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2023-04-20

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For 2023-04-20, the release reports observations found. It contains 1372 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
20

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Committee meeting count
20
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-342
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3878
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 11:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 11:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 11:45:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-342
    Committee name
    Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:45 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis, a quorum was present. The chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh to refer the SB 188-1 substitute to the Committee on Appropriations. Without objection, the substitute was referred. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Shink, to adjourn the committee at 11:48 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5032
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 11:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 12:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 11:38:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-267
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    21ST DISTRICT SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY CHAIR 324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6960 FAX: (517) 373-0897 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. 1) Adopt Remaining Portion of Legislative Transfer 2023-1. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:38 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. Without objection, the meeting minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Corey Savino and Michael Syracuse to summarize the remaining portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-1. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Legislative Transfer 2023-1: Jerrylynn Strong, Chair, Mecosta County Commission - Support Jim Chapman, Green Township Supervisor – Support Joseph Cella, Michigan-China Economic & Security Review Group – Oppose Russ Jennings, Jackson County – Oppose Chuck Thelen, North American Vice President of Gotion – Support Kyle Luce, Barton Township – Oppose Cheryl Videto, Self – Oppose Shirley Schaefer, Self – Oppose Page 1 of 2 Lori Skibo, Michigan Republican Party – Oppose Kristina Karamo, Self – Oppose Hannah Sauz, Big Rapids Township – Oppose Marjorie Steele, Self – Oppose Larry L. Finkbeiner, Green Township – Oppose The following individuals submitted testimony cards not wishing to present testimony regarding Legislative Transfer 2023-1: Joan Nelson, Self – no position listed Holly Spalding, Milford Township – Oppose Debbie Ross, MI 9th DC for MRGOP – Oppose John Cuore, Self – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, adopt the remaining portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-#1. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Bayer, Santana, Irwin, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis. The motion prevailed and the remaining portion of Legislative Transfer Request 2023-#1 was adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 12:26 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Approved: 4-26-23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. 1) Adopt Remaining Portion of Legislative Transfer 2023-1
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3877
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 13:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 12:32:00.000000
    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 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 66 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 67 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 68 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 69 (Sen. Theis) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 70 (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 71 (Sen. Hauck) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 72 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 73 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 9. Reported SB 236 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 10. Testimony regarding SB 119 (Sen. Irwin). 11. Testimony regarding SB 120 (Sen. Shink). 12. Testimony regarding SB 121 (Sen. Cavanagh). 13. Testimony regarding SB 122 (Sen. Geiss). 14. Testimony regarding SB 123 (Sen. Santana). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 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 April 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB’s 66 – 73 and SB 236. Page 1 of 5 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 66-68 and 73 Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral SB 236 Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Support SB 66 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 66 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 67 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 68 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 69 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 70 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 2 of 5 Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 71 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 72 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 73 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Sen. Irwin offered amendment #1 to SB 236 and summarized the amendment. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to SB 236. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. Page 3 of 5 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 236, as amended, as a clean substitute to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 119-123, and invited Sen. Irwin to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 119-123: Ronnie and Felecia Waters – Support The Honorable Judge Jeffery O’Hara, retired Wayne Co. Circuit Court – Support Jessica Zimbelman, SADO and CDAM – Support Jose Burgos, Incarcerated Children’s Advocacy Network – Support Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo Co. Prosecuting Attorney, PAAM – Oppose Deborah LaBelle, ACLU of Michigan – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals where unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 119-123: Nadia El Anani, the Adolescent Redemptive & Restorative Program – Support John Hubbard, The Hubbard Family – Oppose Leon Douglas, Self – Support Bonnie Zabee, Nation Outside – Support The Chair instructed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 119-123: Theresa Engstrom, Self – Support Mary Cusack, Self – Support Claire Ward, State Appellate Defender Office – Support Sally Webb, Self – Support Alicia Bowers, Self – Support Jessica A Newton, Self and State Appellate Defender – Support Anne Kuhnen, MI League for Public Policy, Kids Count – Support Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support Page 4 of 5 Lynette LaBrine, Self – Support Gabrielle Dresher, ACLU of Michigan - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/26/2023 Page 5 of 5
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3874
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-343
    Committee name
    Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3880
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 14:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 13:57:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-343
    Committee name
    Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Motion by Senator Santana supported by Senator Irwin to adopt SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote. Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 191. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 191 is adopted by the Subcommittee. Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of reporting SB 191 (S-1) to the full Appropriations Committee. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 191 is reported to the full committee. Motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Santana to adopt SB 192 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 192. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 192 is adopted by the subcommittee. Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 192 (S-1) to the full appropriations committee. Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor. Senator Outman votes no. The (S- 1) of SB 192 is reported to the full appropriations committee. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 2:11 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5042
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 14:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 13:57:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-343
    Committee name
    Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    **APPROVED** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:57 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Motion by Senator Santana supported by Senator Irwin to adopt SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote. Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 191. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 191 is adopted by the Subcommittee. Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 191 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of reporting SB 191 (S-1) to the full Appropriations Committee. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 191 is reported to the full committee. Motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Santana to adopt SB 192 (S-1). Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor of adopting the (S-1) of SB 192. Senator Outman votes no. The (S-1) of SB 192 is adopted by the subcommittee. Motion by Senator Irwin supported by Senator Santana to report SB 192 (S-1) to the full appropriations committee. Roll call vote: Senators Shink, Santana, and Irwin vote in favor. Senator Outman votes no. The (S- 1) of SB 192 is reported to the full appropriations committee. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 2:11 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5044
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 13:30:00.000000
    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 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3881
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 15:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 15:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-345
    Committee name
    EGLE
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Referred SB 199 ( Irwin) to the Committee on Appropriations. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. At 3:02 p.m. the Chair 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, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 199: Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet, supported by Sen. Irwin, to adopt the McDonald Rivet amendment #1 to SB 199. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman. The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer, supported by Sen. Singh, to adopt the Bayer amendment #2 to SB 199. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman. The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to refer SB 199 to the Committee on Appropriations. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, McDonald Rivet, Shink, Cherry, and Bayer. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to adjourn the committee at 3:14 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5071
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 13:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 12:34:00.000000
    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 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023 and April 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair Invited Todd Cook, LEO Legislative Director; Sarah Sczurpicki, Director of Sixty by 30 Program with LEO for a presentation. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:24 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/27/23 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3879
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 13:59:00.000000
    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 Thursday, April 20, 2023 1:00 PM 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 Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 259 before the committee: SB 259 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 759a and 764a (MCL 168.759a and 168.764a), section 759a as amended by 2022 PA 197 and section 764a as amended by 2020 PA 177. Bill Drake, representing Senator Wojno's Office, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified with no position on SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Swope, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 259, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Luckey, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Matt Patton, representing Protect Democracy. Rusty Merchant, representing Secure Democracy. Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Representative Smit offered the following amendment to SB 259: 1. Amend page 10, line 1, after "is" by striking out "missing or". Representative Smit moved to adopt the amendment to SB 259. The motion did not prevail 2- 6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Pass: None. Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendment to SB 259: 1. Amend page 10, line 11, after "any" by striking out "delivery service" and inserting "common carrier". Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the amendment to SB 259. The motion did not prevail 2-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Pass: None. Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 259 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 1:59 PM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-619
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 14:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 13:36:00.000000
    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 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 14 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 26 (Sen. Chang). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:36 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, 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 April 13, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 1:38 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 1:46 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 14: Kevin Kendell, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose Ryan Knight, Michigan Realtors – Oppose Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs – Support Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Office – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 14 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Page 1 of 2 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. At 1:48 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 1:53 p.m., Sen. Chang arrived at the meeting. At 1:53 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 26: Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Support Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 26. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 26: Andrew Bashi, Great Lakes Environmental Law Center – Support Tim Minotas and Rhonda Anderson, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Support Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:32 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 18, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3875
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 11:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-45
    Committee name
    Ethics and Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT REP. ERIN BYRNES CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from Voters Not Politicians before the Committee. Nancy Wang, Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, provided a presentation on Ethics and Oversight in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 11:04 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-620
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 11:42:00.000000
    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 20, 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, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley, Filler. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley, Filler. Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4409 before the committee: HB 4409 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to require drug manufacturers to report certain information to the department of insurance and financial services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4409. Questions and discussion followed. Karen Jonas, Pharmacist, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 4409. Questions and discussion followed. Shauna Gardner, Director of State Policy, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, testified in opposition to HB 4409. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364 before the committee: HB 4362 (Rep. Brabec) 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 474. HB 4363 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 10105 and 10120 (MCL 333.10105 and 333.10120), section 10105 as amended and section 10120 as added by 2008 PA 39. HB 4364 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 28 (MCL 205.28), as amended by 2017 PA 215. Representative Brabec and Representative Price testified in support of HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364. Questions and discussion followed. Patrick Wells OBrien, VP Communications and External Relations, representing the Gift of Life Michigan in Ann Arbor, testified in support of HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364. Questions and discussion followed. Armond Baskin representing himself as a Flint resident in need of a kidney, testified in support of HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364. Amanda West and Jeff Guilfoyle, both representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Shor representing the Michigan Department of State testified in support of HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4362, HB 4363 and HB 4364, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle and Autumn Outman, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Patricia Jo Herndon, Donor Sister and Aunt, representing the Michigan Donor Family Council. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Chair Rogers returned to HB 4409. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4409, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Allisyn Mattice, representing the McLaren Health Plan. Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Nicole Felix, representing the Meridian Health Plan. Melissa Holmquist, representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan. Kristen Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Keith Lake, representing America's Health Insurance Plans. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4409, but did not wish to speak: Jessie Crews, representing Gilead Sciences. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Filler 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 11:42 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-621
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 10:16:00.000000
    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 20, 2023 9:00 AM 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, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, 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. Joseph Sullivan representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services testified in support of HB 4376, as proposed substitute (H-1). Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4376. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376, but did not wish to speak: Alex Hougeman, representing Big I Michigan. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Michigan. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4376 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4377 before the committee: HB 4377 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4d (MCL 205.94d), as amended by 2015 PA 172. Representative Stone moved to refer HB 4377 to the Committee on Tax Policy. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on The Institutes Griffith Foundation. Frank Paul Tomasello, Executive Director of The Institutes Griffith Foundation and Dr. Robert W. Klein, Professor Emeritus of Risk Management with Georgia State University, and Affiliate Senior Research Fellow with Temple University gave the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Harris moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:16 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Acting Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-622
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 09:00:00.000000
    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 Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Wednesday, April 26, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 Subcommittees – Capital Outlay, Joint – Wednesday, April 26, 4:00 p.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 General Government – Wednesday, April 26, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 LEO/MEDC – Thursday, April 27, 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 PreK-12 – Wednesday, April 26, 11:00 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Transportation – Thursday, April 27, 3:00 p.m., or immediately following session, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, April 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety and Health Policy, Joint – Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 p.m., State Room South, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building (517) 373-5312 or (517) 373-5323 Economic and Community Development – Thursday, April 27, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Energy and Environment – Thursday, April 27, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323 Finance, Insurance and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3882
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 16:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 16:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-348
    Committee name
    LARA-DIFS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Referred SB 195 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations. 2. Referred SB 196 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations. The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:04 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. Theis, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 195 to the Committee on Appropriations. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Jonah Houtz, Senate Fiscal Agency – No Position The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 196 to the Committee on Appropriations. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana. Nays: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 4:14 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5101
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 09:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 09:01:00.000000
    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 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 244 (Sen. Bumstead). 2. Reported SB 185 (S-5) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 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 invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 244: Sen. Jon Bumstead – Support Dave Glotzbach, Muskegon Township Fire Department – Support Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 244: Johnny Menifee, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Judy Allen, MTA – Opposition Josh Mosher, Northern Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police – Support Mark Cleveland, Western Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support Jim Williams, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support Don Biger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support Mike Burke, Michigan State Firemen's Association – Support Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 185: Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 169: Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League – Opposition Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #1, to SB 185. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #1 to SB 185. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-5) version of SB 185. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-5) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-5) version of SB 185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. 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 9:12 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/04/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3873
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 09:56:00.000000
    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 20, 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, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4233 before the committee: HB 4233 (Rep. Churches) 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 10 (MCL 423.210), as amended by 2014 PA 414. Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4233. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Churches, and Matt Race, from Grosse Ile Schools, testified in support of HB 4233. Questions and discussion followed. Kathi Martin, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4233. Rick Catherman, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4233. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, testified in support of HB 4233. Lakia Wilson, representing the Detroit Federation of Teachers 23, testified in support of HB 4233. Jima Gilbert-Thomas, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4233. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4233, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Michigan. Jonavan Luckey, representing the Service Employees International Union 517M. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-623
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-04-20 08:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-04-20 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-273
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 20, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted Amendment #1 to SB 180 (Sen. Hauck) 2. Testimony regarding SB 179 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 180 (Sen. Hauck). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Hauck and Annie Somerville with Senator Irwin's office to explain SB 179 and SB 180 and amendment #1 to SB 180. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt Amendment #1 to SB 10. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Bellino. Nays: Sen. Lauwers The motion prevailed and the amendment #1 to SB 180 was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 179 and SB 180: Derek Sova, Cannabis Regulatory Agency – Support Whitney Gravelle, Bay Mills Indian Community – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 179 and 180: Kevin McKinney – Support Manny Lentine, Citizen – 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 8:51 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/27/2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-04-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-3876
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-04-20 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-04-20
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-04-20-034
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    57
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-04-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-393
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-04-20-036
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    21
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-04-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-582

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