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2021-05-18

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For 2021-05-18, the release reports observations found. It contains 1822 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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1822
Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 11:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-76
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Wendzel, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4722 before the committee: HB 4722 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 206b. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 4722. David Pierson and Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4722. Jason Milovich and Heather Gradowski, representing Bluefish Vacation Rentals and Pineapple Vacations, testified in support of HB 4722. John McArdle, representing the Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors, testified in support of HB 4722. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 4722. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Melanie Piana, Mayor of Ferndale, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Robert Monetza, Mayor of Grand Haven, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Pat McGinnis, Grand Haven City Manager, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Gordon Gallagher, representing Spring Lake Township, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Ellen Pearn and Anne McLaughlin, testified in opposition to HB 4722. Suzanne Schulz, representing Progressive Architecture and Engineering, testified in opposition to HB 4722. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4722, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Rotman, representing Airbnb. Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. John Natsis, representing Beachtown Vacation Rentals. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Robert Buelow. Debbie Tyrell. Dan Skoczylas. Jessica Smart. Michael Davis. Nick Holevas. Debra Tiernan. Marvin Haveman. Cary and Lisa Claver. Paul Hresko. Julie Ritchie. Gerald Webb. Teri Carone. Tom and Mary Lynn. Nancy Bragg. John and Sue Leishman. Walter Draeger. Chris Yonker. Sam and Annemarie Wigton. Melissa Piorkowski. Garrett Bruinius. Linda Lawless. Shannon Adcock. Cari Kuehl. Roberta Born. Dona Nicksic. Mary Schmidt. Eric Fudala. Karen Vaickus. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4722, but did not wish to speak: James Ritsema, Kalamazoo City Manager. Richard Huff, City of Niles Administrator. Thad Beard, Rockford City Manager. Eric Waara, Houghton City Manager. Wendy Jean-Buhrer, Grand Blanc City Manager. Mike Dora, Grand Haven City Manager. John Hodgson, St. Joseph City Manager. Derek Dobies, Mayor of Jackson. Stephanie Johnson, representing Canton Township. Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Township Manager. Joy Gaasch, representing the Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrsyburg Chamber of Commerce. Joe LaRussa, Mayor Pro-Tem of Farmington. Fred Sheridan. Barbara Caldwell. Mary Eagin. Barbara and Karl Rowe. Eileen Paull. Bob Homan. Tom and Cheri Crum. Ann Blais. Deborah Gang. Jane Ewing. Nancy and Sean O'Neill. Bari Johnson. Ellen delaRosa-Pearn. Mary Robertson. Jodie Adams. John Ison. Dennis Hennen. Karen and Hikmet Sipahi. Susan Rutledge. Peter Wills. Suzanne Schulz. Alexander McKay. Larry McLaughlin. Daniel Stern. David and Karen Kittredge. Julie Johnston-Planner. Rich and Karen Chappell. Len Bokuniewicz. Stephanie Carroll. Donald Nettleton. John Martin. Joe Hefele, City Manager of Rogers City. Amy Tweeten, City Planner of Petoskey. Paul Jordan, representing the Cobmoosa Shores Association. Susan Streur. Rosalynn Bliss, Mayor of Grand Rapids. Lois Schwartz. Cindy Osman, representing the City of Saugatuck. Laura Haynes, representing the Conference of Western Wayne. Chris Barnett, Supervisor of Orion Township. Bryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills. Lauri Read, representing the City of Grosse Pointe Park. Greg Janik, Fire Chief of Saugatuck Township. Amy Tweeten, representing the City of Petoskey. Robert and Susan Jones. John Hunphrey, Mayor of New Buffalo. Dale Kerbyson, City Manager of Lapeer. Bill Jackson, representing the City of Grand Rapids. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Keith Van Beek, City Manager of Holland. Mark Cleveland, Fire Chief of Egleston Township. Natalie Forte, Mayor of Lake Angelus. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Wakeman moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1352
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 13:23:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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 Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Kahle) 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 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83. HB 4691 (Rep. Sabo) 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 7a. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4690. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4690 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4691. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HJRD before the committee: HJRD (Rep. Lasinski) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 16 and 27 of article IV, to allow for the suspension of salaries and expense allowances for legislators, and to modify certain effective date and immediate effect provisions. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJRD. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whitsett moved to report out HJRD with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). 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 HCR 5 before the committee: HCR 5 (Rep. Damoose) A concurrent resolution to reaffirm states' rights under the United States Constitution to establish election laws. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, submitted a card in support of the House Concurrent Resolution. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HCR 5 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4837, HB 4838, HB 4839 and HB 4840 before the committee: HB 4837 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 509o and 509r (MCL 168.509o and 168.509r), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126 and section 509r as amended by 2018 PA 125. HB 4838 (Rep. Green) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 668b and 795 (MCL 168.668b and 168.795), section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614 and section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127. HB 4839 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 4840 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 811 and 847 (MCL 168.811 and 168.847), section 811 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 847 as amended by 2012 PA 271. Representative Lightner testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4837. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Green testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Paquette testified in support of his legislation. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4839. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Borton testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4840. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Koziak, representing the Oakland County Republican Party Executive Committee, testified on HB 4838. Dale Campbell, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4838. Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, representing herself as an election integrity expert, testified in opposition to HB 4837, 4838, and 4839. Patrice Johnson, and Rebecca Beheudo, both representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4837 and HB 4838. Pam Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified on the bills. Kristin Reeves, representing herself, testified on the bills. Question and discussion followed. Robert Brines, testified in support of HB 4838. Articia Bomer, representing Freezing Fraud from Future Elections, testified in support of the bills. Adam de Angeli, representing Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of the bills. Mark Brocious, representing himself, testified in support of the bills. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4838, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: William Lethemon, Jr.. Andrew Ditchfield. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4837, HB 4838, HB 4839 and HB 4840, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dawn Barnhouse. Carol Braymer. Sara Main. Pam Dawson. Mark Perry. Ann Tingay. Martin Szelag. Marilyn Dear. Carol Brown. Kathy Koehler. Paul Kehoe. Kim Harris. Charles Schott. Jeanette Wareham. Martha Blondke Gottschall. Dr. Tamara Mitchell. Sarah Luce, representing herself, submitted a card on HB 4838, 4839, 4840, but did not wish to speak. Robert Brines, representing the 11th CDRC, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, 4839, and 4840, but did not wish to speak. Willaim Lethemon, Jr., representing the 11th CDRC, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, 4839, and 4840, but did not wish to speak. Andrew Ditchfield, representing himself, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, 4839, and 4840, but did not wish to speak. Susan Helke, representing the 11th CDRC, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, in opposition to HB 4840, and with a neutral position on HB 4838 and HB 4839, but did not wish to speak. Nicholas Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, submitted a card on HB 4837. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4837 and in support of 4839, but did not wish to speak. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 1:23 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
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1353
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 13:23:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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 Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Kahle) 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 5 (MCL 4.415), as amended by 1986 PA 83. HB 4691 (Rep. Sabo) 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 7a. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4690. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4690 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4691. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. The Chair laid HJRD before the committee: HJRD (Rep. Lasinski) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 16 and 27 of article IV, to allow for the suspension of salaries and expense allowances for legislators, and to modify certain effective date and immediate effect provisions. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJRD. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Whitsett moved to report out HJRD with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). 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 HCR 5 before the committee: HCR 5 (Rep. Damoose) A concurrent resolution to reaffirm states' rights under the United States Constitution to establish election laws. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, submitted a card in support of the House Concurrent Resolution. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HCR 5 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4837, HB 4838, HB 4839 and HB 4840 before the committee: HB 4837 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 509o and 509r (MCL 168.509o and 168.509r), section 509o as amended by 2018 PA 126 and section 509r as amended by 2018 PA 125. HB 4838 (Rep. Green) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 668b and 795 (MCL 168.668b and 168.795), section 668b as added by 2018 PA 614 and section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127. HB 4839 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 4840 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 811 and 847 (MCL 168.811 and 168.847), section 811 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 847 as amended by 2012 PA 271. Representative Lightner testified in support of her legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4837. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Green testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Paquette testified in support of his legislation. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4839. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Borton testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with concerns on HB 4840. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Koziak, representing the Oakland County Republican Party Executive Committee, testified on HB 4838. Dale Campbell, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4838. Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, representing herself as an election integrity expert, testified in opposition to HB 4837, 4838, and 4839. Patrice Johnson, and Rebecca Beheudo, both representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4837 and HB 4838. Pam Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified on the bills. Kristin Reeves, representing herself, testified on the bills. Question and discussion followed. Robert Brines, testified in support of HB 4838. Articia Bomer, representing Freezing Fraud from Future Elections, testified in support of the bills. Adam de Angeli, representing Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of the bills. Mark Brocious, representing himself, testified in support of the bills. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4838, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: William Lethemon, Jr.. Andrew Ditchfield. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4837, HB 4838, HB 4839 and HB 4840, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dawn Barnhouse. Carol Braymer. Sara Main. Pam Dawson. Mark Perry. Ann Tingay. Martin Szelag. Marilyn Dear. Carol Brown. Kathy Koehler. Paul Kehoe. Kim Harris. Charles Schott. Jeanette Wareham. Martha Blondke Gottschall. Dr. Tamara Mitchell. Sarah Luce, representing herself, submitted a card on HB 4838, 4839, 4840, but did not wish to speak. Robert Brines, representing the 11th CDRC, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, 4839, and 4840, but did not wish to speak. Willaim Lethemon, Jr., representing the 11th CDRC, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, 4839, and 4840, but did not wish to speak. Andrew Ditchfield, representing himself, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, 4839, and 4840, but did not wish to speak. Susan Helke, representing the 11th CDRC, submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks, submitted a card in support of HB 4837, in opposition to HB 4840, and with a neutral position on HB 4838 and HB 4839, but did not wish to speak. Nicholas Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, submitted a card on HB 4837. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4837 and in support of 4839, but did not wish to speak. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 1:23 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
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1354
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 14:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-18 14:01:00.000000
    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 May 18, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SR 53 (Sen. Bizon) with recommendation. 2. Presentation from Doyle Beneby, CEO - Midland Cogeneration Venture The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 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. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SR 53 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, and Schmidt. Nays: Sen.(s) McCann, Brinks, McMorrow, and Bullock. The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 53: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Charles Weaver – Opposed Gary Owen, TC Energy - Support The Chair invited Doyle Beneby, CEO of Midland Cogeneration Venture to do a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 25, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-3388
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-81
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:00 p.m. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter. Absent: Rep. Aiyash. Excused: Rep. Aiyash. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4640 before the committee: HB 4640 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA 60. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4640, but did not wish to speak: Shari Crozier; Ronald Rappley; and John Tuinstra, representing the Citizens for Parental Rights. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4640 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri. Nays: Rep. Brenda Carter. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4644 before the committee: HB 4644 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 8 (MCL 206.8), as amended by 2018 PA 38. Representative Marino moved to report out HB 4644 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 5-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Marino, Rendon, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Alzheimer's disease. Colin Ford, Public Policy Director for the Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, and Doug Hammond, a resident of Birch Run, explained the challenges of living with dementia or living with someone who has dementia. Questions followed. A written copy of their comments is attached. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the state's elder law. Christine Caswell, Catherine Jacobs, and Kelly Quardokus, elder law attorneys representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan, briefed the committee on various issues pertaining to Michigan's laws related to senior citizens. Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Aiyash from the meeting. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Rendon moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:52 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1355
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 09:53:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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 Berman joined the committee remotely. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4240 and HB 4241 before the committee: HB 4240 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4708 (MCL 600.4708), as amended by 2014 PA 333. HB 4241 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625n (MCL 257.625n), as amended by 2010 PA 155. Representative Wozniak and Representative Yaroch, testified together in support of HB 4240 and HB 4241. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4240 and HB 4241, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4240 and HB 4241, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4562 and HB 4563 before the committee: HB 4562 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 33e (MCL 791.233e), as amended by 2018 PA 339. HB 4563 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 46 (MCL 791.246), as added by 1982 PA 314. Representative Witwer and Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified together in support of HB 4562 and HB 4563. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4562 and HB 4563, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4562, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4562. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4562 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4563 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4719 before the committee: HB 4719 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 316 (MCL 750.316), as amended by 2014 PA 158. Representative Bezotte; Dan Pfannes, from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association; and Sheriff Mike Murphy, from Livingston County, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 4719. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in opposition to HB 4719. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Pfannes, from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, returned for further questions and discussion. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4719, but did not wish to speak: Sheriff Wriggelsworth, representing Ingham County. Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Sheriff Fuller, representing Kalamazoo County. The Chair laid HB 4724 before the committee: HB 4724 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 539c (MCL 750.539c). Chairman Filler, testified in support of HB 4724. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4724. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4724, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1356
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 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, May 18, 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 May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626 before the committee: HB 4624 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4625 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4626 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2154 (MCL 324.2154), as amended by 2018 PA 239. Aaron Keel and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624 and HB 4625, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mayor Bryan Barnett, representing Rochester Hills. Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township. Jack Devine, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America-Michigan State Council. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4624. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4624 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Jones moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4625. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Jones moved to report out HB 4625 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4626 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4380 before the committee: HB 4380 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to create certain funds; to create a Michigan military and veteran services support fund board and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4380, but did not wish to speak: Jack Devine, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, Michigan State Council. Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4380. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to report out HB 4380 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Beeler. Pass: None. At 12:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee: HB 4003 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. Representative Hall introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4003. 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
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1357
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 15:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-18 14:07:00.000000
    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 18, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4257 (Rep. S. Johnson). 2. Reported HB 4448 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Automated Prescription System, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, April 2021, #641-0220-20. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, 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 brought up HB's 4257 and 4448, and invited Jonathon Magry, staff of Rep. S. Johnson to summarize both bills. Member questions and discussion on each bill followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4448: Steve Delie, Michigan Coalition for Open Government - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4448 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis and Bizon Nays: Sen. Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Automated Prescription System, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, April 2021, #641-0220-20. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Automated Prescription System, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, April 2021, #641-0220-20: Via Zoom, Mary Jo Koschay, OAG Audit Division Administrator. Member questions and discussion followed. Via Zoom, Jesse Soerries, OAG Audit Supervisor. Member questions and discussion followed. Kim Gaedeks, Chief Deputy, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Member questions and discussion followed. Forrest Pasanski, Enforcement Division Director, Bureau of Professional Licensing, LARA. Member questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 3:25 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 05/25/21
    Location
    Room 403 of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-3389
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 11:07:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Absent: Rep. Garza. Excused: Rep. Garza. Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4780, HB 4781, HB 4782 and HB 4783 before the committee: HB 4780 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 3c (MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384. HB 4781 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," (MCL 445.571 to 445.576) by adding section 4c. HB 4782 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14h of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2019 PA 49. HB 4783 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.574), as amended by 1998 PA 473. Representative Mueller, and Derick Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association, testified in support of HB 4780, HB 4781, HB 4782 and HB 4783. Questions and discussion followed. Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4780, HB 4781, HB 4782 and HB 4783. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4780, HB 4781, HB 4782 and HB 4783, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhiponti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Bill Black, representing the Michigan Teamsters. Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 4517 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.27953), as amended by 2020 PA 208. Substitute (H-2) to HB 4517 was adopted at the May 4, 2021 committee meeting. Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4517. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 4517 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 4). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4517, but did not wish to speak: Brady Diller, representing the U.S. Hemp Roundtable. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The Chair laid HB 4740, HB 4741, HB 4742, HB 4743, HB 4744, HB 4745 and HB 4746 before the committee: HB 4740 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending section 102 (MCL 333.27102), as amended by 2020 PA 207. HB 4741 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled "Industrial hemp growers act," by amending section 103 (MCL 333.29103), as amended by 2021 PA 4. HB 4742 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled "Marihuana tracking act," by amending section 2 (MCL 333.27902), as amended by 2018 PA 439. HB 4743 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7106 (MCL 333.7106), as amended by 2018 PA 642. HB 4744 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 2014 PA 547, entitled "Industrial hemp research and development act," by amending section 2 (MCL 286.842), as amended by 2018 PA 641. HB 4745 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Medical Marihuana Act," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26423), as amended by 2016 PA 283. HB 4746 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 914b (MCL 436.1914b), as added by 2018 PA 346. Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4740. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hall moved to report out HB 4740 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Yancey moved to report out HB 4741 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4742 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Jones moved to report out HB 4743 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4744 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4745. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4745 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4746 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4207 before the committee: HB 4207 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1108 (MCL 339.1108), as amended by 2014 PA 136. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4207 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4207, but did not wish to speak: Rodrick Samuels, representing the Professional Beauty Association. Diana Prichard, representing the Americans for Prosperity. The Chair laid SB 60 before the committee: SB 60 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 807 (MCL 339.5807). Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 60. The motion prevailed 14-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hall moved to report out SB 60 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 60, but did not wish to speak: Diana Prichard, representing the Americans for Prosperity. Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza 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 11:07 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
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1358
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 17:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-18 15:02:00.000000
    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 May 18, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 446 (Sen. Nesbitt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 446: Brian Westrin and David Pierson, Michigan Realtors – Support Heather Gradowski, Pineapple Vacations – Support Heather Gradowski, Pineapple Vacations – Support Jason Milovich, Bluefish Rentals – Support John McArdle, Greater Metropolitan Realtors – Support Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Opposition Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Opposition Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Support Melanie Piana, City of Ferndale – Opposition Robert Monetza and Pat McGinnis, City of Grand Haven – Opposition Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Township – Opposition Anne McLaughlin, Resident – Opposition Ellen delaRosa-Pearn, Resident – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 446: Mike Anderson and Clay Powell, Rental Property Owners Association – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Page 1 of 3 Nathan Rotman, AirBnB – Support Maureen Watson-Bolger, City of East Lansing – Opposition Chris Barnett, Orion Township – Opposition Bryan Barnett, City of Rochester Hills – Opposition John Hodgson, City of St. Joseph – Opposition Stephanie and David Wentworth, Alabaster Township – Opposition Debbie Binder, West Bloomfield Township – Opposition Patricia Hopper, Hulbert Township – Opposition Richard Huff, City of Niles – Opposition Edward Meny, St. Joseph Charter Township – Opposition Paul Schroeder, Wilcox Township – Opposition Peter Wills, City of Muskegon – Opposition Theresa Naruszkiewicz and Eric Anderson, Laketon Township – Opposition Wendy Jean-Buhrer, City of Grand Blanc – Opposition Craig Bessinger, City of Ferrysburg – Opposition Rosalynn Bliss, City of Grand Rapids – Opposition James Ritsema, City of Kalamazoo – Opposition Joe Hefele, Rogers City – Opposition Thomas Linjalal, Ewing Township – Opposition Cindy Osman, Saugatuck Township – Opposition Natalie Forte, City of Lake Angelus – Opposition Derek Dobies, City of Jackson – Opposition Lauri Read and Aimee Rogers Fluitt, City of Grosse Pointe Park – Opposition Ken Smalligan, Sherman Township – Opposition Dennis Hennen, City of Berkley – Opposition Sandra Schulze, Sylvan Township – Opposition Jennifer Thompson, Harbor County Chamber of Commerce – Support Cary and Lisa Claver, Residents – Support Charese David, Resident – Support Marvin Haveman, Resident – Support Malcolm Lamp, Resident – Opposition Ellen Delarosa-Pearn – Opposition Dan Skoczylas, Resident – Support Jessica Smart, Resident – Support Gerald Webb, Resident – Support Jay Eveland, Resident – Opposition Bari Johnson, Resident – Opposition Lucy and Montgomery Welch, Residents – Opposition Anne McLaughlin, Resident – Opposition Mary Eagin, Resident – Opposition Barbara and Karl Rowe, Residents – Opposition Karen and Hikmet Sipahi, Residents – Opposition Tom and Mary Lynn, Residents – Support Sam and Annemarie Wigton, Residents – Support Melissa Piorkowski, Resident – No Position Michael Beals and Elizabeth McLaughlin, Residents – Opposed John DeMay, Resident – Support Suzanne Schulz, Resident – Opposition Jodi and John Grant, Residents – Support Susan Streur, Resident – Opposition Page 2 of 3 William Lenga and Lorene D’Orazio, Residents – Support Chris Yonker, Resident – Support Anna Wysocki, Resident – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 5/25/21 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-3390
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-18 11:27:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366 before the committee: HB 4364 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 221 and 310 (MCL 257.221 and 257.310), as amended by 2020 PA 93. HB 4365 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291), as amended by 2020 PA 92. HB 4366 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2020 PA 94. Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4364 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Carra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4365. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4365 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Carra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4366. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4366 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366, but did not wish to speak: Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4364, HB 4365 and HB 4366, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Marcero. The Chair laid HB 4451 before the committee: HB 4451 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 309 (MCL 257.309), as amended by 2020 PA 304. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4451 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4451, but did not wish to speak: Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4451, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Marcero. The Chair laid HB 4638 before the committee: HB 4638 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625k (MCL 257.625k), as amended by 2016 PA 32, and by adding section 625u. Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4638 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Carra. Pass: Rep. Berman. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4638, but did not wish to speak: Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid the presentation on Road Worker Safety before the committee. Tony Kratofil, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, Mike Malloure, representing C. A. Hull Company, and John Osika, representing OE 324, all provided a presentation on Work Zone Safety. Questions and discussion followed. Tiffany Hauser, representing the AAA- The Auto Club Group, provided a presentation on Road Worker Safety. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:27 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
    2021-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1359
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-05-18
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-05-18-044
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    20
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-18
    Sitting id
    sitting-802
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-05-18-044
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    19
    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
    2021-05-18
    Sitting id
    sitting-994

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