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2021-05-19

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For 2021-05-19, the release reports observations found. It contains 1662 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 11:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4550 before the committee: HB 4550 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1335 (MCL 600.1335), as amended by 2014 PA 10. Representative Posthumus, testified in support of HB 4550. Questions and discussion followed. Samantha Krhovsky, representing the Michigan Soybean Association, testified in support of HB 4550. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4550, but did not wish to speak: Maureen Watson-Bolger, representing Michigan Corn Growers. Jim Zook, representing Michigan Corn Growers. Tony Des Chenes, representing Potato Growers of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4550, but did not wish to speak: Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4824 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful sports betting act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.415). Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Puri. Pass: None. Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Puri. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The Chair laid the presentation on the 2021 4-H Program before the committee. Jake DeDecker, representing Michigan 4-H Youth Development, provided a presentation on the 2021 4-H Youth Program. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1360
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 11:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4550 before the committee: HB 4550 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1335 (MCL 600.1335), as amended by 2014 PA 10. Representative Posthumus, testified in support of HB 4550. Questions and discussion followed. Samantha Krhovsky, representing the Michigan Soybean Association, testified in support of HB 4550. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4550, but did not wish to speak: Maureen Watson-Bolger, representing Michigan Corn Growers. Jim Zook, representing Michigan Corn Growers. Tony Des Chenes, representing Potato Growers of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4550, but did not wish to speak: Peter Cunningham, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4824 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 2019 PA 149, entitled "Lawful sports betting act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.415). Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Puri. Pass: None. Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer. Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Puri. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The Chair laid the presentation on the 2021 4-H Program before the committee. Jake DeDecker, representing Michigan 4-H Youth Development, provided a presentation on the 2021 4-H Youth Program. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1361
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-75
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4733 and HB 4734 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Sabo) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 58 (MCL 38.58), as added by 1996 PA 487. HB 4734 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as amended by 2017 PA 92. Aaron Keel and Greg Parker, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4733 and HB 4734. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Sabo moved to report out HB 4733 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Weiss. Nays: Rep. Thanedar. Pass: None. Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4734 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Weiss. Nays: Rep. Thanedar. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4467 and HB 4468 before the committee: HB 4467 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 8b. HB 4468 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 8c. Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4467. The motion prevailed 29-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4468. The motion prevailed 29- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lightner and Representative Anthony testified on the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski and Lynn Gorski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in opposition to HB 4467 and HB 4468. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4467 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 21-5-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Steckloff. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Thanedar. Pass: Reps. Slagh, O'Neal, Weiss. Representative Allor moved to report out HB 4468 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 21-5-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Steckloff. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, Thanedar. Pass: Reps. Slagh, O'Neal, Weiss. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1362
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 16:18:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-19 14:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-224
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 275 (Sen. Runestad). 2. Testimony regarding SB 276 (Sen. Runestad). 3. Testimony regarding SB 288 (Sen. Bumstead). 4. Testimony regarding SB 296 (Sen. McBroom). 5. Testimony regarding SB 297 (Sen. McBroom). 6. Testimony regarding SB 298 (Sen. McBroom). 7. Testimony regarding SB 299 (Sen. Zorn). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize SB 275 and SB 276. The Chair invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 288. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 296 through SB 299. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275 and SB 276: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 288, SB 296 and SB 297: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 298 and SB 299: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Page 1 of 3 At 2:53 p.m., the Chair left the committee. At that time, Vice Chair McBroom continued with testimony for the committee. The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297, SB 298 and SB 299: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position Dr. Linda Lee Tarver – Support Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Differing Positions The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276: Karen Adams, Citizen – Oppose Renee Richer, Citizen – Oppose The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 296, SB 297 and SB 298: Mary Ellen Gureloitz, Member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers – Oppose The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 296, SB 298 and SB 299: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288 and SB 296: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 296 and SB 297: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299: Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275: Michigan ADL – Oppose LGBT Detroit Mobilization – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276 and SB 288: Heritage Action for America – Support Page 2 of 3 The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299: Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297, SB 298 and SB 299: Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose The Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 296 and SB 297: Lillian Meek, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 298 and SB 299: Mari Negro, Citizen – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 26, 2021 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3394
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 15:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-19 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-220
    Committee name
    Families, Seniors and Veterans
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. TOM BARRETT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, SENIORS, AND VETERANS SENATOR JOHN BIZON, M.D. CHAIR 3400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4325 (Rep. Matt Hall) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4122 (S-1) (Rep. Annette Glenn) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Alex Faggian of Rep. Hall's office to testify on HB 4325. The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4325: Dave LaLumia, Area Agencies on Aging - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 4325 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4122. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Zorn to report the (S-1) version of HB 4122 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Bizon, Sen.(s) Barrett, Runestad, Johnson, Zorn, Bullock, and Alexander. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4122. 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 3:09 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3393
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 12:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-19 12:08:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-235
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4224 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4225 (S-1) (Rep. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding HB 4288 (Rep. Tisdel). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang, and Alexander a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-1) versions of HB's 4224 and 4225 and summarize the substitutes. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4224 and 4225: Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4224. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4224 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4224 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4225. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4225 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4225 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up HB 4288, and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4288: Brian Reardon, S-Corp Association, (via Zoom) - Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury (via Zoom) – Oppose Charlie Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4288: Matt Wesolek, Michigan Association of Independent Insurance Agents – Support Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber – Support Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant / Lodging Association – Support John Lindley, Michigan Association of CPA's – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support Kirstie Sieloff, Traverse Connect – Support Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Kirstie Sieloff, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 05/26/2021
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3392
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 12:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-82
    Committee name
    Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. DIANA FARRINGTON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:00 PM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Financial Services was called to order by Chair Farrington. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4694 before the committee: HB 4694 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform commercial code," by amending sections 9520, 9521, and 9525 (MCL 440.9520, 440.9521, and 440.9525), section 9520 as amended by 2008 PA 383, section 9521 as amended by 2012 PA 88, and section 9525 as amended by 2016 PA 229. Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HB 4694. Matt Levin, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 4694. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4812 before the committee: HB 4812 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27 (MCL 211.27), as amended by 2019 PA 116. Representative Alexander, testified in support of HB 4812. Sandy Pearson, Wendy Clow, and Keanna Mendez, representing Habitat for Humanity, testified in support of HB 4812. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4812, but did not wish to speak: Emily Pallarito, representing the Michigan Realtors. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1363
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 12:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-87
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JULIE A. CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 19, 2021 12:00 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Kuppa moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4637 before the committee: HB 4637 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," (MCL 41.1a to 41.110c) by adding section 2a. Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4637 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4378 and HB 4379 before the committee: HB 4378 (Rep. Garza) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 27 and 34d (MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), section 27 as amended by 2019 PA 116 and section 34d as amended by 2019 PA 117. HB 4379 (Rep. Garza) A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "Michigan economic growth authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.803), as amended by 2010 PA 272. Representative Garza moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4378. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Marino, Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Garza testified in support of HB 4378 and HB 4379. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4378, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4378 and HB 4379, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:10 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1364
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-19 08:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-19 08:42:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-234
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES 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 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Reported HB 4050 (Rep. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:42 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from March 24, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4050, and invited Rep. Cherry to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair acknowledged Craig Brunet of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources was available on Zoom to answer questions. The members did not have any questions. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4050: Ian Fitzgerald, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4050: Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4050 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to recommend immediate effect for HB 4050. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:48 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/26/21
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3391
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-05-19
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-05-19-045
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    48
    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
    2021-05-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-803
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-05-19-045
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    30
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Assistant Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    17
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-995

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