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2021-12-02

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  • Actual end
    2021-12-02 13:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-12-02 12:04:00.000000
    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. MARK HUIZENGA 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 December 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the Committee Rules. 2. 3. Testimony regarding SB 642 (Sen. Ananich) and (S-1) ( ). 4. Testimony regarding SB 706 (Sen. Horn). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4031 (Rep. Kahle). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Lauwers, MacDonald and Geiss were excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 653: Eric Peterson, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, CWM – Support Page 1 of 3 John Decker, Detroit Historical Society, DHS – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 653: Kirk Profit, GCSI – Support Aaron Keel, MI Dept. of Treasury, Treasury – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 653. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the version of SB 653 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Schmidt, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 653. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 642. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, LaSata, Huizenga, McMorrow, and Moss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 642 and (S-1): Bree Anderson and Adam Lach, DTMB, DTMB – Neutral Chris Cook, Abonmarche Consultants, Abonmarche Consultants – Support Rob Wheeler, Society of Professional Engineers, Society of Professional Engineers – Support Steve Smith, American Institute of Architects Michigan Chapter, AIA - Michigan – Support Rob Brenke, American Council of Engineering Companies, American Council of Engineering Companies – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 706: Tyler Dyvall, CEO of Cavnue, Cavnue – Support Daniel Hinkle, Michigan Association for Justice, MAJ – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 706: Gaby Bruno, Ford Motor Company, Ford Motor Company – Support Shailen Bhatt, Aecom Great Lakes, Inc, Aecom Great Lakes, Inc – Support Anson Lah – Neutral William Black, Teamsters, Teamsters – Opposition Troy Hagon, MDOT, MDOT – Support Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber, Detroit Chamber – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4031: Barbara Eisenmann, Family Farmer – Support Zell Eisenmann, Family Farmer 1 – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4031: Page 2 of 3 Andrew Beardslee, MI Dept of Labor and Economic Growth, LEO – Opposition Ben Tirell, Michigan Farm Bureau, MFB – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.m. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 653. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Date Adopted by Committee: December 9, 2021 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3527
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-02 09:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-84
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. BRONNA KAHLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Absent: Rep. Whiteford. Excused: Rep. Whiteford. The Chair laid HB 4194 before the committee: HB 4194 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16279. Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 4194. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4194, but did not wish to speak: Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The Chair laid HB 5488 and HB 5489 before the committee: HB 5488 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18201 (MCL 333.18201) and by adding section 18211a. HB 5489 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16190. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Rep. Clemente. Pass: None. Representative Hauck made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 5488 was reported. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5488 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5489 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Pohutsky, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 637 and SB 638 before the committee: SB 637 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 207e and 207f. SB 638 (Sen. Outman) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 207c and 207d. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 637 and SB 638, but did not wish to speak: Algeria Wilson, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Carmen Johnson, representing the Life Challenge Ministries of Southeastern Michigan. Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 637 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 638 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Beeler. Pass: None. At 8:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5558 and HB 5559 before the committee: HB 5558 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2688, 2690, and 2836 (MCL 333.2688, 333.2690, and 333.2836), section 2690 as amended by 2016 PA 386 and section 2836 as added by 2012 PA 499. HB 5559 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2018 PA 587. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Marcero, representing US Against Media. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Stephen Rapundalo, representing the Michigan Biosciences Industry Association (MichBio). Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed 16- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Morse. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to report out House Bill No. 5558 with the recommendation that the substitutes be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to report out House Bill No. 5559 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 412 before the committee: SB 412 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109h (MCL 400.109h), as added by 2004 PA 248. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 412. Questions and discussion followed. Theresa Roscoe, representing the HIV/AIDS Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of SB 412. Elizabeth Pratt, representing the Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM), testified in support of SB 412. Carla and Laine Boyd, representing the Epilepsy Foundation, testified in support of SB 412. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 412, but did not wish to speak: Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Brianna Romines, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HB 5558 and HB 5559. Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5558 was reported with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and further recommendation that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler made a motion to reconsider the vote by which House Bill No. 5559 was reported with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Allor moved to refer House Bill No. 5558 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to refer House Bill No. 5559 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 11-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Pass: None. Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Whiteford from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1571
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-02 13:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-12-02 13:09:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-229
    Committee name
    Health Policy and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR. SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. PAUL WOJNO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL CHAIR 4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1725 FAX: (517) 373-0741 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5072 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 759 (S-1) (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5072: Alan Rogalski, Warner Norcross and Judd – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5072: Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support Brian Sapita, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to report HB 5072 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5072. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 1 of 2 The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 759. The Chair invited Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, to summarize SB 759 and the (S-1) version of SB 759. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 759: Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Dr. Stephanie Duggan, Ascension Northern Ministries – Support Doug Dascenzo, Trinity Health Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 759: John Shaski, Sparrow Health System – Support Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan – Support Megan Blue, Beaumont Health – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 759 (S- 1): Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 759. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of SB 759 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 759 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald was excused from the meeting. The Chair recognized Sen. Hertel. Sen. Hertel requested that written testimony regarding HB 4667 be submitted to the committee and entered into the official record. Without objection, the written testimony was submitted into the official record. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: January 20, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3528
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-358
    Committee name
    K-12 and Michigan Department of Education
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on K-12 and Michigan Department of Education submitted the following: Joint meeting held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Outman, Bumstead, Daley, Theis, Bayer and Polehanki Scheduled Meetings Economic and Small Business Development – Thursday, December 9, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Elections – Wednesday, December 8, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Finance – Wednesday, December 8, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Natural Resources – Wednesday, December 8, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator LaSata moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:42 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-4684
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-02 08:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-89
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. GARY HOWELL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Howell. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Absent: Rep. Eisen. Excused: Rep. Eisen. Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 251 before the committee: SB 251 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47309, 47311, and 47315 (MCL 324.47309, 324.47311, and 324.47315), as added by 1995 PA 57. Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 251. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 251, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 251, but did not wish to speak: Scott Everett, a commercial fisherman. The Chair laid HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 43528c and 43528d. HB 5359 (Rep. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 48714a and 48714b. HB 5360 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113a (MCL 324.40113a), as amended by 2016 PA 382. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5358: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting "2023,". 2. Amend page 6, line 23, after "guide" by inserting "when a hunting client is present". Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5358: 1. Amend page 6, following line 25, by inserting: "(vii) An individual who provides assistance when a hunting client is not present. (viii) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.". 2. Amend page 7, line 15, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting: "Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 5359. (b) House Bill No. 5360.". Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "March 1," by striking out "2021," and inserting "2023,". 2. Amend page 7, line 5, after "guide" by inserting "when a fishing client is present". Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cambensy offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 7, following line 7, by inserting: "(iv) An individual who provides assistance when a fishing client is not present. (v) An individual who is compensated for providing assistance to an individual with a disability or physical limitation. As used in this subparagraph, "individual with a disability or physical limitation" means a disabled person as that term is defined in section 19a of the Michigan vehicle code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.19a.". 2. Amend page 7, line 25, by striking out all of enacting section 2 and inserting: "Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 101st Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 5358. (b) House Bill No. 5360.". Representative Cambensy moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave offered the following amendments to HB 5359: 1. Amend page 3, line 26, after "issued." by striking out the balance of the page through "valid." on line 1 of page 4. 2. Amend page 7, line 8, after "48714b." by striking out "(1)". 3. Amend page 7, line 17, by striking out all of subsection (2). Representative LaFave moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5359. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, HB 5359 and HB 5360, but did not wish to speak: Craig Brunet, representing the Department of Natural Resources. Bea Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals. Representative Sowerby moved to excuse Representative Eisen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 8:51 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1572
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-02 09:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-90
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. STEVEN JOHNSON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie, LaGrand, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5549, HB 5550, HB 5551, HB 5552, HB 5553, HB 5554 and HB 5528 before the committee: HB 5549 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32f. HB 5550 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 10b. HB 5551 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 62 (MCL 421.62), as amended by 2017 PA 231. HB 5552 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to create the office of the unemployment citizens' advocate to provide a process for investigating certain complaints; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 5553 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 32 (MCL 421.32), as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 32g. HB 5554 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 32e. HB 5528 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," (MCL 421.1 to 421.75) by adding section 62a. At 8:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:31 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman called the committee back to order. Chair Steven Johnson, testified in support of HB 5549. Questions and discussion followed. At 8:40 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Pat Outman laid the committee at ease. At 8:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Outman, testified in support of HB 5550 and HB 5528. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hoitenga, testified in support of HB 5551. Representative O'Malley, testified in support of HB 5552. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Lightner, testified in support of HB 5553. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Fink, testified in support of HB 5554. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of HB 5550 and HB 5528. Rachel Wineland, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified in opposition to HB's 5551, 5553 and 5528 and with a neutral position on HB's 5549, 5550, 5552, and 5554. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5553 and HB 5554, but did not wish to speak: Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5550 and HB 5528, but did not wish to speak: Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1573
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-02 09:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-12-02 09:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 728 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Chang was excused from the meeting. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 728 and summarized the bill. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 728: Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support Kristie Walls, Self - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 728 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: None Pass: Sen. Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 9:11 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 12/07/2021
    Location
    Room 403 of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-3525
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-02 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-95
    Committee name
    Workforce, Trades, and Talent
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES, AND TALENT REP. BETH GRIFFIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 2, 2021 9:00 a.m. Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Workforce, Trades, and Talent was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: Rep. Eisen. Excused: Rep. Eisen. Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5527 before the committee: HB 5527 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 166 (MCL 389.166), as added by 2008 PA 359. At 9:02 a. m., the Chair went at ease at the call of the Chair. At 9:04 a.m., the Majority Vice Chair, Representative Martin, called the committee back to order. The Chair, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5527, and introduced Michael Hansen, President of the Michigan Community College Association, and Daniel J. Phelan, President of Jackson College, who testified in support of HB 5527. Questions followed. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5527, but did not wish to speak: Bo Garcia, Dean of Community Education and Workforce Development at Lansing Community College; Chad Borodychuk, Director of Corporate Training and Continuing Education in the Business and Community Institute at Lansing Community College; Jonathan Byrd, representing Kellogg Community College; and David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association. At 9:15 a. m., the Majority Vice Chair, Representative Martin, went at ease at the call of the Chair. At 9:16 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5179 and HB 5180 before the committee: HB 5179 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 28 and 29 (MCL 421.28 and 421.29), section 28 as amended by 2020 PA 229 and section 29 as amended by 2020 PA 258, and by adding section 67c. HB 5180 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 2006 PA 491, entitled "Michigan works one-stop service center system act," by amending section 13 (MCL 408.123). Representative Sabo moved to adopt the substitute (H-1) to HB 5179. The motion prevailed 6-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen, Sabo. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. Representative Greg VanWoerkom, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5179 (H-1) and HB 5180. Questions followed. Jonathan Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to speak: Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Todd Tennis, representing IBEW Michigan State Conference; Lisa Canada, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters; Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice; and Lisa Ruby, representing Michigan Poverty Law Program. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5179 and HB 5180, but did not wish to speak: David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association; Amanda Fisher, State Director for National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); and Leah Robinson, Director of Tax Policy and Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 5433, HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee: HB 5433 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16305a. HB 5434 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 407a. HB 5435 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 407a. Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Affairs, submitted a card in opposition to HB 5433, HB 5434, and HB 5435. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5433 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0- 3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Representative Howell moved to report out HB 5434 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5- 0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 5435 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Markkanen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Representative Martin moved to excuse Representative Eisen from the meeting. There being no objections the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Markkanen moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:34 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1574
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-12-02
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
144
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-HJ-12-02-098
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    45
    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
    13
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-12-02
    Sitting id
    sitting-856
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-12-02-095
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    18
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-12-02
    Sitting id
    sitting-1045

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