absent: Rep. Neeley. Excused: Rep. Neeley. Representative Kuppa moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Tisdel moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 248 before the committee: SB 248 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 325, 687, and 701 (MCL 206.325, 206.687, and 206.701), section 325 as amended and section 687 as added by 2011 PA 38 and section 701 as amended by 2011 PA 311, and by adding chapter 18. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB 248. Questions and discussion followed. Matas Blekys, representing the Senator Runestad, testified in support of SB 248. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Connors and Angela Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 248. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 248, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Certified Public Accountants. The Chair laid HB 4817, HB 4818, HB 4819 and HB 4820 before the committee: HB 4817 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending section 12 (MCL 205.432), as amended by 2018 PA 639. HB 4818 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2020 PA 30. HB 4819 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by amending section 3 (MCL 141.903), as amended by 1980 PA 275. HB 4820 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled "Michigan education trust act," by amending section 4 (MCL 390.1424). Representative Yancey, testified in support of HB 4817. Representative Ellison, testified in support of HB 4818. Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 4819. Representative Outman, testified in support of HB 4820. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4817, HB 4818, HB 4819 and HB 4820. The Chair made remarks to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:01 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
    2021-05-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1347
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-05-12
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-05-12-042
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    138
    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
    17
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-800
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-05-12-042
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    82
    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
    22
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-992

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