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2021-10-19

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For 2021-10-19, the release reports observations found. It contains 2760 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 10:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-76
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. PAULINE WENDZEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by Chair Wendzel. The Clerk read the following letter making changes to the committee: September 28, 2021 Dear Clerk Randall, This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee appointments: Representative Julie Alexander to the committee on Commerce and Tourism. Sincerely, Jason Wentworth, Speaker Michigan House of Representatives The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cambensy, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett, Liberati. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5305 and HB 5306 before the committee: HB 5305 (Rep. Bellino) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251. HB 5306 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added by 2015 PA 252. Representative Bellino and Representative Hertel, testified in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306. Questions and discussion followed. Steve DelBianco, the President of NetChoice, and Barbara Comstock, former Congresswoman and Virginia Legislator, both testified in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306, but did not wish to speak: Kia Floyd, representing Facebook. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Noah Smith, representing Google. Katie Doyen, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 4077 before the committee: HB 4077 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106). Representative LaFave, testified in support of HB 4077. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4077, but did not wish to speak: Pete Laugley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pauline Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1509
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 12:56:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-19 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 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A presentation by the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) on the scope of aerospace manufacturing, engineering and testing in Michigan; an update on the effects of the COVID-19 on the industry, and what this means for Michigan. 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 and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Moss was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the aerospace industry in Michigan: Kevin Michaels, AeroDynamic Advisory of Ann Arbor Tony Vernaci, President Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:56 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3490
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 09:40:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by the Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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 Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-2) 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 Markkanen moved to report out HB 4953 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). 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. The Chair laid HB 5404 and HB 5405 before the committee: HB 5404 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to establish a student opportunity scholarship program for eligible students; to provide for the certification of scholarship- granting organizations; to provide for student opportunity scholarship accounts; to prescribe conditions for use of the funds in the scholarship accounts; to provide for the administration of the student opportunity scholarship program; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments; to provide appropriations for the implementation of this act; and to allow certain tax credits and deductions. HB 5405 (Rep. Green) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30 and 697 (MCL 206.30 and 206.697), section 30 as amended by 2020 PA 65 and section 697 as added by 2011 PA 38, and by adding sections 279 and 679. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5404. 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 Green moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5405. 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 Green, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405. Representative Posthumus, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405. Traci Lambert, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405. Jessi Bagos, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. John Kennedy, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. Andy Dunlap, representing the Parent Advocates for Choice in Education. Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5404 and HB 5405, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe County of Intermediate School Districts. Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 5404 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 5405 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: October 26, 2021
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1510
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 09:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-19 08:06:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 687 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 688 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 687. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 688. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 687 and SB 688: Sen. Tom Barrett – Support Dominic Restuccia, The office of Sen. Lana Theis – Support Traci Lambert – Support Jessi Bagos – Support Zach Eckert, ExcelinEd in Action – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 687 was not adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion prevailed. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to reconsider the vote by which the (S-1) version of SB 688 was not adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion prevailed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 687. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 688. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 687 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 688 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki and Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 687: Jimmy Greene, ABC of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 687 and SB 688: Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Opposition Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Abby Cypher, Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Educaition – Opposition Peter Spadafore, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Support John Kennedy, West Michigan Policy Forum – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center – Support Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support Amy Dunlap, Parent Advocates for Choice in Education – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:01 a.m. Page 2 of 3 Date adopted by committee: 10/26/21 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3487
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 12:58:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Wendzel. The Majority Vice Chair Pauline Wendzel requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. At 12:01 PM, Majority Vice Chair Pauline Wendzel laid the committee at ease. At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 5th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5335 before the committee: HB 5335 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 735 (MCL 168.735), as amended by 2004 PA 92, and by adding section 730b. Representative Damoose, testified in support of HB 5335. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5335. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5335. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5335, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5335, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. 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. Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5268. 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. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5268, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5268 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). 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 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. Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of SB 302. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on SB 302. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 302. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out SB 302 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1511
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 12:58:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Wendzel. The Majority Vice Chair Pauline Wendzel requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. At 12:01 PM, Majority Vice Chair Pauline Wendzel laid the committee at ease. At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 5th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5335 before the committee: HB 5335 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 735 (MCL 168.735), as amended by 2004 PA 92, and by adding section 730b. Representative Damoose, testified in support of HB 5335. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5335. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5335. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5335, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5335, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. 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. Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5268. 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. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5268, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. Representative Calley moved to report out HB 5268 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). 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 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. Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of SB 302. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with a neutral position on SB 302. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on SB 302, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 302. The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out SB 302 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 5-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Whitsett. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1512
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 15:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-19 14:04:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Michigan Public Service Commissioner Tremaine Phillips on Electric Vehicles The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Barrett was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding MPSC and Electric Vehicles: Michigan Public Service Commissioner Tremaine Phillips There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 26, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3491
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 09:58:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4084 before the committee: HB 4084 (Rep. Cynthia Johnson) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2014 PA 549. Representative Cynthia Johnson and her legislative director, Christopher Wardell, testified in support of HB 4084. Questions and discussion followed. Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association, testified in support of HB 4084. Officer Brian Bolash, Senior Special Agent, representing the CSX Railroad Police, testified in support of HB 4084. Police Inspector Jon Bondra, representing the CN, testified in support of HB 4084. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4084, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Jenn Hayes, representing Invest Detroit. The Chair laid HB 4159 and HB 4160 before the committee: HB 4159 (Rep. Kuppa) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 145h. HB 4160 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 145i. Representative Kuppa and Representative Calley, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Questions and discussion followed. Dawn and Allie Hayes, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Richard M. Machesky, ED.D, Superintendent of Troy School District, testified in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. Annemarie Kelly, JD, LLM, and Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PHD, LMSW, representing the Eastern Michigan University's College of Health and Human Services, testified together in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159 and HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Marc Craig, representing the Community Housing Network, Inc.. Sgt. Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. Lori Grigg Bluhm and Nicole MacMillan, representing the City of Troy City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney. Dawn H. Calnen, J.D., Executive Director, representing the The Arc of Oakland County. Detective Kristine Shuler, representing the Troy Police Department. Mark McWilliams, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Chip Werner, representing the Disability Network Oakland and Macomb. Leslynn Angel, representing the Michigan United Cerebral Palsy (MI-UCP). Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5368 before the committee: HB 5368 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1429. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak: Jim Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan. Rusty Merchant, representing the Homecare Association of America - Michigan Chapter. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jim Acquisto, representing Appriss Insights, an Equifax Company. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Cami Pendell, General Counsel, representing the Michigan Supreme Court. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5368. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5368 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. The Chair laid HB 4853, HB 4855, HB 4857 and HB 4858 before the committee: HB 4853 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175, 20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175, 333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and 20175a as added and section 20175 as amended by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b. HB 4855 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583. HB 4857 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16221 (MCL 333.16221), as amended by 2020 PA 232. HB 4858 (Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16226 (MCL 333.16226), as amended by 2020 PA 233. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, HB 4855, HB 4857 and HB 4858, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, HB 4857 and HB 4858, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853, but did not wish to speak: Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4853 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4855 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman. Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4858 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Berman. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1513
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 13:07:00.000000
    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 19, 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 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The committee discussed HB 4969. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony. Pass: None. The Chair laid HR 177 before the committee: HR 177 (Rep. LaFave) A resolution to demand that President Biden and the United States Congress provide no support to the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to aid. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave introduced HR 177. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:12 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5245 before the committee: HB 5245 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 543m (MCL 750.543m), as added by 2002 PA 113. Representative Reilly and Mark Gerhard testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Attorney Phil Nevelson and Attorney Matt Granda, legal council for Lucas Gerhart, testified in support of HB 5245. Questions and discussion followed. Nancy Costello, representing the First Amendment Law Clinic at Michigan State University, testified in support of HB 5245. Questions and discussion followed. Anson Lah, testified on HB 5245. Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB 5245. William Noelle, testified in support of HB 5245. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5245, but did not wish to speak: Judy Landuyt. James Manston. John and Mary Oesterle. Brian Wright. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5245, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 1:07 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1514
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 14:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-19 14:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4778 (S-1) (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Flint Emergency Expenditures, State of Michigan, July 2021 #000-2021-21. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of HB 4778, which was adopted during the September 28, 2021 committee hearing. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4778: Bree Anderson, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan - Support The members had no questions relative to HB 4778 (S-1). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4778 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report on Flint Emergency Expenditures, State of Michigan, July 2021 #000-2021-21. The Chair reminded the committee that multiple state departments were involved in the Flint Emergency Expenditures audit but today's hearing will focus only on the Michigan Department of Education portion. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony in person regarding the Flint Emergency Expenditures audit: Steve Koschay, OAG Audit Administrator Ryan Austin, OAG Audit Supervisor Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding the Flint Emergency Expenditures audit: Kyle Gurrant, Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations Diane Golzynski, Director Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services Ann Richmond, Director Michigan Department of Education Office of Financial Management Member questions and discussion followed, with Kyle Gurrant responding to all questions. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 2:51 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 10/26/2021
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3489
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 11:38:00.000000
    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 19, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5062 before the committee: HB 5062 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 521a (MCL 436.1521a), as amended by 2014 PA 270. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5062 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5062, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 5090 before the committee: HB 5090 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 551 (MCL 436.1551), as added by 2020 PA 124. Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5090. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5090 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5090, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5090, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The Chair laid HB 5294 before the committee: HB 5294 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3m (MCL 445.903m), as added by 2021 PA 46. Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 5294. The Chair laid SB 230 before the committee: SB 230 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 233 and 525 (MCL 436.1233 and 436.1525), section 233 as amended by 2020 PA 126 and section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 230. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Tom McNamee representing Senator McBroom, and Mason Doerr representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of SB 230. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 230, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 230, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee: HB 5304 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 552. Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussion followed. Jon Stoia, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5304, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5304, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 5126 and HB 5127 before the committee: HB 5126 (Rep. Garza) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending section 408 (MCL 333.27408). HB 5127 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending section 402 (MCL 333.27402), as amended by 2018 PA 582. At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:20 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order. Representative Hauck and Representative Garza testified in support of HB 5126 and HB 5127. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:25 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease. At 11:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Brian Kandler, from Honigman Business Law Firm, and Kevin Cross, representing the Specialty Agriculture Risk & Financial Association, testified in support of HB 5126 and HB 5127. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5126 and HB 5127, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5126 and HB 5127, but did not wish to speak: Hadi Mansy, representing the himself. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 11:38 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1515
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 15:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-19 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 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 656 (Sen. Runestad). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4711 (Rep. Hall). 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, VanderWall, Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Zorn was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 656: Sen. Jim Runestad – Support Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Jon Stoia – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 656: John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposition Brett Visner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4711: Alec Faggion, The office of Rep. Matt Hall – Support Don Smith and Sam Gilbertson, Northwoods League, Inc. – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4711: David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral Page 1 of 2 Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Support Bonnie, Oakland University – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:41 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/26/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3492
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-19 10:56:00.000000
    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 19, 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 Clemente moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978 before the committee: HB 4976 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled "Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act," by amending section 5 (MCL 205.175), as amended by 2015 PA 177. HB 4977 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled "An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending the title and sections 1 and 3 (MCL 3.161 and 3.163). HB 4978 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.213). Representative Markkanen explained the proposed substitutes (H-2) to HB 4976, HB 4977, and HB 4978. Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4976. The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 4976 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4977. The motion prevailed 12-1- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4977 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4978. The motion prevailed 12-1- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 4978 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978, but did not wish to speak: Matt Kurta, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. 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 explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. Representative Griffin moved to report out HB 4959 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Shannon. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. The motion prevailed 11-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Shannon. Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4959, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Beardslee, representing the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the Workers Disability Compensation Agency. 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. Chair O'Malley explained substitute (H-1) to HB 5291. Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5291. The motion prevailed 12-1- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Berman moved to report out HB 5291 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 4960. Representative Sneller moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4960 was reported with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Berman withdrew his motion to report HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). Representative LaFave moved to reconsider the vote by which substitute (H-1) to HB 4960 was adopted. The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4960. The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Shannon. The Chair laid HB 4973 before the committee: HB 4973 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 7 of chapter X (MCL 230.7). Representative Filler, joined by Adam Tountas, representing the Michigan County Road Commission Self Insurance Pool, testified in support of HB 4973. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4973, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon. Representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:56 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
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1516
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-10-19
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-10-19-085
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    36
    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
    12
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-843
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-10-19-082
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    18
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-1032

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