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2021-10-26

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For 2021-10-26, the release reports observations found. It contains 1717 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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14

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 10:11:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5447 and HB 5448 before the committee: HB 5447 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1929 PA 269, entitled "An act to protect benevolent, humane, fraternal or charitable corporations in the use of their names and emblems; to provide penalties for the violation thereof; and to repeal Act No. 255 of the Public Acts of 1909," by amending section 1 (MCL 430.51). HB 5448 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1931 PA 327, entitled "An act to provide for the organization, regulation and classification of corporations; to provide their rights, powers and immunities; to prescribe the conditions on which corporations may exercise their powers; to provide for the inclusion of certain existing corporations within the provisions of this act; to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which foreign corporations may be admitted to do business within this state; to require certain annual reports to be filed by corporations; to prescribe penalties for the violations of the provisions of this act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts relating to corporations," by amending section 171 (MCL 450.171), as amended by 2006 PA 420. Vice Chair Paquette took over the gavel, the time being 9:02. Representative Tate and Chair Hornberger, testified in support of HB 5447 and HB 5448. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Hornberger returned to the gavel, the time being 9:07. D'Wayne Edwards, Donald Tulski, and Anne Beck, representing PENSOLE, testified in support of HB 5447 and HB 5448. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5447 with recommendation. 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 O'Malley moved to report out HB 5448 with recommendation. 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 5190 before the committee: HB 5190 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as amended by 2020 PA 158 and section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230. Representative Farrington testified in support of HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed. Alex Morris, and Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association, testified in support of HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed. Derek D'Angelo, representing the Michigan Council on Economic Education and National Association of Economic Educators, testified in support of HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Page, representing Next Gen Personal Finance, testified in support of HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Volz, representing St. Clair High School, testified in support of HB 5190. Evan Sing, a student at Chelsea High School, testified in support of HB 5190. Kylee Mitchell-Wells, representing the Ballmer Group of Southeast Michigan, testified in support of HB 5190. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in opposition to HB 5190. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5190, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tierney, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan. Barry Szczensy, representing United Wholesale Mortgage. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5190, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Julie Foss, representing the Michigan World Language Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1521
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 13:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-26 12:55:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SR 86 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4343 (Rep. Coleman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 460 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:55 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021 and October 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Polehanki was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 86: Sen. Lana Theis – Support David Kallman, Great Lakes Justice Center – Support Tanya Hug – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SR 86. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of SR 86 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4343: Rep. Kevin Coleman – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4343 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4343. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 460. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, and Daley. Nays: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report the (S-1) version of SB 460 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) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 460. 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 1:48 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 11/9/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3498
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 12:50:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 19th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4967 before the committee: HB 4967 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 689a. Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed. Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4967. Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB 4967. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4967, but did not wish to speak: Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4967, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5253 before the committee: HB 5253 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 946. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed. Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5253. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5253, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5253, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Vicki Schroeder, representing Episcopalians of SW Michigan Committed to Social Justice. Christina Schlitt & Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Akeem Pack, representing the SEIU Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. The Chair laid HB 5254 before the committee: HB 5254 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled "An act to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.342), as amended by 1984 PA 53. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5254. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5254. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5254. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, but did not wish to speak: Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5254, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1522
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 12:50:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Wendzel, Calley, Steven Johnson, Filler, Koleszar, Whitsett. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the minutes from the October 19th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4967 before the committee: HB 4967 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 689a. Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 4967. Questions and discussion followed. Kathy McClinchey, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4967. Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB 4967. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4967, but did not wish to speak: Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4967, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5253 before the committee: HB 5253 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 946. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5253. Questions and discussion followed. Krysten Smith, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5253. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5253, but did not wish to speak: Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5253, but did not wish to speak: Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Vicki Schroeder, representing Episcopalians of SW Michigan Committed to Social Justice. Christina Schlitt & Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Akeem Pack, representing the SEIU Michigan. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. The Chair laid HB 5254 before the committee: HB 5254 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1973 PA 196, entitled "An act to prescribe standards of conduct for public officers and employees; to create a state board of ethics and prescribe its powers and duties; and to prescribe remedies and penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 15.342), as amended by 1984 PA 53. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5254. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5254. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5254. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, but did not wish to speak: Krysten Smith and Patrice Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. James Johnson. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5254, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1523
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 14:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-26 14:03:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation on Electric Vehicles by the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 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, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present on electric vehicles: Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs, MI Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Trevor Pawl, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:58 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3502
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 13:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-26 13:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-237
    Committee name
    Environmental Quality
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SENATOR RICK OUTMAN CHAIR 4400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3760 FAX: (517) 373-8661 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 184 (Sen. VanderWall). 2. Testimony regarding SB 185 (Sen. Ananich). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Daley, Johnson, VanderWall, McBroom, Bayer, and Brinks, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen.(s) Ananich and VanderWall to summarize SB 184 and SB 185. The Chair invited Travis Boeskool and Kris Phillip, of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to further summarize SB 184 and SB 185. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 184 and SB 185: Rebecca Meuninck, Ecology Center – Support Elin Warn Betanzo, Safe Water Engineering – Support Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 184 and SB 185: Becca Maher, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Danielle Van Damme, Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners – Support Mike Frederick, American Academy of Pediatrics Michigan Chapter – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Page 1 of 2 Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Jared Rodriguez, Childcare Providers Association of Michigan – Oppose William Miller, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support Sierra Camerone, American Academy of Pediatrics Michigan Chapter – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:53 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 30, 2021 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3501
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-81
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:00 p.m. Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 157 before the committee: HR 157 (Rep. Tisdel) A resolution to urge the members of Congress to take action to mitigate the depletion of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds. Representative Mark Tisdel, the resolution sponsor, explained HR 157. The Chair laid SB 213 before the committee: SB 213 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to amend 1981 PA 180, entitled "Older Michiganians act," by amending section 6i (MCL 400.586i), as added by 1987 PA 35. Lenna Schafer, Legislative Director for Senator Kim LaSata, the bill sponsor, explained the (H-1) for SB 213 to the committee members. A question followed. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 213. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Jean Doss, representing the Sally Pung, Michigan's State Long Term Care Ombudsman, and Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, submitted a card in support of SB 213, but did not wish to speak. Representative Roth moved to report out SB 213 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wakeman, Wozniak, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Rendon moved that the committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:10 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1524
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-251
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS SENATOR MIKE SHIRKEY CHAIR S-106 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5932 FAX: (517) 373-5944 ** DRAFT ** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Government Operations was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 1:15p.m., in room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB SB 597 (S-2) (Shirkey) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 2. Reported SB SB 598 (S-2) (Sen. Bizon) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. At 1:30 p.m., the Chairman called the meeting to order He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Next, the Chairman introduced the (S-2) versions of SB 597 & SB 598 for the committee. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 597. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich and Chang Nays: None The substitute was adopted. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 598. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, Nesbitt, Ananich, and Chang Nays: None The substitute was adopted. The Chairman read the cards of those people not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 597 and SB 598: Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans, Support Tessa Smith, Aetna Better Health – Support Paul Tarr, Citizen – Support Nicole Felix, Meridian Health Plan – Support Dan Meier, Citizen – Oppose Scott Kempa, Michigan State Medical Society – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the SB 597 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, and Nesbitt Nays: Sen. Chang Pass: Sen. Ananich The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report the SB 598 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Shirkey, Sen.(s) Lauwers, and Nesbitt Nays: Sen. Chang Pass: Sen. Ananich The bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman adjourned the committee at 1:40p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3499
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 09:43:00.000000
    Actual start
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    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 26, 2021 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, Breen. Absent: Rep. Hope. Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 683 before the committee: SB 683 (Sen. MacDonald) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 712A.3 and 712A.5), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 109 and section 5 as amended by 1996 PA 409. Senator MacDonald, testified in support of SB 683. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 683, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out SB 683 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4033 and HB 4034 before the committee: HB 4033 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1909 PA 17, entitled "An act to prohibit or limit the access by prisoners and by employees of correctional facilities to certain weapons and wireless communication devices and to alcoholic liquor, drugs, medicines, poisons, and controlled substances in, on, or outside of correctional facilities; to prohibit or limit the bringing into or onto certain facilities and real property, and the disposition of, certain weapons, substances, and wireless communication devices; to prohibit or limit the selling, giving, or furnishing of certain weapons, substances, and wireless communication devices to prisoners; to prohibit the control or possession of certain weapons, substances, and wireless communication devices by prisoners; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 1a and 3a (MCL 800.281a and 800.283a), section 1a as amended by 1998 PA 514 and section 3a as amended by 2012 PA 255. HB 4034 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 552b (MCL 750.552b), as added by 1996 PA 232. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4033 and HB 4034, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4033 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Yancey. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4034 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Breen. The Chair laid HB 4880 before the committee: HB 4880 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as amended by 2016 PA 35. Representative Hauck and Jena Colon, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4880. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4880, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Sam Olsen, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society. Cathleen Johnson, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4880 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee: HB 4427 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4427. Representative Yancey testified in support of HB 4427. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4427 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee: HB 4703 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50b (MCL 750.50b), as amended by 2018 PA 452. HB 4704 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4703. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4703 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4704. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4704 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4799 and HB 4800 before the committee: HB 4799 (Rep. Filler) A bill to enact the uniform assignment of rents act; to provide for the creation, perfection, and enforcement of security interests in rents; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4800 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3204 (MCL 600.3204), as amended by 2018 PA 15. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799 and HB 4800, but did not wish to speak: Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799: Michael S. Leib, Paul Hage , Bob Bassel, and Judith Miller, all representing the Debtor Creditor Committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4799. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4799 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, Wozniak. Representative Bolden moved to report out HB 4800 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: Reps. Berman, Wozniak. The Chair laid SB 14 and SB 15 before the committee: SB 14 (Sen. Zorn) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 317a (MCL 750.317a), as added by 2005 PA 167. SB 15 (Sen. Zorn) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 5a to chapter II. Shane Preston, from Senator Zorn's office and Allison Arnold, representing the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, testified in support of SB 14 and SB 15. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 14 and SB 15, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 14 and SB 15, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:43 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1525
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 12:52:00.000000
    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 26, 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 12:01 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 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HR 177 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 HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367 before the committee: HB 5364 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234. HB 5365 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. HB 5366 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227 and 230 (MCL 750.227 and 750.230), section 227 as amended by 1986 PA 8; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5367 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5a, 5b, 5c, 5f, 5o, 12, 12a, and 15 (MCL 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425f, 28.425o, 28.432, 28.432a, and 28.435), sections 5a, 5b, and 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95, sections 5c and 5f as amended by 2015 PA 3, section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 209, section 12a as amended by 2016 PA 301, and section 15 as added by 2000 PA 265. At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:04 PM, Representative Eisen called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave, Representative Beeler, and Representative Markkanen introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:19 PM, Representative Eisen laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Brendan Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in opposition to HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5364, HB 5365 and HB 5366, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Tom DeRousie, representing the Michigan Gun Owners. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing the Everytown for Gun Safety. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non Public Schools. The Chair laid HB 4913 before the committee: HB 4913 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2018 PA 235. Representative Beeler introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1526
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 14:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-26 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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Eric Lupher of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan entitled: Lessons on the Beaten and Battered Mandate Provisions in the Headlee Amendment. 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. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Mr. Eric Lupher, of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan to give the committee a presentation entitled: Lessons on the Beaten and Battered Mandate Provisions in the Headlee Amendment. Member questions and discussion followed. The Committee requested additional information be provided. Mr. Lupher will provide the Chair with the requested information. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 2:47 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 11/09/2021
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3503
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 10:59:00.000000
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    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 26, 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 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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 Outman moved to report out HB 5294 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: Rep. Hoitenga. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4981 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley- Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 11 (MCL 432.11), as amended by 2012 PA 293, and by adding section 11a. Representative Hall moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-5-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman. Nays: Reps. Hertel, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Pass: Rep. Yancey. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe ISDs. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. 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. The committee previously adopted (H-3) for SB 230 at the October 19, 2021 committee meeting. Representative Hall moved to report out SB 230 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). 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 people submitted a card in support of SB 230, but did not wish to speak: Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute. Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321 before the committee: HB 5300 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102, 201, 501, 502, 503, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27201, 333.27501, 333.27502, 333.27503, and 333.27505), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, sections 201, 501, and 503 as amended by 2018 PA 10, and sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648. HB 5301 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Medical Marihuana Act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 4b, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (MCL 333.26423, 333.26424, 333.26424b, 333.26425, 333.26426, 333.26427, and 333.26428), the title and section 4 as amended and section 4b as added by 2016 PA 283, section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 62, section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 400, section 7 as amended by 2016 PA 546, and section 8 as amended by 2012 PA 512, and by adding section 4c. HB 5302 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 2016 PA 282, entitled "Marihuana tracking act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 333.27902 and 333.27903), section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 59. HB 5319 (Rep. Peterson) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4ii. HB 5320 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7214 (MCL 333.7214), as amended by 2018 PA 107. HB 5321 (Rep. Peterson) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4ii. Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5300. 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 Mueller moved to report out HB 5300 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza. Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young. Representative Clements moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5301. 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 Bellino moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 4). The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza. Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young. Representative Bellino moved to report out HB 5302 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza. Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5319 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza. Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5320 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza. Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5321 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Outman, Hertel, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Damoose, Garza. Pass: Reps. Hoitenga, Yancey, Young. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301 and HB 5302, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Christopher Ravey, representing the Moneytree Grow Supply. Nicholas Humphrey, representing the Moneytree Grow Supply. Tyler Houghton, representing himself. Gustavo Rosania, representing himself. Rick Anstiss, representing Southwest Michigan Caregivers. Ryan Bringold, representing caregivers. William Vanhook, representing the Fields of Green Cannabis Clothing, LLC. Brandy Zink, representing the Michigan Chapter-Americans for Safe Access. George Brikho, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association. Evan Space, representing himself. Patrick Linsdau, representing himself. Wes Prom, representing himself. Tanya and Anastasia Kaye, representing pediatric cannabis patients. Tiffany Coleman, representing Franklin Fields. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301 and HB 5302, but did not wish to speak: Shane Trejo, representing the Michigan Caregivers Association. Martin Luca, representing himself. Justin Hair, representing himself. Scott Sherwood, representing Flourish Michigan LLC. Ashley Sherwood, representing Kaya Wellness. Matt Craven, representing himself. Jamie Lowell, representing the Botanical Company. Alex Szecshu, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association. David Shaba, representing himself. Amie Carter, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rick Thompson, representing NORML of Michigan. Jeremy Rupinski, representing the Genesee County Compassion Club. Ariel Santos, representing the Michigan Cannabis Caregivers Association. Hellena LaFear, representing herself. Susan Fischer, representing herself. Eric Gunnels, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302, HB 5319, HB 5320 and HB 5321, but did not wish to speak: Latrisha Matson, representing herself. Brian Kako, representing himself. Hadi Mansy, representing herself. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1527
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 15:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-10-26 15:31:00.000000
    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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4711 (Rep. Matt Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4921 (Rep. Hauck). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4711 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4711. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4921: Alex Porrett, The office of Rep. Roger Hauck – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4921: Kevin McKinney, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Polehanki was excused from the meeting. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 11/2/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3500
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-10-26 11:50:00.000000
    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 26, 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 Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4983 and HB 4984 before the committee: HB 4983 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 710d and 710e (MCL 257.710d and 257.710e), section 710d as amended by 2009 PA 57 and section 710e as amended by 2016 PA 460. HB 4984 (Rep. Clemente) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2020 PA 382. Representative Kahle and Representative Clemente, joined by Dr. John Gold, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, all testified in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984. Questions and discussion followed. Marie Snodgrass, representing C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, testified in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984. Questions and discussion followed. Lieutenant Kim Vetter and Travis Vetter, both representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4983 and HB 4984, but did not wish to speak: Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. John Shaski, representing Sparrow Health System. 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 LaFave moved to report out HB 4973 with recommendation. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4973, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 5286 before the committee: HB 5286 (Rep. Huizenga) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627 (MCL 257.627), as amended by 2019 PA 31. Representative Huizenga, joined by Todd Melin, representing Ver-Mac, both testified in support of HB 5286. Questions and discussion followed. Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 5286. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 5286. Tony Kratofil, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified with a neutral position on HB 5286. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5286, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:50 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
    2021-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1528
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-10-26
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-10-26-088
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    33
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-846
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-10-26-085
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    41
    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
    12
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-10-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-1035

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