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2023-06-06

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For 2023-06-06, the release reports observations found. It contains 1693 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
10

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Committee meeting count
10
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 16:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-40
    Committee name
    Criminal Justice
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REP. KARA HOPE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Absent: Rep. Bezotte. Excused: Rep. Bezotte. Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4474 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371. HB 4475 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50. HB 4476 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 147c. HB 4477 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50. Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions and discussion followed. Attorney General Dana Nessel testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions and discussion followed. Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Roz Gould Keith, representing Stand with Trans. Eli Savit, Prosecuting Attorney, representing Washtenaw County. Rabbi Asher Lopatin, representing the Jewish Community Relations Council / American Jewish Committee of Detroit. Sharkey Haddad, representing the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan. Kelly Doyle, representing The HIV / Aids Alliance of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Professor William Wagner, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4474 and HB 4475, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474 and HB 4475, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4476 and HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid SB 90 before the committee: SB 90 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 103 (MCL 37.2103), as amended by 2023 PA 6. Senator Anthony testified in support of SB 90. Questions and discussion followed. Adojoa B. Asamoah, Founder and CEO of ABA Consulting LLC, testified in support of SB 90. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 90, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo. Jeff Stoutenburg, representing Dow. Lyndsay Palsrok, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Representative Young moved to report out SB 90 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4173 and HB 4384 before the committee: HB 4173 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding sections 34a and 34b to chapter IX. HB 4384 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 34b to chapter IX. Trent Wolf, representing the Office of Representative Aiyash, testified in support of HB 4173 and HB 4384. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not wish to speak: Joe Haveman, representing Hope Network. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4173 and HB 4384, 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 opposition to HB 4173 and HB 4384, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4173, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4173. The motion prevailed 8-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4173 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Filler. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4384. The motion prevailed 8-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4384 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Filler. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Harris, BeGole. The Chair laid HB 4387 before the committee: HB 4387 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2020 PA 50. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4387, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. Representative Young moved to refer HB 4387 to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors. The motion prevailed 11-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Mueller. The Chair laid SB 72 before the committee: SB 72 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) 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. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 72, but did not wish to speak: Meghan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Representative Breen moved to refer SB 72 to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477. Je Donna Dinges, representing Ethnic Intimidation Work, testified in support of HB 4474. Representative Filler moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 10:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chair Hope returned to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476, and HB 4477. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Harman Singh, representing the Sikh Coalition, testified in support of HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477. Carolyn Normandin, representing the Anti-Defamation League Michigan (ADL), testified in support of HB 4474 and HB 4476. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4474, HB 4475, HB 4476 and HB 4477, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Reverend Joseph Fox, representing Christianity. The Chair laid HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487 before the committee: HB 4482 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5851b (MCL 600.5851b), as added by 2018 PA 183. HB 4483 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 5805 (MCL 600.5805), as amended by 2018 PA 183. HB 4484 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 6431 and 6452 (MCL 600.6431 and 600.6452), section 6431 as amended by 2020 PA 42 and section 6452 as amended by 2020 PA 44. HB 4485 (Rep. Miller) 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. HB 4486 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1964 PA 170, entitled "An act to make uniform the liability of municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and the state, its agencies and departments, officers, employees, and volunteers thereof, and members of certain boards, councils, and task forces when engaged in the exercise or discharge of a governmental function, for injuries to property and persons; to define and limit this liability; to define and limit the liability of the state when engaged in a proprietary function; to authorize the purchase of liability insurance to protect against loss arising out of this liability; to provide for defending certain claims made against public officers, employees, and volunteers and for paying damages sought or awarded against them; to provide for the legal defense of public officers, employees, and volunteers; to provide for reimbursement of public officers and employees for certain legal expenses; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 7 (MCL 691.1407), as amended by 2013 PA 173, and by adding section 7d. HB 4487 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6431 (MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42. Representative Brixie testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Bice, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Marci Hamilton, representing CHILD USAdvocacy, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Questions and discussion followed. Tad Deluca, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Dr. Victor Petreca, representing Boston College, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Isabelle Brourman, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Kierra Dallas, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487. Cary Silverman, representing the American Tort Reform Association, testified in opposition to HB 4482. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nadja Tirrell, representing the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest (SNAP). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4485, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak: Linda Beebe, representing herself. Peggy J. Reali, Esq., representing Stephen Olsick (Survivor). Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Chelsea Cooper, representing herself. Marjorie Gardner, representing herself. Flannery Houston, Director of Programs, representing Rise. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Brian Hurtekant, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4482, HB 4483, HB 4484, HB 4486 and HB 4487, but did not wish to speak: Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4482, HB 4485 and HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Mike Letvis, representing Wayne RESA. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISD's. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 4:48 PM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-677
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 14:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-06 13:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-260
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 359 (Sen. Chang). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 359: Sen. Stephanie Chang – Support Jenell Mansfield, AFT of Michigan – Support Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Jason Posey, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359: Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/13/23 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-3925
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 09:18:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-42
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. MATT KOLESZAR CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Paquette and Wendzel joined the committee remotely. Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4671 before the committee: HB 4671 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1284a (MCL 380.1284a), as added by 2007 PA 101; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. At 9:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:02 AM, Majority Vice Chair Churches called the committee back to order. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:05 AM, Majority Vice Chair Churches laid the committee at ease. At 9:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in opposition to HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. Don Wotruba, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in support of HB 4671. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4671, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4671, but did not wish to speak: Larisa Draves, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Matt Sowash, representing Traverse City Tourism. Tom Nemacheck, representing the Upper Peninsula Travel Association. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-678
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 11:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-43
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570 before the committee: HB 4156 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to enter into the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; and for related purposes. HB 4440 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 42 (MCL 168.42), as amended by 1999 PA 216. HB 4567 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 497 and 761 (MCL 168.497 and 168.761), section 497 as amended by 2018 PA 603 and section 761 as amended by 2020 PA 302. HB 4568 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 931 (MCL 168.931), as amended by 1996 PA 583. HB 4569 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, 509gg, and 516 (MCL 168.495, 168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and 168.516), section 495 as amended by 2018 PA 603, section 509o as amended by 2022 PA 195, section 509q as amended by 2020 PA 302, sections 509r and 516 as amended by 2018 PA 125, and section 509gg as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 496a. HB 4570 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 759 (MCL 168.759), as amended by 2020 PA 302. Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 4440. Scott Urbanowski, representing Pride at Work Michigan, testified in support of HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156 and HB 4440, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. John Crawford, representing Keep Our 50 States. Jasper Hendricks, representing Democrats for The Electoral College. Sean Parnell, representing Save Our States. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567 and HB 4569, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sheri Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and the Freedom Alliance. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4440, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America. Gwen and Keith Vrooman. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians. Angela Ardis, representing NextGen America. Olivia Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4440, HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Warner-Walls. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4567, HB 4568, HB 4569 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4567 and HB 4569, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4568 and HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4568, but did not wish to speak: Tim Ward, representing UBER. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4569, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4570, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Representative Tsernoglou offered the following amendment to HB 4567: 1. Amend page 3, line 22, after "state." by striking out the balance of the line through "law." on line 29. Representative Wegela moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4567. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Koleszar moved to report HB 4567 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4568 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4569 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 4570 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4156 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4440. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 4440 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:15 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-679
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 13:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-46
    Committee name
    Families, Children and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS REP. STEPHANIE A YOUNG CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678 before the committee: HB 4676 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," by amending section 8b (MCL 722.958b), as added by 2018 PA 489. HB 4677 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8e. HB 4678 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1281c. At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia called the committee back to order. Chair Young and Representative Edwards testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Coffia laid the committee at ease. At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Michelle Williams and Dr. Delsa Chapman, representing the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed. Saba Gebrai, representing the Park West Foundation Program, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Questions and discussion followed. Christian Randle, a Youth Leader of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Raymond Miller, a Youth Leader of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. Ov'Var'Shia Gray-Woods, representing the President of Empowering Foster Youth Through Technology, testified in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676, HB 4677 and HB 4678, but did not wish to speak: Mark McWilliams, representing Disability Rights Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 1:06 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-680
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 13:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-06 12:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-259
    Committee name
    Housing and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR JEFF IRWIN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2406 FAX: (517) 373-5679 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 348 (Sen. McMorrow). 2. Testimony regarding SB 349 (Sen. McMorrow). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. McMorrow and Rep.(s) Brabec and Hoskins to summarize SB 348 and SB 349. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 348 and SB 349: Dr. Joy Wolfe Ensor, Michigan Psychological Association – Support Duane Breijak, Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers – Support Sarah Kiperman, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support Gwen Stembridge, The Trevor Project – Support Gregory Baylor, The Alliance Defending Freedom – Oppose Doug Booth, Grand Rapids LGBTQ Healthcare Consortium – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 348: Brittany Williams, American Atheists – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 348 and SB 349: Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Oppose Page 1 of 2 Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose Erin Knott, Equality Michigan – Support Monica Martinez, Michigan School of Psychology – Support Mitch Albers, Michigan Department of the Attorney General – Support Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support Julie Cassidy, Michigan for Public Policy – Support Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support Dr. Halley Crissman, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Scott Ellis, Great Lakes Bay Pride – Support Terri Tchorzynski, Michigan School Counselor Association – Support Jay Kadlan, ACLU of Michigan – Support Mary Pollock, Michigan National Organization for Women – Support Dakota Torolski, Human Rights Campaign – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-3924
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 13:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-06 13:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-264
    Committee name
    Local Government
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEREMY MOSS SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT 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 June 6, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 337 (Sen. Polehanki). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from March 14, 2023. Without objection the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 337, and invited Caitlin Stadler, of Sen. Polehanki’s office to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 337: Jack Owens, MI Society of Professional Surveyors – Support Brad Ward, MI Realtors – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 337: Bill Zaagman, MI Association of Registers of Deeds - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:38 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/12/2023 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-3926
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 12:37:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-54
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. JENNIFER CONLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:00 PM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair Conlin. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Conlin, Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Stone, Rogers, Wegela, Markkanen, Martin, St. Germaine. Absent: Rep. Bezotte. Excused: Rep. Bezotte. Representative Stone moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Veterans Homes before the Committee. Anne Zerbe, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, gave a presentation on Michigan Veterans Homes. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Markkanen moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Conlin adjourned the meeting at 12:37 PM. Representative Jennifer Conlin, Chair Nick Gewirtz Acting Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-681
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 15:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-06 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-265
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 6, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 148 (Sen. Polehanki) and SB 149 (Sen. Hertel). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Polehanki and Senator Hertel to summarize SB 148 and SB 149. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 148 and SB 149: Blake Goodman and Barry Londeree, Humane Society of the U.S. – Support Tanya Hildendorf, Humane Society of Huron Valley and Michigan Pet Alliance – Support Molly Tamulevich, Attorneys For Animals – Support Dave Rubello – Support Traci Scarbrough, Canine Adventure – Support Joni Detwiler, self – Support Stephen Rupandalo, MICH Bio – Opposed National Anti-Vivisection Society – Support Pampered Paws Doggy Daycare – Support SBM Animal Law Section – Support Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 148 and SB 149: Page 1 of 2 Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support Amy Payne, self – Support Valerie Schey, self – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:46 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 06/13/2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-3927
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-06 11:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-58
    Committee name
    Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE REP. NATE SHANNON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 6, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Shannon. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bruck joined the committee remotely. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4689 before the committee: HB 4689 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 67 (MCL 250.1067), as added by 2003 PA 195. Representative Hope, joined by Rachael Starr, wife of Trooper Starr, Trooper Patrick Arena, and Trooper Kristina Droste, both representing the Michigan State Police, all testified in support of HB 4689. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4689, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4337 before the committee: HB 4337 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 103 (MCL 250.1103), as added by 2021 PA 76. Sophia Rishar, representing the Office of Representative Witwer, testified in support of HB 4337. Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4337 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4689, but did not wish to speak: Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4337, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Allen. The Chair laid HB 4012 before the committee: HB 4012 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2016 PA 447. Representative Slagh, joined by John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, both testified in support of HB 4012. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Penniman, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4012. Vince Consiglio, representing ABATE of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4012. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified with no position on HB 4012. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4337, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4337, but did not wish to speak: Trooper Kristina Lidak Droste, representing the Michigan State Police. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-682
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-06 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-06-06
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-06-06-051
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    15
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    8
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-06
    Sitting id
    sitting-410
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-06-06-053
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    16
    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
    2
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-06
    Sitting id
    sitting-599

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