Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2023-06-15

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For 2023-06-15, the release reports observations found. It contains 340 attributable activity rows naming 101 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
2

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.

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Attributable activity records
340
Committee meeting count
2
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-06-15 11:43:00.000000
    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, June 15, 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, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Coffia, VanWoerkom and Thompson joined the committee remotely. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee: HB 4081 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1173. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4081, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral Health to review and make recommendations on HB 4081. The Chair laid HB 4608 before the committee: HB 4608 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16141 and 16145 (MCL 333.16141 and 333.16145), as amended by 1993 PA 80, and by adding section 16346 and part 183A. Sara Henning, from Representative Pohutsky's office, testified in support of HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed. Emily Miller, representing herself and the American Nutritionists Association, testified in opposition to HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Thiesmeyer-Hook; Beth Thayer; and Charla Burill, all representing the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, testified in support of HB 4608. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4608, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Emily Camiener, representing EC Nutrition LLC. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Susanne Consiglio, RDN, representing Nutrition Balance LLC. Heather Dover, MS, RDN, representing the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:43 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-709
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-15 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-15 10:34:00.000000
    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, June 15, 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 Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4497 and SB 185 before the committee: HB 4497 (Rep. Rheingans) 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 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. SB 185 (Sen. Irwin) 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 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. Representative Rheingans and Senator Irwin, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4231 and HB 4237 before the committee: HB 4231 (Rep. Hill) A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled "Fair and open competition in governmental construction act," (MCL 408.871 to 408.883). HB 4237 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled "Local government labor regulatory limitation act," (MCL 123.1381 to 123.1396). Representative Hill testified in support of HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Angela Rogensues, representing the City of Warren, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. John Taylor, representing Kalamazoo County, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Chokwe Pitchford, Berrien County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, and Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Porcha Perry and Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1, testified in support of HB 4237. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Robert Joeng, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Jeremy Garza, Lansing City Councilmember. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Shane Hernandez and Pete Scodellier, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jimmy Greene and Associates, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231, HB 4237, HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Katie Gordon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Breanna George, representing the Michigan Association of Construction Academies. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Devonta Harris, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jay Jacobs, representing the Houghton Lake Chamber. Tim Booth, representing the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jim Lilly, representing SpartanNash. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kelley Lovati, representing the Macomb County Chamber. Neda Payne, representing the Lapeer Area Chamber. Sara Cambensy, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Midland Business Alliance. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Richard Wilson, representing Westpack Holdings, Inc. Colleen Schipsi, representing the West Coast Chamber. Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Arthur Havlicek, representing the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. Michael Rybicki, representing Goodlander, Sweet, and Rybicki Certified Public Accountants. Brian Kloet, representing Gold Star Salons, LLC. James Boike, representing Corporate Funding, Inc. Tim Cosby, representing Culture Impact. Kyle Pung, representing the Pleune Service Company. Michael Jacobs, representing Apple Spice Box Lunch and Catering. Michael Kasmauskis, representing the Image Tours, Inc. Jessica White, representing Big Steps Little Feet. Ben Boezwinkle, representing Rockford Construction. Leslie Fiorenzo, representing Ulliance, Inc. Anthony Boden, representing Chase Creative. Kate Angles, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan. Susan Arlin, representing the Greater Farmington Area Chamber. Joni Kaline, representing BioLyte Laboratories. Rae Zylstra, representing Catered Creations, Inc. Danna Gomez, representing Managed Senior Care LLC. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jennifer Heinzman, representing the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. Magen Samyn, representing the Bay Area Chamber. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Jeff Cebelak, representing Mason Dynamics, Inc. Jennifer Stehouwer, representing Ball Park Floral and Gifts. Steve Underriter, representing Freedom Financial Planning Solutions. William Muir, representing the Grand Rapids Label Company. Brent Van Haren, representing SecurAlarm Systems Inc. Robert Buist, representing D&M Metal Products. Robert Kowalewski, representing KS Restaurants. Barbara Rapaport, representing Real-Time Perspectives, Inc. Kelly Springer, representing the Metal Flow Corporation. Robert Schermer, representing Meritage Hospitality. Casey Kuperus, representing David's House Ministries. Michael Kwast, representing iChiro Clinics. Carl Verbeek, representing Varnum. Robert Hughes, representing the Advantage Benefits Group. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-710
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-15 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-06-15
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
101
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2023-HJ-06-15-056
    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
    2023-06-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-415
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-06-15-058
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:17 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-604

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