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2023-05-18

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For 2023-05-18, the release reports observations found. It contains 890 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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Committee meetings
11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 10:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-73
    Committee name
    Behavioral Health
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REP. FELICIA BRABEC CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair Brabec. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brabec, Arbit, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Brabec laid before the committee presentations by Debora Matthews, President and CEO, of The Children’s Center; Sean de Four, President and CEO, of Southwest Solutions; Kari Walker, President and CEO, of The Guidance Center; and Dr. Bob Powell, President and CEO, of Family Service and Children's Aid, all representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: May 25, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1091
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 13:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-18 12:04:00.000000
    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 May 18, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 90 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4202 (Rep. Pohutsky) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 134 (Sen. Johnson). 4. Testimony regarding SB 135 (Sen. Hertel). 5. Testimony regarding SB 209 (Sen. Anthony). 6. Testimony regarding SB 210 (Sen. Anthony). 7. Testimony regarding SB 211 (Sen. Santana). 8. Testimony regarding SB 212 (Sen. Klinefelt). 9. Testimony regarding SB 213 (Sen. Bayer). 10. Testimony regarding SB 214 (Sen. Johnson). 11. Testimony regarding SB 215 (Sen. Huizenga). 12. Testimony regarding SB 216 (Sen. Geiss). 13. Testimony regarding SB 217 (Sen. Anthony). 14. Testimony regarding SB 246 (Sen. Victory). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 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 and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of SB 90. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 90: Cameron Mills, Self - Support Peggy Evans, Restaurant Opportunities Center of MI - Support Elisha Brown, ROC - Support Ria Hill, Self - Support Page 1 of 4 Cheriees Clayton, ROC - Support Rhea McCauley, ROC - Support Roquesha O’Neal, ROC - Support Rhonda Williams, ROC - Support Renee Fussello, ROC - Support Chanel Cash, ROC - Support Lecendra Jones, ROC - Support Edria Fussello, ROC - Support Romana Hall, ROC - Support Reaba Gant, ROC - Support Antoinett Bolden, ROC - Support Tamara Lopes, ROC - Support Tracey Rucker, ROC – Support Shanayl Bennett-Reed – Support Marie Muhammad, ROC – Support Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan – Support Chris White, Director Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC) of Michigan - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 90. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 90 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4202. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4202: Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan – Support Page 2 of 4 Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board - Support Susie Sherman Hall, MI State Council of Junior Leagues - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4202 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 134 and 135, and invited Sen. Johnson to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 134 and 135: Kate Hude, Exec Director of Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 134 and 135: Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Alicia Moon, State Court Administrative Office – Support The Chair brought up SB’s 209-217, and SB 246, and invited Sen. Anthony, Sen. Bayer and Sen. Santana to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 209-217, and SB 246: Fraidy Reiss - Founder/Executive Director, Unchained at Last – Support Michele Hanash - Director of Policy and Women's Programs, AHA Foundation – Support Cheryl Hall - Zonta International District 15 – Support Nina Van Harn, Self – Support Courtney Kosnik, Self – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 209-217, and SB 246: Stephanie Johnson, Family Law Section of the State Bar of MI - Support Mary Pollock, National Organization for Women of Michigan - Support Dr. Eileen A. Schweickert, Self - Support Denise Sylvester, Zonta District 15 - Support Mary Pollock, American Assoc. of University Women of Michigan - Support Page 3 of 4 Jennifer Ross, Service Women’s Action Network - Support Adelaide Kahn-Fowler, Protect Our Defenders - Support Cathy Lucas, Self - Support Unchained At Last - Support Amber Theriault, Tempest Enterprises LLC - Support Cherie Nutter, Self - Support Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – support SB’s 209-212, 214, 216, and 246 Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Support SB 213 Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Oppose SB 215 Alex Goyette, Tahirih Justice Center – Support SB 217 Michael Nyenhuis, President UNICEF USA – Support Ryan D. Jayne, Freedom From Religion Foundation – Support Nick Fish, President – American Atheists – Support Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Support SB 209-211 Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board – Neutral SB 213 Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support SB 216 Mitch Albers, MI Department of Attorney General – Support Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support Susie Sherman-Hall, MI State Council of Junior Leagues – Support Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad 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 1:01 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 05/23/2023 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-3915
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 13:59:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-18 13:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 18, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 26 (S-3) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 302 (Sen. Camilleri). 3. Testimony regarding SB 303 (Sen. McDonald Rivet). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, 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 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers was excused from the meeting. Sen. Chang offered an (S-3) version of SB 26. The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 26. The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 26: Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 26. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-3) version of SB 26 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, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet and Camilleri to summarize SB 302 and SB 303. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 302 and SB 303: Justin Carpenter, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support Todd Williams, Lean and Green Michigan – Support Nicholas Zuba, CPACE Alliance – Support Bali Kumar, PACE Alliance Group – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 302 and SB 303: Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:59 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 24, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-3916
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 11:28:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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 Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School before the committee. Director Jim Townsend, representing the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School, provided a presentation on Oversight and Democracy. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 11:28 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-658
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 11:17:00.000000
    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, May 18, 2023 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4071 before the committee: HB 4071 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4071, but did not wish to speak: Ken Fletcher, representing the American Lung Association. Representative VanderWall offered the following amendments to HB 4071: 1. Amend page 2, line 6, after "exceed" by striking out "$150.00" and inserting "$250.00". 2. Amend page 2, line 19, after "(1)" by inserting "unless manufacturers of these anticancer medications have increased the price of their drug more than the cumulative annual change in the prescription drug index of the medical care component of the United States Consumer Price Index". Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4071. The motion did not prevail 7-11-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Pass: None. Representative Miller moved to report out HB 4071 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Mueller, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, VanWoerkom. Pass: Rep. Thompson. The Chair laid HB 4495 and HB 4496 before the committee: HB 4495 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 105d and 106 (MCL 400.105d and 400.106), section 105d as amended by 2018 PA 208 and section 106 as amended by 2018 PA 511; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4496 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending sections 105b and 109f (MCL 400.105b and 400.109f), section 105b as added by 2007 PA 100 and section 109f as amended by 2017 PA 224; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Snyder and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services testified in support of HB 4495. Dr. Michael Redinger, representing the Michigan State Medical Society's Legislation and Regulatory Policy Committee, testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, testified in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495 and HB 4496, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the Center of Civil Justice. Nicole Felix, representing Meridian. Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Kelly McGivern, representing Molina Healthcare. Melissa Seifert, representing AARP. Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan. Allisyn Mattice-Eskau, representing McLaren Health Plan. Kristen Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Phil Yeiter, representing Priority Health. Melissa Holmquist, representing the Upper Peninsula Health Plan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4495 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. The Chair laid SB 59 before the committee: SB 59 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100c (MCL 330.1100c), as amended by 2020 PA 285. Senator Cherry; Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; Chief Dave Shaw and Sgt. Damon Owens, both Conservation Officers, testified in support of SB 59. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Neeley moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-659
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 11:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-72
    Committee name
    Housing
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON HOUSING REP. KEVIN COLEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was called to order by Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf. The Majority Vice Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer. Absent: Rep. Coleman. Excused: Rep. Coleman. Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Majority Vice Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Realtors before the committee. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, Karlene Lehman, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan (PMAM), and the Apartment Association of Michigan, Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association, and John Lindley, representing the Manufactured Housing Association gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Stone moved to excuse Representative Coleman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Majority Vice Chair Dievendorf adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM. Representative Kevin Coleman, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-1090
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 10:23:00.000000
    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, May 18, 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, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Rep. Coleman. Excused: Rep. Coleman. Representatives Grant and Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4343 before the committee: HB 4343 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending section 51 (MCL 487.2171). Representative Conlin testified in support of HB 4343, as proposed substitute (H-1). Questions and discussion followed. Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4343. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Young moved to report out HB 4343 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4197 before the committee: HB 4197 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 551, entitled "Uniform securities act (2002)," (MCL 451.2101 to 451.2703) by amending the title, as amended by 2014 PA 355, and by adding article 5A. Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4197. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Staat and Ben Eichler, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4197. Questions and discussion followed. Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, returned to testify on the proposed amendment to HB 4197. Representative Stone offered the following amendment to HB 4197: 1. Amend page 9, line 27, after "subsection" by striking out "must" and inserting "may". Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4197. The motion prevailed 14- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The chair laid before the committee a presentation on The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Peter J. Fotos, Deputy Vice-President of Advocacy for the Midwest Region, gave a presentation on The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. Questions and discussion followed. The chair laid before the committee a presentation by The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Cathy Cooper and Jeff Romback, legislative co-chairs for The National Association of Benefit and Insurance Profession, gave a presentation on The Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Questions and discussion followed. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Coleman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative McFall moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:23 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-660
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 09:10:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-18 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 May 18, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 169 (S-2) (Sen. Cherry) 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023 and May 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #1, to SB 169. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #1 to SB 169. 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. Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #2, to SB 169. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #2 to SB 169. 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. Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #3, to SB 169. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #3 to SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Albert Nays: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh Page 1 of 2 The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. Sen. Albert offered, and summarized, an Albert Amendment #4, to SB 169. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Albert to adopt the Albert Amendment #4 to SB 169. 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-2) version of SB 169. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-2) version of SB 169 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 9:10 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/22/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-3913
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-52
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    Labor
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR REP. JIM HAADSMA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 18, 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 O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4355 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h (MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265. HB 4356 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4357 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 164h (MCL 388.1764h), as amended by 2018 PA 265. Representative Weiss testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Sean Egan, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Urbanowski-Nowak, representing the Birch Run Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Steve Cairns, representing the Ionia Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Craite, representing the Waterford Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Kelly Pearson, representing the Clawson Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Matthew Marlow, representing the Grand Rapids Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. John Duffy, representing the Michigan Education Association Local 1 and the Center Line Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Suzanne Ziel, representing the Romeo Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354. Blake Mazurek, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Joanne Osborne, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4354, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Andrew Richardson, representing the Saginaw Township Education Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jen Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4355, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Chandra Madafferi, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Terrence Devlin, representing the Taylor Federation of Teachers. Michelle Cook, Joshua Hansknecht, and Toni Coral, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers Local 1052. Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers. Eric Curtiss, representing Galesburg-Augusta. Lakia Wilson, representing the Detroit Federation of Teachers. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Carol Weaver, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Chris Glass, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades. Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency. Robert McCann, representing The K-12 Alliance of Michigan. Joe DeVault, representing the Macomb Intermediate School District. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:30 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-661
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 11:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-55
    Committee name
    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 18, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Pohutsky. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4159 before the committee: HB 4159 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to designate the black swallowtail butterfly as the official butterfly of the state of Michigan. Representative Brixie and Dr. Jeanette Meyer, representing Michigan Garden Clubs, gave testimony in support of HB 4159. Questions and discussion followed. Susan Leahy, President of the Meridian Garden Club, provided testimony in support of HB 4159. Students from Ms. Christine Batora's class at Okemos Public Montessori at Central provided testimony in support of HB 4159. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Barbara MacLaren, representing the Sweetwater Evening Garden Club. Monica Taylor, representing Michigan Garden Clubs. Jennifer Meilinger, representing the Kalamazoo Nature Center and the Michigan Butterfly Network. Patricia Lajko, representing the Pentwater Garden Club. Sue Hendrix, representing Touch the Earth Garden Club. Kathy Royal, representing the Indian Hills Garden Club. Margaret Arnold, representing the Charlevoix Evening Garden Club. Jane Schneider, representing the Petoskey Area Garden Club. Mary Jo McElroy, representing the Portage Lake Garden Club. Phil Oczkowski, representing the Holland Garden Club. Elizabeth Palulis, representing the River Valley Garden Club. Kathy Tulgestke, representing the Ma-Me-Ne-Sewong Garden Club. Andrea Stork, representing the Petal Pushers Garden Club. Rose Wiggle, representing the Garden Club of Dearborn. Janice Thelen, representing the Looking Glass Garden Club. Margaret McAllister, representing the Grow and Show Garden Club. Patricia Kelly, representing the Dirt Dauber Garden Club. Nancy Smith, representing the Taylor Garden Club. Marilyn McIntosh, representing the Edelweiss Garden Club of Gaylord. Jeanette Meyer, representing the Western Hills Garden Club. Kathy Messner, representing the Meek Mill Garden Club. Kathryn Creek, representing the Parchment Garden Club. Mary Geer Wangler, representing the Portage Garden Club. Rosemary LaDuke, representing the Kalamazoo Garden Council. Donna Robinson, representing the Kalamazoo Garden Club. Rich Brown, representing the Nature Conservancy in Michigan. Sandra Clark, representing the The Friendly Garden Club. Dana Zolynsky, representing theJunior League Gardeners Garden Club. Diane Hague, representing the Farmington Garden Club. Naida Albin, representing the Milan Garden Club. Christine Kosal, representing the Eden's Garden Club of Monroe. Brenda Orwig, representing the Gardenettes Garden Club. Agnes Cairns and Ronnie Dush, representing the DeWitt Millennium Garden Club. Ron Osgood, representing the Rockford Garden Club. Mary Smallwood, representing the Port Sanilac Garden Club. Judy Lindemulder, representing the Tri-Cities Garden Club. Jean Woznicki, representing the Morenci Garden Club. Cynthia Quint and Lynn Higgs, representing the Wayne County Garden Club. Alice Schneider, representing the Marshall Area Garden Club. Julie Hays, representing the Little Garden Club. Susan Leahy, representing the Meridian Garden Club. Dr. Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amy Upton, representing the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association. Brian Peterson-Roest, representing Bees in the D. Okemos Public Schools. The Chair laid HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190 before the committee: HB 4185 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending sections 4, 35, and 36 (MCL 408.1004, 408.1035, and 408.1036), section 4 as amended by 2012 PA 416 and sections 35 and 36 as amended by 1991 PA 105. HB 4186 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to allow local governments and certain authorities to withhold payment under certain conditions to contractors on an asbestos abatement project; to provide for mandatory contract conditions on certain asbestos abatement projects; to provide for certain disclosures; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain local officials. HB 4187 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5519b. HB 4188 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding sections 5519 and 5519a. HB 4189 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. HB 4190 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to prohibit certain public entities from entering into certain contracts with certain entities that remove or abate asbestos; to require certain entities to disclose certain information when bidding on certain contracts with public entities; and to impose certain duties and responsibilities on certain public entities. Trent Wolf, representing the Office of Representive Aiyash, and Ben Poulson, representing the Office of Representative Mentzer, gave an overview of the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 4188 and proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 4185. Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4188. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin offered the following amendment to HB 4188: 1. Amend page 2, line 3, by striking out all of subsection (3) and renumbering the remaining subsection. Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4188. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak: Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4186, HB 4187, HB 4188, HB 4189 and HB 4190, but did not wish to speak: Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4185 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4186 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4187 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4188 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4189 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4190 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid presentations on the Michigan Timber Industry before the committee. Jason Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen, and Henry Stienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals, gave a presentation. Todd Siegert, representing the Packaging Corporation of America, gave a presentation. Eric Steir, representing the American Forest Management, and Chris Fife, representing Weyerhaesuer, gave a presentation. Sandra Lupien, Director of Mass Timber at Michigan State University, gave a presentation. Jason Knepper and Henry Stienebeck returned to answer questions from the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:47 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-662
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-18 08:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-05-18 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 May 18, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 262 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 268 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel). 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 and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair explained Substitute (S-1) to SB 262. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 262: Mack Jones, LARA – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 262. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 262 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 268 (S-1): Page 1 of 2 Jon O'Hara, Great Lakes Preneed Funeral Home – Support Tracy Whitaker, Homesteaders Life Company – Support Jared Rozycki, Michigan Funeral Directors Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 268 and (S-1): 138 members of the MI Preneed Coalition – Support Kierstie Sieloff, National Alliance of Life Companies – Support Mark Neidinger, National Guardian Life Insurance Company – Support Brian Linquist, Great Western Insurance Company – Support Jessica Sever, American Memorial Life Insurance Company – Support Marvin Joseph Cox, Jr, Forethought Life Insurance Company – Support Marcia Hune, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Support Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support Joseph Sullivan, DIFS – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 268. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Lauwers 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 8:55 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-18
    Meeting id
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    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-18 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-05-18
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
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    Linked media count
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    Named action count
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    Quorum method
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    Quorum text
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    official schedule observed
    Session name
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    Sitting date
    2023-05-18
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    Linked media count
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    Named action count
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    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.
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-05-18
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