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2023-03-21

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For 2023-03-21, the release reports observations found. It contains 1626 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
14

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1626
Committee meeting count
14
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 10:17:00.000000
    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 21, 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, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Arbit joined the committee remotely. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4202 before the committee: HB 4202 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 520l (MCL 750.520l), as amended by 1988 PA 138. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4202, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan National Organization for Women. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4202 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193 and HB 4194 before the committee: HB 4191 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 307 (MCL 257.307), as amended by 2020 PA 376. HB 4192 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 34c (MCL 791.234c), as added by 2012 PA 24. HB 4193 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending section 1 (MCL 28.291), as amended by 2021 PA 105. HB 4194 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2021 PA 106. Representative Aiyash, Representative Brabec, and Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Kyle Kaminski representing the Michigan Department of Corrections testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Schor and Khyla Craine representing the Michigan Department of State testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Ashia Wilson for Monica Jahner representing the NorthWest Initiative A.R.R.O (Advocacy, Re-Entry, Resource, Outreach) and Nation Outside testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Cozine Welch representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Ken Nixon representing the Safe and Just Michigan testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Will Lewis, Youth Specialist representing the Oakland County Children's Village testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Jose Burgos representing the State Appellate Defenders Office testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. Konrad Cowell representing the Center for Employment Opportunities testified in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193, HB 4194 and HB 4202. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193 and HB 4194, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Carrie Rosingana, representing the Capital Area Michigan Works!. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Peter Ruork, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Thomas Adams, representing the Chance for Life. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:17 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: April 10, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-587
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 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 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cavanagh, Cherry, Camilleri, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3845
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 09:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-21 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-344
    Committee name
    DHHS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Irwin, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Wayne County Health Department – No Position At 8:32 a.m., Sen.(s) Mary Cavanagh and Roger Hauck entered the meeting. At 8:36 a.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Denise Berry, Shelterhouse - Executive Director – No Position Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence - Public Policy Specialist, Staff Attorney – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Acting Senior Deputy Director, Public Health Administration – No Position Elizabeth Nagel, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Senior Deputy Director, Policy, Planning, and Operational Support – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:29 a.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5059
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 13:37:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-21 13:33:00.000000
    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 March 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, March 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 161 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 162 (S-2) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She 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. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 161. 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. Damoose to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 162. 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-2) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 161 and SB 162: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Matt Kurta, ESA Legislative Group – Support Peter Spadafore, Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 162: Page 1 of 2 David Randels, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 161 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Damoose to report the (S-2) version of SB 162 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. 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 bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/13/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3842
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 09:22:00.000000
    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 21, 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, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Absent: Rep. Stone. Excused: Rep. Stone. Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4157, HB 4166, HB 4288 and SB 63 before the committee: 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. HB 4166 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 502, 503, 507, 522, 528, 552, 561, and 705 (MCL 380.502, 380.503, 380.507, 380.522, 380.528, 380.552, 380.561, and 380.705), sections 502, 503, 507, 522, 528, 552, and 561 as amended by 2018 PA 601 and section 705 as amended by 2018 PA 23; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4288 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. SB 63 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1212 (MCL 380.1212), as amended by 2016 PA 319. A substitute (H-1) for HB 4166 was adopted by the Committee at the March 14th, 2023 meeting. Representative Koleszar introduced HB 4288. Senator Polehanki introduced SB 63. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith representing the Michigan Association of School Boards testified in support of SB 63. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 63, but did not wish to speak: DaeSean Ashby, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Chris Glass, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Mac Dashney, representing the Michigan Association for Pupil Transpotration. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 63, but did not wish to speak: Mike VanBeek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Alicia Urban, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4166, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4166, but did not wish to speak: Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Pubic Policy. Carol Weaver, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Representative Johnsen offered the following amendment to HB 4166: 1. Amend page 55, following line 8, by inserting: "Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4043 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4166. The motion did not prevail 5-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Pass: None. Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4166 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Pass: None. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4288 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Pass: None. Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 4157 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to excuse Representative Stone 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 9:22 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-588
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 10:55:00.000000
    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 21, 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, Smit, DeBoyer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation by Voters Not Politicians with Deputy Director Jamie Lyons Eddy. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 10:55 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-589
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 12:49:00.000000
    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 21, 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 clerk read a letter dated March 7, 2023, from Speaker Joe Tate, removing Representative Neil Friske and adding Representative Jamie Thompson to the Families, Children, and Seniors. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services before the committee. Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo and Carin Speidel gave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 12:49 PM. Representative Stephanie Young, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-590
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 14:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-21 14:33:00.000000
    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 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 129 (S-3) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 130 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 131 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 132 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported SB 144 (S-1) (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lindsey was excused from the meeting. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 129. The Chair invited Sen. Singh and Amy Hovey, Executive Director of MSHDA, to summarize the changes in the (S-1) version of SB 129. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 129, SB 130, SB 131, and SB 132: Johnathan Klooster and Karyn Ferrick, City of Grand Rapids – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose Page 1 of 4 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 129, SB 130, SB 131, and SB 132: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Matt Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents – Oppose Dawn Crandall, Home Builders – Support Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Kent Wood, Housing North – Support Mark Garcia, MSHDA – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 129. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-3) version of SB 129 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 129 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 130 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 130. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 131. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: None Page 2 of 4 Pass: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 132. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 144. The Chair invited Sen. McDonald Rivet to summarize SB 144 and the (S-1) version of SB 144. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 144: James Holman, Mackinac Center – Oppose Matt Sowash, Traverse City Tourism – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan – Support Cassie Thierfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support Lindsay Huddlesten, Michigan's Children – Support Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Michele Strasz, United Way of South Central Michigan – Support Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Ken Sikkema, Michigan Consensus Policy Project – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support Michelle VanDyke, Heart of West Michigan United Way – Support Holly Miller and Beth Sorenson, United Way of Midland County – Support Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support Terri Legg, United Way of Montcalm and Ionia Counites – Support Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce – Support Priscilla Perkins, Accounting Aid Society – Support Dr. Bruce Roller, United Church Outreach Ministry – Support Wende Randall, Kent County Essential Needs Task Force – Support Donald Trap, Community Care and Social Justice Committee of the Calvin Christian Reform Church – Support Alaina Dobkowski, Access of West Michigan – Support Autumn Butler, Oakland Forward – Support Tommara Grice, Detroit Champions for Hope – Support Eric Welsby, Detroit Disability Power – Support Stacey Young, Citizen – Support Beth Berglin, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support Harrison Shelby, Citizen – Support Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support \ Demetrias Wolverton, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support Nomi Joyrich, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support Regina Bell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support Martha Szilagyi, Birmingham Unitarian Church – Support Randy Block, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support Audrey McMullen, Citizen – Support Page 3 of 4 Desiree Squire, Citizen – Support Lindsey Palar, Citizen – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 144. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 144 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 144 (S-1). 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 2:54 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 16, 2023 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3844
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-348
    Committee name
    LARA-DIFS
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittee – Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 23, 1:30 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, March 23, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:27 a.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3846
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 14:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-21 13:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-348
    Committee name
    LARA-DIFS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Dan Scripps, Michigan Public Service Commission, Chair – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 2:24 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5102
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-265
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5205
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 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 21, 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, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by David Marvin and Kerry Krone, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4132 and HB 4133 before the committee: HB 4132 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 907 and 909 (MCL 257.907 and 257.909), section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382 and section 909 as amended by 2000 PA 94, and by adding sections 2c, 627c, and 907a. HB 4133 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8379 (MCL 600.8379), as amended by 2000 PA 93. Representative Snyder and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4132 and HB 4133. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Hutchinson, representing Blue Line Solutions, testified in support of HB 4132 and HB 4133. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, testified in support of HB 4132 and HB 4133. Jonathon Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB 4132 and HB 4133. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4132 and HB 4133, but did not wish to speak: Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association. The Chair laid HB 4201 before the committee: HB 4201 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 537a (MCL 436.1537a), as amended by 2021 PA 64. Representative Grant and John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 4201. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health & Safety, testified in opposition to HB 4201. Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, and John Vlahakis, restauranter, testified in support of HB 4201. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. 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
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-591
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 15:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-03-21 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. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD 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 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 43 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation and immediate effect. 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, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hertel was excused from the meeting. The Chair brought up SB 43 (S-1). The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 43 and (S-1): Jim deSpleder, County Road Association Self Insurance Fund – Support William Miller, Oakland County Board of Commissioners – Support James Sype, International Union of Operating Engineers - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 43 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead Nays: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 43 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:34 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 11, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3843
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-03-21 11:39:00.000000
    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 21, 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, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Absent: Rep. Hoskins. Excused: Rep. Hoskins. Representatives Coleman and Bruck joined the Committee remotely. Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan State Police before the Committee. Sergeant Travis Fletcher and Trooper Kristina Droste, both representing the Michigan State Police, provided a presentation on the History of the Michigan State Police and their Role in Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure within the State of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid the presentation from the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification before the Committee. Kathryn Snorrason and Todd Cook, both representing the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, provided a presentation on the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. Questions and discussion followed. Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representative Hoskins from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:39 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-03-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-592
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-03-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-03-21
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-03-21-027
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    108
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-03-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-386
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-03-21-029
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    38
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-03-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-575

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