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2021-10-05

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For 2021-10-05, the release reports observations found. It contains 955 attributable activity rows naming 144 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 09:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-78
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 5, 2021 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: Reps. Posthumus, Camilleri. Excused: Reps. Posthumus, Camilleri. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4199 before the committee: HB 4199 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284a (MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Hornberger moved to report out HB 4199 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, Beeler, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: Reps. O'Malley, Damoose. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4199, but did not wish to speak: Rusty Merchant, representing the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. The Chair laid HB 4953 before the committee: HB 4953 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1293. Representative Beeler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4953. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin, testified in support of HB 4953. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4953, but did not wish to speak: Ron Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324. Ben DeGrow, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Green moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Camilleri from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:14 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1487
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 14:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-05 12:01:00.000000
    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 October 5, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 645 (Sen. Stamas) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 664 (S-1) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding SB 460 (Sen. Theis). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 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 meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 664. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 664: Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SB 645 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 645. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 664 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 664. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 460: Dr. Rema Reynolds Vassar, Eastern Michigan University – Opposition Christopher Rufo, Manhattan Institute – Support Dr. Mary Grabar – Support Dr. David Azerrad and Jordan Adams, Hillsdale College – Support Tim Keller – Support Pamela Pugh, Michigan State Board of Eduation – Opposition Ilona Rugg – Support Angana Shah – Opposition Leslie Holman-Dinkelmann – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 460: Sen. Erika Geiss, Michigan Legislative Black Caucus – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Opposition Jenell Mansfield, AFT of Michigan – Opposition Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition Sherisse Butler, Detroit Public Schools Community District – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/26/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-3474
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 12:41:00.000000
    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, October 5, 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, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the minutes from the September 28th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5268 before the committee: HB 5268 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5268. The motion prevailed 7- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Anthony Essmaker, the Deputy Clerk of Charter Township of Canton, testified in opposition to HB 5268 (H-3). Questions and discussion followed. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5268 (H-3). Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5268, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti Defamation League. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 5288 before the committee: HB 5288 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5288. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5288 (H-2). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti Defamation League. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5288 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 212 before the committee: SB 212 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2018 PA 650. Representative Wendzel moved to report out SB 212 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 212, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid HB 4826 before the committee: HB 4826 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 737a (MCL 168.737a), as amended by 2018 PA 611. Representative Wendzel, testified in support of HB 4826. Questions and discussion followed. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 4826. Questions and discussion followed. Jaqueline Beaudry, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4826. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The Chair laid SB 302 before the committee: SB 302 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 495 (MCL 168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603. Senator LaSata, testified in support of SB 302 (S-1). Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to SB 302 (S-1). The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks/ Michigan Association of County Clerks. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1488
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 12:41:00.000000
    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, October 5, 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, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the minutes from the September 28th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5268 before the committee: HB 5268 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Calley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5268. The motion prevailed 7- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Anthony Essmaker, the Deputy Clerk of Charter Township of Canton, testified in opposition to HB 5268 (H-3). Questions and discussion followed. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5268 (H-3). Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5268, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti Defamation League. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 5288 before the committee: HB 5288 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5288. The motion prevailed 7-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 5288 (H-2). The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5288, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti Defamation League. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5288 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 212 before the committee: SB 212 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2018 PA 650. Representative Wendzel moved to report out SB 212 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 212, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid HB 4826 before the committee: HB 4826 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 737a (MCL 168.737a), as amended by 2018 PA 611. Representative Wendzel, testified in support of HB 4826. Questions and discussion followed. Dorian Tyus, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to HB 4826. Questions and discussion followed. Jaqueline Beaudry, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of HB 4826. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The Chair laid SB 302 before the committee: SB 302 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 495 (MCL 168.495), as amended by 2018 PA 603. Senator LaSata, testified in support of SB 302 (S-1). Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party, testified in opposition to SB 302 (S-1). The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks/ Michigan Association of County Clerks. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Shira Roza, representing the Promote the Vote. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1489
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 14:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-05 14:00:00.000000
    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 October 5, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 103 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 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 and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairman recessed the committee at 2:01 p.m. The Chairman called the committee back to order at 2:05 p.m. The Chairman entertained a motion by Senator Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2021 committee meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 103. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chairman invited Senator Schmidt to summarize (S-2) to SB 103. At 2:05 p.m., Senator Horn entered the meeting. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report the (S-2) version of SB 103 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett and Bumstead. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 103. 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 2:08 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 19, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-3475
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-81
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:00 p.m. Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Absent: Rep. Camilleri. Excused: Rep. Camilleri. Representative Aiyash joined the committee remotely. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 213 before the committee: SB 213 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older Michiganians act," by amending section 6i (MCL 400.586i), as added by 1987 PA 35. Senator Kim LaSata, the bill sponsor, explained SB 213 to the committee members. Question followed. Alison Hirschel, Senior Legal Counsel for the Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, testified in support of SB 213. Questions followed. Richard Farran, Vice President of Government Services for the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified with a neutral position on SB 213. Questions followed. Karrie Craig, Assistant for the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program for Program Quality Improvement, submitted a card in support of SB 213, but did not wish to speak. Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Roth moved that the committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:23 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1490
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 09:59:00.000000
    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, October 5, 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, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: Rep. Mueller. Excused: None. Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030 before the committee: HB 5027 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 234b (MCL 750.234b), as amended by 2014 PA 191. HB 5028 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2018 PA 637. HB 5029 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2018 PA 637. HB 5030 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 234g. Representative Neely and Representative Young, testified together in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. Questions and discussion followed. DJ Hilson, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. Questions and discussion followed. Sheriff Chris Swanson, representing Genesee County, and Mayor Sheldon Neely, representing the City of Flint, testified together in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Assocition. The Chair laid HB 5259 before the committee: HB 5259 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 521 (MCL 600.521), as amended by 2001 PA 256. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5259 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee: HB 4003 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. Representative Hall, testified in support of HB 4003. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police. Scott Jones, representing the NRA - Institute for Legislative Action. Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4003. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4003 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Breen. Nays: Rep. Hope. Pass: None. Chairman Filler returned to HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029, and HB 5030. Geri Bader and David Hurley Jr., grandparents of Messiah, representing Justice for Messiah, testified together in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. Henry Williams Jr., father of Messiah, representing Justice for Messiah, testified in support of HB 5027, HB 5028, HB 5029 and HB 5030. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Graham Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:59 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1491
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 12:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-88
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:04 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which removed Representative Jones and added Representative Anthony as members of the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security. The letter also appointed Representative Rogers as Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 160 before the committee: HR 160 (Rep. Manoogian) A resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to the state of Michigan. Representative Manoogian introduced the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Tripp Adams, representing the Truman National Security Project, testified in support of HR 160. Father Danaher, representing the Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, testified in support of HR 160. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 160, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act to prescribe certain powers and duties of conservation officers; and to vest in conservation officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a. At 12:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:27 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:40 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1492
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 12:16:00.000000
    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, October 5, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck. The Clerk read a letter from the Speaker of the House appointing Representative Stephanie Young to the Regulatory Reform Committee. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Absent: Rep. Mueller. Excused: Rep. Mueller. Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely. The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 before the committee: HB 5300 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102, 201, 501, 502, 503, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27201, 333.27501, 333.27502, 333.27503, and 333.27505), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, sections 201, 501, and 503 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648. HB 5301 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Medical Marihuana Act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 4b, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL 333.26423, 333.26424, 333.26424b, 333.26425, 333.26426, 333.26427, and 333.26428), the title and section 4 as amended and section 4b as added by 2016 PA 283, section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 62, section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 400, section 7 as amended by 2016 PA 546, and section 8 as amended by 2012 PA 512, and by adding section 4c. HB 5302 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled "Marihuana tracking act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 333.27902 and 333.27903), section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 59. HB 5319 (Rep. Peterson) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4ii. HB 5320 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7214 (MCL 333.7214), as amended by 2018 PA 107. HB 5321 (Rep. Peterson) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ii. Representative Lilly, Representative Steenland and Representative Howell, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5301. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Patrick Anderson and Andrew Miller, representing the Anderson Economic Group, testified with a neutral position on HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 and shared a power point. Questions and discussion followed. Shelly Edgerton and Steve Linder, representing the Michigan Cannabis Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed. Ethan Smith, representing QGR, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 and shared a power point. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber, and Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed. Representative CA Johnson testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed. George Brikho and Scott Hagerstrom, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed. Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Joe Sullivan, representing caregivers/himself, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Carter, a pediatric parent, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. Susan Fischer, a cancer patient, testified in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, (H-1), HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dawn Ann Pugh, a cancer patient. Tanya Kaye, a pediatric parent. Kevin Pybus, representing Truu Cannabis. James Kirk, representing Big Weed. Matt Craven, a caregiver. Stephen Monti, representing himself. Joe Spaulding, representing himself. Tina Gehres, representing herself. Robert Barash, a caregiver. Latrisha Matson, representing herself. Doug Williams, a caregiver. Michael Craft, representing his son. Wes Promenchenkel, representing himself. Eric Gunnels, representing the United Cannabis Caregivers Association. Tom Wall, representing Caregivers of Michigan. Ryan Bringold, representing himself. Richard Clement, representing himself. Marc Ryan, representing himself. Rick Anstiss, representing SW Michigan Caregivers. Charise Fulton, representing herself. Evan Space, representing himself. Steven Kahn, representing himself. Mitzi Ruddock, representing the Black Cannabis Access. Brandy Zink, representing Americans for Safe Access, Michigan Chapter. Jeremy Rupinski, representing the Genesee County Compassion Club. Nicholas Humphrey, representing the Money Tree Grow Supply LLC. Marshall Clabeaux, representing the Michigan Cannabis Freedom Coalition. Mike McCurdy, representing the Cannabis Caucus of MDP. Najanava Harvey-Quinn, representing the Clean Smoke Commission. Chris Ravey, representing Money Tree Grow. Tiffanmy Coleman, representing the Franklin Fields and The Botanical Co. Heather Wight, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association. Alex Szecsku, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association. Ariel Santos, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association. Joel Plotkin, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but did not wish to speak: Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community. Donoven Adam, representing himself. Hadi Mansy, representing himself. Nick Bakko, representing himself. Anthony Yasso, representing himself. Basman Hajjar, representing himself. Dany Bajocka, representing himself. Alan Yousif, representing himself. Saif Jajeka, representing himself. Christopher Brian James, representing himself. Neil Vora, representing himself. Timothy Newberg, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association. Phillip Hyman, a caregiver. Rachel Marcero, representing the US Against Media. James Salame, representing himself. Jennifer Jansen, representing herself. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. James Salman, representing himself. Randal Thivierge, representing himself. Sam Barasit, a caregiver. Jordan Jabin, representing himself. Andrew Fulton, representing Patients of MI. Paul Haisa, representing RHY. Brandon Haisa, representing himself. Vans Rasha, representing RHY. Rouki Alfred, representing himself/MCA. Romi Biha, representing RHY. Raymond Adam, representing himself. Andy Abro, representing the Michigan Caregiver Association. Lawrence Manni, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association. Richard Manni, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association. Stephen Haro, representing himself. Marcella Guild, representing herself. Joseph Canu, representing himself. Lea Small, representing herself. Representative Bellino moved to excuse Representative Mueller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 12:16 PM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1493
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 15:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-05 15:05:00.000000
    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 October 5, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4557 (S-1) (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4558 (Rep. Glenn) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4559 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4560 (Rep. Griffin) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4561 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 4780 (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation and immediate effect. 7. Reported HB 4781 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation and immediate effect. 8. Reported HB 4782 (Rep. Sneller) with recommendation and immediate effect. 9. Reported HB 4783 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) with recommendation and immediate effect. 10. Reported HB 4207 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 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, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. VanderWall was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4557 and HB 4561: Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Page 1 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4561: Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4557. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of HB 4557 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4558 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4559 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4560 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4561 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, and Zorn. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4780 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 2 of 3 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4780. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4781 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, 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 4781. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4782 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, 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 4782. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4783 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, 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 4783. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4207: Rodrick Samuels – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4207: Derek Sova, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 4207 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, 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 3:19 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/19/21 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-3476
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-05 11:25:00.000000
    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, October 5, 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, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Berman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4997 and HB 4998 before the committee: HB 4997 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 638a. HB 4998 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 638 (MCL 257.638). Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4997 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Berman, Carra. Pass: None. Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 4998 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Reps. LaFave, Berman, Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5291 before the committee: HB 5291 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding sections 9d and 10s. At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:33 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Gary Eisen called the committee back to order. Chairman O'Malley testified in support of HB 5291. At 10:38 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Gary Eisen laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of HB 5291. Paul LaMarre III, representing the Port of Monroe, joined by Kyle Burleson, representing the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, testified in support of HB 5291. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5291. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5291, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The Chair laid HB 4959 and HB 4960 before the committee: HB 4959 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1933 PA 254, entitled "The motor carrier act," by amending section 9 of article V (MCL 479.9), as amended by 2014 PA 493, and by adding section 9a of article V. HB 4960 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 252d and 252e (MCL 257.252d and 257.252e), section 252d as amended by 2012 PA 498 and section 252e as amended by 2008 PA 539. Representative Fink, joined by Stephen Rhudy, representing the Michigan Towing Association, testified in support of HB 4959 and HB 4960. Questions and discussion followed. Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police, testified with a neutral position on HB 4959 and HB 4960. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:25 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
    2021-10-05
    Meeting id
    meeting-1494
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-05 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-10-05
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
144
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-10-05-079
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    71
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-05
    Sitting id
    sitting-837
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-10-05-076
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    14
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-05
    Sitting id
    sitting-1026

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