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2023-04-11

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For 2023-04-11, the release reports observations found. It contains 1314 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
10

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10
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 10:15:00.000000
    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, April 11, 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 Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Hope laid before the committee a presentation by the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM). Jessica Zimbelman, Managing Attorney, State Appellate Defender Office, and Co-Chair, CDAM Rules & Law Committee, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:22 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4191, HB 4192, HB 4193 and HB 4194, but did not wish to speak: Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4191, HB 4192 and HB 4193, but did not wish to speak: Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network. Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4191. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4191 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4192. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4192 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4193. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4193 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4194. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4194 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. The Chair laid HB 4046 before the committee: HB 4046 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8409 (MCL 600.8409), as amended by 1991 PA 192. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4046, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Miner, representing the Capitol Strategies Group. Representative Filler moved to refer HB 4046 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee: HB 4173 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding sections 34a and 34b to chapter IX. Representative Aiyash and Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network, testified in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Barbara Levine, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4173. Questions and discussion followed. Carl Reynolds, representing the Council of State Governments, testified in support of HB 4173. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Sam Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Chuck Warpehoski, representing MI-CEMI. Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Bruce Timmons, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:15 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-600
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 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, April 11, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Santana (C), McDonald Rivet, Cavanagh, Cherry, Camilleri, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis Excused: Senator Irwin
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-3857
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 09:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-11 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-344
    Committee name
    DHHS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 11, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 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.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Outman, and Huizenga, a quorum was present. At 8:32 a.m., Sen. Mary Cavanagh entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Child Welfare and Homelessness Kellie Rutledge-Interim Executive Director, Heather Brown-Director of Program Operations and Services, and Megh Hollowell-Development Associate, Ozone House Meagan Dunn-Executive Director, Covenant House Michigan Rev. Kevin Harris-Executive Director, Nazarene Community Housing Demetrius Starling-Senior Deputy Director of the Children's Services Administration, and Paula Kaiser Van Dam-Director of the Bureau of Community Services, Department of Health and Human Services At 8:34 a.m., Sen. Lana Theis entered the meeting. At 8:35 a.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri entered the meeting. At 8:41 a.m., Sen. Roger Hauck entered the meeting. At 8:56 a.m., Sen.(s) Rick Outman, Mark Huizenga and Lana Theis left the meeting. At 8:58 a.m., Sen. Darrin Camilleri left the meeting. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adjourn the committee at 9:46 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Rooms 402/403, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-5057
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 09:20:00.000000
    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, April 11, 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, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel. Absent: Rep. Johnsen. Excused: Rep. Johnsen. Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4064 and SB 63 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. 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. The Committee adopted amendments to HB 4064 at the March 7th, 2023 meeting. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4064, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4064 with recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Glanville. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 63, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. DaeSean Ashby, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 63, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 63 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: Reps. Greene, Markkanen, Wendzel. Representative Greene moved to excuse Representative Johnsen 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 9:20 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-601
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 10:50:00.000000
    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, April 11, 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, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer. Absent: Rep. Koleszar. Excused: Rep. Koleszar. Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the Presentation by Michigan League of Conservation Voters with State Government Affairs Director Nick Occhipinti, and Brooke Harris the Director for Democracy for All. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Byrnes moved to excuse Representative Koleszar from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: April 20, 2023
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-602
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 12:57:00.000000
    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, April 11, 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, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Thompson. Absent: Rep. Johnsen. Excused: Rep. Johnsen. Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The chair laid a presentation from Demetrius Starling, Senior Deputy Director, Children’s Services Administration for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services before the Committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Glanville moved to excuse Representative Johnsen 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 at 12:57 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-603
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 12:00:00.000000
    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
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Hertel (C) and Klinefelt Excused: Senator Theis
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-3858
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 11:19:00.000000
    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, April 11, 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 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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 Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4132. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4132 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4133 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4132, but did not wish to speak: Jim deSpelder, representing the County Road Association Self Insured Fund. Jeff McAlvey, representing Michigan Paving and Materials. John LaMaccia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4132, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. 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 Snyder moved to report out HB 4201 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4201, but did not wish to speak: Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4322 before the committee: HB 4322 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending the title and sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 11 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27954, 333.27955, 333.27958, 333.27960, and 333.27961), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2021 PA 56. Representative Coleman and Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4322. Questions and discussion followed. Micah Siegal, representing Pure Brands and the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 4322. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4322, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4322, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee: HB 4061 (Rep. Stone) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Stone testified in support of HB 4061. Questions and discussion followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4061. Elizabeth Lucas, a professor at Macomb Community College, testified in support of HB 4061. Mark Kilgore, representing the Care of Southeastern Michigan, testified in support of HB 4061. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Charlene McGunn, Ph.D., from Rochester Hills. Chris Sexton, from Fraser. Jane Reagan, from Williamston. Mike Tobias, representing the Prevention Network. Berni Nowakowski, from Clinton Township. Ryan Reblin, from Clinton Township. Michelle Hetherington, from Coconut Creek. Garry Eppard. Wendy Chamberlain, from Oneida, New York. Irene Salem, representing the Judson Center. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Karen Wood, representing MyCare Health Center. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:19 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-604
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 17:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-11 15:31:00.000000
    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 April 11, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 124 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri). 2. Testimony regarding SB 125 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri). 3. Testimony regarding SB 100 (Sen. Geiss). 4. Testimony regarding SB 139 (Sen. Geiss). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 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, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Sen. Camilleri offered (S-1) versions of SB 124 and SB 125. The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize the changes in the (S-1) versions of SB 124 and SB 125. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 124. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. At 3:33 p.m., Sen. Chang entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 125. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None Page 1 of 3 The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. At 3:34 p.m., Sen. McBroom entered the meeting. The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 124 and SB 125. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 124 and SB 125: Kevin Krause, Romulus Community Safety and Development – Support Chief Mike Oakley, Trenton Police – Support Kristine Donahue, Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne Hospitals – Support Megan Blue, Corewell Health – Support Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Support Steve Vagnozzi, Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers – Support Donald Roach, SMART Union – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 124 and SB 125: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Sara Cambensy, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Paul Corbett, MICHauto – Support Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Angela Ayers and Paul Roosen, Ford Motor Company – Support The Chair summarized SB 100 and SB 139. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 100 and SB 139: Don Roach, SMART Union – Support BJ Trumble, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen – Support Jon Cool, Michigan Railroads Association – Oppose Chris Bagwell, Adrian and Blissfield Railroad – Oppose Jared Cassity, SMART Union – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 100 and SB 139: John Rickeff and Mike Stickel, Lake State Railway – Oppose Eric Stanger, SMART Union – Support Sara Cambensy, Michigan Chemistry Council – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 139: Steve Vagnozzi, Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers – Support Angela Ayers and Paul Roosen, Ford Motor Company – Oppose Brian O'Connell, General Motors – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 100 and SB 139: Page 2 of 3 Kevin Krause, Romulus Community Safety and Development – Support Nic Pfeiffer, Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees – Support Troy Hagon, Michigan Department of Transportation – No Position Mike Hnatiuk, Hamilton Northwestern Railroad Company – Oppose Mike Hnatiuk, West Michigan Railroad Company – Oppose Rusty Orben, CSX Transportation, Inc. – Oppose Herbert Smith, Norfolk Southern RR – Oppose Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose The following cards were tuned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 100: Charles Hunter, Marquette RR and Michigan Shore RR – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 139: Doug Needham, Michigan Aggregates Association – Oppose Josh Fisher, Alliance for Automotive Innovation – Oppose Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose Paul Corbett, MICHauto – Oppose Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Jocelyn Hill, Conrail – Oppose Stacey Lyons, CN – Oppose Larry Lloyd, Canadian Pacific Railway – Oppose Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose Derek Dalling, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 124, SB 125, SB 100, and 139: Nathan Hatton, Railroad Employees – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 25, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-3859
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-11 11:17:00.000000
    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, April 11, 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, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Absent: Rep. Coleman. Excused: None. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Roth moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252 before the committee: HB 4250 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 602b (MCL 257.602b), as amended by 2016 PA 332. HB 4251 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 319, 319b, and 320a (MCL 257.319, 257.319b, and 257.320a), section 319 as amended by 2020 PA 376, section 319b as amended by 2015 PA 11, and section 320a as amended by 2018 PA 349. HB 4252 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 602c, 732, and 907 (MCL 257.602c, 257.732, and 257.907), section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592, section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160, and section 907 as amended by 2020 PA 382. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Kiefer, Paula Kiefer, and Lexi Kiefer, representing the Kiefer Foundation, all testified in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Santilli, representing the Transportation Improvement Association, testified in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252. Jane Horal, wife of distracted driving victim Dan Horal, testified in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252. Questions and discussion followed. James Freybler, representing Stay Alive Don't Text and Drive, testified in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252. Jerome Reide, J.D., Ph.D., representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, testified in opposition to HB 4250. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4250, HB 4251 and HB 4252, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Karen Johston, representing Toyota Motor North America. John Lindenmayer, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Paul Corbett, representing MICHauto. Brian O'Connel, representing General Motors. Craig Ryan, representing AAA-The Auto Club Group. Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4250 but did not wish to speak: Ed Hude, representing the American Radio Relay League. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-605
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-04-11
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-04-11-030
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    5
    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
    2023-04-11
    Sitting id
    sitting-389
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-04-11-032
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    24
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-04-11
    Sitting id
    sitting-578

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