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2021-10-14

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For 2021-10-14, the release reports observations found. It contains 1583 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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2
Committee meetings
7

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Committee meeting count
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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 13:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-14 12:08:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-227
    Committee name
    Advice and Consent
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR., MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ADVICE AND CONSENT SENATOR ARIC NESBITT CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0793 FAX: (517) 373-5607 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Advice and Consent was scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A hearing to consider the appointment of Susan Corbin as the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Bumstead, McBroom and Hertel, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from August 31, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the appointment of Susan Corbin as the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Susan Corbin – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding the appointment of Susan Corbin as the Director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity: Lisa Canada, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support Bob Trezise, Lansing Economic Area Partnership – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Lilly Brewer, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, and VanBuren – Support Todd Gustafson, Kinexus Group – Support Jenell Mansfield, AFT-Michigan – Support Evie Zois Sweeny, T-Mobile – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:23 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3488
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 13:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-14 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 October 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 562 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 671 (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, 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 30, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Schmidt was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 562 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 562. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 671: Jared Fleischer, VP of Government Affairs, Rocker Mortgage – Support Bob Trezise, CEO, Lansing Economic Area Partnership – Support Kent Wood, Borealis Stragetic – Support Marty Fittante, CEO Invest U.P. – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 671: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support James Hohman, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed Rusty Merchart, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan – Support Greg Bird, Michigan Economic Development Corporation – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:12 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 19, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3485
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 11:01:00.000000
    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, October 14, 2021 10:30 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, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Absent: Rep. Hauck. Excused: Rep. Hauck. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5072, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5072 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4654 before the committee: HB 4654 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 5135 and 5135a. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4654, but did not wish to speak: Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association (MICHBIO). Rebecca Strong, representing herself. Annissa Reed, representing the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). Laura Bonnell, representing The Bonnell Foundation: Living with Cystic Fibrosis. Jamie Sexton, representing the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Emily Pell, representing herself. Heather McShane, representing the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Mirta Santos, representing the American Behcet's Disease Association. Kira Mann, representing MITO Action. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4654. John Clore and Rachel Marcero, representing US against the Media. Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4654. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4654 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 15-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Filler, Mueller, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Allor, Beeler, Fink. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB 5077 before the committee: HB 5074 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 22215 (MCL 333.22215), as amended by 2002 PA 619. HB 5075 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 22219 (MCL 333.22219), as added by 2002 PA 619. HB 5076 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 22221 (MCL 333.22221), as amended by 2002 PA 619. HB 5077 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 22213 (MCL 333.22213), as amended by 2002 PA 619. At 10:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:42 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman called the committee back to order. Chair Kahle, Representative LaGrand, Representative Cambensy and Representative Beeler, testified in support of HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB 5077. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:56 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Luke Meerman laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, came forward to address questions. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5074, HB 5075, HB 5076 and HB 5077, but did not wish to speak: Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Ryan Burtka, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5074 and HB 5076, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5077, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representative Hauck from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bronna Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:01 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1506
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 13:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-14 13:08:00.000000
    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 October 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 569 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 637 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 638 (S-1) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report SB 569 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Sen. Brinks offered a Brinks amendment to SB 637. The Chair invited Sen. Brinks to summarize the Brinks amendment to SB 637. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 638. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 637 and SB 638: Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers – Support Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support Page 1 of 2 Stephanie Johnson, Mental Health Association of Michigan – Support Paul Tart, Team Wellness – Support Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support Amber Bellazaire, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Roxanne Gordillo, Social Work Student – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to adopt the Brinks amendment to SB 637. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Brinks to report SB 637, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None Pass: Sen. Bizon The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 637 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 638. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report the (S-1) version of SB 638 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 638 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 21, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3486
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 09:44:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-14 08:34:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6920 FAX: (517) 373-2751 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 14, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4222 (Rep. Filler). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4223(Rep. LaGrand). 3. Reported SB 683 (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 4222 and 4223, and invited Rep.(s) Filler and LaGrand to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4222 and 4223: Via Zoom - The Honorable Bridget McCormack – Support The Honorable Chris Murray – Support The Honorable Michelle Rick – Support Kurt Wilder, Self – Support Bruce A. Timmons, Self – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4222 and 4223: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose The Chair brought up SB 683 and invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 683: Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan – Support Gabrielle Dresner, Michigan Center for Youth Justice - Support Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 683 and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #1 to SB 683. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Chang and Irwin Nays: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson and Runestad The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 683 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Chang and Irwin Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 683. 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 9:44 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 11/02/2021
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-3484
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 11:49:00.000000
    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, October 14, 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 Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5388 before the committee: HB 5388 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 503 (MCL 324.503), as amended by 2018 PA 240. Craig Brunet and Scott Whitcomb, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 5388. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5388, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid HB 5373 before the committee: HB 5373 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 8902 and 8905a (MCL 324.8902 and 324.8905a), section 8905a as amended by 2014 PA 549. Representative Manoogian and Nisha Singhi testified in support of HB 5373. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservative Clubs, testified in support of HB 5373. Questions and discussion followed. Sean Hammond and Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 5373. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5373, but did not wish to speak: Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States. Patrick Hogan, representing Tomahawk Archers. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Environment. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:49 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1507
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-14 11:46:00.000000
    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, October 14, 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 O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4920 and HB 5281 before the committee: HB 4920 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1846 RS 2, entitled "Of the legislature," (MCL 4.82 to 4.85) by adding section 2a. HB 5281 (Rep. Fink) A bill to require the public disclosure of certain information related to the settlement of certain claims and actions involving sexual assault and sexual harassment; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4920 on October 7th, 2021. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5281 on October 7th, 2021. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4920 and HB 5281, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The Chair laid the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act before the committee. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed. Sam Klement, Karole White, Kim Voet, and Vincent Duffy, representing the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, testified in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, testified in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair returned to HB's 4920, and 5281. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4920 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 Outman moved to report out HB 5281 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). 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 the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Tom Lambert, continued his testimony in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in regard to the discussion on the Freedom of Information Act. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-14
    Meeting id
    meeting-1508
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-14 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-10-14
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
145
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-10-14-084
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    32
    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
    8
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-14
    Sitting id
    sitting-842
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-10-14-081
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    17
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-14
    Sitting id
    sitting-1031

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