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2023-05-25

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For 2023-05-25, the release reports observations found. It contains 588 attributable activity rows naming 134 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
5

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Attributable activity records
588
Committee meeting count
5
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-05-25 10:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-73
    Committee name
    Behavioral Health
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REP. FELICIA BRABEC CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 25, 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. Absent: Rep. Thompson. Excused: Rep. Thompson. Representatives Arbit, Glanville and Edwards joined the committee remotely. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative MacDonell moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Brabec laid before the committee presentations by Sam Price, President and CEO of Ten16 Recovery Network; Ronnie Tyson, Clinical Director of Odyssey House; and Greg Toutant, CEO of Great Lakes Recovery Centers. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Linda Davis, Executive Director of Families Against Narcotics. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Brabec laid before the committee a presentation by Dr. Kanzoni Asabigi, Vice President of the Detroit Recovery Project, and member of the Michigan Association of Substance Abuse Providers. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-05-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-1092
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-25 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-25 11:01:00.000000
    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 25, 2023 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley, Thompson. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley, Thompson. Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 59, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 59 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4496 before the committee: 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4496, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Lisa Ruby, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4496. The motion prevailed 16- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4496 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral Health to review and make recommendations to HB 4616 and HB 4617. At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71 before the committee: SB 69 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 16279 and 16279a. SB 70 (Sen. Johnson) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13n of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13n), as amended by 2018 PA 583. SB 71 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16213, 20175, 20175a, and 20199 (MCL 333.16213, 333.20175, 333.20175a, and 333.20199), sections 16213 and 20175a as added and section 20175 as amended by 2006 PA 481, and by adding sections 16213a, 16429, 17029, 17529, 17829, 17909, and 20175b. Ellen Heinitz, from Senator Chang's office; Garrett Wheat, from Senator Ruth Johnson's office; and Alex Porrett, from Senator Hauck's office, testified together in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 69, SB 70 and SB 71, but did not wish to speak: Susie Sherman-Hall, representing the Michigan State Conference of Junior Leagues State Public Affairs Committee. Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Thompson 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 11:01 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
    2023-05-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-673
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-25 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-25 10:08:00.000000
    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 25, 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, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Reps. Coleman, Markkanen. Excused: Reps. Coleman, Markkanen. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. An amendment was adopted for HB 4197 at the May 18th, 2023 meeting. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4197 and Amendment #1, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers. Melissa Seifert, representing the American Associations of Retired Persons. Paul Tarr, representing the Team Wellness. Kyle Innes, representing the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Marin Gibson, representing the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report HB 4197 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Young, Fitzgerald, Harris, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4331 before the committee: HB 4331 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2227 (MCL 500.2227), as amended by 2014 PA 509. State Representative Karen Whitsett testified in support of HB 4331. Hassan Beydoun representing the Council to the Mayor of the City of Detroit testified in support of HB 4331. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4331, but did not wish to speak: City of Detroit. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates. Patty Corkery, President and CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates gave a presentation on behalf of the Michigan Credit Union League and Affiliates. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation from Ross Yednock, legislative liaison for the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, Chelsea Neblett, Program Director of Housing Services for the City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department, and Zach Ethzin-Gagner, Deputy Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment Department for the City of Lansing, before the committee. Representative Breen moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Coleman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Bezotte moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:08 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-674
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-25 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-25 10:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-52
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR REP. JIM HAADSMA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, May 25, 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, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Absent: Rep. O'Neal. Excused: Rep. O'Neal. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 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 Mentzer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4354. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Wegela moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4355. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4356. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4357. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Kunse. Pass: None. Richard Meeth, representing the Michigan Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355 and HB 4356. Wendy Winston, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools, testified in support of HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, and Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in opposition to HB 4354. Questions and discussion followed. Toni Coral, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Kathi Martin and Muna Mashrah, representing the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Questions and discussion followed. Michelle Cook, representing the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. Drew Pinter, representing the Bay City Education Association, testified in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354 and HB 4356, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4354, HB 4355, HB 4356 and HB 4357, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4354 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4355 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4356 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4357 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative O'Neal from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-675
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-25 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-05-25 10:54:00.000000
    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 25, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Pohutsky. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee: SB 52 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2022 PA 23. Katie Olkowski, representing the Office of Senator Cherry, and Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of SB 52. Questions and discussion followed. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of SB 52. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 52, but did not wish to speak: Erik Schnelle, representing the National Deer Association. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club-Michigan Chapter. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4159 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 10:54 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-05-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-676
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-05-25 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-05-25
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
134
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2023-HJ-05-25-049
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-05-25
    Sitting id
    sitting-408
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-05-25-051
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    9
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-05-25
    Sitting id
    sitting-597

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