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2021-09-30

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For 2021-09-30, the release reports observations found. It contains 1397 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 13:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-09-30 12:01:00.000000
    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 September 30, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4712 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 562 (Sen. Victory). 3. Testimony regarding SB 615 (Sen. Horn) and SB 623 (Sen. Horn). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.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. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4712: Joel Meng, Office of State Representative Berman - Support Chris Salata, Chief Operating Officer, Industrial Commercial Properties – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4712: Greg Bird, MEDC– Neutral James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4712 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 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4712. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Senator Victory to summarize SB 562. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 562: Matt Zimmerman, Varnum – Support Greg Bird, MEDC – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 615 and SB 623: Maureen Krause, Detroit Regional Partnership – Support Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Michael LaFaive, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed John Mozena, Center for Economic Accountability – Opposed Greg LeRoy, God Jobs First – Opposed Pat Garafola, American Economic Liberties Project – Opposed Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association – Support Jim McBryde, Middle Michigan Development Corporation – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 615 and SB 623: Tony Stamas, Midland Business Alliance – Support Jane Clark, Michigan West Coast Chamber – Support Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber – Support Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Opposed Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Annie Patraude, Americans for Prosperity – Opposed Kyle McCree, Consumers Energy – Support Tori Sachs, American Freedom Fund – Opposed Jared Fleisher, Rocket Mortgage – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 14, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-3471
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 08:55:00.000000
    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, September 30, 2021 9:00 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry, and Rabhi. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rabhi joined the committee remotely. Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5130, HB 5131, HB 5132 and HB 5133 before the committee: HB 5130 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8 (MCL 408.478). HB 5131 (Rep. Clements) A bill to create a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for the purpose of hiring public service assistants; to create the public service assistants fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5132 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), as amended by 2018 PA 552. HB 5133 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending sections 9 and 9b (MCL 28.609 and 28.609b), as amended by 2018 PA 552. At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. Chair Meuller handed the gavel over to Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom. At 9:02 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Greg VanWoerkom called the committee back to order. Chair Mueller testified in support of his legislation. At 9:05 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease. Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom handed the gavel back to Chair Mueller. At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Clements and Representative Beson testified in support of their legislation. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, testified in support of HB 5130 and HB 5131, with a neutral position on HB 5132 and HB 5133. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Saxton, the Executive Director of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, submitted a card in support of HB 5130, HB 5131, HB 5132 and supporting the concept of HB 5133, but did not wish to speak. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Mike Mueller adjourned the meeting at 8:55 AM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-1481
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 11:59:00.000000
    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, September 30, 2021 11:00 AM Room 519, House Office 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, Neeley, Morse. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Allor moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4737 and HB 4738 before the committee: HB 4737 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 14a. HB 4738 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16a), as amended by 2010 PA 97. Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 4737 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Alexander moved to refer House Bill No. 4738 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4316 and HB 5089 before the committee: HB 4316 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21903, 21905, 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21905, 333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and 333.21923), as added by 2017 PA 172. HB 5089 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21903, 21909, and 21911 (MCL 333.21903, 333.21909, and 333.21911), as added by 2017 PA 172, and by adding section 21909a. Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4316 and HB 5089. The Chair laid HB 5163 and HB 5166 before the committee: HB 5163 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21528. HB 5166 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17744e (MCL 333.17744e), as added by 2016 PA 383. Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 5163. Questions and discussion followed. Jared Welehodsky and Natalie Holland, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 5163 and HB 5166. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Whiteford, testified in support of HB 5166. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Sandy Dettmann, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5166. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Alsum, representing the Grand Rapids Red Project, testified in support of HB 5166. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5163 and HB 5166, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Michelle Ford, representing the Emergent BioSolutions. Nat Dodd, representing the UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond. Ashley Shukait, representing the UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond. Andrea Buck, representing the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS). Lisa Jackinchuk, representing the Michigan Center for Rural Health/Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium. Jen Erskine, representing the Oakland County Harm Reduction. Stevi Atkins, representing the Wellness Services. Sandra McGovern, representing the Munising Memorial Hospital. Emily Pratt, representing the Marquette County Health Department. Nancy King, representing the Community Outreach Prevention & Education Network (COPE Network). Dr. Sheba Sethi, representing the Michigan Opioid Collaborative/University of Michigan. Aaron Shukait, representing the University of Michigan. Andrea Starmer, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Pamela Lynch, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Derrick Smith, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Michelle Winberg, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Tayler Curtis, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Peter Edgley, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Vernon Proctor, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Patrick Chandler, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Joseph Stashko, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. Tyler Mischley, representing the Harm Reduction Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak: Cara Poland, MD, M.Ed, FACP, DFASAM, representing the Michigan Society of Addiction Medicine Advocacy Chair and Past-President. Paige Fults and Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Sean Gehle and Autumn Gillard, representing the Trinity Health Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5166, but did not wish to speak: Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Chair Kahle returned to HB 5089 and HB 4316. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5089. The motion prevailed 19- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 11:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5089 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 18-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Allor. Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4316. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4316 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-7-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: Rep. Allor. The Chair laid HB 5072 before the committee: HB 5072 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17748f (MCL 333.17748f), as added by 2020 PA 142. Representative Berman and Al Rogalski, representing the Pharmacy Industry, testified in support of HB 5072. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5072, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Bronna Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-1482
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 13:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-09-30 13:09:00.000000
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 30, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 101 (Sen. McBroom). 2. Testimony regarding SB 499 (Sen. Daley) 3. Testimony regarding SB 500 (Sen. Irwin). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4762 (Rep. Kahle). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4059 (Rep. Wendzel). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:09 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, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from September 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair announced that HB 4659, HB 4087, SB 578, SB 579, and HB 4521 were being removed from the meeting's agenda. The Chair offered an (S-3) version of SB 101. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 101. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 101: Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Support The Chair invited Sen.(s) Daley and Irwin to summarize SB 499 and SB 500. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 499 and SB 500: Barry Cargill, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support Page 1 of 2 Kort St. John, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 499 and SB 500: Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support The Chair invited Arika Sinnott, of Rep. Kahle's office, to summarize HB 4762. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4762: Gary Koutsoubos, Down Syndrome Guild of SE MI and National Down Syndrome Society – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4762: Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support The Chair invited Jacob Rushlow, of Rep. Wendzel's office, to summarize HB 4059. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4059: Kristin Wier, LOGAN Center – Support Maggie Moore, Hope Network – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis 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 1:55 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 7, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-3472
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 13:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-09-30 13:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-221
    Committee name
    Local Government
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEREMY MOSS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATOR DALE W. ZORN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3543 FAX: (517) 373-0927 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 30, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4066 (Rep. Fink). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4637 (Rep. Martin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4066 and invited Rep. Fink to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4066: Remington Wilson, Citizen – Support Todd Rathner, Knife Rights - Support The Chair brought up HB 4637 and invited Rep. Martin to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4637: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding HB 4637: Jerry Preston, Flint Township - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:53 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 10/07/2021
    Location
    room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-3473
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 11:30:00.000000
    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, September 30, 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, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Scott Whitcomb, Senior Advisor for Wildlife and Public Lands, Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Amy Trotter and Ian FitzGerald, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-1483
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 11:47:00.000000
    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, September 30, 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 September 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:33 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5265 before the committee: HB 5265 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5265, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid HB 4306 and HB 4307 before the committee: HB 4306 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5805, 5851b, 6431, and 6452 (MCL 600.5805, 600.5851b, 600.6431, and 600.6452), section 5805 as amended by 2018 PA 183, section 5851b as added by 2018 PA 183, section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42, and section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44. HB 4307 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307, but did not wish to speak: Louise Harder and Alexander Rusek, representing the The Army of Survivors Inc.. Elinor Jordon, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The Chair returned to HB 5265. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5265. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5265 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, O'Malley, Wozniak, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The chair returned to HB 4306 and HB 4307. Representative Berman and Representative Whitsett, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion followed. Trinea Gonczar, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion followed. Jonathan Vaughn, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion followed. Tad DeLuca, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion followed. Cathy Kalahar, testified in support of HB 4306 and HB 4307. Questions and discussion followed. Jonathan Vaughn returned to answer questions. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:47 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-1484
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 12:00:00.000000
    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, September 30, 2021 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol 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 June 17, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4670 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1893 PA 118, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the laws relative to state prisons, to state houses of correction, and branches of state prisons and reformatories, and the government and discipline thereof and to repeal all acts inconsistent therewith," (MCL 800.33 to 800.61) by adding section 33a. HB 4671 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending sections 33, 33c, 34, and 35 (MCL 791.233, 791.233c, 791.234, and 791.235), sections 33 and 34 as amended by 2019 PA 14, section 33c as added by 1994 PA 217, and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13. HB 4672 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12 of chapter IX (MCL 769.12), as amended by 2012 PA 319. HB 4673 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," by amending sections 13 and 41 (MCL 780.763 and 780.791), section 41 as amended by 2000 PA 503. Representative Kahle, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Representative Tyrone Carter, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Aswald Thomas and Priscilla Bordayo, representing the Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic Violence, testified in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Sheriff Christopher Swanson, representing the Genessee County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Diane Maher, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Gary Maynard and Gary Mohr, Retired Corrections Directors, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. David Kirk, representing the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs, testified in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Representative Yancey and Seema, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. Matt Wiese, Marquette County Prosecutor, testified in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. John S. Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Harvey Santana, representing the Alliance for Safety and Justice. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Anasia Peterson, representing herself. Brigitte Brown, representing the Rivers of Life Church. Remarkable, representing Remarkable. Shari Wave, representing the Redeemed Batterer Intervention Program and Still Standing Against Domestic Violence. Deleah Sharp, representing the Identify Your Dream Foundation. Qiana Wimbley, representing The Guidance Couch. Keith DenHolander, representing the Christian Coalition. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671, HB 4672 and HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing The Michigan Crime Victim Services Commission and The Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Associaiton. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4670, HB 4671 and HB 4672, but did not wish to speak: Victor Fitz, Cass County Prosecutor. Thomas Weichel, Alcona County Prosecuting Attorney. Andrea Krause, Montcalm County Prosecuting Attorney. Jaren Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney. Myrene Koch, Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney. Chief Luke Sawyer, representing the Shepherd Police Department. Sara Swanson, Benzie County Prosecuting Attorney. Melissa Goodrich, Cheboygan County Prosecuting Attorney. David Gilbert, Calhoun County Prosecuting Attorney. Lee Fisher, Ottawa County Prosecuting Attorney. Joseph O'Leary, Baraga County Prosecuting Attorney. Michelle Ambrozaitis, Clare County Prosecuting Attorney. Brandon DeHaan, representing Grand Valley State University. Kaitlyn York, Clare County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Andy Latham, representing the Mt. Pleasant Department of Public Safety. Lisa Richards, Dickinson County Prosecuting Attorney. Julie Nakfoor Pratt, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney. Brian Thiede, Mecosta County Prosecuting Attorney. Kyle Butler, Ionia County Prosecuting Attorney. Eilisia Schwarz, Clare County Chief Assistant Prosecutor. Allen Telgenhof, Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney. Anthony Badovinac, Osceola County Prosecutor. Detective Dale Huegel, representing the Clare County Sheriff's Office. Kristi McGregor, Oscoda County Prosecutor. Jeff Hawke, Grand Haven Director of Public Safety. Charlie Noll, Ionia County Sheriff. Angie Lundstrom, representing the Ionia County Prosecutors Office. Chief Dale Nelson, representing the Belding Police Department. Dave Barberi, Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney. Neal Brady, Hillsdale County Prosecutor. Jillian Piotrowski, representing the Cheboygan County Prosecutors Office. Undersheriff Ben Lowe, representing the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office. Undersheriff Valerie Weiss, representing the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. John A. McColgan Jr., Saginaw County Prosecutor. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4670, but did not wish to speak: David Guenther, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Jack Wagner, representing the Michigan Justice Advocacy. Denise Verschure, representing herself. Mary Stuible, representing herself. Shay Dees, representing herself. Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform. Beth Webster, representing herself. 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 12:00 PM. Representative Jim Lilly, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-1485
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-09-30 09:13:00.000000
    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, September 30, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair Griffin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5115 before the committee: HB 5115 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20950 (MCL 333.20950), as amended by 2021 PA 25. comments Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen. Nays: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 445 before the committee: SB 445 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended by 2020 PA 229. Representative O'Neal moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 445. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: None. Bill Sponsor 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 10:34 a.m. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beth Griffin adjourned the meeting at 9:13 AM. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: October 28, 2021
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-09-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-1486
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-09-30 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-09-30
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-09-30-078
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    72
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-09-30
    Sitting id
    sitting-836
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-09-30-075
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    35
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-09-30
    Sitting id
    sitting-1025

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