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2023-04-13

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For 2023-04-13, the release reports observations found. It contains 1759 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
12

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1759
Committee meeting count
12
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 10:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-73
    Committee name
    Behavioral Health
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REP. FELICIA BRABEC CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:15 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair Brabec. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, Rheingans, Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Absent: Rep. MacDonell. Excused: Rep. MacDonell. Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Michelle Massey Barnes and Laura Marshall, Co-Founders and Co-Directors, of Advocates for Mental Health of MI Youth. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Nieto, representing herself, provided her families personal story. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Pizor, representing herself, was wishing to speak but unable due to time constraints. Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative MacDonell from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: May 18, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-1088
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 09:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 14:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-13 12:11:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-270
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 66 (Sen. Chang). 2. Testimony regarding SB 67 (Sen. Lauwers). 3. Testimony regarding SB 68 (Sen. Geiss). 4. Testimony regarding SB 69 (Sen. Theis). 5. Testimony regarding SB 70 (Sen. Johnson). 6. Testimony regarding SB 71 (Sen. Hauck). 7. Testimony regarding SB 72 (Sen. McDonald Rivet). 8. Testimony regarding SB 73 (Sen. Shink). 9. Testimony regarding SB 236 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 66 – 73 and SB 236. The Chair summarized SB’s 66 – 70, and invited the following bill sponsors to summarize the bill(s): Sen. Hauck summarized SB’s 71-72. Sen. Shink summarized SB 73. Sen. Irwin summarized SB 236. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 66: Lydia Maciel, Self, Girls Making Change – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 66-73 and SB 236: Heath Lawry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support Johanna Kononen, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support Jane O’Shea, Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues – Support Susie Sherman Hall, Michigan State Council of Junior Leagues – Support Trinea Gonczar, Avalon Healing Center – Support The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards submitted of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 66-73 and SB 236: Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support SB’s 66-73 Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral SB 236 Yousef Rabbi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support SB’s 66-73 Sara Morley LaCroix, Kalamazoo Area Anti Human Trafficking Coalition – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support SB 66 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: 04/20/2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3865
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-345
    Committee name
    EGLE
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3867
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-345
    Committee name
    EGLE
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023 and March 16, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding water use and groundwater. Teresa Seidel and Travis Boeskool, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding water infrastructure projects and funding. Amy O'Leary and Rachael Barlock, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:43pm. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-5072
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 13:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-13 12:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-271
    Committee name
    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JEREMY MOSS SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2523 FAX: (517) 373-5669 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from Quentin L. Messer Jr., Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer with the MEDC. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Quentin L. Messer Jr., Chief Executive & Economic Competitiveness Officer with the MEDC for a presentation on the SOAR Fund. 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 1:28 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 20, 2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3866
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 16:39:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-13 16:01:00.000000
    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 April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4166 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:01 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, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McDonald Rivet was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4166: Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support Sue Carnell and Chris Janzer, Michigan Department of Education – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4166: Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Support Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Dirk Weeldreyer, School Equity Caucus – Support Paul Liabenow, Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association – Support David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support Page 1 of 2 Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:39 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/25/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3868
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 14:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-13 13:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 14 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized SB 14. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 14: Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Ethan Peizold and Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Oppose Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Support Sara Cambensy, Michigan Chemistry Council – Neutral Liz Kirkwood, For the Love of Water – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to testify before the committee regarding SB 14: Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 14: Rebecca Esselman, Huron River Watershed Council – Support Page 1 of 2 Amy O'Leary, Southeast Council of Governments – Support John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support Beth Wallace, National Wildlife Federation – Support Cyndi Roper, Natural Resources Defense Council – Support Bill Wood, West Michigan Environmental Action Council – Support Michael Garfield, Ecology Center – Support Jennifer McKay, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council – Support Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support Erin Stanley, Eastside Community Network – Support Victoria Loong, We the People of Detroit – Support Ann Rogers, Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council – Support Erica Bloom, Great Lakes PFAS Network – Support Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support Mack Jones, LARA – Support Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose Dawn Crandall, Homebuilders Association of Michigan – Oppose Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose Charles Hauser, Granger – Oppose Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose Chris Phillips, Landfill Management Co. – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:31 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 20, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-5187
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 11:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-48
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. JULIE M. ROGERS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 13, 2023 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative VanderWall joined the committee remotely. Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342 before the committee: HB 4340 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2022 PA 208, and by adding section 3i. HB 4341 (Rep. Puri) A bill to create a program to assist certain child care centers and schools with the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of certain filtered water stations and faucets; to provide for the sampling and testing of water from certain water outlets; to create certain funds; and to provide for the duties of certain state departments and officers. HB 4342 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding sections 3j, 3k, and 3l. Representative Puri testified in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342. Minority Vice Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Lazarus representing the herself testified in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed. Elin Warn Betanzo representing the Safe Water Engineering testified in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed. Cyndi Roper representing the National Resources Defense Council testified in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342, but did not wish to speak: Rhonda Grant, representing the Blue Conduit. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Sean McBrearty, representing the Clean Water Action. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Jennifer McKay, Policy Director, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Mike Compagnoni, representing the MI Section - American Water Works Association. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Malcolm Pulley, representing the students. Zoe Pittman, representing the themself. Morgan McKissack, representing the themself. Genesis Lodise, representing the themself. Lilliana English, representing the themself. Maia Lodise, representing the themself. Mia Burton, representing the students. Dynisti Porter, representing the themself. Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4341, but did not wish to speak: Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: April 19, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-609
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-50
    Committee name
    Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. BRENDA CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:00 a.m. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair Brenda Carter. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Rep. Grant. Excused: Rep. Grant. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4376 before the committee: HB 4376 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1207 (MCL 500.1207), as amended by 2018 PA 449. At 9:07 a.m., the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:08 a.m., Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order. The Chair explained HB 4376. The Chair asked Joseph Sullivan, Legislative Liaison at Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services DIFS. and Michelle Riddering, Director of the Office of Insurance Licensing and Market Conduct in (DIFS), to join her and to address two members questions. At 9:17 a.m., Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease. At 9:18 a.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. Joseph Sullivan and Michelle Riddering, both representing the Michigan Department of Insurance Financial Services, testified in support of HB 4376. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a PowerPoint presentation presented by the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Dominick Pallone, Executive Director for the Michigan Association of Health Plans (MAHP), testified on MAHP: Your Source for Health Care Information. Questions followed. The Chair laid before the committee a PowerPoint presentation presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Mark Cook, Vice-President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan testified Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan-A nonprofit mutual insurer. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Scott moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being no objections, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Neyer moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:19 a.m. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Joy Brewer Committee Clerk joybrewer@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-610
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 09:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-13 08:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-269
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 FAX: (517) 373-3938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 185 (Sen. Irwin). 2. Testimony regarding SB 169 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri 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 SB 185: Annie Somerville, The Office of Sen. Irwin – Support Ava Hill and Jenell Mansfield, Graduate Employees Union – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 169: Sen. John Cherry – Support Jonovan Luckey, SEIU 517M – Support Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 185: Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 169: Ron Khoury, International Union of Operating Engineers – Support Elizabeth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 169 and SB 185: Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support 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 9:03 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/18/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3864
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 10:18:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-52
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR REP. JIM HAADSMA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 13, 2023 9:00 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Absent: Rep. Churches. Excused: Rep. Churches. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406 before the committee: HB 4390 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 13, 15, 18, and 19 (MCL 408.471, 408.483, 408.485, 408.488, and 408.489), section 1 as amended by 2016 PA 18, and by adding sections 13c and 13d. HB 4391 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 471 (MCL 206.471), as amended by 2011 PA 38, and by adding section 707a. HB 4392 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled "The whistleblowers' protection act," by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 15.361, 15.362, and 15.363), section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 146. HB 4393 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4394 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 408.481). HB 4395 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved workforce opportunity wage act," by amending section 9 (MCL 408.939). HB 4396 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled "The whistleblowers' protection act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 15.361, 15.362, 15.363, and 15.365), section 3 as amended by 1982 PA 146, and by adding section 4a. HB 4397 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create the office of the state employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and certain other state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies. HB 4398 (Rep. Martus) A bill to provide for remedies and prescribe civil sanctions against a person that presents a false or fraudulent claim to obtain money, property, or services from this state or a local unit of government; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local government officers and agencies; to prohibit retaliation against a person that pursues a remedy under this act; and to authorize the attorney general to promulgate rules. HB 4399 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan antitrust reform act," by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243. HB 4401 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 14 (MCL 408.484). HB 4402 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29. HB 4403 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 15 (MCL 408.485). HB 4404 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 18 (MCL 408.488). HB 4405 (Rep. Churches) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 408.477), as amended by 2015 PA 15. HB 4406 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a), as added by 1982 PA 524. Tom Lutz, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, testified in support of HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406. Questions and discussion followed. John Bodary, representing Woods Construction, testified in support of HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406. Questions and discussion followed. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406. Questions and discussion followed. Evan Howe, representing Integrity Interiors Inc., testified in support of HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in opposition to HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406. Questions and discussion followed. John Alpert, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in support of HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406, but did not wish to speak: Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4392, HB 4393, HB 4394, HB 4395, HB 4396, HB 4397, HB 4398, HB 4399, HB 4401, HB 4402, HB 4403, HB 4404, HB 4405 and HB 4406, but did not wish to speak: Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4390, HB 4391, HB 4395 and HB 4397, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4399, HB 4401 and HB 4406, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Mentzer moved to excuse Representative Churches from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:18 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-611
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-13 10:56:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-55
    Committee name
    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 13, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Pohutsky. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190 before the committee: HB 4185 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035, and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991 PA 105. HB 4186 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 4187 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 4188 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 4189 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 4190 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. Representatives Aiyash and Representative Mentzer introduced HBs 4185, 4186, 4187, 4188, 4189 and 4190, Questions and discussion followed. Travis Boeskool and Chris Ethridge from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy gave testimony on HBs 4187 and 4188. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak: Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ethan Petzold, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club- Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:56 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-612
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-13 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-04-13
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-04-13-032
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    104
    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
    8
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-04-13
    Sitting id
    sitting-391
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-04-13-034
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    20
    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
    2023-04-13
    Sitting id
    sitting-580

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