Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

Script-free record · Release 2026-07-28.3

2021-12-07

Core facts and links below come from the same immutable public release as the enhanced record page.

day

What the collected record shows for this date

For 2021-12-07, the release reports observations found. It contains 1284 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
12

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.

Inspect all published fields
Attributable activity records
1284
Committee meeting count
12
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 10:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-76
    Committee name
    Commerce and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM REP. PAULINE WENDZEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 7, 2021 10:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair Wendzel. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Absent: Rep. Cambensy. Excused: Rep. Cambensy. Representative Liberati joined the committee remotely. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4994, HB 4077 and HB 4730 before the committee: HB 4994 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to allow for the charitable donation of unclaimed shoes held by persons engaged in the business of shoe repair. HB 4077 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 21106 (MCL 324.21106). HB 4730 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2015 PA 39. Representative Cherry offered the following amendment to HB 4994: 1. Amend page 1, line 3, by striking out "state licensed". 2. Amend page 1, line 3, after "organization" by inserting "that is registered with this state". Representative Cherry moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4994. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Cherry moved to report out HB 4994 with recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Alexander, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Manoogian, Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Whitsett. Nays: Reps. Alexander, Cherry, Manoogian. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4730. The motion prevailed 7-1- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Alexander. Pass: Rep. Manoogian. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4730 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Roth, Farrington, Wakeman, Martin, Cherry, Whitsett. Nays: Rep. Alexander. Pass: Rep. Manoogian. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4760, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Andy Doerr, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers. Bob Robinson, the Eaton County Treasurer, submitted a card in opposition to HB 4730. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, submitted a card in support of HB 4730, but did not wish speak. Representative Cherry moved to excuse Representative Cambensy from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pauline Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:06 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Angie Lake Committee Clerk alake@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: January 25, 2022
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1575
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 10:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 09:14:00.000000
    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, December 7, 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, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: Rep. Posthumus. Excused: Rep. Posthumus. Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4970 before the committee: HB 4970 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1179c. Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4970. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 4970 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Sierra Cameron, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5556 and HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5556 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 121 (MCL 389.121), as amended by 2012 PA 495. HB 5557 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 105 (MCL 389.105), as amended by 2012 PA 495. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5556 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Green, Brenda Carter. Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone. Representative Damoose moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Camilleri, Koleszar. Nays: Reps. Green, Brenda Carter. Pass: Reps. Shannon, Stone. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities. Judy Didion and Judy McKenna, representing Oakland and Madonna Universities. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health of Michigan. Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren of Northern Michigan. Daniel J. Phelan, representing Jackson College. Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Deanna Hemmila, representing Northern Michigan University. Matt McLogan, representing Grand Valley State University. Maria McCormick, representing the Cornerstone University, College of Nursing. Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing. Elizabeth Kutter and Kathy Wilbur, representing Michigan State University. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. Bonnie Bochniak, representing Oakland University. Manny Lentine, representing Ferris State University. Matt Chisholm, representing the University of Michigan Dearborn. Bill Kordenbrock, representing Michigan Technological University. Katie John, representing Western Michigan University. Rebecca DeVooght, representing the University of Michigan. Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Dr. Michael Levens, representing Walsh College. Dr. Phillip Johnson, representing Finlandia University. Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, representing Kalamazoo College. Matt Scogin, representing Hope College. Dr. Virinder Moudgil, representing Lawrence Technical University. Dr. Michael Grandillo, representing Madonna University. Dr. Kent MacDonald, representing Northwood Univeristy. Peg Albert, representing Siena Heights University. Dr. Jeff Docking, representing Adrian College. Dr. Matthew Johnson, representing Albion College. Dr. Andrea Luxton, representing Andrews University. Dr. Jeff Abernathy, representing Alma College. Dr. Michael LeRoy, representing Calvin College. Dr. Bart Dias, representing Baker College. Dr. Alan Drimmer, representing Cleary University. Dr. Steven Corey, representing Olivet College. Dr. Brian Stogner, representing Rochester College. Dr. Ryan Peterson, representing Concordia University. Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, representing the University of Detroit Mercy. Dr. Richard Pappas, representing Davenport University. Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riano, representing Cornerstone University. Representative Damoose moved to excuse Representative Posthumus 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 9:14 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1576
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 13:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-12-07 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-219
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. MARK HUIZENGA SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4293 (Rep. Damoose). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4294 (Rep. Paquette). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4293 and HB 4294: Rep. Brad Paquette – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4293 and HB 4294: Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Opposition Athena Antonis, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Jen Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4293: Todd Tennis, AFT Michigan – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4294: Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – 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. Page 1 of 2 Date adopted by committee: 12/14/21 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4987
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 12:14:00.000000
    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, December 7, 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 Steven Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the November 9th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4163 before the committee: HB 4163 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269. Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4163. Questions and discussion followed. Simon Schuster, representing the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, testified in opposition to HB 4163. At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:12 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4996 before the committee: HB 4996 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 178 and 634 (MCL 168.178 and 168.634), section 178 as amended by 1980 PA 261 and section 634 as amended by 1996 PA 583. Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4996. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:14 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1577
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 12:14:00.000000
    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, December 7, 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 Steven Johnson moved to adopt the minutes from the November 9th, 2021 meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4163 before the committee: HB 4163 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269. Representative Berman, testified in support of HB 4163. Questions and discussion followed. Simon Schuster, representing the Michigan Campaign Finance Network, testified in opposition to HB 4163. At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:12 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4996 before the committee: HB 4996 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 178 and 634 (MCL 168.178 and 168.634), section 178 as amended by 1980 PA 261 and section 634 as amended by 1996 PA 583. Chair Bollin, testified in support of HB 4996. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:14 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1578
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 12:00:00.000000
    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, December 7, 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. November 30, 2021 Mr. Gary Randall, Clerk Michigan House of Representatives State Capitol Building Lansing, MI 48913 Dear Clerk Randall, This letter is to notify you that am making the following committee appointments: Representative Luke Meerman as Vice Chair to the committee on Families, Children and Seniors. Sincerely, Jason Wentworth, Speaker Michigan House of Representatives The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5278, HB 5279, HB 5280, HB 5534 and HB 5594 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 5279 (Rep. Camilleri) 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 10 (MCL 722.120), as amended by 2019 PA 94. 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. HB 5534 (Rep. Steven Johnson) 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 9 (MCL 722.119), as amended by 2017 PA 257. HB 5594 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding section 7l. Representative LaGrand, bill sponsor for HB 5275, explained the changes made int the Central Registry Reform package, HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5279, HB 5280 and the two bills, HB 5534 and HB 5594 that were added to the package. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5274, HB 5275, HB 5276, HB 5277, HB 5278, HB 5279, HB 5280, HB 5534 and HB 5594, but did not wish to speak: Karla Ruest, representing Michigan County Social Services; Chris Yates representing the Michigan Judges Association; David Guenthner, Senior Strategist for State Affairs for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy; and Kimberly S Buddin, Esq., Policy Counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5274. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5274 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5275. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 5275 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Camilleri moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5276. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Camilleri moved to report out HB 5276 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5277. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5277 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aiyash moved to report out HB 5278 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5279. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5279 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5280. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5280 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5534. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5534 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5594. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 5594 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: None. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1579
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 09:26:00.000000
    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, December 7, 2021 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Wentworth appointing Representative Griffin to the committee on Judiciary. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: Rep. Berman. Excused: None. Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:07 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. Representative Albert testified in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558 and HB 5559, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. At 9:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5558 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements. Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Pass: None. Representative Steven Johnson moved to report out HB 5559 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements. Nays: Reps. LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4195 before the committee: HB 4195 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," (MCL 552.1 to 552.45) by adding section 6a. Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 4195. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4195, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill-Hammond, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The Chair laid HB 5541 before the committee: HB 5541 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 931, 934, and 946 (MCL 600.931, 600.934, and 600.946), section 931 as amended by 2000 PA 86 and section 934 as amended by 2020 PA 369, and by adding section 935. Representative Fink testified in support of HB 5541. Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5541. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5541 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5117 before the committee: HB 5117 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 3206 (MCL 700.3206), as amended by 2020 PA 246. Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5117. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5117 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 9:26 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1580
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    {"fileCount": 0, "files": [{"committeeId": 0, "contentType": "application/pdf", "documentId": -433856146, "folderType": 0, "isDownload": false, "lastModified": "0001-01-01T00:00:00", "meetingDate": null, "meetingId": 0, "name": "Cancellation-notice.pdf", "sessionId": 0, "sessionYear": "", "size": "", "vault": 0}, {"committeeId": 0, "contentType": "application/pdf", "documentId": 731948169, "folderType": 0, "isDownload": false, "lastModified": "0001-01-01T00:00:00", "meetingDate": null, "meetingId": 0, "name": "Notice - initial.pdf", "sessionId": 0, "sessionYear": "", "size": "", "vault": 0}], "folderType": 5, "id": -1931683472, "name": "Tuesday, December 07, 2021", "subFolders": []}
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-5009
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 18:45:00.000000
    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 Tuesday, December 7, 2021 4:35 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Oversight Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police. 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 Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the discussion Surrounding Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process before the committee. Captain Kimball, with the Michigan National Guard, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Alexander, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs along with, Colonel Lavetta Bennett, Colonel John Wojcik and Colonel Sean Southworth, representing the Michigan National Guard, testified in regard to the discussion of the Michigan National Guard Vaccine Waiver Process. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1581
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 16:35:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 15:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2021-12-07 14:01:00.000000
    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 7, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding The Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, October 2021, #641-0240-20. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up The Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, October 2021, #641-0240- 20. The Chair invited the following individuals from The Office of the Auditor General to summarize the Report: Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Division Administrator Kaitlyn Snyder, Audit Manager Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes to discuss the Report: Courtney Pendleton, Deputy Director, LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Keith Lambert, Director, LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Marnie Triemstra, LARA, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 3:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 01/13/2022
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3529
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 12:23:00.000000
    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, December 7, 2021 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely. Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399 before the committee: SB 396 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 20a, and 22 (MCL 431.302, 431.308, 431.309, 431.310, 431.312, 431.314, 431.317, 431.319, 431.320, 431.320a, and 431.322), sections 2, 10, 12, and 14 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and sections 8, 9, 17, 19, 20, and 22 as amended and section 20a as added by 2019 PA 153, and by adding sections 15a and 16a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 397 (Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley- Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending the title and sections 3, 11, 23, 32, and 41 (MCL 432.3, 432.11, 432.23, 432.32, and 432.41), the title and section 11 as amended by 2012 PA 293, section 3 as amended by 1996 PA 167, section 23 as amended by 2008 PA 142, section 32 as amended by 2014 PA 388, and section 41 as amended by 2009 PA 25, and by adding a heading for article 1, and by adding section 2 and article 2. SB 398 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1996 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act," by amending sections 9b and 12 (MCL 432.209b and 432.212), as amended by 2019 PA 158. SB 399 (Sen. Ananich) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14d (MCL 777.14d), as amended by 2020 PA 14. Senator Ananich testified in support of SB 397 and SB 399; Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 398; and Jill Larder, representing Senator Lauwers, testified in support of SB 396. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Carlo, representing Northville Downs; Tom Barrett, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association; and Mike Cox, representing Northville Downs, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Shafer and Nelson Clemmens, representing AMWest Enterprises, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Brett Boyd and Libby Meyers, representing Michigan racehorse breeders, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Rick McCune, representing the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, testified in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. William Brooks, representing the Nottawaseppi Huron Potawatomi, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Louie Theros, representing MGM Grand Detroit; Bruce Dall, representing the Motor City Casino, and Marvin Beatty, representing the Greektown Casino, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. Questions and discussion followed. Steven Watson, representing the City of Detroit, testified in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Todd Lince, representing Teamsters Local Union #337. Mike Tanner, representing the United States Trotting Association. Patrick Neeley, representing Exacta Systems. Paul Kunde, representing the Fowlerville Family Fair. Jean Ligon, representing the Michigan Horse Council. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. Lisa Reiff, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Stephanie Johnson, representing PariMax. Jason Velmen, representing the Horseman's Benevolent Protective Association. Del Chenault, representing Churchhill Downs. Aaron Rice, representing the Michigan Equine Partnership. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 396, SB 397, SB 398 and SB 399, but did not wish to speak: Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Bea Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 12:23 PM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1582
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-12-07 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2021-12-07 11:48:00.000000
    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, December 7, 2021 Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: Rep. Berman. Excused: Rep. Berman. Representative Liberati joined the committee remotely. Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4252 before the committee: HB 4252 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1993 PA 354, entitled "Railroad code of 1993," by amending section 315 (MCL 462.315), as amended by 2012 PA 421. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4252. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4252 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4252 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroad Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 5369 before the committee: HB 5369 (Rep. Carra) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, section 12 as amended by 2020 PA 152, and section 13 as amended by 2020 PA 153, and by adding section 13c. Representative Carra testified in support of HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, Brad Wieferich, and Ryan Mitchell, all representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in opposition to HB 5369. Questions and discussion followed. Dan DeGraaf, representing the Michigan Concrete Association, testified in opposition to HB 5369. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5369, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association. The Chair laid HB 4165 and HB 4872 before the committee: HB 4165 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1952 PA 214, entitled "An act authorizing the Mackinac bridge authority to acquire a bridge and a utility tunnel connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, including causeways, tunnels, roads and all useful related equipment and facilities, including park, parking, recreation, lighting, and terminal facilities; extending the corporate existence of the authority; authorizing the authority to enjoy and carry out all powers incident to its corporate objects; authorizing the appropriation and use of state funds for the preliminary purposes of the authority; providing for the payment of the cost of the bridge and authorizing the authority to issue revenue bonds payable solely from the revenues of the bridge; granting the right of condemnation to the authority; granting the use of state land and property to the authority; making provisions for the payment and security of bonds and granting certain rights and remedies to the holders of bonds; authorizing banks and trust companies to perform certain acts in connection with the payment and security of bonds; authorizing the imposition of tolls and charges; authorizing the authority to secure the consent of the United States government to the construction of the bridge and to secure approval of plans, specifications, and location of the bridge; authorizing employment of engineers regardless of whether those engineers have been previously employed to make preliminary inspections or reports with respect to the bridge; authorizing the state transportation department to operate and maintain the bridge or to contribute to the bridge and enter into leases and agreements in connection with the bridge; exempting bonds and the property of the authority from taxation; prohibiting competing traffic facilities; authorizing the operation of ferries by the authority; authorizing the creation of the Mackinac Straits corridor authority; authorizing the operation of a utility tunnel by the authority or the Mackinac Straits corridor authority; providing for the construction and use of certain buildings; and making an appropriation," by amending section 12 (MCL 254.322), as amended by 2004 PA 336. HB 4872 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 627 and 679a (MCL 257.627 and 257.679a), section 627 as amended by 2019 PA 31. Representative Steve Johnson and Representative LaFave, joined by Senator Ed McBroom, representing Michigan's 38th Senate District and Michigan Upper Peninsula Farmers, and Bob Reurink, representing Custom Manure Irrigation, testified in support of HB 4165 and HB 4872. Questions and discussion followed. Troy Hagon, Brad Wiferich, and Larry Doyle, all representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, joined by Kim Nowack, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority, testified in opposition to HB 4165 and HB 4872. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4872, but did not wish to speak: Patrick Gleason, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority. Representative Shannon moved to excuse Representative Berman 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 11:48 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1583
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2021-12-07
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-12-07-099
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    19
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-12-07
    Sitting id
    sitting-857
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2021-SJ-12-07-096
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    13
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2021-12-07
    Sitting id
    sitting-1046

Follow the evidence

Search records related to this titleInspect coverage and known gapsOpen the release-pinned JSON record
Cite this record

Michigan Legislative Activity and Evidence Dataset, release 2026-07-28.3, “2021-12-07,” /days/2021-12-07.

/api/v1/days/2021-12-07