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2022-01-19

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For 2022-01-19, the release reports observations found. It contains 213 attributable activity rows naming 54 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
3

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Attributable activity records
213
Committee meeting count
3
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2022-01-19 14:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-19 14:05:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-224
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 19, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 292 (S-2) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 293 (Sen. Outman). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 292. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 292. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292 and SB 293: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292: Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Oppose Anson Lah, Citizen – Oppose Patrick Colbeck, Citizen – Oppose Bob Cushman, People Desiring Transparency – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 292. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of SB 292 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 292 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292 (S- 2): Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 293: Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292, SB 293, HB 4132, and HB 4133: Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 4132 and HB 4133. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Wojno was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 9, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3540
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-19 13:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-19 12:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-235
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 19, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 720 (S-2) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 721 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 722 (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony regarding HB 5080 (Rep. Outman). 5. Testimony regarding HB 5081 (Rep. Coleman). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB's 720 - 722 , and offered an (S-2) substitute for SB 720. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 720 - 722: Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Neutral on SB 720 Mike Hawks, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Neutral on SB 720 Erika Farley, ITG Brands – Neutral Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 720. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 720 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 720 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 721. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 722 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, Chang and Alexander Nays: Sen. VanderWall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 722. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up HB's 5080 – 5081, and invited Reps. Outman and Coleman to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5080 - 5081: Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Support David Echelbarger, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. – Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose David Matelski, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5080 - 5081: Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:11 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3539
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-19 11:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-93
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Farrington, Meerman, Beeler, Yancey, Ellison, Kuppa, Neeley and Cavanagh joined the committee remotely. The Chair laid HB 5601 before the committee: HB 5601 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 672. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order. Chair Hall introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Greg Bird, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5601. Joe Sobieralski, representing Battle Creed Unlimited, testified in support of HB 5601. Brooke Oosterman, representing Southwest Michigan First, testified in support of HB 5601. Representative Markkanen introduced his constituent Todd Brassard, representing Calumet Electronics, who testified in support of HB 5601. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Stephen Rapundalo, representing MichBIO, testified in support of HB 5601. Questions and discussion followed. Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5601. Questions and discussion followed. Joann Crary, representing Saginaw Future, testified in support of HB 5601. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5601, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Porter, representing the Denso. Andrew Scheers, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5601, but did not wish to speak: Diana Prichard, representing the Americans for Prosperity. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:32 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-1595
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-01-19
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
54
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2022-HJ-01-19-003
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present .
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-01-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-865
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-SJ-01-19-003
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    8
    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
    2
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-01-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-1054

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