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2022-02-16

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For 2022-02-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 1827 attributable activity rows naming 144 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 11:55:00.000000
    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 16, 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 February 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5671, HB 5704 and HB 5705 before the committee: HB 5671 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4102 (MCL 289.4102), as amended by 2012 PA 178. HB 5704 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1105 and 4102 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516 and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178. HB 5705 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 1111 (MCL 289.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 92, and by adding section 6171. Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5671. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5704. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5705. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Posthumus called the committee back to order. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5671 as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Posthumus laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 5704 as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Representative Brann, joined by John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, both testified in support of HB 5705 as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Brad Deacon and Tim Slawinski, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in opposition to HB 5671, HB 5704 and HB 5705. Questions and discussion followed. Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 5705. Jeremy Davis, representing Designed by Daddy Custom Cakery, testified in support of HB 5704. Questions and discussion followed. Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Institute for Justice, testified in support of HB 5704. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Hamann representing the Above Measure Cookies testified in support of HB 5704. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5705, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Matt Sowash, representing Gopuff. Tim Ward, representing Uber Eats. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5671 and HB 5704, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5671 and HB 5704, but did not wish to speak: Sara Simmonds, representing the Michigan Association of Environmental Health Administrators. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5671, HB 5704 and HB 5705, but did not wish to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:55 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1644
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 11:55:00.000000
    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 16, 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 February 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5671, HB 5704 and HB 5705 before the committee: HB 5671 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4102 (MCL 289.4102), as amended by 2012 PA 178. HB 5704 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1105 and 4102 (MCL 289.1105 and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516 and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178. HB 5705 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 1111 (MCL 289.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 92, and by adding section 6171. Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5671. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5704. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5705. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Posthumus called the committee back to order. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5671 as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Posthumus laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Glenn testified in support of HB 5704 as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Representative Brann, joined by John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, both testified in support of HB 5705 as substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Brad Deacon and Tim Slawinski, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in opposition to HB 5671, HB 5704 and HB 5705. Questions and discussion followed. Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 5705. Jeremy Davis, representing Designed by Daddy Custom Cakery, testified in support of HB 5704. Questions and discussion followed. Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Institute for Justice, testified in support of HB 5704. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Hamann representing the Above Measure Cookies testified in support of HB 5704. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5705, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Matt Sowash, representing Gopuff. Tim Ward, representing Uber Eats. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5671 and HB 5704, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5671 and HB 5704, but did not wish to speak: Sara Simmonds, representing the Michigan Association of Environmental Health Administrators. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5671, HB 5704 and HB 5705, but did not wish to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:55 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1645
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2022-02-16 14:00:00.000000
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Appropriations Room in the State Capitol building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Summary of the Governor's 2023 budget proposal by Senate Fiscal Director, Kathryn Summers. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.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 entertained a motion by Sen. Victory, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from December 1, 2021 and February 9, 2022. Without Objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman welcomed Senate Fiscal Director, Kathryn Summers to provide an overview of Governor Whitmer's 2023 budget proposal to the senate and house committees. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley, supported by Sen. Victory, to adjourn the committee. The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 2-23-22 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3572
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 11:21:00.000000
    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 16, 2022 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Hoitenga. 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 Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5038 before the committee: HB 5038 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to create the office of broadband and digital infrastructure; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office of broadband and digital infrastructure; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 5038. Todd Cook and Eric Frederick, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in support of HB 5038. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Spence, representing the Southwest Michigan Council of Governments, testified in support of HB 5038. Siely Joshi, representing Crown Castle, testified in support of HB 5038. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting at 11:21 AM. Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1646
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 14:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-02-16 14:01:00.000000
    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 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding HB 4425 (Rep. Green). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5258 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 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. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4132 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. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4132. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4133 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 4133. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sherry Sofia, of Rep. Green's office, to summarize HB 4425. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4425: James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4425: Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair invited Tony Borden, of Rep. Koleszar's office, to summarize HB 5258. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5258: Richard Mann, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5258: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Mike Batterbee, Michigan Townships Association – Support Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Support Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:19 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 23, 2022 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3571
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 09:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-80
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOE BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Cherry, Haadsma, Morse, Puri, Scott. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Markkanen, Berman and Puri joined the committee remotely. Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Laura Sherman, President, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council; Mike Alpogianis, Battery Storage Engineer Manager, Invenergy; Nina Peluso, Policy Advisor, Form Energy; and Julian Boggs, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Key Capture Energy, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Jamie O'Brien, representing Advanced Energy Storage, LLC., addressed questions from the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1647
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 13:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-02-16 12:35:00.000000
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4939 (S-2) (Rep. Damoose) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4940 (S-2) (Rep. Tate) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 195 (S-1) (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 727 (Sen. Zorn) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Testimony regarding SB 697 (Sen. LaSata). 6. Testimony regarding SB 852 (Sen. Runestad). 7. Testimony regarding SB 853 (Sen. Chang). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4939 and offered amendment #1 to the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4939 – 4940: John Lindley, Michigan Association of RV's and Campgrounds The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4939. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Sen. Chang offered amendment #2 to HB 4939 and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt amendment #2 to HB 4939. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander Nays: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4939 as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Alexander Pass: Sen. Chang The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4939, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Alexander Pass: Sen. Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4939. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up HB 4940 and offered amendment #1 to the bill. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt amendment #1 to HB 4940. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4940 as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Alexander Pass: Sen. Chang The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report HB 4940, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Alexander Pass: Sen. Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4940. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 195 and offered an (S-1) version to the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 195: Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Alan Pasetsky, Global Business Alliance – Support Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral Angela Matelski, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 195: Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Mark Klopfenstein, Nexteer Automotive – Support Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support Fred Nicely, Council on State Taxation - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 195. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 195 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen (s) Chang and Alexander The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 195 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 727 and invited Sen. Zorn to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 727: Chong-Anna Canfora, Michigan Community Action Association – Support Susan Lindson, Michigan Community Action Association - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 727: Tim Minotas, Michigan Sierra Club – Support Ed Rivet, Conservative Energy Forum – Support Kyle McCree, Consumers Energy – Support Abigail Wallace, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 727 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 727. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 697 and invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 697: Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Mitch Kline, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 697: Grace Smith, Michigan Agri-Business Association- Support Jason Wadaga, Michigan Diary Food Association- Support Jason Wadaga, Michigan Sugar Company – Support Bob DeVries, GCSI, Michigan Pork Producers – Support Bob DeVries, GCSI, Michigan Milk Producers – Support The Chair brought up SB's 852 – 853, and invited Sen. Chang to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 852 – 853: Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Support Dayne Bartscht, Eastern Market Brewing Company – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 852 – 853: Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury - Neutral The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Nesbitt was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/23/2022
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3570
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 12:34:00.000000
    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 16, 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 Berman joined the committee remotely. Representative Slagh moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5287 before the committee: HB 5287 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 370 and 719 (MCL 168.370 and 168.719), section 370 as amended by 2014 PA 94 and section 719 as amended by 2018 PA 120. Representative Martin, and Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 5287. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5248 before the committee: HB 5248 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 1951 PA 33, entitled "An act to provide police and fire protection for townships and for certain areas in townships, certain incorporated villages, and certain cities; to authorize contracting for fire and police protection; to authorize the purchase of fire and police equipment, and the maintenance and operation of the equipment; to provide for defraying the cost of the equipment; to authorize the creation of special assessment districts and the levying and collecting of special assessments; to authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds in anticipation of the collection of special assessments and the advancement of the amount necessary to pay such bonds, and to provide for reimbursement for such advances by reassessment if necessary; to authorize the collection of fees for certain emergency services in townships and other municipalities; to authorize the creation of administrative boards and to prescribe their powers and duties; to provide for the appointment of traffic officers and to prescribe their powers and duties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10 (MCL 41.810), as amended by 2020 PA 64. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5248. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland, and Scott Adkins and Tim Tomlinson, representing the City of Roseville, testified in support of HB 5248. Questions and discussion followed. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 5248. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:34 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1648
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-02-16 11:02:00.000000
    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 16, 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 February 9, 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. Representative Beeler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 720. The motion prevailed 14-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 720 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 721 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 722 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing ITG Brands. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722, but did not wish to speak: Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 5683 and HB 5684 before the committee: HB 5683 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4gg. HB 5684 (Rep. Brann) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4gg. Representative Hornberger, and Representative Brann, testified in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684. Questions and discussion followed. Joseph Dobosh, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance, testified in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5683, but did not wish to speak: Richard Angelo, representing the Best Friends Animal Society. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684, but did not wish to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. Molly Tamulevich, representing the Humane Society of the United States. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5683 and HB 5684, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:02 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-02-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1649
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-02-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-02-16
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-02-16-015
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    26
    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
    11
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-02-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-877
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-SJ-02-16-015
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    19
    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
    2022-02-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-1066

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