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2021-05-13

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For 2021-05-13, the release reports observations found. It contains 1653 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
10

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 08:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-13 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-248
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE SENATOR KEVIN DALEY CHAIR 5200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1777 FAX: (517) 373-5871 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 396 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 397 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 398 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 399 (Sen. Ananich) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory 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 SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399: Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Opposed Frank A. DiGiacomo, Duane Morris LLP – Opposed Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) – Opposed The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399: Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 396 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 396. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 397 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 397. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report SB 398 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 398. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to report SB 399 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki, and Brinks. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 399. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:42 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3382
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 12:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-13 12:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-236
    Committee name
    Economic and Small Business Development
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JEREMY MOSS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENATOR KEN HORN CHAIR S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1760 FAX: (517) 373-3487 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Housing Michigan Executive Committee. 2. Presentation from Michigan Small Business Development Center. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Housing Michigan Executive Committee for a presentation: Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber Kent Wood, Borealis Strategic Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League Yarrow Brown, Housing North The Chair invited the following individuals to present from the Small Business Development Center on the Center's pandemic response: J.D. Collins, Executive Director, Michigan SBDC Joshua Billington, Managing Director, Michigan SBDC Pandemic Response 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 12:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 20, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3387
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 12:00:00.000000
    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, May 13, 2021 11:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Morse. Absent: Rep. Neeley. Excused: Rep. Neeley. Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4654 before the committee: HB 4654 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 5135 and 5135a. Representative Clemente and Laura Bonnell, representing the National Organization of Rare Disorders, testified in support of HB 4654. Questions and discussion followed. Annissa Reed, representing the National Organization of Rare Disorders, testified in support of HB 4654. Dr. Wanda Shurney, representing Sickle Cell of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4654. Kelly Waters, National Homocystinuria Representative with Patients and Providers for Medical Nutrition Equality Coalition, testified in support of HB 4654. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4654. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Kahle laid before the committee a presentation on pregnancy and adoption resources. Stephanie Busch, representing the Catholic Charities of West Michigan; Ani Blickley, representing The Lighthouse for Teen Moms in Grand Rapids; and Jim Sprague, representing the Pregnancy Resources Center in Grand Rapids, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:55 AM, the Chair handed the gavel over to the Majority Vice Chair Meerman. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Majority Vice Chair Meerman adjourned the meeting at 12:00 PM. 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
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-1348
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 13:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-13 13:01:00.000000
    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 May 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4043 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4044 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 246 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 435 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding SB 401 (Sen. McBroom) 6. Testimony regarding SB 402 (Sen. McBroom). 7. Testimony regarding SB 440 (Sen. Brinks). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 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 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4043 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4044 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 246. The Chair invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize SB 435. The Chair called for the committee to go at east at 1:06 p.m. The Chair called the committee back to order at 1:07 p.m. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 246: Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Judy Didion, Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing – Support Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 435: Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 246. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 246 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 435 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 401 and SB 402. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 401 and SB 402: Carlos Gutierrez, Consumer Healthcare Products Association – No Position Karen Jonas, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 401 and SB 402: Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize SB 440. Page 2 of 3 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 440: Chad Bassett and Anderson Peck, BAMF Health – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 440: Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Oppose Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Oppose Kristen Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 20, 2021 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3384
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 09:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-13 09:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6920 FAX: (517) 373-2751 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 9:05 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Reported SB 408 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 408 and summarized the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 408: Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – No position Hon. Virgil Smith, Sr., Wayne County Circuit Court – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 408: Randy Oram, International Outdoor – Support Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Opposition The Chair recessed the committee at 9:26 a.m. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 9:27 a.m. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 408 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, and Runestad Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 408. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/27/2021 2
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3383
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 11:27:00.000000
    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, May 13, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4667 before the committee: HB 4667 (Rep. Allor) A bill to prohibit producing, issuing, or providing an incentive for COVID-19 vaccination passports; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4667. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, LaGrand, Young. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: None. Questions and discussion on the bill followed. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4667 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4667, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Patricia Neuenschwander. Leslie Cushing. James Taylor. Carol Reed. Jeanette Westhoff. Karen Braun. Antionsha Collins. Ross Ziegenthaler. Dalinda Reese. Genevieve Peters. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4667, but did not wish to speak: Janet Vendramini. David Galloway. Eileen Feldpausch. Sarah Galloway. Karen Andrews. David, Elise, Amelia and Sarah Galloway. Bethany Wosnan. Kristen Reeves. Brandon Dickenson. Alex Wojan. Nicole Dikenson. James Neuenshwander. Doris Campbell. Dale Campbell. Shari Schwenk. Derek Schwenk. Stefanie and David Boone. Megan Sattelberg. Addison Sattelberg. Rachel Sattelberg. Emily Sattelberg. DeAnn Sattelberg. David Martin. Coleen Redmond. Hannah Redmond. Jan Tenkate. Nicole Kehoe. Maria Muzzin. Kristy Boone. Shannon Erskine. Robert Stroshine. Rachel Marcero, representing Us Against The Media. Willow Stevens. Logan Stevens. Nalalve Schmaltz. Shelley Debisle. James Stinson. Shirley Martin. Paul Kehoe. Deanna Jones. Geoff Hamilton. Danette Besley. Heather Oliver. Heidi Yeager. Ron and Sue Yarbrough. The Chair laid the following before the committee: Testimony from individuals regarding in-person graduations. Steven Molewyk testified before the committee. William Molewyk and Marzie Killebrew testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Barbara Katerberg testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-1349
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 09:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-13 09:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Issuance of Letter of Subpoena to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis and Bizon, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting. The Chair gave opening comments and outlined the meeting agenda. The Chair invited Emily Schwarzkopf, Director of Legislative, Appropriations, and Constituent Services, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to address the committee via Zoom regarding the Committees request for documents and the subpoena. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to vote to issue, and have served, a subpoena to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services related to COVID-19 policies and information, including policies and information involving long-term, congregate care facilities. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis and Bizon Nays: None The motion prevailed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adjourn the committee at 9:46 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 05/18/2021
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3385
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 11:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-92
    Committee name
    Rules and Competitiveness
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS REP. JIM LILLY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 13, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lilly, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Absent: Reps. Clements, Schroeder. Excused: Reps. Clements, Schroeder. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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 HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692. Representative Martin, testified in support of HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692. Chelsea Alcock, Legislative Director for Representative Schroeder, testified in support of HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692. Representative Scott, testified in support of HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692. The Chair laid HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251 before the committee: HB 4249 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b. HB 4250 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27961, and 333.27965), section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 208. HB 4251 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E acetate; and to prescribe penalties. Paul Weisberger, representing Wild Bill's Tobacco, testified in support of HB 4251. Representative Calley moved to excuse Representatives Clements and Schroeder from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Jim Lilly, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-1350
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-13 12:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-13 11:17:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-245
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR TOM BARRETT CHAIR 3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 429 (Sen. Ananich). 2. Testimony regarding SB 430 (Sen. Ananich). 3. Testimony regarding SB 431 (Sen. Ananich). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:17 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hollier was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Ananich to summarize SB 429, SB 430, and SB 431. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 429, SB 430 and SB 431: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose Rich Studley, Michigan Chamber – Support Sen. Kevin Daley – Oppose Travis Boeskool, James Clift, and Adam Wygant, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 429 and SB 431: Christopher Bzdok, Metamora Preservation Advocacy Fund – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 429, SB 430, and SB 431: Alan Cropsey, Citizen – Oppose Page 1 of 3 Tim Hunnicutt, Citizen – Oppose Lee Graham, Operating Engineers 324 – Support Gordon Smith, Citizen – Oppose Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Support Mark Frank, Citizen – Oppose Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Robert DePalma, Groveland Township – Oppose Barbara Schmid, Sharon Township – Oppose Bill Richardson, Extraction Committee Chair for Waterloo Township – No Position Nick Leach, Negaunee Township – No Position Horst Schmidt, Citizen – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 429 and SB 431: Scott Benscoter, Metamora Township – Oppose The following cards were turned in of individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 429, SB 430, and SB 431: Curtis Holt, City of Wyoming – Oppose Mayor Bryan Barnett, City of Rochester Hills – Oppose Supervisor Chris Barnett, Orion Township – Oppose Victor Dzenowagis, Metamora Land Preservation – Oppose Jocelyn Scofield, Citizen – Oppose Julie Scofield, Metamora Land Preservation – Oppose Michele Joliat, Citizen – Oppose Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Section of the American Waterworks Association – Oppose Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Water Environment Association – Oppose Andrea Brown, Michigan Association of Planning – Oppose Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Dan DeGraaf, Michigan Concrete Association – Support Jonathan Burd, Michigan Laborers Union – Support Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support William Miller, Operating Engineers 324 – Support Doug Moore, Fisher Companies – Support Rob Wilson, Mid-Michigan Materials – Support Bob Adcock, Angelo Iafrate Construction – Support Jim Lester, Lester Brothers Excavating and Trucking – Support Greg Lemke, Citizen – Support Thomas Downs, Recycled Aggregates – Support Bob Nobbs, NBSX LLC – Support Mike Balkema, Balkema Excavating – Support Philip Hecht, Twin Springs Aggregate – Support Bill Lester, Lester Brothers Excavating and Trucking – Support Bill Lester, Jr., Lester Brothers Excavating and Trucking – Support Jessica Routley, AZO Services Management Inc. – Support Mark Schlegel, Carl Schlegel Inc. – Support Nicole Platt, Edw. C. Levy Co. – Support Page 2 of 3 Jimmy Lester, Lester Brothers Excavating and Trucking – Support Andrew Rose, HiPoint Aggregate Equipment – Support Donald Marsh, American Aggregates of Michigan Inc. – Support Amy Moyle, Great Lakes Mineral Works LLC – Support Dan Balkema, Aggregate Resources – Support Richard Gillespie, Gillespie Enterprises Inc. – Support Cody Lester, Lester Brother Excavating and Trucking – Support Mark Larsen, Specification Stone Products – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:31 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 26, 2021 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3386
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-13 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-95
    Committee name
    Workforce, Trades, and Talent
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT REP. BETH GRIFFIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 13, 2021 9:00 a.m. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4125 before the committee: HB 4125 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending sections 701 and 737 (MCL 339.5701 and 339.5737), section 701 as amended by 2018 PA 151. Representative Howell, the bill sponsor, explained the (H-3) substitute. Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4125. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 4125 (H-3), but did not wish to speak: Susan Schlaybaugh, Legislative Consultant for the Michigan Electric Co-op Association; and Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4125 (H-3), but did not wish to speak: Edward Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, and Valeri J. M. Brader, representing the Energy Innovation Business Council. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4125 with recommendation, as substitute a (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee: HB 4434 (Rep. Stone) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 2 and 32b (MCL 421.2 and 421.32b), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 268 and section 32b as amended by 2011 PA 269, and by adding section 32e. Representative Lori Stone, the bill sponsor, explained HB 4434. Questions followed. Ms. Rachael Kohl, the Director of the Workers' Rights Clinic at University of Michigan Law School, testified in support of HB 4434. A copy of her written testimony is attached. Mr. Brett J. Lawrence, a brand manager, graphic designer, and a photographer, testified in support of HB 4434. Anthony Sutter, a carpenter, testified in support of HB 4434. Stephanie Glidden, Chief of Staff and Legislative Liaison for Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified with a neutral position on HB 4434. Questions followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 4434, but did not wish to speak: Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, and Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:52 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-1351
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-05-13
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-05-13-043
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    109
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-13
    Sitting id
    sitting-801
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-05-13-043
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    95
    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
    12
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-13
    Sitting id
    sitting-993

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