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2021-05-26

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For 2021-05-26, the release reports observations found. It contains 4050 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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4050
Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 10:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-77
    Committee name
    Communications and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY REP. MICHELE HOITENGA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Hoitenga. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wozniak, Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma, Scott. Absent: Rep. Aiyash. Excused: Rep. Aiyash. Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4778 before the committee: HB 4778 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 270. Representative johnson, testified in support of HB 4778. Representative Haadsma moved to excuse Representative Aiyash from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michele Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1377
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 14:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-26 14:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-219
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 265 (S-1) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 268 (S-2) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation. 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 Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 265. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 268. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 265: Sen. Jon Bumstead – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 265 and SB 268: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 265: Sherisse Butler, Detroit Public Schools – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition Todd Tennis, American Federation of Teachers – Opposition Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition Page 1 of 2 Rusty Merchant, Grand Rapids Public Schools – Support Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 265 and SB 268: Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 265 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-2) version of SB 268 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:42 p.m. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3405
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 18:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-26 14:04:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 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 303 (Sen. Barrett). 2. Testimony regarding SB 285 (S-1) (Sen. Theis). 3. Testimony regarding SB 307 (Sen. Theis). 4. Testimony regarding SB 304 (Sen. VanderWall). 5. Testimony regarding SB 310 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson). 6. Testimony regarding SB 284 (Sen. Lauwers). 7. Testimony regarding SB 289 (Sen. Nesbitt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 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. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB 303. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 285. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 285. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited Meghan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize SB 285, the (S-1) version of SB 285, and SB 307. The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 304. Page 1 of 4 The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 310. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 310. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair summarized SB 310 and the (S-1) version of SB 310. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 284 and SB 289. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, SB 307 and SB 289: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Election Integrity Expert for Michigan – Support Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Linda Appling, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 310: Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose At 4:20 p.m., the Chair left the committee. At that time, Vice Chair McBroom continued with testimony for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 285, and SB 310: Maya Noronha, Opportunity Solutions Project – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 289: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 310: Aghogho Edevbie, All Voting is Local – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 303: Fonda Brewer, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 304: John Helge, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 289: Julie Leavitt, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285: Gayleh Steele, Citizen – Oppose Paul Richardson, Citizen – Oppose Anthony Andrews, Citizen – No Position Page 2 of 4 At 4:58 p.m., the Chair returned to the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 310: Bobbie Walton, Citizen – Oppose Mari Negro, Citizen – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284: Wanda Eichler, Citizen – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285 and SB 307: Judy Daubenmier, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 300, and SB 289: David Hopkinson, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, SB 307 and SB 289: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 289: 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 285, SB 303, and SB 304: Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose Kaitie Giza, Homeless Action Network of Detroit – Oppose Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 310: Michigan State Employee Retirees Association – Oppose Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose 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 285 and SB 310: Melissa Seifert, AARP – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284, SB 285, SB 289, SB 303, and SB 310: NAACP LDF – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, : Page 3 of 4 Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284: Martin Porzondek, Citizen – No Position The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 310: Greg Gibbs, Citizen – No Position The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 303 and SB 304: Robert Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 304: John Helge, Citizen – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 2, 2021 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3406
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 12:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-26 12:04:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 393 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4288 (Rep. Tisdel) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 195 (Sen. Nesbitt). 4. Testimony regarding SB 392 (Sen. Bumstead). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 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 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SB 393. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 393. 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 card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 393: Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 393 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4288. Sen. Chang offer an (S-2) version of HB 4288 and summarized the (S-2). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4288. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander Nays: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall The motion failed and the (S-2) was not adopted. The card was read of the individual not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4288: John Lindley, Michigan Association of CPAS – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4288 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 195 and invited Sen. Nesbitt to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 195: Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber – Support Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury (via Zoom) - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 195: Meredith Beeson, Global Business Alliance – Support Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support The Chair brought up SB 392 and invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 392: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber - Support Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:25 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 06/02/21
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3404
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 12:59:00.000000
    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 26, 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 O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4828 before the committee: HB 4828 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4828, but did not wish to speak: Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4828. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Carra. Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 4828 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Reilly. 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 moved to report out HB 4694 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Carra, Clemente, Camilleri, Rogers, Scott, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4812, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4812, but did not wish to speak: Sandy Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity. Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4812. The motion prevailed 9- 1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, Reilly, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Scott, Young. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Rogers. Representative Clemente moved to report out HB 4812 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Wakeman, Griffin, O'Malley, Clemente, Camilleri, Scott, Young. Nays: Reps. Reilly, Carra. Pass: Rep. Rogers. The Chair laid HB 4618 and HB 4619 before the committee: HB 4618 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1998 PA 434, entitled "Uniform voidable transactions act," by amending sections 1, 4, 5, and 10 (MCL 566.31, 566.34, 566.35, and 566.40), as amended by 2016 PA 552. HB 4619 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 2008 PA 148, entitled "Personal property trust perpetuities act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 554.92 and 554.93), as amended by 2012 PA 484. Representative Haadsma, testified in support of HB 4618 and HB 4619. James Spica and Robert Tiplady, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4618 and HB 4619. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4618, but did not wish to speak: Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Paul Anderson and Peter Lemmer, representing Greenstone Farm Credit Services, gave an overview presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the meeting at 12:59 PM. Representative Diana Farrington, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1378
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    joint
    Committee id
    committee-102
    Committee name
    Joint Capital Outlay
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Joint Capital Outlay submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower Present: Senators Horn (C), LaSata, Zorn, Runestad, Schmidt, MacDonald, Santana, Hertel and McCann Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:21 a.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3407
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 12:57:00.000000
    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 26, 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 Marino joined the committee remotely. Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4378 was adopted at the May 19, 2021 meeting. Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 4378 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Garza moved to report out HB 4379 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation from the Housing Michigan Executive Committee: Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan; Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber; Kent Wood, Borealis Strategic; Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League; and Yarrow Brown, Housing North. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1379
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 09:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-26 08:35:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Reported HB 4088 (Rep. Borton) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 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 May 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4088, and invited Rep. Borton to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4088: Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – no position. Member questions followed. Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – oppose. Member questions followed. Jared Duquette, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Chief, Wildlife Division – oppose. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4088: Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose. Nancy Warren, Citizen – Oppose. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4088 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, and Schmidt Nays: Sen. McCann The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to recommend immediate effect for HB 4088. 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 9:23 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 06.02.21
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3401
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-26 09:42:00.000000
    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 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. 2. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:42 a.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. At 9:43 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 9:49 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 446. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, and Moss. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of SB 446 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4445 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3402
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 11:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-93
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee: HB 4779 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 435 (MCL 206.435), as amended by 2018 PA 258. Representative Beeler, testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with no position on HB 4779. Christen Polo and Emily Lizzio, representing Project Rosie, testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4779, but did not wish to speak: Genevieve Marrion, representing the Right to Life Michigan. Phoebe VanHeyningen. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4779, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union. Amanda West, representing Planned Parenthood of Michigan. Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair laid HB 4817, HB 4818, HB 4820 and SB 248 before the committee: HB 4817 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending section 12 (MCL 205.432), as amended by 2018 PA 639. HB 4818 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2020 PA 30. HB 4820 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled "Michigan education trust act," by amending section 4 (MCL 390.1424). SB 248 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 325, 687, and 701 (MCL 206.325, 206.687, and 206.701), section 325 as amended and section 687 as added by 2011 PA 38 and section 701 as amended by 2011 PA 311, and by adding chapter 18. Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 248 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Yancey moved to report out HB 4817 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 4818 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4820 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 378 before the committee: SB 378 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 254. Krista Vincent, representing Senator Runestad, testified in support of SB 378. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Mathiak, testified in support of SB 378. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 378, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1380
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-05-26 13:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-05-26 12:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-245
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR TOM BARRETT CHAIR 3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4117 (S-1) (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4026 (S-1) (Rep. Eisen) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 379 (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony regarding HB 4201 (Rep. O'Malley). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4202 (Rep. Carter). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4203 (Rep. Jones). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4204 (Rep. VanWoerkom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair recessed the committee from 12:02 p.m. until 12:12 p.m. The Chair invited Rep. S. Johnson and Rep. Eisen to summarize HB 4117 and HB 4026. The Chair invited Rep. O'Malley to summarize HB 4201 – HB 4204. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203, and HB 4204: Katrina Morris, West Shore Educational Service District – Support Fred Doelker, Dean Transportation – Support Mac Dashney, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support Carl Ingram, ABC Student Transportation Inc. – Support The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4117. Page 1 of 3 The Chair offered, and summarized, and (S-1) version of HB 4026. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4117: Andrew Varmeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4117. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report the (S-1) version of HB 4117 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4026. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of HB 4026 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Sen. Nesbitt to summarize SB 379. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 379: Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 379 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, and Geiss Nays: Sen. Hollier Pass: Sen. Bullock The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 379. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203, and HB 4204: Kenni Jean Schrader, Three Rivers Community Schools – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4201, HB 4202, HB 4203, and HB 4204: Page 2 of 3 Sgt. Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Neutral Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Theodoric Ward, DHT Transportation – Support Kelli Schultz, Wayne RESA – Support Jo Allen, Iosco RESA – Support Roberto Rego Bus Patrol – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Scott Peterson, Escanaba Area Public Schools – Support Mike Grima, Grosse Ile Township Schools – Support David Stull, Westwood Community School District – Support Jackie DeLeon, Utica Community Schools – Support Marilyn West, Riverview Community Schools – Support Carl Myles, U of D Jesuit High School and Academy – Support Valerie Conklin, Forest Hills Public Schools – Support Darryl Hofstra, Forest Hills Public Schools – Support Lori Richardson, Oakland Schools – Support Rob Matthews, Hudsonville Public Schools – Support Thereasa Klouw, Grand Haven Area Public Schools – Support Marc Fox, Schoolcraft Community Schools – Support Don Ball, Old Redford Academy – Support Mark Murray, Bullock Creek School District – Support Karen McKinstry, Vicksburg Community Schools – Support Thomas Korth, Chippewa Valley Schools – Support Kim Carpenter, Stockbridge Community Schools – Support Cindy Krall, Decatur Public Schools – Support Jason Smith, Saranac Community Schools – Support Sara Petrosius, St. Joseph Public Schools – Support Rhonda Lyons, Wayne-Westland Community Schools – Support Pete Bucholtz, Grand Ledge Public Schools – Support Jake Hunt, Oakridge Public Schools – Support William Coaster, Northwest Michigan Transportation Consortium – Support Elizabeth Banks, Van Buren Public Schools – Support Darren Hayes, ABC Student Transportation – Support Terry Lampros, Coloma Community Schools – Support Brian Flaggs, ABC Student Transportation – Support Reuben Metreger, Detroit Cristo Rey High School – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:01 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 2, 2021 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-05-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3403
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-05-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-05-26
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-05-26-048
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    49
    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
    24
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-806
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-05-26-048
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    15
    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
    18
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-05-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-998

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