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2021-11-03

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For 2021-11-03, the release reports observations found. It contains 1215 attributable activity rows naming 132 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
5

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Attributable activity records
1215
Committee meeting count
5
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-11-03 10:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-75
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Fink, Tate, Hammoud, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: Rep. Peterson. Excused: Rep. Peterson. Representatives Hammoud, Hood, Brabec and O'Neal joined the committee remotely. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 627 and SB 628 before the committee: SB 627 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to provide for the recovery or replacement of durable monuments defining the Michigan- Indiana state line; to create a commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 628 (Sen. LaSata) A bill to amend 1990 PA 345, entitled "State survey and remonumentation act," by amending section 12 (MCL 54.272), as amended by 2014 PA 166. Kate Witkowski, representing the Office of Senator LaSata, introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 627, but did not wish to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the ACEC MI. Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Jack Owens, representing the Surveyor. The Chair laid HB 5184 before the committee: HB 5184 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled "Michigan national guard tuition assistance act," by amending the title and sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 531. Representative Tate introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of HB 5184. The Chair laid presentations on the challenges facing law enforcement before the committee. Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, and Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, gave presentations. Questions and discussion followed. Matthew Saxton and Daniel Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, and Bob Stevenson and Chief Larry Weeks, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, gave presentations. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Peterson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Thomas Albert adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-1543
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-03 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2021-11-03 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-226
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    36TH DISTRICT SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR JIM STAMAS CHAIR S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7946 FAX: (517) 373-2678 ** DRAFT ** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 3, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 494 (S-2) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 700 (Sen. Stamas with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 643 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 685 (S-1) (Sen. Brinks) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Schmidt, and McDonald were excused from the hearing. The Chairman made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Sen Daley to summarize SB 494 and the (S-2) version for the committee. The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 494: Mike Frederick, Michigan Soybean Association – Support Bob Devries, Michigan Pork Producers – Support Bob Devries, Michigan Milk Producers – Support Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Chuck Lippstrea, Michigan Agri-Business Association – Support Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Nesbitt, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 494.The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, Nays: None The substitute was adopted. Page 1 of 3 The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. LaSata, to report SB 494 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, Nays: Sen. Irwin The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Bayer, to recommend immediate effect for SB 494 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Next, the Chairman summarized SB 700 for the committee. The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 700: Bree Anderson, Department of Management and Budget – Support The Chairman made a motion., supported by Sen. Bizon, to report SB 700 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, Nays: None The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Runestad, to recommend immediate effect for SB 700. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Next, the Chairman invited Bill Drake, of Sen. Wojno's office, to summarize SB 643 for the committee. The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 643: Bree Anderson, Department of Management and Budget – Support Fred Schaible, Department of Veterans Affairs The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen Hertel, supported by Sen. Hollier, to report SB 643 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, Nays: None The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Hollier, to recommend immediate effect for SB 643. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Next, the Chairman invited Sen. Brinks and Al Vandenburg, Kent, County Administrator, to summarize SB 685 and the (S-1) version for the committee. The following individuals submitted cards not wishing to testify regarding SB 685: Bree Anderson, Department of Management and Budget – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 685.The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, Nays: None The substitute was adopted. Page 2 of 3 The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Outman, to report SB 685 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, LaSata, Nesbitt, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, Nays: None The bill was reported. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Outman, to recommend immediate effect for SB 685 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen.Irwin , to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 2:15 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 3 of 3
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-3512
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-03 10:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-80
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOE BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 3, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Berman, Paquette, Martin, Outman, Roth, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott. Absent: Reps. Reilly, Manoogian. Excused: Reps. Reilly, Manoogian. Representative Puri joined the committee remotely. Representative Haadsma moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 103 before the committee: SB 103 (Sen. Schmidt) A bill to provide for the rights of certain electric transmission line owners; to impose certain requirements on certain electric transmission line owners; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies. Kirstie Sieloff, from Senator Schmidt's office, testified in support of SB 103. Simon Whitelock, Robert O'Meara and Chuck Marshall, all representing ITC, testified in support of SB 103. Questions and discussion followed. John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council, testified in opposition to SB 103. Devin Hartman, representing the R Street Institute, testified in opposition to SB 103. Sharon Segner, representing LS Power, testified in opposition to SB 103. Questions and discussion followed. Kris Stubbs, representing the Resale Power Group of Iowa, testified in opposition to SB 103. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to SB 103. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 103, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the American Transmission Company. Rami Haddad, representing Johnson Controls. Pete Auger, representing the City of Novi. Kevin Korpi, representing the Michigan Forest Products Council. Al Pscholka, representing Kinexus. IBEW Local 17. IBEW Local 223. IBEW Local 876. Matt Pagel, representing Xcel Energy. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Rod LeBeau, representing the Utility Line Contractors. Zach Morris, representing the Market Van Buren. Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage. Josh Egglestar, representing the City of Wayland. Nicole Blonshine, representing Blain Township. Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 103, but did not wish to speak: Robbie Diamond, representing Securing America's Energy Future. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Reilly and Manoogian from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Joe Bellino adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-1544
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-03 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-03 12:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-87
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JULIE A. CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 3, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Absent: Rep. Garza. Excused: Rep. Garza. Representative Ellison moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4423 before the committee: HB 4423 (Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled "Land bank fast track act," by amending section 3 (MCL 124.753). Representative LaGrand testified in support of HB 4423. Questions and discussion followed. Karyn Ferrick and Jono Klooster, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4423. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4423, but did not wish to speak: Kate DeVries, representing the Economic Development Leaders for Michigan. Jen Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 5427 before the committee: HB 5427 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54. Representative Howell testified in support of HB 5427. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Crodi and Michael VanOverbeke, representing the Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems, testified in support of HB 5427. Questions and discussion followed. Don Taylor, representing the Retired Detroit Police and Firefighers Association, testified in support of HB 5427. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5427, but did not wish to speak: Tom Sheeham, representing the General Retirement System Board of Trustees, Detroit. Jim VanLeuven, representing the Oakland County Employee's Retirement System. Julius Maisano, representing the City of Southfield General Employee Retirement System. Bob Neely, representing the Monroe County Retiree Healthcare Board. Brad Biladeau, representing the Municipal Retirement System of Michigan. Representative Kuppa 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 Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-1545
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-03 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-11-03 11:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-93
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 3, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Absent: Rep. Neeley. Excused: Rep. Neeley. Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 27, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Hall moved to excuse Representative Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5502, HB 5503, HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5506 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9m (MCL 211.9m), as amended by 2017 PA 261. HB 5503 (Rep. Farrington) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9n (MCL 211.9n), as amended by 2017 PA 261. HB 5504 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 2014 PA 92, entitled "State essential services assessment act," by amending section 7 (MCL 211.1057), as amended by 2018 PA 541. HB 5505 (Rep. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 2014 PA 93, entitled "Alternative state essential services assessment act," by amending section 7 (MCL 211.1077), as amended by 2018 PA 505. HB 5506 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties," by amending section 6 (MCL 207.556), as amended by 2013 PA 85. Mike Johnston, Vice President of the Michigan Manufacturers Association, with Aaron Keel and Dave Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 5502, HB 5503, HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5506. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5502, HB 5503, HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5506, but did not wish to speak: Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The Chair laid HB 5255 before the committee: HB 5255 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4o (MCL 205.94o), as amended by 2015 PA 204. Representative Clements, Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregate Association, and Lynn Gandhi, representing Foley & Lardner LLP, testified in support of HB 5255. Questions and discussion followed. Aaron Keel and Julie Jensen, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 5255. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5255, but did not wish to speak: Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Mike Frederick, representing St. Mary's Cement Company. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:49 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-11-03
    Meeting id
    meeting-1546
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-11-03 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-11-03
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
132
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-11-03-092
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    29
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-11-03
    Sitting id
    sitting-850
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-11-03-089
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:08 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-11-03
    Sitting id
    sitting-1039

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