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2022-01-27

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For 2022-01-27, the release reports observations found. It contains 1621 attributable activity rows naming 144 members.

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2
Committee meetings
8

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Committee meeting count
8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 12:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-27 12:00:00.000000
    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 January 27, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4725 (Rep. Bezotte). 2. Testimony regarding SB 791 (Sen. Horn). 3. Testimony regarding HB 5295 (Rep. Hauck) and HB 5296 (Rep. Hertel). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McMorrow was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Cindy Denby, of Representative Bezotte's office to summarize House Bill 4725. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4725: Mike Murphy, Livingston County Sheriff – Support Mike Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police – Support Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposed Desmond Miller, Deputy Sheriff's Association of MI – Support Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Support Ken Grabowski, Police Officer Association of Michigan – Support Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposed Chair Horn summarized Senate Bill 791. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 791: Rachael Wineland, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency – Support David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support The Chair invited Alex Porrett, of Representative Hauck's office to summarize House Bills 5295 and 5296. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5295 and HB 5296: Mackenzie Jones, LARA – Neutral Dr. Erick Dimartino, Michigan Association of Chiropractors – Support Carl Alden, MI Association of Chiropractors – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 10, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-3550
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 11:51:00.000000
    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, January 27, 2022 10:30 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, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Morse joined the committee remotely. Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5116 before the committee: HB 5116 (Rep. Wakeman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 13501, 13505, 13506, 13515, 13517, 13521, 13522, 13525, 13535, and 13536 (MCL 333.13501, 333.13505, 333.13506, 333.13515, 333.13517, 333.13521, 333.13522, 333.13525, 333.13535, and 333.13536), sections 13501 and 13522 as amended by 1994 PA 100 and section 13521 as amended by 2018 PA 544, and by adding part 135a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Wakeman testified in support of HB 5116. Rex Miller, Board Chair, representing the Michigan Society of Radiation Technologists, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Melissa Snody, representing The Central Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging-Technologist Section, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Carl Alden, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, testified in opposition to HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Melissa Pergola, Associate Executive Director, representing the American Society of Registered Technologists, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussion followed. Liana Watson, Senior Program Manager, representing the American Registry of Radiological Technologists, testified in support of HB 5116. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Ralph Lieto, President, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. The Chair laid HB 5637 before the committee: HB 5637 (Rep. Whiteford) A bill to amend 2014 PA 345, entitled "Right to try act," by amending section 1 (MCL 333.26451). Representative Whiteford testified in support of HB 5637. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. John Bizon, representing the himself, testified in support of HB 5637. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5637, but did not wish to speak: Sarah Lootens, representing herself. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 412, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Representative Fink moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 412. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out SB 412 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley. Nays: Rep. Meerman. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1610
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 14:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-27 13:04:00.000000
    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 January 27, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4316 (Rep. Frederick) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4352 (S-1) (Rep. Allor) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4351 (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation. 4. Testimony regarding HB 4348 (Rep. Calley). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:04 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, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4316: Marnie Triemstra, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4316 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, and Theis Nays: Sen.(s) Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4352. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4351: Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4352. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None Page 1 of 2 The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report the (S-1) version of HB 4352 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno Nays: None Pass: Sen. Santana The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4351 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read a statement regarding the ongoing changes being made to HB 4348. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4348: Mark Cook and Tim Antonelli, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose Heather Cascone, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association – Oppose Miguel Rodriguez and Austin Brown, America's Pharmacies – Neutral Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4348: Phil Yeiter, Priority Health – Oppose Larry Lewis, CVS Aetna – Oppose Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 20, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:01 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 8, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-3548
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 08:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-27 08:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-240
    Committee name
    Judiciary and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR ROGER VICTORY CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6920 FAX: (517) 373-2751 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 27, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 626 (Sen. LaSata). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4821 (Rep. Beson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Wozniak, Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the revised 2021-2022 Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Johnson, Wozniak and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair welcomed Sen. Wozniak to the Committee. At 8:39 a.m. Sen. Chang entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 626 and HB 4821 and invited Sen. LaSata and Rep. Beson to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 626 and HB 4821: Via Zoom – Mike Sauger, Michigan Fraternal Order of Police - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 626 and HB 4821: Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriff's Association – Support Bree Anderson, MI Department of Technology, Management and Budget – Support Lydia Amaya, MI Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Fund Commissioner - Oppose The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Barrett and Runestad were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/10/2022
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-3549
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 13:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-27 13:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-221
    Committee name
    Local Government
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEREMY MOSS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATOR DALE W. ZORN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3543 FAX: (517) 373-0927 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 27, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4833 (Rep. Ellison) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4834 (Rep. Tisdel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 525 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 821 (Sen. Schmidt) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the meeting minutes from January 20, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 4833 and 4834. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB's 4833 - 4834: Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral Jimmy Greene, Associated Builders and Contractors Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4833 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4833. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report HB 4834 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4834. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 525 and offer an (S-1) version. The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize the bill and (S-1). The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 525: Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive – Support Don Brown, Macomb County Commissioner – Support Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk – Support Harold Haugh, Commissioner – Support Candice Miller, Macomb Public Works Commissioners – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 525. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 525 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 525 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 821 and invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize the bill. Page 2 of 3 The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 821: Bryan Graham, Young, Graham and Wendling P.C. - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 821: Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Support Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Roy Grifitts, Lake Charlevoix Emergency Medical Services Authority - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report SB 821 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Zorn, Sen.(s) Johnson, Daley, Alexander and Moss Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 821. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 05/10/2022 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-3547
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 11:59:00.000000
    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, January 27, 2022 10:30 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, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Amy Trotter, Executive Director, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, on Proposal G of 1996. She also testified in support of SCR 7. The Chair laid SCR 7 before the committee: SCR 7 (Sen. McBroom) A concurrent resolution to urge the Natural Resources Commission to authorize, and the Department of Natural Resources to organize, wolf hunting and trapping as part of the state's wolf management efforts beginning in 2021. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SCR 7. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby, Cambensy, Aiyash. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative LaFave and Senator McBroom testified in support of SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Nick Buggia, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, testified in support of SCR 7. Molly Tamulevich, Michigan State Director, Humane Society of the United States, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Erik Schnelle, representing the National Deer Association, testified in support of SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Scott Carter, representing the Detroit Zoological Society, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Questions and discussion followed. Nichole Biber, a tribal citizen - LTGG Odawa, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Thomas Gilpin, a Michigan resident, testified in opposition to SCR 7. Elijah Keller, representing the Michigan Bear Hunter's Association, testified in support of SCR 7. Gary Gorniak, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsman's Alliance, testified in support of SCR 7. The following people submitted a card in support of SCR 7, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Johnson, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsmans Alliance. Steve Dey, representing the Straits Area Sportsmen's Club. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SCR 7, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Be Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The following people submitted a card in support of SCR 7, but did not wish to speak: Greg Peter, representing the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. George Lindquist, representing the UP Whitetails of Marquette. Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen Association. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Leon Hank, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and National Deer Association. Roger Thorman, representing the Michigan Fox Hunters Association. Jim Wale, representing the Michigan State United Coon Hunters Association. Mark Spencer, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predatory Callers Association. George Lindquist, representing the Big Bay Sportsmen Club. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SCR 7, but did not wish to speak: Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Ron Khoury, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Representative LaFave moved to report out SCR 7 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin. Nays: Reps. Sowerby, Aiyash. Pass: Rep. Cambensy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM. Representative Gary Howell, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1611
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-27 11:52:00.000000
    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, January 27, 2022 10:30 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 Yaroch moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 20, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair invited Beverly Fields to talk about her experience losing a loved one to COVID- 19 in a long-term care facility. The Chair invited Laurel Thibert and Janet Presson to talk about their experience losing a loved one to COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. The Chair invited Tamela Lortz to talk about her experience losing a loved one to COVID-19 in a long-term care facility. The committee discussed the testimony. The Chair laid HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee: HB 5659 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20158. HB 5660 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending section 11 (MCL 400.711), as amended by 2016 PA 525. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5659 and HB 5660, but did not wish to speak: Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Representative Yaroch introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the meeting at 11:52 AM. Representative Steven Johnson, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1612
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-27 10:30:00.000000
    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, January 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol 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, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from Decemember 2, 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. Peter M. Provenzano, Jr., Chancellor for Oakland Community College; submitted a card and written testimony in support of HB 5527, but did not wish to speak. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5527, but did not wish to speak: Gabriel TS Schneider representing the Northwestern Michigan College; Brandy Johnson representing the Michigan Community College Association; and Jonathan Byrd representing the Kellogg Community College. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5527 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. The Chair laid SB 445 before the committee: SB 445 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 28 (MCL 421.28), as amended by 2020 PA 229. The committee adopted a (H-1) substitute for SB 445 on September 30, 2021. The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 445 and (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Rachael Wineland, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency; Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy; Thomas W. Weeks; Mark Risk, an attorney; Robert Cramer, Director of Community Services for the Michigan Association of United Ways; Angana Shah, Policy Manager for the Michigan United; David Blanchard, representing the Blanchard and Walker, PLLC; and David Q. Worthams, Director of Human Resource Policy for Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Sabo moved to report out SB 445 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Griffin, Martin, Howell, Farrington, Eisen, Markkanen, Sabo, Hope, O'Neal. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on Mavin-Integrating Data and People to create a Better Learning Experience. Bob Kefgen, Associate Executive Director for Government Relations Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, introduced Colin Ripmaster, Deputy Executive Director Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, Sai Naik, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Principal Solution Architect for the Mavin Global Company, and Kevin Stotts, President Talent 2025, who put forward their video presentation on Mavin, a student learning program. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Sabo moved that the committee adjourn. There being no objections, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m. Representative Beth Griffin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-27
    Meeting id
    meeting-1613
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-01-27
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
    2022-HJ-01-27-007
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    44
    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
    8
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-01-27
    Sitting id
    sitting-869
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-SJ-01-27-007
    Linked media count
    0
    Named action count
    26
    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
    2022-01-27
    Sitting id
    sitting-1058

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