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2023-02-09

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For 2023-02-09, the release reports observations found. It contains 535 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
5

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Attributable activity records
535
Committee meeting count
5
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-02-09 13:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-09 12:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-270
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 4 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 4. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 4: Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Andy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber – Support Sandi Smith, Michigan Realtors – Support Brian Westrin, Michigan Realtors – Support William Wagner, Citizen – Oppose Dave Coulter, Oakland County – Support Diane Antishin, DTE Energy – Support Trevor Thomas, Consumers Energy – Support KimArie Yowell, Rocket Companies – Support Jean Lanfear, MRLA – Buffalo Wild Wings – Support Page 1 of 3 Chris Andrus, Mitten Brewing – Support Carl Erickson, Atomic Object – Support Kim Bode, 8ThirtyFour Integrated Communications – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Support Eileen McNeil, Citizens for Traditional Values – Oppose The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize amendment #1 to SB 4. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt amendment #1 to SB 4. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen. (s) Runestad and Johnson Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 4 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad Pass: Sen. Johnson The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 4. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The following testimony cards regarding SB 4 were submitted for the record: Stephie Luyt, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support Tim Totten, Citizen – Oppose Bree Moeggenbreg, Citizen – Oppose Frank Foster, Michigan Medicine – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support Jeff Hewson, Michigan Family Forum – Oppose Mark Cook, BCBSM – Support Page 2 of 3 Magen Samyn, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce - Support Diane Middleton, Midland Business Alliance - Support Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce - Support Deb Prato, The Rapid - Support Jason Griffin, Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation - Support Nate Koetje, Feyen Zylstra - Support Natalie Steward, Switch – Support Shannon Cunningham, Acrisure - Support Brad Comment, The Right Place - Support Doug Small, Experience Grand Rapids – Support Mike Brown, Burdco, Inc. - Support Sara Harding, Charry Republic - Support Jim MacInnes, Crystal Mountain - Support Matt McDonough, Discovery Center and Pier - Support Dave Mengebier, Grand Traverse Community Foundation - Support Mary Garcia, Hagerty - Support Yarrow Brown, Housing North - Support Trey Devey, Interlochen Center for the Arts - Support Todd Niebauer, Northwestern Michigan College - Support Tina Schuett, Rare Bird Brew Pub - Support Sakura Takano, Rotary Charities - Support Tony Chipkewich, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery - Support Sarna Salzman, SEEDS Ecology and Education - Support Scott Newman-Bale, Short’s - Support Jean Derenzy, Traverse City DDA - Support Whitney Waara, Traverse City Tourism - Support Reginald Smith, Stafford's Hospitality, Inc. - Support Henry Wolf, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance - Support Warren Call, Traverse Connect – Support Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of MI – Support Brandon Crawford, Citizen – Oppose Reina Vendramini, Citizen – Oppose Christine Augustine, Citizen - Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/16/23 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3769
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-09 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-272
    Committee name
    Conference Committee on HB 4001
    Evidence text
    The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 4001 submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 9:45 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Anthony, Singh and Lauwers Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Wednesday, February 15, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 Subcommittees – Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 15, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, February 16, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 DHHS – Thursday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-2768 LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, February 15, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Transportation – Thursday, February 16, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, February 15, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Energy and Environment – Thursday, February 16, 1:30 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower (517) 373-5323 Health Policy – Wednesday, February 15, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Labor – Thursday, February 16, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Oversight – Wednesday, February 15, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, February 15, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m. The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3772
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-09 09:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-09 14:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-09 13:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the Committee Rules. 2. Presentation from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Lauwers, Bellino, Outman, Hauck, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Lauwers, Bellino, Outman, Hauck, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. At 1:34 p.m., Sen. Bayer entered the meeting. The Chair made opening remarks. The Chair invited Dan Scripps, Chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission, to give a presentation regarding an overview of energy and telecommunications regulation and oversight in Michigan. At 1:38 p.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting. At 1:40 p.m., Sen. Shink entered the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by Committee: March 2, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3771
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-09 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-50
    Committee name
    Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. BRENDA CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, February 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair Brenda Carter. The Clerk read a letter dated January 17, 2023, from House Speaker Joe Tate, which appointed the members of the House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Rep. Markkanen. Excused: Rep. Markkanen. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. The Chair stated the Standing Committee on Insurance and Financial Services will follow Chapter IV, stated in the House Standing Rules that were adopted on the House Floor, by the House of Representatives on January 11, 2023. Representative McFall moved to adopt Thursday, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 521 in the House Office Building as the day, time and location for the regularly scheduled meetings of the House Insurance and Financial Services Committee. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) on "Getting to Know DIFS." The following presenters testified: Joseph Sullivan, the Insurance Legislative Liaison for DIFS; Renee Campbell, Senior Deputy Director and Director of the DIFS Office of Consumer Services, and Ross H. Yednock, the Financial Services Legislative Liaison for DIFS. Representative Harris moved to excuse Representative Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objections the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Coleman made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 AM. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-530
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-09 08:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-09 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-273
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the 2023-2024 Regulatory Affairs Committee Rules. 2. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 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 Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the committee rules for 2023-2024 legislative session. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair invited Paige Fults, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, for a presentation. Member questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:55 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 2, 2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-3770
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-09 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-02-09
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
148
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-HJ-02-09-014
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    20
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-02-09
    Sitting id
    sitting-373
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-02-09-014
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    6
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-02-09
    Sitting id
    sitting-560

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