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2022-02-09

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For 2022-02-09, the release reports observations found. It contains 1757 attributable activity rows naming 145 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 11:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5700 before the committee: HB 5700 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8320 (MCL 324.8320). Representative Lightner, joined by Scott Mauer, representing Napoleon Feed Mill, and James Videto, a Jackson County, Michigan farmer, all testified in support of HB 5700. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5700, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Tony Des Chenes, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5700, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid the presentation on Double Up Food Bucks and the Michigan Good Food Fund before the committee. Kate Kraus, the Chief Operating Officer of Fair Food Network, provided a presentation on Double Up Food Bucks and the Michigan Good Food Fund. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair returned to HB 5700. Mike Schiffer, representing the Michigan Agricultural Aviation Association, testified in opposition to HB 5700. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-1629
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 11:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5700 before the committee: HB 5700 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8320 (MCL 324.8320). Representative Lightner, joined by Scott Mauer, representing Napoleon Feed Mill, and James Videto, a Jackson County, Michigan farmer, all testified in support of HB 5700. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5700, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Tony Des Chenes, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5700, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid the presentation on Double Up Food Bucks and the Michigan Good Food Fund before the committee. Kate Kraus, the Chief Operating Officer of Fair Food Network, provided a presentation on Double Up Food Bucks and the Michigan Good Food Fund. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair returned to HB 5700. Mike Schiffer, representing the Michigan Agricultural Aviation Association, testified in opposition to HB 5700. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-1630
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 11:59:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-75
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 9, 2022 11:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: None. Excused: None. The House Appropriations Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Appropriations Committee. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendation before the committee. The Chair invited Director Chris Harkins and Deputy Director Bethany Wicksall, representing the State Budget Office, to present the Governor's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: February 23, 2022
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-1631
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2022-02-09 11:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-226
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    36TH DISTRICT SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR JIM STAMAS CHAIR S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7946 FAX: (517) 373-2678 ** DRAFT ** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2022 A Joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., in the House Appropriations Room in the State Capitol building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation of Governor Whitmer's 2023 budget proposal by State Budget Director, Chris Harkins. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley, Huizinga, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and Bayer, a quorum was present. The Chairman welcomed State Budget Director Chris Harkins to present Governor Whitmer's 2023 budget proposal to the senate and house committees. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Outman, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at noon. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-4687
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 11:57:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-77
    Committee name
    Communications and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY REP. MICHELE HOITENGA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Hoitenga. The Clerk read the following letters making changes to the committee: November 10, 2021 Dear Speaker Wentworth and Clerk Randall, I hereby resign the office of State Representative for the 36th district of the House of Representatives. Sincerely, Douglas C. Wozniak November 30, 2021 Dear Clerk Randall, This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee appointments: Representative Rodney Wakeman to the committee on Communications and Technology. Jason Wentworth, Speaker Michigan House of Representatives The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wakeman, Bezotte, Coleman, Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Aiyash joined the committee remotely. Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5597 before the committee: HB 5597 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to require social media platforms to provide a method for users to identify as candidates; to prohibit certain actions of social media platforms; and to provide remedies. Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. Adrian Moore, representing the Reason Foundation, testified with no position on HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. Cameron Sholty, representing the Heartland Institute, testified with a neutral position on HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-1632
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 14:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-02-09 14:02:00.000000
    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 February 9, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5252 (S-3) (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Slagh to summarize HB 5252. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5252: Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 5252. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-3) version of HB 5252 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5252 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:09 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 16, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3560
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 13:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-02-09 12:39:00.000000
    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 February 9, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4939 (Rep. Damoose) 2. Testimony regarding HB 4940 (Rep. Tate) 3. Reported HB 4378 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 4379 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Testimony regarding SB 805 (Sen. MacDonald). 6. Testimony regarding SB 806 (Sen. MacDonald). 7. Testimony regarding SB 807 (Sen. MacDonald). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:39 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. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 4939 - 4940 and invited Rep. Damoose to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4939 – 4940: Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers Association – Support Thad Szott, Szott Auto Group, Detroit Auto Dealers Association – Support Aaron Keel, MI Department of Treasury – Oppose David Metalski, MI Department of Treasury - Oppose The Chair brought up HB's 4378 – 4379. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4378 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4378. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4379 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4379. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB's 805 – 807 and invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 805 – 807: Karen Giles, CFO Superior Companies, via Zoom – Support Dave Ruman, CFO J.G. Kern, via Zoom – Support Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose SB 805-806 Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose SB 805-806 The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 805-807: Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3561
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 12:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-87
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JULIE A. CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 9, 2022 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4884 and HB 4885 before the committee: HB 4884 (Rep. Marino) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 619 and 1107 (MCL 380.619 and 380.1107), as added by 2004 PA 234. HB 4885 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 207, 268, 327, 369, and 383 (MCL 168.207, 168.268, 168.327, 168.369, and 168.383), section 327 as amended by 1982 PA 505 and section 383 as amended by 2018 PA 120. Representative Yaroch and Representative Marino testified in support of HB 4884 and HB 4885. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5666 before the committee: HB 5666 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled "School bond qualification, approval, and loan act," by amending section 9 (MCL 388.1929), as amended by 2012 PA 437. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 5666 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5666, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-1633
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 09:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-02-09 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-234
    Committee name
    Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Reported HB 4242 (S-2) (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 563 (Sen. LaSata). 3. Testimony regarding SB 813 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4242, and invited Rep. Alexander to summarize the (S-2) version of the bill. The members had no questions for Rep. Alexander. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4242: Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4242. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4242 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4242 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 563, and invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 563: Mr. Jamie Racklyeft, Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium, via Zoom - Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 563: Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support L. Paul Bailey, Sheriff Berrien County - Support The Chair brought up SB 813 and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bill. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 813: Cheryl Vosburg, Executive Director, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council – Support Ryan Baker, President, Kalamazoo River Alliance – Support Travis Boeskool, Legislative Liaison, MI Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy – Support Jerrod Sanders, Water Resources Division, MI Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy – Support Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 813: Amy Trotter, MI United Conservation Clubs – Support Bob Stuber, MI Hydro Relicensing Coalition – Support Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support State Rep. Julie Rogers, Kalamazoo - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:31 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/16/2022
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3558
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 11:16:00.000000
    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, February 9, 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. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722 before the committee: SB 720 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 7b, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 205.422, 205.423, 205.424, 205.425, 205.425a, 205.426, 205.426a, 205.426b, 205.426c, 205.426d, 205.427, 205.427b, 205.428, 205.429, 205.431, 205.432, and 205.433), sections 2 and 11 as amended by 2020 PA 326, sections 3, 5, and 6 as amended and section 6b as added by 1997 PA 187, sections 5a and 6a as amended by 2012 PA 188, section 6c as added by 2002 PA 503, section 6d as added by 2003 PA 285, section 7 as amended by 2021 PA 102, section 7b as added by 2002 PA 607, section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 458, section 9 as amended by 2004 PA 474, section 12 as amended by 2018 PA 639, and section 13 as amended by 1995 PA 131, and by adding sections 3a and 6f. SB 721 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1987 PA 264, entitled "Health and safety fund act," by amending section 3 (MCL 141.473), as amended by 1998 PA 529. SB 722 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1999 PA 244, entitled "An act to require tobacco product manufacturers to place funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to establish a formula for determining the amount of the escrow; to establish the conditions for release of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and duties of the attorney general; and to provide for civil penalties for violation of this act," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.2051 and 445.2052), as amended by 2016 PA 42. Matas Blekys, representing Senator Runestad's Office, and Paul Connors, Sal Gaglio, and Jack Panitch, all representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Matt Breslin, representing the Cigar Association of America. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-1634
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-09 12:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-02-09 12:05:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-245
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ED MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR TOM BARRETT CHAIR 3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4976 (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4977 (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 4978 (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Testimony regarding HB 4451 (Rep. Howell). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Markkanen to summarize HB 4976 – HB 4978. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4976, HB 4977, and HB 4978: Henry Schienebeck, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association – Support Julie Penrose, Holli Forest Products – Support Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4976, HB 4977 and HB 4978: Jason Wadaga, Michigan Association of Timbermen – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4976 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None Page 1 of 2 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4976. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4977 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4977. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4978 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4978. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Michael Goschka, of Rep. Howell's office, to summarize HB 4451. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4451: Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:27 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 2, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3559
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-09 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-02-09
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
    2022-HJ-02-09-012
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    49
    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
    10
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-02-09
    Sitting id
    sitting-874
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-SJ-02-09-012
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    22
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-02-09
    Sitting id
    sitting-1063

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