Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2023-03-07

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For 2023-03-07, the release reports observations found. It contains 1475 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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1475
Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 09:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-40
    Committee name
    Criminal Justice
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REP. KARA HOPE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Absent: Rep. Mueller. Excused: Rep. Mueller. Representative Arbit joined the committee remotely. Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison for the department, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Center for Youth Justice. Jennifer Peacock, Policy Director, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: John Taylor, representing Pathways Community Mental Health. Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representative Mueller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 9:53 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-556
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • 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, March 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis Excused: Senator Camilleri Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 9, 2:00 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 MDE – Thursday, March 9, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Military, Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, March 14, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Transportation – Thursday, March 9, 3:00 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 9, 11:00 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 9, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 9, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323 Oversight – Wednesday, March 15, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 9, 8:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 3:26 p.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3805
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-07 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-344
    Committee name
    DHHS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cavanagh, Cherry, Outman, Huizenga, and Hauck, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Behavioral Health Services Eric Doeh, CEO, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Sandra Lindsey, CEO, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority Michael Hunter, President, Team Wellness Center Mona Makki, Andrew Coleman, and Jessica Kowalski, ACCESS Farah Hanley, Chief Deputy Director for Health and Jeff Wieferich, Director of the Bureau of Specialty Behavioral Health Services, Department of Health and Human Services At 8:33 a.m., Sen. Lana Theis entered the meeting. At 8:37 a.m., Sen. Rosemary Bayer entered the meeting. At 8:38 a.m., Sen. Jeff Irwin entered the meeting. At 8:50 a.m., Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet left the meeting. At 8:58 a.m., Sen.(s) Mark Huizenga, Rick Outman and Lana Theis left the meeting. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cherry, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 9:54 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-5060
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 09:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-42
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. MATT KOLESZAR CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Absent: Reps. Stone, Edwards. Excused: Reps. Stone, Edwards. Representative Paquette joined the committee remotely. Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4064 and HB 4157 before the committee: HB 4064 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164c. HB 4157 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Representative Wegela offered the following amendments to HB 4064: 1. Amend page 1, line 5, after "a" by inserting "list of". 2. Amend page 1, line 5, after "model" by striking out "program of" and inserting "programs for the". 3. Amend page 2, line 1, after "If" by striking out "a" and inserting "the list of". 4. Amend page 2, line 1, after "model" by striking out "program" and inserting "programs". 5. Amend page 2, line 5, after "incorporate" by inserting "at least 1 of". 6. Amend page 2, line 5, after "model" by striking out "program" and inserting "programs". 7. Amend page 2, line 7, by striking out "a" and inserting "the list of". 8. Amend page 2, line 7, after "model" by striking out "program" and inserting "programs". 9. Amend page 2, line 11, after "incorporate" by inserting "at least 1 of". 10. Amend page 2, line 12, by striking out "program" and inserting "programs". Representative Wegela moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4064. The motion prevailed 9- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Conlin, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Glanville. Representative Brenda Carter introduced HB 4064, as amended. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Coleman introduced HB 4157. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4064, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Matthew Schuller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4157, but did not wish to speak: Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Conlin moved to excuse Representatives Stone and Edwards from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:17 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-557
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 11:56:00.000000
    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, March 7, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Markkanen, Smit. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4033, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Chris Swope, the Lansing City Clerk. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4033, but did not wish to speak: Ted Nickels, representing themselves. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4033. The motion prevailed 8-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Markkanen, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Markkanen, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4127 and HB 4128 before the committee: HB 4127 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 234d (MCL 750.234d), as amended by 1994 PA 158. HB 4128 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 234d (MCL 750.234d), as amended by 1994 PA 158. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4127, but did not wish to speak: Kelsey Rogers, representing Campaign Legal Center Action. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4127 and HB 4128, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Chris Swope, the Lansing City Clerk. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4127 and HB 4128, but did not wish to speak: Ted Nickels, representing themselves. Scott Jones, representing the National Rifle Association Institute of Legislative Action. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry. ChairTsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4127. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Smit. Pass: None. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4127 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Smit. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4128 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Markkanen, Smit. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4156 before the committee: HB 4156 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to enter into the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; and for related purposes. Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 4156. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters, testified in support of HB 4156. Courtney Blake Sims, representing Mothering Justice, testified in support of HB 4156. Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan, testified in support of HB 4156. Questions and discussion followed. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4156. Charles Perricone testified in support of HB 4156. Questions and discussion followed. Randy Richardville, representing Conservatives for National Popular Vote, testified in support of HB 4156. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Gary Wolfram testified in support of HB 4156. Sean Parnell, representing Save Our States, testified in opposition to HB 4156. Questions and discussion followed. John J. Crawford, representing Keep Our 50 States, testified in opposition to HB 4156. Steve Liedel, representing Dykema, testified in support of HB 4156. Chris Pearson, representing National Popular Vote, testified in support of HB 4156. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Tony Daunt, representing themselves. Tom Stillings, representing themselves. Bruce Barlond, representing themselves. Pete Lund, representing themselves. Bethany Griffin, representing the Genesee County GOP. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Nancy Wang, representing Voters Not Politicians. Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing themselves. Ted Nickels, representing themselves. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. David Guenther, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Jasper Hendricks, representing Democrats for the Electoral College. Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-558
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-46
    Committee name
    Families, Children and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Friske, Johnsen. Absent: Rep. Edwards. Excused: Rep. Edwards. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan State University Extension before the committee. Director Dr. Quentin Tyler and Associate Director Dr. Deanna East, representing Michigan State University Extension, gave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan League for Public Policy before the committee. Monique Stanton, President and CEO, and Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy Director representing the Michigan League for Public Policy gave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Coffia moved to excuse Representative Edwards from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting. Representative Stephanie Young, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-559
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 13:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-07 12:00:00.000000
    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 March 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 55 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 137 (Sen. Damoose). 3. Testimony regarding SB 138 (Sen. Irwin). 4. Presentation from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. 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 Irwin, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Sen. Chang offered an (S-1) version of SB 55. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 55. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 55. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 55: Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 55 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 55 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair and Sen. Damoose summarized SB 137 and SB 138. At 12:07 p.m., Sen. Santana entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 137 and SB 138: Chair Jamie Stuck, The United Tribes of Michigan – Support President Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community – Support Chief Judge Jocelyn Fabry, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Support Jason Cross, State Manager of the Indian Child Welfare Act – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 137 and SB 138: Honorable Melissa Pope, President of the Michigan Indian Judicial Association – Support Chairman Austin Lowes, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Support Brendan Ringlever, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatpomi – Support The Chair invited Amy Hovey, Executive Director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, to give a presentation regarding an overview of the Department. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 14, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3802
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-54
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. JENNIFER CONLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 12:00 p.m. Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair Conlin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen, Bezotte, Carra, DeBoyer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation given by the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs on recruiting and retention incentives. The following presenters testified: Terry Sabo, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs in the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; Colonel Scott Meyers, Commander of Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center; Jeff Frisby, Executive Director for the National Guard Association; and Adam Hollier, Director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Christine Apostle, Chief Financial Officer for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, was available for questions. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Stone moved to adjourn; Chair Jennifer Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:45 p.m. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-560
    Meeting state
    held
    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-351
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans, State Police
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-5129
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 15:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-07 15:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-265
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 52 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Presentation by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 52 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 52. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Justin Tomei and Amy Trotter from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs 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 3:33 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 16, 2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3803
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 11:44:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-56
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. TYRONE CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Absent: Rep. Mueller. Excused: Rep. Mueller. Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Paige Fults, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation by Brian Hanna, Director, Cannabis Regulatory Agency, and Derek Sova, Policy and Legislative Specialist, Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Mueller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:44 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-561
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 16:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-07 15:32:00.000000
    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 March 7, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 43 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry). 2. Presentation from the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 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, McBroom, Victory, Bumstead, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Cherry to summarize SB 43. Sen. Klinefelt offered an (S-1) version of SB 43. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 43 and (S-1): Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support At 3:38 p.m., Sen. Camilleri left the meeting and did not return. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 43. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, McBroom, Victory, Bumstead, and Bellino 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 SB 43: Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support William Miller, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited Judy Allen, of the Michigan Townships Association, to give a presentation regarding an overview of the Association. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:03 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/21/2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3804
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-07 11:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-58
    Committee name
    Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE REP. NATE SHANNON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 7, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Shannon. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 52 before the committee: HR 52 (Rep. Miller) A resolution to encourage the United States Federal Government to increase transparency and notification standards around the transportation of toxic waste materials across state and community lines. Representative Miller, joined by Kevin Krouse, Interim Director of Community Safety and Development for the City of Romulus Michigan, both testified in support of HR 52. Questions and discussion followed. Representative MacDonell moved to report out HR 52 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 52 , but did not wish to speak: Donald Roach, representing SMART Union. BJ Trumble, representing the Michigan State Legislative Board. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Amy O'Leary, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association before the committee. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, provided a presentation on Michigan Infrastructure Needs and Funding. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid the presentation from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan before the committee. Jayson Nault, P.E. and Ron Brenke, P.E., both representing the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan, provided a presentation on the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan and Specific Infrastructure Needs in the State of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:34 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-562
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-07 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-03-07
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-03-07-021
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    11
    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
    2023-03-07
    Sitting id
    sitting-380
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-03-07-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    13
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    2
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-03-07
    Sitting id
    sitting-569

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