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2021-09-14

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For 2021-09-14, the release reports observations found. It contains 1277 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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Committee meetings
11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 10:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-76
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. STEVE MARINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Marino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Liberati. Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 142 before the committee: HR 142 (Rep. O'Malley) A resolution to call for international maritime containers to be treated equally in Michigan compared to other states. Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HR 142. The Chair laid HB 4994 before the committee: HB 4994 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to allow for the charitable donation of unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the business of shoe repair. Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4994. The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation on Motor Bella 2021 at M1 Concourse by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association. The following people testified in regard to Motor Bella 2021 at M1 Concourse by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association: Doug North, Thad Szott, Todd Szott, and Rod Alberts, representing the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and Motor Bella. The Chair returned to HR 142: Representative Roth moved to report out HR 142 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion on the Michigan Mobility Futures Initiative with Todd Cook, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Trevor Pawl, representing the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Representative Farrington moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Cherry, Manoogian and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Liberati moved to adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM. Representative Steve Marino, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1457
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 13:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-09-14 12:03:00.000000
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 600 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 601 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 602 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 603 (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported SB 321 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 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. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600, SB 601, SB 602 and SB 603: Sen. Tom Barrett – Support Sen. Kim LaSata – Support Jon Rocha – Support Angela Riggs – Support Kristena Liles – Support William Wagner – Support Jessica Mathiak – Support Shawna Lubinski – Support John Clark, Us Against Media – Support Jayme McElvany – Support Tracy Nokovich Barker, Our Children Our Choice – Support At 12:17 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. Page 1 of 3 At 12:18 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600, SB 601, SB 602 and SB 603: Mike Georges, Yeo and Yeo – Support Kevin O'Dell – Support Zeana Attisha, Sahara Restaurant and Grill – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Bill Miller, Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Opposition Melinda Tulley, Lau and Lau Associates – Support Michael Swiecki, C.J. and Sons – Support Tobi Lyon Moore, ANA-MI – Opposition Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Opposition Nancy Rotarius – Support Alan Rotarius – Support Joseph Schild – Support Mike Frederick, Michigan Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics – Opposition Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition Alexis Boyden, Creative Advocacy Solutions – Opposition Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 601, SB 602 and SB 603: Ryan Lankford – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 602 and SB 603: Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 600, SB 601 and SB 602: Christa O'Dell – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 600: Robert Martin, Exercise Man Fitness – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 321: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support At 1:09 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:10 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 600 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. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 600. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 601 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. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 601. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 602 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. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 602. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 603 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. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 603. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 321 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Polehanki. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 321. 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 1:15 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/29/21 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3454
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 12:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-79
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4876 and HB 4897 before the committee: HB 4876 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 677 (MCL 168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120. HB 4897 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 730, 731, and 733 (MCL 168.730, 168.731, and 168.733), sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261 and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4876. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4876 and HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 4876 and HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4876 and HB 4897, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Walls. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4876 and HB 4897, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Nancy M. Wang, representing Voters Not Politicans. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4876 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1458
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 12:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-79
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4876 and HB 4897 before the committee: HB 4876 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 677 (MCL 168.677), as amended by 2018 PA 120. HB 4897 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 730, 731, and 733 (MCL 168.730, 168.731, and 168.733), sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261 and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4876. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4876 and HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 4876 and HB 4897. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4876 and HB 4897, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Walls. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4876 and HB 4897, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Nancy M. Wang, representing Voters Not Politicans. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed 6- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4876 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Rep. Koleszar. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1459
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 14:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-09-14 14:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-223
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: Report on Smart Rate Design for Distributed Energy Resources The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from May 25, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding report on Smart Rate Design for Distributed Energy Resources: The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the report on smart rate design for distributed energy resources: Mike Byrne,, MPSC Chief Operating Officer Mark LeBel, Regulatory Assistance Project The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:58 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 21, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3457
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-251
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY CHAIR S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5932 FAX: (517) 373-5944 ** DRAFT ** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the committee rules. 2. Testimony regarding SB 597 (Shirkey) and SB 598 (Sen. Bizon) At 1:00 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the Government Operations Committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang Nays: None The committee rules were adopted. Next, the Chairman summarized SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Jim Haveman, former Health Department Director – Support Davin Hemmila, Patient Advocate – Support Dr. Steve Bergman, Patient Advocate – Support Laura Marshall, Patinate Advocate Alan Bolter, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan - Oppose Dominic Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support The Chairman read the cards of those individuals that did not wish to testify regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Paul, Tarr, Team Wellness – Support Jan Gulliver-Kline, Academy of Certified Social Workers – Oppose Charles Tommasulo, Family Service Agency of Mid-Michigan – Oppose Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose Akeem Pack, SEIU Michigan – Oppose Sherri Boyd, The Arc of Michigan – Oppose Deborah Ehle, National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter – Oppose Robyn Gothelf, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose Florence Igbawua, National Association of Social Workers Member – Oppose Josh Thelen, Social Worker - Intensive Case Management – Oppose James Ryan, Michigan Probate Judges Association – Oppose Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Thom Lattig, Michigan Association for Family Court Administrators – Oppose Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Oppose Maxine Thome, National Association of Social Workers – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony: Dunya Borash, Families Against Narcotics – Support Lt. Mario Basenelli, Sterling Heights Police Department – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 2:50p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3456
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 10:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-86
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Berman joined the committee remotely. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856 before the committee: HB 4851 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451. HB 4852 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 478b. HB 4854 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 3b. HB 4856 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1976 PA 442, entitled "Freedom of information act," by amending section 13 (MCL 15.243), as amended by 2018 PA 68. Representative Alexander, Representative Cambensy, Representative Rogers, and Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856. Questions and discussion followed. Kathy Hagenian, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in support of HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4851, HB 4852, HB 4854 and HB 4856, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4851, HB 4854 and HB 4856, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4851, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4856, but did not wish to speak: Lindsay Dunlap, representing survivors of domestic violence. The Chair laid HB 4887 before the committee: HB 4887 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 16 of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2019 PA 102. Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4887. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4887, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4798 and HB 4974 before the committee: HB 4798 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a. HB 4974 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII. Chairman Filler and Representative Yancey, testified in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974. At 9:42 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease. At 9:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Attorney General Dana Nessel, Danielle Hagaman Clark, and Mitch Albers, all representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4798 and HB 4974. Questions and discussion followed. Miriam Jane-Black O'Shea, testified representing the Junior League of Michigan State Public Affairs, who has no position at this time, and herself in support, of HB 4798 and HB 4974. Lindsay Dunlop, representing survivors of domestic violence, testified in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1460
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
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    Meeting date
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    Meeting id
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    Quorum state
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 11:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-91
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. ROGER HAUCK CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Absent: Rep. Wendzel. Excused: Rep. Wendzel. Representative Hall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4711 before the committee: HB 4711 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2020 PA 121. Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4711. Questions and discussion followed. Shaun Willis and Sam Gilbertson, representing the Northwoods League, testified in support of HB 4711. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4711, but did not wish to speak: Bonnie Bochniak, representing the Oakland University. Chad Wing, representing the Eastern Michigan University. The Chair laid HB 4183 before the committee: HB 4183 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1917 PA 167, entitled "Housing law of Michigan," by amending section 132 (MCL 125.532), as amended by 2000 PA 479. Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4183. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4183. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4183, but did not wish to speak: Derek Dobies, Mayor of the City of Jackson. The Chair laid HB 4666 before the committee: HB 4666 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1987 PA 96, entitled "The mobile home commission act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 125.2303). Representative Yaroch testified in support of HB 4666. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4666, but did not wish to speak: Derek Dobies, Mayor of the City of Jackson. Holly Hook, representing the Michigan Mobile Home Residents for Affordable Housing. Greg Abler, representing the Center for Civil Justice. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:02 AM, the Majority Vice Chair called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 4921 before the committee: HB 4921 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending section 701 (MCL 333.27701). Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 4921. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4921, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing Skymint Brands. At 11:04 AM, the Majority Vice Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Bellino moved to excuse Representative Wendzel from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:04 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1461
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 15:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-09-14 15:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-243
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. DALE W. ZORN SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4256 (Rep. Brann). 2. Reported HB 4431 (S-3) (Rep. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 564 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation. 4. Testimony regarding HB 4295 (Rep. Alexander). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4557 (Rep. Wendzel), HB 4558 (Rep. Glenn), HB 4559 (Rep. Fink), HB 4560 (Rep. Griffin) and HB 4561 (Rep. Roth). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from August 31, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4256: Rep. Tommy Brann – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4256: Ann Griffin, State Bar of Michigan - Animal Law Section – Support Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support Sherri Boyd, The ARC MI – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4431. 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 (S-3) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-3) version of HB 4431 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. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4431. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 564: Jasmine Tompkins, Michigan Gaming Control Board – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 564 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4295: Val Vail-Shirey, The office of Rep. Julie Alexander – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560 and HB 4561: Jacob Rushlow, The office of Rep. Pauline Wendzel – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560 and HB 4561: Brian Westrin, Michigan Realtors – Support Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4557: Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4561: Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557 and HB 4561: John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560: Marlon Brown, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/28/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3455
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-14 10:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-94
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri. Absent: Reps. LaFave, Shannon. Excused: Reps. LaFave, Shannon. Representative Berman joined the committee remotely. Representative Griffin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 17, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4252 before the committee: HB 4252 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315), as amended by 2012 PA 421. Representative Sneller, joined by Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, both testified in support of HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Polsdofer and Kris Foondle, both representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer questions from committee members. Joe Banasiak, representing National Signal, testified in support of HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified in opposition to HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Donald Roach, representing Smart Union. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer and Kris Foondle, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:52 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1462
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-14 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-09-14
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-09-14-072
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    162
    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
    2021-09-14
    Sitting id
    sitting-830
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-09-14-068
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    8
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-09-14
    Sitting id
    sitting-1018

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