Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2021-05-20

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For 2021-05-20, the release reports observations found. It contains 2980 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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Committee meetings
9

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9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 12:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-236
    Committee name
    Economic and Small Business Development
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JEREMY MOSS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENATOR KEN HORN CHAIR S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1760 FAX: (517) 373-3487 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 20, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 459 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 129 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 437 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony on Senate Bills 360-361 (Sen. Victory); Senate Bill 362 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks); Senate Bill 364 (Sen. Moss); Senate Bill 422 (Sen. Horn); Senate Bill 432 (Sen. Schmidt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 459: Monique Field-Foster, Brush Park Development – Support Aaron Keel, MI Department of Treasury – Neutral Alex Mansour, Partner at Brushpark Development - Support Jared Belka, Partner at Warner Norcross Judd - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 459 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 4 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 459. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Senator Schmidt and Goeff Hanson of Main Street Legislative Consultants to present testimony on SB 129. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 129 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 437. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony on SB 437(S-1): Turkia Mullins, CEO of APIS – Support W. Emery Matthews, Managing Principal, Real Estate Interests LLC – Support The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee on SB 437(S-1): Greg Bird, MEDC - Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 437 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 437. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version to SB 362. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on Senate Bills 360-361; Senate Bill 362 (S-1); Senate Bill 364; Senate Bill 422; Senate Bill 432: Brent Forsberg, TA Forsberg – Support Page 2 of 4 Richard Raffaelli, Supervisor in Oceana County – Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Oppose Ryan Kilpatrick, Executive Director, Housing Next – Support Ryan VerWys, CEO, Inner City Christian Federation – Support Josh Mills, Frankfurt City Superintendent – Support Alex Houseman, Central & Northern Michigan Director, Michigan Realtors Association – Support The following individuals submitted testimony on Senate Bills 364 and 432: Meghann Keit, Government Affairs Associate, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposed The following organizations submitted testimony on Senate Bills 360, 362, and 364: Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposed Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposed Michigan Education Association – Opposed Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Opposed American Federation of Teachers – Opposed Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposed Middle Cities Education Association – Opposed Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Opposed The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify on Senate Bills 360-361; Senate Bill 362 (S-1); Senate Bill 364; Senate Bill 422; Senate Bill 432: Josh Lunger Grand Rapids Chamber -Support Dawn Crandall Home Builders Association of Michigan -Support Yarrow Brown Housing North-Support Kent Wood Borealis Strategic-Support Kirstie Sieloff Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance-Support Amanda Scott Child and Family Services-Support Warren Call Traverse Connect-Support Phil Yeiter Priority Health-Support David Bilardello Spectrum Health-Support Susan F Jones Private Individual-Support Kimberly Kihnke Bay North Realty-Support Frances K. Bond Advocates for Benzie County-Support Jonathan Stimson Homestretch Nonprofit Housing Corp. -Support David Bulkowski Disability Advocates of Kent County -Support MaryEllen Hyttinen Western U.P. Planning & Development Region-Support William Witler Sleeping Bear Gateways Council-Support Robert O'Hara Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area-Support Lois Ellis Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance-Support Wendy Clow Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity-Support Jill Ferrari Renovare Development-Support Paul Ecklund Disability Network Southwest Michigan-Support Dan Papineau Michigan Chamber of Commerce-Support Yarrow Brown Housing North-Support Carlin Smith Little Traverse Bay Housing Partnership-Support Justin Horvath Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership-Support Page 3 of 4 Jennifer Loechle Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce-Support Peter Wills City of Muskegon-Support Nikki Devitt Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce-Support Holly Cole Chair, Ottawa County Housing Commission -Support Paul Sachs Ottawa County Planning and Performance Improvement-Support Virgie Ammerman VirgieAmmerman.com-Support Sandra Pearson Habitat for Humanity of Michigan-Support Aaron Jonker Wolverine Building Group-Support Rose Fosdick Manistee County HSCB-Support Jennifer L Knapp Harbor Inc-Support Ryan Hannon Goodwill Northern Michigan-Support Dave Wilsey Century 21 Northland -Support Taylor Moore Private Individual -Support Elizabeth Chiles Individual Realtor-Support Joan Taylor Safe Harbor-Support Sharon E. Vreeland Leelanau County Family Coordinating Council-Support Sheryl Irving Private Citizen-Support John Socks Socks Construction-Support Jeffrey J. Tafel, CAE Home Builders Association of Western Michigan-Support Rebecca Binder Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing-Support Meghann Keit Michigan Association of Counties-Support Roger Suppes Trustee, Sutton’s Bay village-Support Amy O'Brien Private Individual – Support Peter Spadafore Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Oppose Aaron Keel Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose Ray Telman Middle Cities Education Association – Oppose Rusty Merchant Economic Development Leaders for Michigan – Support Alex Houseman Michigan Realtors Association – Support Jennifer Smith Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose Bob Kefgen Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Oppose Andy Neuman MEA – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:58 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 3, 2021 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3395
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 10:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-83
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. MIKE MUELLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller. At 9:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:02 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, Rabhi. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee: HB 4501 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," (MCL 408.1001 to 408.1094) by adding section 38. Representative Beson testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 4501: 1. Amend page 2, line 3, by striking out the balance of the bill. Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4501. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Nays: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Pass: None. Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 4501 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck. Nays: Reps. Cherry, Rabhi. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee: HB 4822 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," (MCL 418.101 to 418.941) by adding section 406. At 9:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chairman Mueller testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Dave Lamontain, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed. Allen Cox and Robin Hornbuckle, representing the Wayne County Deputy Sheriff Association, testified in support of HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed. Andrew Beardsley and Jack Nolish, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified with no position on HB 4822. Jon Clore and Rachel Marcero, representing the Us Against the Media.com, testified in opposition to HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Docherty, representing the President of the Fire Fighters Union, testified in support of HB 4822. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Mike Sauger, representing the Fraternal Order of Police. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1365
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 11:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-84
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. BRONNA KAHLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Morse. Absent: Rep. Neeley. Excused: Rep. Neeley. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Kahle laid before the committee a presentation on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider issues. Ken Cummings, President & CEO of Tri-Hospital EMS; Denise Pope, paramedic with Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service; Ron Slagell, President and CEO of Emergent Health Partners; and Jeff White, Chief of Richmond Lenox EMS gave a presentation to the committee. The Chair laid HB 4521 before the committee: HB 4521 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL 333.9123), as added by 1988 PA 487. Representative Brabec, testified in support of HB 4521. Questions and discussion followed. Dorrie Dils, CEO, representing the Gift of Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 4521. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Christopher Sonnenday, representing the University of Michigan Transplant Center, testified in support of HB 4521. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4521, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System. The Chair laid HB 4762 before the committee: HB 4762 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10251. At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order. Chair Kahle, testified in support of HB 4762. At 11:01 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease. At 11:02 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Christopher Sonnenday, representing the University of Michigan Transplant Center, testified in support of HB 4762. Questions and discussion followed. Sherri Karabelski, parent, representing the National Down Syndrome Society of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4762. Lindsay Filcik, parent, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4762. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4762, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Brandie Sendziak, representing the Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, and Education Project (FLARE). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4762, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Norm DeLisle, representing the With Liberty and Access for All. Jennifer DeVault, representing the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Representative Tisdel moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:28 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1366
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 14:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-20 13:07:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-229
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 20, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 401 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 402 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 440 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SR 51 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding HB 4359 (Rep. Whiteford). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 401 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 402 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 Sen. Brinks offered an (S-1) version of SB 440. The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 440. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 440 and (S-1): Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 440. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report the (S-1) version of SB 440 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 440 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair summarized SR 51. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 51: Jeff White, Richmond Lenox EMS – Support Ken Cummings, Tri-Hospital EMS – Support Denise Pope, Southwestern Michigan Community Ambulance Service – Support Ron Slagell, Emergent Health Partners – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report SR 51 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 4359. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4359: Steve Barnett, McKenzie Health System – Support Dr. William Comai, Oaklawn Hospital – Support David Jahn, Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital – Support Dr. Neeju Ravikant, Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists – Oppose Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose Page 2 of 3 Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4359: Batya Sherizen, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4359: Justin Clement, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Tobi Moore, ANA-MI – Support Belinda Chandler, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Oppose Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose Bret Jackson, The Economic Alliance for Michigan – Support Heather Nicholoff, Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners – Support Greg George, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support William Kuz, Citizen – Support Tiffany Gerke, Citizen – Support Lisa Mueller, Mueller Anesthesia Services Inc. – Support Dr. Lauren Phoenix, Phoenix Anesthesiology – Support Jodi Emerson, DNP, CRNA – Support Jennifer Dickie, Citizen – Support Christopher Ward, Cward Anesthesia Staffing LLC – Support Mitchell Bradley, MSN CRNA – Support Margaret Ohryn, CRNA – Support Krystle Dorobek, Citizen – Support Katie Dillon Kehoe, PSJ Anesthesia PC – Support Michael Ford, The Gas Works Inc. – Support Raymond Johnson, CRNA – Support Caitlyn Crawford, PSJ Anesthesia – Support Motria Schulte, CRNA MS – Support Adam Kuz, Michgian Association of Nurse Anesthetists – Support Amy Laramie, CRNA Professional Sedation Inc. – Support Emily Kather, Ursa Solutions LLC – Support Kimberly Lodge, Lodge Anesthesia Staffing LLC – Support Maria Howard, PSJ Anesthesia Ascension Providence – Support Marisa Novello, Great Lakes Fresh Face – Support Adriana Nae, Citizen – Support Marie Williams Julien, Simply Anesthesia LLC – Support Julie Staczek-Marx, Marx Anesthesia Inc. PC – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:53 p.m. Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3396
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-221
    Committee name
    Local Government
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5014
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 11:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-89
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Absent: Rep. Marino. Excused: Rep. Marino. Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4332 before the committee: HB 4332 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 81116 (MCL 324.81116), as amended by 2017 PA 199. Representative Sowerby offered the following amendment to HB 4332: 1. Amend page 3, line 9, after "place" by inserting "facing forward". Representative Sowerby moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4332. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Markkanen moved to report HB 4332 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4080 before the committee: HB 4080 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102, 40103, and 40114 (MCL 324.40102, 324.40103, and 324.40114), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24, section 40103 as amended by 2016 PA 382, and section 40114 as amended by 2018 PA 390, and by adding section 40111d. Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4080 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman. Nays: Rep. Sowerby. Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Aiyash. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4080, but did not wish to speak: George Linquist, representing the UP Whitetails of Marquette Co. The Chair laid HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771 before the committee: HB 4766 (Rep. Howell) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 4767 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 4768 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 4769 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 4770 (Rep. Howell) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 4771 (Rep. Sowerby) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035, and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991 PA 105. Representative Howell testified in support of the bill package. Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4767. Questions and discussion followed. Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 4768. Representative Sowerby testified in support of HB 4769 and HB 4771. Questions and discussion followed. Travis Boeskool, Mary Ann Dolehanty and Tammy Bell, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in support of HB 4767 and HB 4768. Questions and discussion followed. Jonathan Byrd, Jeff Smrz, and Chris Chwalek, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771. Questions and discussion followed. Nick Leonard, representing the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, testified in support of HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4766, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771, but did not wish to speak: Travis Boeskool, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4766, HB 4767, HB 4768, HB 4769, HB 4770 and HB 4771, but did not wish to speak: Ron Khoury, representing Operating Engineers Local #324. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4770 and HB 4771 but did not wish to speak: Bree Anderson, representing the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1367
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 11:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-90
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. STEVEN JOHNSON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Johnson made remarks to the committee. The Chair laid the following before the committee: Testimony regarding Secretary of State appointment issues stemming from the decision to switch to an appointment-only system Senator Johnson testified before the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Theis testified before the committee. Senator McBroom and Judi Schwalbach testified before the committee. David Rhoa, owner of Marana Group, testified before the committee. The following people submitted a card, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jason Postma, representing the Public Safety Officer. Sheryl Hunter, representing the Canoe Renting Business Owner. Jamie Greene, representing the City of Richmond Council Member. John Cuore, representing the Us Against the Media. Tracy Darnell. Gideon Lowe. Fey Beydoun. Jean Claude Lambert. Dennis Neuner. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:54 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1368
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-20 11:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-92
    Committee name
    Rules and Competitiveness
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS REP. JIM LILLY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Absent: Rep. Schroeder. Excused: Rep. Schroeder. Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4687, HB 4688, HB 4689 and HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4687 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383. HB 4688 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b. HB 4689 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c. HB 4692 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 4.421). Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4687 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4688 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4692 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4249, HB 4250 and HB 4251 before the committee: HB 4249 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and by adding section 407b. HB 4250 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 11, and 15 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27961, and 333.27965), section 3 as amended by 2020 PA 208. HB 4251 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to prohibit the sale of vapor products or alternative nicotine products that contain vitamin E acetate; and to prescribe penalties. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4249 was previously adopted on May 6, 2021. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4250 was previously adopted on May 6, 2021. Substitute (H-3) to HB 4251 was previously adopted on May 6, 2021. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 4249 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4250 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4251. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus. Nays: Reps. Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Pass: None. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 4251 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 4). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4878 before the committee: HB 4878 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 2b, 2c, and 4 (MCL 722.641, 722.642, 722.642b, 722.642c, and 722.644), the title and sections 1, 2, and 4 as amended by 2019 PA 18 and sections 2b and 2c as added by 2019 PA 17. At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Mat Dunaskiss, representing the Michigan Vape Shop Owners. Representative Lilly offered the following amendment to HB 4878: 1. Amend page 4, line 22, after the second "product," by striking out "or". 2. Amend page 4, line 23, after "product" by inserting a comma and "or synthetic nicotine product". 3. Amend page 4, line 26, after the second "product," by striking out "or". 4. Amend page 4, line 26, after the third "product" by inserting a comma and "or synthetic nicotine product". Representative Damoose moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4878. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller, Kuppa. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Anthony moved to report out HB 4878 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Posthumus, Anthony, Hertel, Sneller. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Kuppa. Representative Clements moved to excuse Representative Schroeder from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jim Lilly adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Jim Lilly, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1369
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-95
    Committee name
    Workforce, Trades, and Talent
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT REP. BETH GRIFFIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 20, 2021 9:00 a.m. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Farrington moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee presentations on technical career training. Robert Smith, Principal and Director for Van Buren Tech; Mike Mulligan, Career and Technical Education Director for Dickinson-Iron Counties; and Brian Sarvello, Chair of Upper Peninsula Manufacturing Talent Consortium, did a joint PowerPoint presentation on technical career training within the State of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. The PowerPoint presentations are attached. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:51 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1370
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-05-20
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-05-20-046
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    86
    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
    20
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-804
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-05-20-046
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    7
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-996

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