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2022-03-16

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For 2022-03-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 1155 attributable activity rows naming 144 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 11:15:00.000000
    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, March 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 Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5742, HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745, HB 5746, HB 5747 and HB 5748 before the committee: HB 5742 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8308a. HB 5743 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8507a. HB 5744 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 2125 (MCL 289.2125), as amended by 2015 PA 61, and by adding section 2124. HB 5745 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1975 PA 120, entitled "Feed law," by amending section 19 (MCL 287.539), as added by 2015 PA 83. HB 5746 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 1931 PA 189, entitled "The insect pest and plant disease act," (MCL 286.201 to 286.228) by adding section 17a. HB 5747 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.561 to 288.740) by adding section 92. HB 5748 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.471 to 288.540) by adding section 36. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5742 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5743 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5744 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5745 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Carra moved to report out HB 5746 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5747 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5748 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5893 before the committee: HB 5893 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," by amending sections 2, 9a, 9b, 24, 27, 28c, 28e, 28f, 31, and 31a (MCL 290.602, 290.609a, 290.609b, 290.624, 290.627, 290.628c, 290.628e, 290.628f, 290.631, and 290.631a), sections 2, 9a, and 9b as amended by 2012 PA 253, section 28c as amended by 2016 PA 464, section 28e as amended by 2012 PA 469, section 28f as added by 2017 PA 168, and sections 31 and 31a as amended by 2012 PA 254. Representative Witwer, joined by Craig VanBuren and Ashley Steffen, both representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, all testified in support of HB 5893. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5893, but did not wish to speak: Peter Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5893, but did not wish to speak: Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. Glenn Stevens, representing MICHauto. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Sugar Company before the committee. John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided a presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:15 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1695
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 11:15:00.000000
    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, March 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 Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5742, HB 5743, HB 5744, HB 5745, HB 5746, HB 5747 and HB 5748 before the committee: HB 5742 (Rep. Cambensy) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8308a. HB 5743 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 8507a. HB 5744 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 2125 (MCL 289.2125), as amended by 2015 PA 61, and by adding section 2124. HB 5745 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1975 PA 120, entitled "Feed law," by amending section 19 (MCL 287.539), as added by 2015 PA 83. HB 5746 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 1931 PA 189, entitled "The insect pest and plant disease act," (MCL 286.201 to 286.228) by adding section 17a. HB 5747 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.561 to 288.740) by adding section 92. HB 5748 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," (MCL 288.471 to 288.540) by adding section 36. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5742 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5743 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5744 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5745 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Carra moved to report out HB 5746 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5747 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5748 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Garza, Cambensy, Hope, Witwer, Puri. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5893 before the committee: HB 5893 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," by amending sections 2, 9a, 9b, 24, 27, 28c, 28e, 28f, 31, and 31a (MCL 290.602, 290.609a, 290.609b, 290.624, 290.627, 290.628c, 290.628e, 290.628f, 290.631, and 290.631a), sections 2, 9a, and 9b as amended by 2012 PA 253, section 28c as amended by 2016 PA 464, section 28e as amended by 2012 PA 469, section 28f as added by 2017 PA 168, and sections 31 and 31a as amended by 2012 PA 254. Representative Witwer, joined by Craig VanBuren and Ashley Steffen, both representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, all testified in support of HB 5893. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5893, but did not wish to speak: Peter Langley, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5893, but did not wish to speak: Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. Glenn Stevens, representing MICHauto. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Sugar Company before the committee. John Boothroyd, Manager of Government Relations for the Michigan Sugar Company, provided a presentation on the Michigan Sugar Company. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:15 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1696
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-338
    Committee name
    Community Health & Human Services
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, Santana, Irwin and Brinks Excused: Senators Schmidt and Hollier
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3621
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 13:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-03-16 12:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-338
    Committee name
    Community Health & Human Services
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. LaSata, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding an update on Office of Inspector General public assistance fraud activities. Alan Kimichik, Department of Health and Human Services-Inspector General At 12:32 p.m., Sen.(s) Sylvia Santana and Winnie Brinks entered the meeting. At 1:13 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin left the meeting. At 1:15 p.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon, supported by Sen. Daley, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Schmidt and Hollier were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. MacDonald, to adjourn the committee at 1:28 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4944
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-357
    Committee name
    Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Bizon (C) and Hollier Excused: Senator Runestad
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3620
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-339
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Victory (C), Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga, Irwin and McCann Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 General Government – Wednesday, 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 24, 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 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Tuesday, March 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:14 a.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Theis, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3622
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 15:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-03-16 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-339
    Committee name
    General Government
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) Bumstead, MacDonald, Huizenga, Irwin and McCann. A quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Executive Director John Johnson, Department of Civil Rights Ann Holmes, Interim Director of Budget and Management Services, Department of Civil Rights Jerome Reide, Legislative Liasion, Department of Civil Rights The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Amy Pung, Chief Financial Officer, Michigan Civil Service Commission Kurt Weiss, External Relations, Michigan Civil Service Commission John Gnodtke, State Personnel Director, Michigan Civil Service Commission The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Michelle Lange, Acting Director, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget Laura Clark, Chief Information Officer, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adjourn the committee at 3:53 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4957
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 08:36:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-445
    Committee name
    House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 16, 2022 8:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly Report, dated March 16th, 2022. Representative Frederick moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated March 16th, 2022. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Wentworth, Frederick, Tate, Lasinski, Rabhi. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at 8:36 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: June 15, 2022
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-5550
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 12:06:00.000000
    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, March 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 March 2, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 5248 on February 16, 2022. Representative Ellison moved to report out HB 5248 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). 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. The Chair laid SB 258 and SB 259 before the committee: SB 258 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1963 PA 247, entitled "An act to define the term "newspaper" as used in the statutes of this state regarding publication of notices," by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1051). SB 259 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1461 (MCL 600.1461); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 258 with recommendation. 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 Ellison moved to report out SB 259 with recommendation. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 258 and SB 259, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Richner, representing Detroit Legal News. Bill Black, representing International Teamsters. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association. The Chair laid SB 618 before the committee: SB 618 (Sen. Victory) 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 SB 618 with recommendation. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 618, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Johnson, representing Calhoun Intermediate Schools. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Sherisse Butler, representing Detroit Public Schools. Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 12:06 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1697
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 09:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-03-16 08:30:00.000000
    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 March 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follow: 1. Reported HB 4332 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4205 (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4206 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation. 4. Testimony regarding HB 4080 (Rep. LaFave). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 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. McCann to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4332, and invited Rep. S. Johnson to summarize the bill. The members had no questions for Rep. S. Johnson. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4332: Thomas Dunn, American Motorcyclist Association, District 14 – Support Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4332: Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources – Neutral Karen Middendorf, Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association – Support James Hunt, Cycle Conservation Club - Support The Chair brought up HB's 4205 – 4206, and invited Rep.(s) S. Johnson and Roth to summarize the bills. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4332: Via Zoom, Karen Middendorf, Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association – Support The members had no questions. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4205-4206: Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources – Support The Chair brought up HB 4080, and invited Rep. LaFave to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4080: Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources – oppose. Member questions followed. Jandin Miller, Michigan Traditional Bowhunters – oppose. Member questions followed. Paul Biediger, Michigan Traditional Bowhunters – oppose. Member questions followed. Clayton Morrice, Michigan Bow Hunters – oppose. The members had no questions. Bob Jones, Michigan Bow Hunters – oppose. Member questions followed. Dean Hall, Self – oppose. The members had no questions. The following individuals submitted written testimony, but did not attend the hearing regarding HB 4080: Bruce and Jane Folske – Oppose Todd Sumners – Oppose Greg Darling – Oppose Larry Burcz – Oppose John McIntosh – Oppose Dean and Ellen Hall – Oppose Bob Petrie – Oppose Ron Spangler – Oppose Ronald Tucker – Oppose David Laskosky – Oppose John Baggett – Oppose Neugene Hall – Oppose Gary Larsen - Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4332 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report HB 4205 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4206 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. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/23/2022
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-3619
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-03-16 11:10:00.000000
    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, March 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 24, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5255 and HB 5872 before the committee: HB 5255 (Rep. Clements) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4o (MCL 205.94o), as amended by 2015 PA 204. HB 5872 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4t (MCL 205.54t), as amended by 2015 PA 205. Lynn Ghandi, representing Foley and Lardner, and Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association, testified in support of HB 5255 and HB 5872. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5255 and HB 5872, but did not wish to speak: Bret Marr, representing the Michigan Concrete Association. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5255 and HB 5872, but did not wish to speak: Eddie Kindle, representing the Genesee Intermediate School District. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5255. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Yancey offered the following amendment to HB 5255 (H-1): 1. Amend page 8, line 9, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and renumbering the remaining enacting section. Representative Yancey moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5255 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 6-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Nays: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5255 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5872 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. The Chair laid SB 195 before the committee: SB 195 (Sen. Nesbitt) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 691 (MCL 206.691), as amended by 2014 PA 14. Senator Nesbitt testified in support of SB 195. Leah Robinson and Wayne Roberts, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of SB 195. Lynn Ghandi, representing Foley and Lardner, testified in support of SB 195. Meredith Beeson and Alan Pasetsky, representing the Global Business Alliance, testified in support of SB 195. Paul Connors and Angela Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on SB 195. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 195, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Carolee Kvoriak, representing Consumers Energy. Jeremy Eisemann, representing Liberty Mutual. At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:59 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 852 and SB 853 before the committee: SB 852 (Sen. Runestad) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 14a (MCL 205.104a), as amended by 2022 PA 4. SB 853 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 18 (MCL 205.68), as amended by 2022 PA 3. Tas Blekys, representing Senator Runestad, Caitlin Stadler, representing Senator Chang, Dayne Bartscht, representing the Eastern Market Brewing Company, and Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 852 and SB 853. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 852 and SB 853, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1698
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-03-16 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-03-16
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-03-16-027
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    25
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-03-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-889
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-SJ-03-16-027
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    23
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-03-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-1078

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