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2022-03-08

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For 2022-03-08, the release reports observations found. It contains 1183 attributable activity rows naming 144 members.

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Committee meetings
10

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1183
Committee meeting count
10
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 09:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-78
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 8, 2022 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 210 before the committee: HR 210 (Rep. Outman) A resolution to affirm our commitment to the inalienable rights of parents to direct the education of their children. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 210. The motion prevailed 7- 5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Pass: None. Representative Outman testified in support of HR 210. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Paquette moved to report out HR 210 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus. Nays: Reps. Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Pass: Rep. Shannon. The Chair laid HB 4810 and HB 4811 before the committee: HB 4810 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. HB 4811 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4810. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4810 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4811. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4811 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4810 and HB 4811, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association. Deanna Green, representing the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:25 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-1677
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 12:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-03-08 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-219
    Committee name
    Education and Career Readiness
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JIM RUNESTAD SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. MARK HUIZENGA SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CAREER READINESS SENATOR LANA THEIS CHAIR 7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2420 FAX: (517) 373-2764 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 107 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4326 (S-1) (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 726 (Sen. Zorn). 4. Reported SB 940 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported SB 941 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation and immediate effect. 6. Reported HB 5701 (Rep. VanSingel) with recommendation. 7. Reported HB 4953 (S-2) (Rep. Martin) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a quorum was present. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 107: Linda Davis, Families Against Narcotics – Support Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-1) version of SB 107 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4326. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Page 1 of 3 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4326: Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report the (S-1) version of HB 4326 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, and Huizenga. Nays: Sen.(s) Polehanki. Pass: Sen.(s) Geiss. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 726: Bree Anderson and Anthony Estell, Office of Retirement Services – Opposition Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 726: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 940 and SB 941: Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 940 and SB 941: Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 940 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 940. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 941 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 941. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5701: Rob Winkleman, The office of Rep. Scott VanSingel – Support Page 2 of 3 Jack Taylor and Cris Ahearns, Nightlock – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5701: Mack Jones, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Neutral Drake Jamali and Don Erickson, Security Industry Association – Opposition Rhonda Grant, HID – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5701 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4953: Rep. David Martin – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4953: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Non Public Schools – Support Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4953. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report the (S-2) version of HB 4953 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki, and Geiss. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 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 12:46 p.m. Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-3597
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 15:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-03-08 14:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-223
    Committee name
    Energy and Technology
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Toyota Motor North America regarding Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Bizon, Schmidt, Wozniak, McCann, Brinks, McMorrow and Bullock, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles: Jason Sekhon, Advanced Technology Research Consultant, Toyota Motor North America – No Position Karen Johnston, Regional Director of Government Affairs, Toyota Motor North America – No Position Adam Karibian, VP of Technical Planning and Strategy, Toyota Motor North America – No Position Ken Laberteaux, Sr. Principal Scientist, Toyota Motor North America – No Position The following individuals submitted written testimony regarding hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles: John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:02 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-3599
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-81
    Committee name
    Families, Children, and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS REP. RODNEY WAKEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 8, 2022 12:00 p.m. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the Chair. The Chair requested attendance be called. The Clerk called the attendance and announced a quorum was present. Present: Reps. Wakeman, Meerman, Rendon, Roth, Tisdel, Pohutsky, Brenda Carter, Aiyash. Absent: Rep. Camilleri. Excused: Rep. Camilleri. Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5777 before the committee: HB 5777 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1705. Representative Ben Frederick, the bill sponsor, explained HB 5777 and introduced Frida Morrison, Michigan Spokesperson for Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids- Kindergarten Ready (LEAD-K), who testified in support of HB 5777 and submitted written testimony. Questions followed. Mary Mitchell testified in support of HB 5777. Rosemary Langevin testified in support of HB 5777. Danny McDougall, PhD, CSC, Chair of the Sign Language Studies Department at Madonna University, testified in support of HB 5777. Questions followed. Dr. Michael M. McKee, MD, MPH, Associate Professor at the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation at the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5777. Julie Rae Smario testified in support of HB 5777. Kyah Kitchen, a Case Manager at Deaf Community Advocacy Network (C.A.N.!) and representing LEAD-K, testified in support of HB 5777. Dr. Casey Stach AuD, Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Michigan Audiology Coalition, testified in opposition to of HB 5777. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5777, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Shon Halacka, representing the Cued Speech*; Daniel Seraphinoff, President of the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chapter*; Sidney Kraizman, representing Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Chapter*; and Jeffery Astrein, Chair of the Hearing Loss association of America Michigan State Association*. *Submitted written testimony. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Annie Urasky, Director of the Division on Deaf, Deaf/blind and Hard Hearing in the Michigan Department of Civil Rights*; Jerome Reide, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights*; Lori Earls, representing LEAD-K*; Chris Hench, representing parents of deaf children; and Peter Dale*: *Submitted written testimony. Sheryl Y. Kennedy, Ph.D., Legislative Liaison in the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs of the Michigan Department of Education, individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but did not wish to speak: The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, and submitted written testimony, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, Policy Strategist, for the American Civil Liberties Union ACLU; and Natasha Abner, Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at the University of Michigan. The following individuals submitted a card in support of HB 5777, but did not wish to speak: Carol Kuplicki; Barry Morrison; Todd Morrison; Kevin Morrison; Michael Morrison; Judy Ann Lowie; Daniel Kuehn; Nicholas Meloche; Angela Battani; Tim Hudkins; Gloria Hudkins Glen Newcomb;; Robin Wilson; Heather Wilson; Scott Powers; Peppy Stuckless; Tana Dewitt; Diana Snider; Lawrence Etkie; Teddy Dorsette III; David Sharpe; Melody Sharpe; Denise Mayer; Chris Schultz; Patricia Schultz; Mike Colombo; Kelly Wyse; John Patrick; Edward Weir; Jules Crapko; Gina Colombo; Roman Imielowski; Cheryl Wakeman; Nancy Gingery; Frannie Brandow; Nancy McCall; Mark Farrington; Julie Kramer; Natalie Grupido; Dara Winright; Miranda Ireland-Kennedy; Matthew Whitfield; Laura LaBudde; Neal McKenzie; Lallitca Clayton; Jill Maxwell; Greg Frohriep; Dylan Secord; Sandria Graham; Debbie Woodman; Dianne Kinnee; Victor Battani; Danny Kennedy, JR; Debora Solomon; Darlene Weir; Sherry Buzzelli; Joyce LaHaye; Darlene Lewis; Harry Lewis; Elizabeth MaKowski; Madonna Newcomb; Card Cottrell; Haley Gordy; Pam Growth; Bonnie Eiermann; Heather Golob; Melissa Stanton; Delia Castillo; Alvin Shaw; Monica Imielowsk;i Amanda Bogart; Jodi Seres; Debra Morrison; Alan McCall; Marian Loge; Rosie Lambert; Tom Saylor; Carol Jensen; Marcy Colton; Nancy McKenzie; Raad Hakim; Michelle Osternout; Lucas VanDalen; Jennifer Wickman; Diana Campbell; Jennifer Marshall; Shelly Chu; Steven Chu; Ashley Hursin; Jason Reidel; Andrea Reide;l Sarah Shaw; Ann Nose; Judy Vernon; Gerald Vernon; Tammy Delikta; Tracey Bauer; Stevie Naeyaert; Pamela Growth; Michael Tioran; Peggy Ostrander; Amy Plumridge; Theresa Plumridge; Bethany McLain; Janet Carter; Norman Smith; Grace McCoy; Rosina Switras; Chris Riley; Tyrus Hudkins; Carenlee Phillips; Tina Takocs; Rebecca Lozar; Alexandria Gemmill; Suzanne Johnson; Rebecca Claman; Keith Lozar; Pat Riley; Tara Marshall; Tommy Saylor; Caroll Sclorff; Christine Carter; Mel Frelich; Peggy Frelich; Cindy Smolinski; Wally Jones; Judy Shepard; Katie Dreyer; Samantha Hanser-Maynard; Ryan Brown; Kay Torigian; Megan Seipke-Brown; Heather Worthington; Mary Klein; Tyrus Hudkins; Denise Wecker-Seipke; David Seipke; Sandra Peterson; Amanda Costa; Cheryl Airgood; Kathleen Mitchell; Alonzo Hursin; Patricia Hursin; William Miracle; Shaylee Kales; Roy Peterson; Theresa Miracle; Yuilette Parks; Lindsey McGlinch; Aliehs Zepke; Margaret Yellin; Zachary Maccani; Wendie Dillehay; Melanie Jackson; Kara Brown; Camiron Andrews; Laura Bommarito; Christina Pear; Cynthia Dees; Jason Rozman; Virginia Virkler; Elizabeth Szymanski; Alina Maccani; Louise Lee; Tim Weeks; April Enlert; Janet Ruggirello; JoAnna Royer; David Panzlav; Brenda Bachman; Sherry Bowman; Connie Sue Davis; Tamara Rothermel; Gretchen Sells; Jackie Peek; Erik Nimmo; Maureen Anthony; Martin Dale-Hench; Peter Dale; Helen Hench; Brendan Krett; Mary G Klein; Dorie Barkey; Deborah Broomham; Kim Propst; Julie Heck; Samie Maccani; Alison Kreft; Kid Black Fedio; Joan Black; Dennis Kraft; Berna Sorscher; Mary Pirkola; Tom Humenchick; Bonnie Brown; D. Sofia Gravlin; Christine Mieloch; Lori Sutter; Janis Duchnicki; Heba Schwebke; Ashley Wegers; Hildegard Biele;r Erin Dennis; Amy Mitroff; Connie Forest; Willie Forest; Mitch Holaly; Ted Morgan; and Gina Morgan. The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 5777, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Tiffany Inman Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition; Dr. Chelsea Conrad Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition; Dr. Nicole Velander, Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition; Dr. Erica Bennett Au.D, PhD, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition; Dr. Brittany Finkler, Au.D, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition; Donna Sorkin, representing the American Cochlear Implant Alliance; Brandi Griffin, representing the University of Michigan Hearing Rehabilitation Center; Shannon Seraphinoff, representing Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Michigan Audiology Coalition; and Helen Kraizman. Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Camilleri from the meeting. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee; Representative Tisdel moved that the committee adjourn. The Chair adjourned the meeting at 1:21 p.m. Representative Rodney Wakeman, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-1678
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 10:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-86
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. GRAHAM FILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 8, 2022 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman, Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Berman joined the committee remotely. Representative Steven Johnson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Filler laid before the committee a presentation on Michigan Judiciary's Electronic Filing System - Implementation and Funding (MiFILE). Michael H.R. Buckles, representing the Michigan Creditors Bar Association, gave a presentation on MiFILE to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Boyd, representing the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), gave a presentation on MiFILE to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1990 PA 187, entitled "The pupil transportation act," by amending sections 5 and 20 (MCL 257.1805 and 257.1820), section 5 as amended by 2006 PA 107 and section 20 as added by 2021 PA 52. HB 5508 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 8379 and 8396 (MCL 600.8379 and 600.8396), section 8379 as amended by 2000 PA 93 and section 8396 as added by 1994 PA 12. HB 5509 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 682, 907, and 909 (MCL 257.682, 257.907, and 257.909), section 682 as amended by 2021 PA 50, section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94. Representative Clements, Representative Puri and Jean Souliere, representing BusPatrol LLC, testified in support of HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5509, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bruce Timmons, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509, but did not wish to speak: Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5508 and HB 5509, but did not wish to speak: Katrina Morris, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation. Mac Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Graham Filler, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-1679
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-359
    Committee name
    Labor and Economic Opportunity & MEDC
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity/MEDC submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Horn (C), Schmidt, Huizenga and Hertel
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-3598
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-362
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Bumstead (C), Bizon, McCann and Bayer Excused: Senator Victory Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Agriculture and Rural Development – Thursday, March 10, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 11:30 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 General Government – Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 K-12 and Michigan Department of Education – Thursday, March 10, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Licensing and Regulatory Affairs/Insurance and Financial Services – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Military and Veterans Affairs/State Police – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 15, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Health Policy and Human Services – Thursday, March 10, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 10, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:50 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Nesbitt, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-3601
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 14:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-03-08 14:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-218
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Referred the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. 2. Referred the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. 3. Presentation by the Michigan Corrections Organization. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to refer the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Audit Report was referred. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to refer the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Page 1 of 2 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Audit Report was referred. The Chair invited Byron Osborn, President of the Michigan Corrections Organization, and Ray Sholtz, V.P. / Chief of Staff of the Michigan Corrections Organization to give the committee a presentation. Mr. Osborn and Mr. Sholtz presented the committee with information from the Michigan Corrections Organization regarding staffing at Michigan correctional facilities, staffing recruitment and retention, mandatory overtime, facility operations and safety among other topics. Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 2:48 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-3600
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 10:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-91
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. ROGER HAUCK CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 8, 2022 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5766 before the committee: HB 5766 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 9 (MCL 333.27959). Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 5766. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Yocum, representing the Oakland Schools, testified in support of HB 5766. Questions and discussion followed. Allison Arnold, representing Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5766. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5766, but did not wish to speak: Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Dan Jarvis, representing Michigan Family Forum. At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:53 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order. The Minority Vice Chair laid HB 5871 before the committee: HB 5871 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 502 and 504 (MCL 333.27502 and 333.27504), section 502 as amended by 2018 PA 648 and section 504 as amended by 2018 PA 10. Representative Hauck testified in support of HB 5871. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5871, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. At 10:56 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5477 before the committee: HB 5477 (Rep. Stone) A bill to regulate the preparation, distribution, and sale of kratom products; to prohibit the preparation, distribution, and sale of adulterated or contaminated kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and penalties; and to provide remedies. Representative Outman moved to refer HB 5477 to the Committee on Rules and Competitiveness. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Mueller. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 10:58 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-1680
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-08 11:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-94
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION REP. JACK O'MALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 8, 2022 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Absent: Rep. Carra. Excused: Rep. Carra. Representatives Berman and Clemente joined the committee remotely. Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5750 before the committee: HB 5750 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 907 and 909 (MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections 2c, 627c, and 907b. Representative Sneller moved to refer House Bill No. 5750 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 9-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Shannon, Liberati, Puri. Nays: Rep. LaFave. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5734 before the committee: HB 5734 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 1917 PA 165, entitled "An act to authorize highway officials to close roads under construction, improvement or repair, or any portion of a highway whereon a bridge is being constructed or repaired; to require such officials to place in good repair and to mark by proper signs suitable detours around roads, or portions of roads, which are closed hereunder; to provide suitable barriers, and lights shall be maintained at the end of such roads or portions of roads which are thus closed and at the intersections thereof with other roads; to require the removal of signs and barriers located and placed hereunder; and to provide a penalty for a violation of the provisions hereof," by amending section 1 (MCL 247.291) and by adding sections 1a and 1b. At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Eisen called the committee back to order. Representative O'Malley, joined by William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, both testified in support of HB 5734. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 5734, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Eisen laid the committee at ease. At 10:51 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5568 before the committee: HB 5568 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 224 (MCL 257.224), as amended by 2018 PA 656. Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed. Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in opposition to HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified with a neutral position on HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed. Representative LaFave moved to excuse Representative Carra from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-08
    Meeting id
    meeting-1681
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-08 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-03-08
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-03-08-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    60
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-03-08
    Sitting id
    sitting-885
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-SJ-03-08-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    15
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-03-08
    Sitting id
    sitting-1074

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