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2023-06-21

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For 2023-06-21, the release reports observations found. It contains 3054 attributable activity rows naming 121 members.

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-06-21 10:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-44
    Committee name
    Energy, Communications, and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY REP. HELENA SCOTT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by Chair Scott. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 288 before the committee: SB 288 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2012 PA 615, entitled "Michigan energy assistance act," by repealing section 6 (MCL 400.1236), as amended by 2019 PA 87. Representative Coleman moved to report out SB 288 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, BeGole. Nays: Rep. Outman. Pass: Reps. Aragona, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 288, but did not wish to speak: Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Mary Carmen Munoz, representing the La Sed Inc.. Rev. Charles Williams, representing the National Action Network. Rev. Wendell Anthony, representing the NAACP. John Hearn, representing the Western Wayne County Democratic Black Caucus. Todd Lipa, representing the Cares in Farmington Hills. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 288, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid SB 302 and SB 303 before the committee: SB 302 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," by amending section 9 (MCL 460.939), as amended by 2017 PA 242. SB 303 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, and 17 (MCL 460.933, 460.935, 460.937, 460.941, 460.943, 460.945, and 460.947), section 3 as amended by 2017 PA 242. Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 302 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. Representative Byrnes moved to report out SB 303 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 302 and SB 303, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761 before the committee: HB 4759 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending the title, the heading to subpart A of part 2, and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 22, 28, 29, 45, 47, and 49 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1022, 460.1028, 460.1029, 460.1045, 460.1047, and 460.1049), the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 29, 45, 47, and 49 as amended and sections 22 and 28 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 32, 34, 50, 51, 52, and 53. HB 4760 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 6, 6a, 6m, 6t, and 11 (MCL 460.6, 460.6a, 460.6m, 460.6t, and 460.11), section 6 as amended by 2005 PA 190 and sections 6a, 6m, and 11 as amended and section 6t as added by 2016 PA 341, and by adding section 6aa. HB 4761 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 1, 7, 9, 13, 22, 71, 73, 75, 77, and 78 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1013, 460.1022, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, and 460.1078), sections 1, 7, 9, 13, 71, 73, 75, and 77 as amended and sections 22 and 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 80, 80a, and 80b. Representative Pohutsky, Representative Coffia and Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed. Gary Melow representing the Michigan Biomass testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Alaimo representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Johnston representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association testified in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Justin Carpenter, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council and Samarth Medakkar, Advanced Energy United testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Derrell Slaughter, Michigan Clean Energy; Tim Minotas, Sierra Club; Nick Occhipinti , Michigan League of Conservation Voters; and Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council testified in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. Andy Coulouris representing the DTE testified with no position on HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4759, but did not wish to speak: Michigan Forest Products Council. Brock VanOss, representing the Master Logger Program. Joe Doyle, representing the Doyle Forest Products. Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. Justin Knepper, representing the Michigan Association of Timbermen. Wes Windover, representing the Biewer Forest Management. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4760, but did not wish to speak: Martin Kushler, representing the ACEEE. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761, but did not wish to speak: Peter Sinclair, representing the Midland resident. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Evergreen Action. Sean McBreaty, representing the Clean Water Action. Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. Jenna Warmuth, representing the Vote Solar. James Gignac, representing the Union of Concerned Scientists. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4759, HB 4760 and HB 4761, but did not wish to speak: Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association. Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: June 28, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-718
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-21 11:36:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-49
    Committee name
    Higher Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REP. CAROL GLANVILLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4573 before the committee: HB 4573 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 161, 162, and 164 (MCL 389.161, 389.162, and 389.164), sections 161 and 162 as amended by 2015 PA 130 and section 164 as amended by 2018 PA 376. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4573. The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4573 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck, DeSana. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4573, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. At 10:41 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of college athletes. Representative Witwer and Alexandra Breske, Michigan State University Assistant Athletic Director, Risk Management and Policy Forward, gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of college athletes. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the Committee a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of high school athletes. Representative Wilson gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of high school athletes. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Wilson returned to answer questions from the Committee. Mark Uyl, MSHAA, gave a presentation on the monetization of the name, image, and likenesses of high school athletes. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-719
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-21 11:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-51
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. KELLY A BREEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4644, HB 4645 and HB 4646 before the committee: HB 4644 (Rep. Hope) A bill to adopt the uniform power of attorney act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4645 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 20101b (MCL 324.20101b), as amended by 2000 PA 368. HB 4646 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 10121 and 10301 (MCL 333.10121 and 333.10301), section 10121 as added by 2008 PA 39 and section 10301 as added by 2012 PA 179. Representative Wozniak gave a statement of support for HB 4644, HB 4645, and HB 4646. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4644 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4645 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4646 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4738 and HB 4739 before the committee: HB 4738 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 40b to chapter VII. HB 4739 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1985 PA 87, entitled "William Van Regenmorter crime victim's rights act," (MCL 780.751 to 780.834) by adding section 8a. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4738 and HB 4739, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4738 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4739 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. The Chair laid HB 4690 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 3a to chapter IX. Representative Coffia and Eric Carlson, representing himself, testified together in support of HB 4690. Questions and discussion followed. Paula Lipinski, representing the Addiction Treatment Services in Traverse City, testified in support of HB 4690. Questions and discussion followed. Karen McCarthy, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4690. Christi Alicea, representing Smart Recovery USA, testified in support of HB 4690. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4690, but did not wish to speak: Sam Price, representing the Ten16 Recovery Network. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4690, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Hude, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-720
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-21 10:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-21 08:31:00.000000
    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 June 21, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 170 (Sen. McCann) and SB 171 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 170 and SB 171: Sen. Sean McCann – Support Robert Joerg, LiUNA – Support Jennifer Sherer, Economic Policy Institute – Support Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition Stephen Wooden, Kent County Commission – Support Mike Jackson, Jr., Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support Travis Radina, City of Ann Arbor – Support Jeremy Garza, Lansing City Council – Support Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition William Miller, Oakland County Commission and Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 171: Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition Carmella Johnson, SEIU 517 M – Support Yannet Lathrop, National Employment Law Project – Support Carmella Johnson, SEIU 517 M – Support At 9:58 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. Page 1 of 3 At 10:08 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 170: Breanna George, Michigan Association of Construction Academies – Opposition Kelly Mitchell, Michigan Minority Builders Association – Opposition Michelle Pierce, National Black Chamber of Commerce – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 171: Sara Cambensy, Michigan Chemistry Council – Opposition James Lilly, Spartan Nash – Opposition Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Jennifer Heinzman, Barry Counter Chamber and Economic Development Alliance – Opposition Magen Samyn, Bay Area Chamber – Opposition Kate Angles, Community Bankers of Michigan – Opposition Brian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Susan Arlin, Greater Farmington Area Chamber – Opposition Tim Booth, Jackson County Chamber – Opposition Steve Japinga, Lansing Regional Chamber – Opposition Kelly Lorati, Macomb County Chamber – Opposition Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Opposition Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Opposition Veronica Horn, Saginaw Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Christy Trammell, Three Rivers Area Chamber – Opposition Colleen Schipsi, West Coast Chamber – Opposition Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Jay Jacobs, Houghton Lake Chamber – Opposition Neda Payne, Lapeer Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Cindy Lavsen, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber – Opposition Amy Upton, Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association – Opposition Jada Paisley, Michigan Golf Course Association – Opposition Arthur Havlicek, SW Michigan Regional Chamber – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 170 and SB 171: Diane Middleton, Midland Business Alliance – Opposition Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Opposition Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition Sarah Anderson, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposition Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League – Support Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition Jonovan Luckey, SEIU 517 M – Support David Hecker, AFT-MI – Support Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support Page 2 of 3 Steve Rzeppa, AFSCME Council 25 – Support Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/22/23 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3948
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-21 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-21 13:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-53
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JOHN FITZGERALD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:00 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Fitzgerald. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Absent: Rep. Bezotte. Excused: Rep. Bezotte. Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Zorn moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4274 and HB 4275 before the committee: HB 4274 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by adding sections 11a and 11b. HB 4275 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108. Representative Tisdel and Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4274. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4275. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League; Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties; and Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Jen, Chief Financial Officer, representing Oakland County. Coalition for a Strong and Prosperous Michigan. John LaMacchia, representing the Urban Core Mayors. Mike Spence, representing SEMCOG. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Chris Matus, representing the Wayne County Executive Office. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Bryan Barnett, representing the City of Rochester Hills. Rob Sarro, representing Allegan County. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids. The Chair laid HB 4360 before the committee: HB 4360 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1988 PA 57, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation by 2 or more municipalities of certain authorities for the purpose of providing emergency services to municipalities; to provide for the powers and duties of authorities and of certain state and local agencies and officers; to provide for certain condemnation proceedings; to provide for fees; to provide for the levy of property taxes for certain purposes; to authorize the issuance of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 2 (MCL 124.602). Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4360. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brabec explained the changes in substitute (H-1) to HB 4360. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4360 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4360, but did not wish to speak: Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 4605 and HB 4606 before the committee: HB 4605 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2021 PA 108. HB 4606 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2022 PA 83, and by adding sections 11a and 11b. Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4605. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farhat and Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Questions and discussion followed. Mayor Andy Schor, representing the City of Lansing, testified in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Hassan Beydoun and Mayor Mike Duggan, representing the City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Sheriff Michael Bouchard, representing Oakland County. The following person submitted a card with concerns on HB 4605 and HB 4606, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606, but did not wish to speak: Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, representing the City of Grand Rapids. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Brad Kersten, representing Chesterfield Township. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. John LaMacchia, representing the Urban Core Mayors. City of Detroit. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 1:23 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-721
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-21 12:55:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-57
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 21, 2023 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4317 and HB 4318 before the committee: HB 4317 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to provide for the establishment of solar energy districts in certain local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners or lessees of certain qualified facilities; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officials. HB 4318 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 9 and 9f (MCL 211.9 and 211.9f), section 9 as amended by 2011 PA 290 and section 9f as amended by 2017 PA 261. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4317 at the May 17th, 2023 meeting. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4317 and HB 4318, but did not wish to speak: Michelle MacWilliams, representing the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association. Amanda Stallings, representing National Grid Renewables. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4317 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Hoadley. Nays: Rep. Tisdel. Pass: None. Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 4318 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Hoadley. Nays: Rep. Tisdel. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4829 before the committee: HB 4829 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2021 PA 93. Representative Aiyash, and Emery Matthews, representing Real Estate Interests LLC, testified in support of HB 4829. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 55 before the committee: SB 55 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7u and 53b (MCL 211.7u and 211.53b), section 7u as amended by 2020 PA 253 and section 53b as amended by 2022 PA 141. Senator Chang testified in support of SB 55. Questions and discussion followed. Catherine McClary, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB 55. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 55, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 55, but did not wish to speak: Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 260. HB 4531 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 261. SB 127 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 261. Senator Singh, Representative Martus and Jason Collela, with Representative Snyder's Office, testified in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127. Questions and discussion followed. Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundations, Randy Ross, representing the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Laurie Baumer, representing the Capital Region Community Foundation, David Mengebier, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, and Brett Hunkins, representing the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, testified in support of HB 4531 and SB 127. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: John Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Beth Berglin, representing the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530, but did not wish to speak: Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Nancy Boxey, representing the Lapeer County Community Foundation. Elizabeth Schultheiss, representing the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Stepphanie Calhoun, representing the Allegan County Community Foundation. Bronna Kahle, representing the Lenawee Community Foundation. Sara Ward, representing the Charlevoix Community Foundation. Todd Jacobs, representing the Community Foundation of Muskegon County. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531, SB 55 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. At 12:53 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:54 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4829. Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4829 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: Rep. Outman. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Tisdel, Hoadley. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-722
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-06-21
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
121
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-HJ-06-21-058
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    62
    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
    23
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-417
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-06-21-060
    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 10:03 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-606

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