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2021-11-02

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For 2021-11-02, the release reports observations found. It contains 1521 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 13:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-11-02 12:57:00.000000
    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 November 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 671 (S-1) (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 615 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 623 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:57 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Schmidt was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 671. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report the (S-1) version of SB 671 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 671. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the McMorrow amendment #1 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the McMorrow amendment #2 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the McMorrow amendment #3 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #4 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #5 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the Geiss amendment #6 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the amendment #7 to SB 615. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, and MacDonald. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 615 to the floor with the recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow Page 2 of 3 Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to reconsider the vote by which SB 615 passed. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 615 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, MacDonald, and Moss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers and McMorrow. Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 615. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to report SB 623 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, MacDonald, McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 623. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2021 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3509
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 09:42:00.000000
    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, November 2, 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, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: Rep. Camilleri. Excused: Rep. Camilleri. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5190, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Chriss Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5190, but did not wish to speak: Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5190. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5190 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5424 before the committee: HB 5424 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1254a. Vice Chair Paquette took over the gavel, the time being 9:05. Chair Hornberger, testified in support of HB 5424. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Hornberger returned to the gavel, the time being 9:19. Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 5424. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5424, but did not wish to speak: Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Education Advocates. Mike Latuis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. David Martell, representing Michigan School Business Officials. Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education. Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Secondary School Principals Association. Eddie Kindle, representing the Genesee Intermediate School District. Bill Miller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:42 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1536
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 12:26:00.000000
    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, November 2, 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 Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4923 before the committee: HB 4923 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 2 (MCL 168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603. Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 4923. Questions and discussion followed. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to HB 4923. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4923, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4923, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5474 before the committee: HB 5474 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 807 (MCL 168.807). Tim Holland, representing Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 5474. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 5474. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5474. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5474, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5474, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks and the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. The Chair laid HB 5273 before the committee: HB 5273 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 11a and 14 (MCL 45.511a and 45.514), section 11a as added by 1980 PA 7 and section 14 as amended by 2017 PA 210, and by adding section 14b. Representative Hertel and Joe Fresarch testified in support of HB 5273. Questions and discussion followed. James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to HB 5273. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5273, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reasmes, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5273, but did not wish to speak: Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1537
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 12:26:00.000000
    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, November 2, 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 Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4923 before the committee: HB 4923 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 2 (MCL 168.2), as amended by 2018 PA 603. Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 4923. Questions and discussion followed. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to HB 4923. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4923, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4923, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5474 before the committee: HB 5474 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 807 (MCL 168.807). Tim Holland, representing Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 5474. Questions and discussion followed. Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 5474. Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5474. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5474, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5474, but did not wish to speak: Shira Roza, representing Promote the Vote. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks and the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. Erica Peresman, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. The Chair laid HB 5273 before the committee: HB 5273 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending sections 11a and 14 (MCL 45.511a and 45.514), section 11a as added by 1980 PA 7 and section 14 as amended by 2017 PA 210, and by adding section 14b. Representative Hertel and Joe Fresarch testified in support of HB 5273. Questions and discussion followed. James Johnson, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections, testified in opposition to HB 5273. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5273, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reasmes, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5273, but did not wish to speak: Alex Weddon, representing Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Ann Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Angie Lake Acting Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1538
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 14:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-11-02 14:02:00.000000
    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 November 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: Follow-up to Report on Smart Rate Design for Distributed Energy Resources by Mike Byrne, MPSC Chief Operating Officer The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding follow-up report on smart rate design for distributed energy resources: Mike Byrne, MPSC Chief Operating Officer – No Position The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn, Bizon and Schmidt were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:50 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 9, 2021 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3511
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-81
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 2, 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 26, 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 Tisdel moved to report out HR 157 with recommendation. 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. The Chair laid HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5278 and HB 5280 before the committee: HB 5274 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 8 (MCL 722.628), as amended by 2016 PA 491. HB 5275 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 7j (MCL 722.627j), as amended by 2010 PA 81. HB 5276 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending sections 5, 7d, 7e, 7g, 8b, 8d, and 9a (MCL 722.625, 722.627d, 722.627e, 722.627g, 722.628b, 722.628d, and 722.629a), section 5 as amended by 2004 PA 563, sections 7d, 7e, 7g, and 9a as added by 1998 PA 428, section 8b as amended by 2006 PA 263, and section 8d as amended by 2014 PA 30. HB 5277 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2018 PA 59. HB 5278 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 7 (MCL 722.627), as amended by 2018 PA 56. HB 5280 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2020 PA 6. Representative David LaGrand, bill sponsor for HB 5274, explained the package, and introduced Representative Luke Meerman, bill sponsor for HB 5274, explained the bill. Question followed. Representative Andrew Fink, bill sponsor for HB 5280, explained the bill. Representative Kevin Hertel, bill sponsor for HB 5276, explained the bill and introduced Erica Hammel and Christyne Kadlitz, who testified in support of HB 5276. Questions followed. The following individuals testified remotely in support of HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5278, HB 5279 and HB 5280: Tina Casler; Emily Schab, Grand Rapids Branch Director for Bethany Christian Services; and Phil Decter, MSW, representing the Child Welfare Policy Director at Evident Change. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:16 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1539
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 09:47:00.000000
    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, November 2, 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 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4699 before the committee: HB 4699 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520l (MCL 750.520l), as amended by 1988 PA 138. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4699. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in support of HB 4699. Chief Kelli Gleason, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, testified in support of HB 4699. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4699, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing The American Association of University Women of Michigan. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. The Chair laid HB 4798 and HB 4974 before the committee: HB 4798 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a. HB 4974 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4798 and HB 4974, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Mary Pollock, representing The American Association of University Women of Michigan. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Miriam Jane Black O'Shea, representing the Michigan Junior League. Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4798. 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 Yancey moved to report out HB 4798 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: None. Representative Yancey moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4974. 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 Yancey moved to report out HB 4974 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, Clements, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: Rep. Steven Johnson. Pass: Rep. LaGrand. The Chair laid HB 4830 before the committee: HB 4830 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224 (MCL 750.224), as amended by 2006 PA 401. Representative Johnson, testified in support of HB 4830. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4830, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The Chair laid HB 4898, HB 4899, HB 4900 and HB 4901 before the committee: HB 4898 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 1106, 1210, 2519, 2806, 3605, 3916, 3917, 3918, 3959, 3981, 3982, 3983, 5102, 5301, 5303, 5304, 5305, 5306a, 5310, 5311, 5313, 5314, 5506, 5507, 5508, 5510, 5511, 7103, 7105, 7110, 7302, 7402, 7506, and 7604 (MCL 700.1106, 700.1210, 700.2519, 700.2806, 700.3605, 700.3916, 700.3917, 700.3918, 700.3959, 700.3981, 700.3982, 700.3983, 700.5102, 700.5301, 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5305, 700.5306a, 700.5310, 700.5311, 700.5313, 700.5314, 700.5506, 700.5507, 700.5508, 700.5510, 700.5511, 700.7103, 700.7105, 700.7110, 700.7302, 700.7402, 700.7506, and 700.7604), section 1106 as amended by 2018 PA 555, sections 1210, 7302, 7402, and 7506 as amended and sections 7110 and 7604 as added by 2009 PA 46, section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA 325, section 3917 as amended by 2004 PA 314, section 5301 as amended by 2005 PA 204, sections 5303 and 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5506 as amended by 2020 PA 246, sections 5507, 5508, and 5510 as amended by 2008 PA 41, section 5511 as amended by 2004 PA 532, and sections 7103 and 7105 as amended by 2018 PA 664, and by adding sections 5301c, 7408, 7409, and 7409a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4899 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2000 PA 64. HB 4900 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1998 PA 433, entitled "Michigan uniform transfers to minors act," by amending sections 10 and 11 (MCL 554.530 and 554.531). HB 4901 (Rep. Bolden) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80312 (MCL 324.80312), as amended by 2000 PA 65. At 9:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:32 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller called the committee back to order. Chairman Filler and Representative Bolden, testified in support of HB 4898, HB 4899, HB 4900 and HB 4901. Nathan Piwowarski, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4898, HB 4899, HB 4900 and HB 4901. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4899 and HB 4901, but did not wish to speak: Adam Reames, representing the Michigan Department of State. At 9:45 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Mike Mueller laid the committee at ease. At 9:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:47 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1540
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 09:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-11-02 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6920 FAX: (517) 373-2751 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 654 (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 694 (S-2) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 5259 (Rep. Meerman) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from October 14, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 654 and invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 654: Via Zoom - The Honorable Robert D. Springstead, Circuit Court Judge – Support Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support The Chair brought up SB 694 and invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 694: Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support Via Zoom - Sandra Vanderhyde, Muskegon County Circuit Court Administrator – Support Via Zoom - Judge William C. Marietti, Muskegon County Circuit Court – Support Judge Darnell Jackson, Chief Judge, 10th Circuit Court, Saginaw County – Support Senator Ken Horn – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 694: Representative Amos O'Neal – Support Bill Zaagman, GCSI, Muskegon County – Support Roger Squires, Chief, Whitehall Police Department – Support DJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor – Support Timothy G. Hicks, Chief Judge, Muskegon County Probate and Circuit Courts - Support The Chair brought up HB 5259 and invited Rep. Meerman to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5259: Tom Boyd, State Court Administrative Office – Support Jon VanAllsburg, Chief Judge 20th Circuit Court Ottawa County - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5259: Bob DeVries, GCSI, Ottawa County - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 654 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 654. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Sen. Chang offered amendment #1 to SB 694 and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #1 to SB 694. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 694, as amended. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 694 (S-1), as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 694. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5259 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was a follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Chang and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5259. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:19 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 01/27/2022
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3508
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 11:14:00.000000
    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, November 2, 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, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Absent: Rep. Garza. Excused: Rep. Garza. Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Kristan Sayers, President, and Mike Sarafa, Board Director, of the Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5055 before the committee: HB 5055 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 223 (MCL 339.5223), as added by 2021 PA 24, and by adding section 224. Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 5055. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5055, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. At 10:59 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:00 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5295 and HB 5296 before the committee: HB 5295 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled "Michigan limited liability company act," by amending section 904 (MCL 450.4904), as amended by 2013 PA 131. HB 5296 (Rep. Hertel) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending section 284 (MCL 450.1284), as amended by 2013 PA 132. Representative Hauck, Representative Hertel, and Eric DiMortino, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, testified in support of HB 5295 and HB 5296. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5295 and HB 5296, but did not wish to speak: MacKenzie Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation. At 11:04 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease. At 11:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4710 before the committee: HB 4710 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 525 and 529 (MCL 436.1525 and 436.1529), section 525 as amended by 2016 PA 434. Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4710. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoitenga moved to report out HB 4710 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman. Nays: Reps. Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4710, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4710, 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. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5126. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5126 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5127 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5126 and HB 5127, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Cross, representing the Specialty Agriculture Risk and Financial Association. The Chair laid SB 461 before the committee: SB 461 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending section 408 (MCL 333.27408). Representative Hoitenga moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 461. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Damoose moved to report out SB 461 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 461 and SB 462, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Cross, representing the Specialty Agriculture Risk and Financial Association. The Chair laid HB 4232 before the committee: HB 4232 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 707 (MCL 436.1707), as amended by 2008 PA 11. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 4232 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Young. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4232, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4232, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The Chair laid SB 462 before the committee: SB 462 (Sen. Wojno) 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. Representative Damoose moved to report out SB 462 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hertel moved to excuse Representative Garza from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1541
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 15:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-11-02 15:04:00.000000
    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 November 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4921 (Rep. Hauck) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 656 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Presentation by the Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 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, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4921 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4921. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 656. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 656: Shelly Stahl, The Wine Institute – Support Page 1 of 2 Scott Ellis and Mason Doerr, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 656 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Moss, Polehanki, and Wojno. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 656. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding their organization: Kristan Sayers, Mike Sarafa, Pat Bakeman, Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:49 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 1/18/22 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3510
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-02 10:45:00.000000
    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, November 2, 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, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: Rep. LaFave. Excused: Rep. LaFave. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5327 before the committee: HB 5327 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 67 (MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195. Representative Hope, joined by Rachel Starr, wife of Trooper Caleb H. Starr, testified in support of HB 5327. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 5327 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5327, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5327, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. The Chair laid HB 5370 before the committee: HB 5370 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 649a. Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 5370. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5370, but did not wish to speak: Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. Representative Berman moved to excuse Representative LaFave from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:45 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
    2021-11-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1542
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-02 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-11-02
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-11-02-091
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    41
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-11-02
    Sitting id
    sitting-849
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-11-02-088
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    30
    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
    2021-11-02
    Sitting id
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