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2023-02-21

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For 2023-02-21, the release reports observations found. It contains 252 attributable activity rows naming 47 members.

Chamber sittings
1
Committee meetings
11

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Attributable activity records
252
Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-344
    Committee name
    DHHS
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Camilleri, Bayer, Outman, Theis, Huizenga and Hauck
    Location
    Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3778
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 09:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-21 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-344
    Committee name
    DHHS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. 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 Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cavanagh, Cherry, Huizenga and Hauck, a quorum was present. At 8:31 a.m., Sen. Rosemary Bayer entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor Whitmer's Proposed FY 2023-24 DHHS Budget. Elizabeth Hertel, Director, Department of Health and Human Services – Support At 8:34 a.m., Sen.(s) Darrin Camilleri and Lana Theis entered the meeting. At 8:38 a.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting. At 8:39 a.m., Sen. Rick Outman entered the meeting. At 8:53 a.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri left the meeting. At 8:55 a.m., Sen. Mark Huizenga left the meeting. At 8:56 a.m., Sen. Lana Theis left the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 9:33 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5064
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 13:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-21 13:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-260
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 63 (S-1) ( Polehanki) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from January 31, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 63: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support R.J. Webber and Michael Zopf, Northville Public Schools – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 63: Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Alexa Kramer, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Mike Van Beek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Opposition Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Peter Morman, Department of Treasury – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Howard Dashney, Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute – Support Katrina Morris, Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation – Support Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support David McEllis, Environmental Law and Policy Center – Support Kindra Weid, MI Air MI Health – Support Andy Neumann, Michigan Education Association – Support Page 1 of 2 Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Bill Coaster, Northwest Michigan Transportation Association – Support Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support At 1:49 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:50 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 63. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 63 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, and Damoose. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 63. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/14/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3777
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 11:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-43
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 21, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou. Chair Tsernoglou asked to take a moment of silence to honor and remember the students, Alexandria Verner, Arielle Anderson, and Brian Fraser, from the Chair's community whose lives were taken last week at Michigan State. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit. Absent: Rep. Markkanen. Excused: None. Representatives Wegela, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches and Smit joined the committee remotely. The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation by the Michigan Associaiton of County Clerks, represented by Saginaw County Clerk Vanessa Guerra, and Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4033 before the committee: HB 4033 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 634b. Representative Paiz testified in support of HB 4033. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of , but did not wish to speak: Melanie Macey, representing Promote The Vote. Bob DeVries, representing Ottawa County. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal and County Clerks. Amy O'Leary, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4033, but did not wish to speak: Phil Lombard, representing himself. Muhammad Rahkeim testified with no position on HB 4033. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-533
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 13:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-21 12:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-259
    Committee name
    Housing and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR JEFF IRWIN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2406 FAX: (517) 373-5679 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 35 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cavanagh was excused from the meeting. The Chair summarized SB 35. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 35: Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Lew Roubal, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 35: Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan – Support Dr. William Dietz, Authority Health Motion Coalition Steering Committee – Support Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Diane Valade, Authority Health Motion Coalition Steering Committee – Support Brain Clark, United Ways of Southeastern Michigan – Support Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support Kelly Bidelman, Center for Civil Justice – Support Page 1 of 2 Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support Leah Bacon, Center for Employment Opportunity – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:06 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Senate Hearing Room of the Boji Tower
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3781
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 14:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-21 13:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-264
    Committee name
    Local Government
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEREMY MOSS SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT CHAIR 6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Townships Association. 2. Presentation by the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from January 31, 2023. Without objection the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individual to give the committee a presentation: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association The Chair invited the following individual to give the committee a presentation: Stacey L. Hissong, Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:12 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/28/2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3782
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-351
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans, State Police
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3779
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-351
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans, State Police
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5131
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-352
    Committee name
    PreK-12
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, Theis and Albert
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3780
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 13:18:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-21 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-352
    Committee name
    PreK-12
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, Theis and Albert, a quorum was present. Chairman Camilleri made opening remarks for the subcommittee The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2023-24 School Aid budget. Beth Bullion and Alex Holmden, State Budget Office The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2023-24 School Aid budget. Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent of Public Instruction There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Polehanki, to adjourn the committee at 1:18 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5144
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-02-21 16:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-02-21 15:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-261
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR ERIKA GEISS CHAIR 5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7800 FAX: (517) 373-9310 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Michigan Infrastructure Office. 2. Presentation from the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Victory, Bumstead, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Zachary Kolodin, Chief Infrastructure Officer and Director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office, to give a presentation regarding the Department and its objectives. The Chair invited Eric Frederick, Chief Connectivity Officer of the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office, to give a presentation regarding the Department and its objectives. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 28, 2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-02-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3783
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-02-21 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-02-21
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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
47
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
1
Sittings
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-02-21-018
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    10
    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
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-02-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-564

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