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2023-05-17

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For 2023-05-17, the release reports observations found. It contains 2565 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 09:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-38
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. REGGIE MILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on Herbruck Farms. Herb Herbruck of Herbruck Farms Egg Producers and Nancy Barr, Executive Director of the Michigan Allied Poultry Industry, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:41 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-651
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 15:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-17 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-268
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS 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 May 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 339 (Sen. McMorrow). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator McMorrow to summarize SB 339. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 339: Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk – Support Martin Brook, Bloomfield Township Clerk – Support Erica Petersman, Promote the Vote – Support Bill Richardson, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 339: Jamie Lyons-Eddy, Voters Not Politicians – Support Bill Zaagman, MI Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Olivia Luckett, Voter Protection Director, MDP – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Nick Occhipinti, Michigan LOV – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:24 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 24, 2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3911
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 09:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-44
    Committee name
    Energy, Communications, and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY REP. HELENA SCOTT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by Chair Scott. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: None. Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4414 before the committee: HB 4414 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 290. Representative Coleman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4414. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4414 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Aragona. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4414, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the SEMCOG. The Chair laid HB 4066 before the committee: HB 4066 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. BeGole. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to HB 4066: 1. Amend page 4, following line 6, by inserting: "Sec. 11. This act does not apply on or after September 30, 2031.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4066. The motion did not prevail 7-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4066 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4066, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the SEMCOG. Marilyn Passmore, representing the Charter Spectrum. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:12 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-652
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 13:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-17 12:53:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-262
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. KEVIN DALEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH CHAIR 6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7748 FAX: (517) 373-1387 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4084 (Rep. Shannon). 2. Reported SB 326 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 150 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:53 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4084: Rep. Nate Shannon – Support Jennifer Varney, City of Sterling Heights – Support Peter Mormon, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4084: Dave Ruman, J.G. Kern – Support Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Senator Paul Wojno – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 326: Sen. Sam Singh – Support Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 150: Page 1 of 2 Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair offered, and summarized, a Cavanagh Amendment #1, to SB 326. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the Cavanagh Amendment #1 to SB 326. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 326, as amended. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 326, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 150 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Daley 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 1:12 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/07/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3909
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 12:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-47
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. TULLIO LIBERATI CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449 before the committee: HB 4446 (Rep. Puri) A bill to designate Diwali, Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights as a holiday in this state. HB 4447 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to designate Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr as holidays in this state. HB 4448 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to designate Lunar New Year as a holiday in this state. HB 4449 (Rep. Puri) A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a holiday in this state. Representative Puri and Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4446, HB 4447, HB 4448 and HB 4449, but did not wish to speak: Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. The Chair laid HB 4544 and HB 4545 before the committee: HB 4544 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to designate Rosh Hashanah as a holiday in this state. HB 4545 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to designate Yom Kippur as a holiday in this state. Representative Arbit and Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4544 and HB 4545. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Aiyash returned to answer questions on HB 4544 and HB 4545. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4544 and HB 4545 but did not wish to speak: Rabbi Asher Lopatin, the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-653
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 11:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-49
    Committee name
    Higher Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REP. CAROL GLANVILLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Department of Treasury- Office of Post- Secondary Financial Planning before the committee. Robin Loft, the Post-Secondary Financial Planning Bureau Director, Diane Brewer, the Michigan Education Trust Executive Director, Diann Cosme, the Student Scholarship Grants and Outreach Executive Director, and R. Scott de Varona, the Student Loan Repayment Division Executive Director gave an overview presentation of their department. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-654
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    joint
    Committee id
    committee-65
    Committee name
    Joint Capital Outlay
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Joint Subcommittee on Capital Outlay submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building Present: Senators McDonald Rivet (C), Irwin, McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Santana, Damoose, Bumstead and Huizenga Scheduled Meetings Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, May 24, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:15 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 352, 3rd Floor, House Appropriations Room, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3912
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 16:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 11:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-51
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. KELLY A BREEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302 before the committee: HB 4293 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1921 PA 352, entitled "An act to prohibit the marriage of a person under 16 years of age and to declare the marriage void," by amending the title and section 1 (MCL 551.51), as amended by 1983 PA 198. HB 4294 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled "An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration; to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 551.103), as amended by 2006 PA 578. HB 4295 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1897 PA 180, entitled "An act to provide for the issuance of marriage licenses and certificates without publicity in certain cases; and to provide criminal and civil penalties for violation of this act," by amending section 1 (MCL 551.201), as amended by 1983 PA 199. HB 4296 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1919 PA 160, entitled "An act to release legally married minors from parental control and to determine their marital rights and duties," by amending section 1 (MCL 551.251). HB 4297 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 2519, 5103, 5204, 5206, and 5215 (MCL 700.2519, 700.5103, 700.5204, 700.5206, and 700.5215), section 2519 as amended by 2010 PA 325, section 5103 as amended by 2016 PA 483, section 5204 as amended by 2005 PA 204, and section 5215 as amended by 2020 PA 365. HB 4298 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 2018 PA 434, entitled "Safe families for children act," by amending section 5 (MCL 722.1555). HB 4299 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2001 PA 125, entitled "An act to define the rights and responsibilities of hotels and bed and breakfasts with respect to renting or leasing hotel or bed and breakfast rooms to minors," by amending section 4 (MCL 427.304). HB 4300 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1846 RS 84, entitled "Of divorce," by amending section 34 (MCL 552.34), as amended by 1983 PA 211. HB 4301 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1968 PA 293, entitled "An act to establish the status of minors; to define the rights and duties of parents; to establish rights and duties to provide support for a child after the child reaches the age of majority under certain circumstances; and to establish the conditions for emancipation of minors," by amending sections 4 and 4e (MCL 722.4 and 722.4e), section 4 as amended by 1998 PA 509 and section 4e as added by 1988 PA 403. HB 4302 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 13, 520d, 520e, and 520l (MCL 750.13, 750.520d, 750.520e, and 750.520l), section 13 as amended by 2015 PA 210, sections 520d and 520e as amended by 2012 PA 372, and section 520l as amended by 1988 PA 138. Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302. Questions and discussion followed. Austin T. Kreutz, representing the Bonhoeffer Forum, testified in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4293, HB 4294, HB 4295, HB 4296, HB 4297, HB 4298, HB 4299, HB 4300, HB 4301 and HB 4302, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of the State Bar. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4293, HB 4294 and HB 4295, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4301, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4298, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4293. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4293 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4294. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4294 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4295 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4296. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4296 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4297 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4298 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4299 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4300 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4301. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope offered the following amendment to HB 4301: 1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "validly" by striking out "married and". Representative Hope moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4301. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to report HB 4301 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4302. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4302 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182 before the committee: HB 4178 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 4179 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 4180 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), section 16221 as amended by 2020 PA 232 and section 16226 as amended by 2020 PA 233. HB 4181 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 4182 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Lynn Spencer, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Kara Rubenstein Deyerin, representing the Right to Know, testified in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4178, HB 4179, HB 4180, HB 4181 and HB 4182, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4178 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4179 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4180 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4181 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4182 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525 before the committee: HB 4522 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1082 (MCL 600.1082), as amended by 2012 PA 334, and by adding chapter 10D. HB 4523 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1093 (MCL 600.1093), as amended by 2018 PA 591. HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1074 (MCL 600.1074), as added by 2004 PA 224. HB 4525 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1064 and 1066 (MCL 600.1064 and 600.1066), as added by 2004 PA 224. At 11:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:18 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order. Chair Breen, Representative Filler, Representative Hope, and Kate Hude, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals, testified together in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. Questions and discussion followed. Judge Travis Reeds, from the 52nd District Court in Novi, testified in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. Judge Sue Dobrich, retired from Cass County Probate Court, testified in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525. At 11:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease. At 11:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4523 and HB 4525, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4522, HB 4523, HB 4524 and HB 4525, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Alicia Moon, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-655
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 12:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-53
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JOHN FITZGERALD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:00 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Fitzgerald. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4346 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54. Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed. Don Taylor, representing the Retired Detroit Police & Fire Fighters Association, testified in support of HB 4346. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346, but did not wish to speak: Brad Biladeau, representing the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Public Retirement Systems. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:22 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-656
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 13:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-57
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4068 before the committee: HB 4068 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 253. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4068, but did not wish to speak: Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4068. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Price moved to report out HB 4068 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: Rep. Markkanen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4317 and HB 4318 before the committee: HB 4317 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to provide for the establishment of solar energy districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners or lessees of certain qualified facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officials. HB 4318 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 9 and 9f (MCL 211.9 and 211.9f), section 9 as amended by 2011 PA 290 and section 9f as amended by 2017 PA 261. At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat called the committee back to order. Representative Vanderwall and Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair Farhat laid the committee at ease. At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Amanda Stallings, representing National Grid Renewables, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Brian VanBlarcom, representing Consumers Energy, and Sarah Hutton, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Laura Sherman, representing Michigan Energy Innovation, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Representative Tisdel, on behalf of The Principle Caucus, testified in opposition to HB 4317 and HB 4318. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with a neutral position on HB 4317 and HB 4318. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish to speak: Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance. Erika Kowall, representing the American Clean Power Association. Eric Stocker, representing AES Clean Energy. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4317. The motion prevailed 10- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Markkanen. Representative Brenda Carter 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 Neeley adjourned the meeting at 1:21 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-657
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-17 09:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-17 09:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-266
    Committee name
    Veterans and Emergency Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT CHAIR 6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 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 235 (Sen. Outman). 2. Testimony Regarding HB 4047 (Rep. Bezotte). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from April 19, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 235 and HB 4047 and invited Sen. Outman and Rep. Bezotte to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 235 and HB 4047: Sherry Kramer, Chapter President, Thumb Chapter, Blue Star Mothers – Support Jacqueline Ransom, President Blue Star Mothers of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 235 and HB 4047: Heather Feuerstein, MI Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana was excused from the meeting. 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 9:25 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/24/2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3910
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-05-17
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-05-17-045
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    80
    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
    10
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-05-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-404
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-05-17-047
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    37
    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
    15
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-05-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-593

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