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2023-06-22

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For 2023-06-22, the release reports observations found. It contains 3236 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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Committee meeting count
9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 16:41:00.000000
    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 Thursday, June 22, 2023 3:55 PM 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 Arbit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637 before the committee: HB 4634 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 2f, 18, 28, and 29 (MCL 712A.2f, 712A.18, 712A.28, and 712A.29), section 2f as added by 2016 PA 185, section 18 as amended by 2022 PA 209, section 28 as amended by 2020 PA 362, and section 29 as amended by 2003 PA 74, and by adding section 29a to chapter XIIA; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4635 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1990 PA 250, entitled "DNA identification profiling system act," by amending section 6 (MCL 28.176), as amended by 2018 PA 310. HB 4636 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4803 (MCL 600.4803), as amended by 1996 PA 374. HB 4637 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of chapter IX (MCL 769.1), as amended by 1999 PA 87. At 3:56 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:57 PM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order. Chair Hope and Representative Dievendorf testified together in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Peacock, Policy Director of the Michigan Center for Youth Justice, testified in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637. Questions and discussion followed. At 4:25 PM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease. At 4:26 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Nicole Faulds, the Juvenile Division Administrator for Macomb County, testified in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4634, HB 4635, HB 4636 and HB 4637, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing Michigan's Children. Representative Filler 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 Hope adjourned the meeting at 4:41 PM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-723
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 15:55:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 16:46:00.000000
    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 Thursday, June 22, 2023 3:45 PM 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, Paquette, Wendzel. Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen. Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Johnsen. Representative Weiss moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4752 before the committee: HB 4752 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2022 PA 184. At 3:51 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:52 PM, Majority Vice Chair Churches called the committee back to order. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4752. Questions and discussion followed. At 4:01 PM, Majority Vice Chair Churches laid the committee at ease. At 4:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Erik Edoff, representing the Macomb Superintendent Association and the K12 Alliance of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4752. Mike Devault and Paul Bodiya, both representing the Macomb Intermediate School District, testified in opposition to HB 4752. Questions and discussion followed. Director Anthony Estell, representing the Michigan Office of Retirement Services, approached to answer questions on HB 4752. Mark Uyl, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association, joined by John Thompson, representing Athletic Directors, both testified in support of HB 4752. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, testified in support of HB 4752. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4752, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne RESA. Mac Dashney, representing the Pupil Transportation Operation and Management Institute. Representative Greene moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Johnsen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 4:46 PM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk DSoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-724
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 15:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 09:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-22 08:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 22, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 271 (Sen. Geiss). 2. Testimony regarding SB 272 (Sen. Shink). 3. Testimony regarding SB 273 (Sen. Singh). 4. Testimony regarding SB 274 (Sen. Shink). 5. Testimony regarding SB 276 (Sen. Bayer). 6. Testimony regarding SB 277 (Sen. McDonald Rivet). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen.(s) Singh and Shink to summarize SB 271 through SB 277. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 276, and SB 277: Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Derrell Slaughter, National Resources Defense Council – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277: Page 1 of 3 Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support Carlo Cavallaro, Coalition for Community Solar Access – Support Samantha Medakkar, Advanced Energy United – Support James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – No Position Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – No Position Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – No Position Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, and SB 273: Dr. Elizabeth Del Buono, Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action – Support Kathleen Slonager, Michigan Allergy and Asthma Foundation – Support Melanie Stewart, Citizen – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271: Gary Melow, Michigan Biomass – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 273: Martin Kushler, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy – Support Due to time constraints the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, and SB 276: Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277: Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271: Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose Dana Adams, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas – Oppose Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose John Boothroyd, Michigan Sugar Company – Oppose Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose Justin Knepper, Michigan Association of Timbermen – Oppose Brock VanOss, Michigan Master Logger Program – Oppose Joe Doyle, Doyle Forest Products – Oppose Wes Windover, Biewer Lumber – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 274: Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane Gas Association – Oppose Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose Page 2 of 3 The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275: Brett Barry, Clean Energy – Support Kirstie Sieloff, Electrification Coalition – Support Dana Adams, Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 277: Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Agriculture – Support Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Neutral Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271, SB 272, and SB 273: Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, and SB 276: Katie Gordon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271, SB 272, SB 273, SB 274, SB 275, SB 276, and SB 277: Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center – Oppose Stephanie Glidden, Evergreen Action – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose Brian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3949
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 11:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-45
    Committee name
    Ethics and Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT REP. ERIN BYRNES CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson before the committee. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson provided a presentation on Government Transparency and Ethics Reform in the State of Michigan. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-725
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 11:54:00.000000
    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 22, 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. Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 219 before the committee: SB 219 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 9204, 9206, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751, and 17757 (MCL 333.9204, 333.9206, 333.17703, 333.17707, 333.17708, 333.17713, 333.17751, and 333.17757), section 9204 as amended by 2006 PA 91, section 9206 as amended by 1996 PA 540, section 17703 as amended by 2021 PA 36, section 17707 as amended by 2020 PA 142, sections 17708 and 17751 as amended by 2022 PA 80, section 17713 as added by 2020 PA 324, and section 17757 as amended by 2022 PA 13, and by adding sections 17724 and 17724a. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 219, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Haadsma moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 219. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 219 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4608, but did not wish to speak: Tracilyn MacKenzie Hobson, representing the American Nutrition Association. Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4608 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Schmaltz, Thompson. The Chair laid HB 4513 and HB 4514 before the committee: HB 4513 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 100b (MCL 330.1100b), as amended by 2020 PA 402. HB 4514 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16324b and part 169B. Chair Rogers asked the Clerk to read in a letter asking the Subcommittee on Behavioral Health to review and make recommendations on HB 4513 and HB 4514. The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee: HB 4434 (Rep. Stone) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. Representative Stone and Dr. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association, testified in support of HB 4434. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4434, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4434, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Bret Jackson, representing the Economic Alliance for Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The Chair laid HB 4200 and SB 31 before the committee: HB 4200 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL 333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540, and by adding section 5474d. SB 31 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9206 (MCL 333.9206), as amended by 1996 PA 540, and by adding section 5474d. Representative Scott and Senator Cherry testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 31. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rheingans moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4200. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Dr. Arsala Bakhtyar, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Questions and discussion followed. Iselda Esquival, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group (DLEAD), testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Amy Barto, representing the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Questions and discussion followed. Ellen Vial, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Questions and discussion followed. Jackie Hernandez, representing the Heathy Homes of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. Melissa Cooper-Sargent, representing the Ecology Center, testified in support of HB 4200 and SB 31. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4200 and SB 31, but did not wish to speak: TaNiccia Henry, Co-Chair, of the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group. Minnie Lester, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group. Lashawna Anthony, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group. Iselda Esquival, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group. Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Detroit Lead Parent Advocacy Group. Lyke Thompson, PhD, representing the Detroit Lead Partnership. Meli Garcia, representing the Ecology Center. Jameela Maun, Director, of the Healthy Homes of West Michigan. Hana Salmoran, representing the Healthy Homes of West Michigan. Frank Lanzilote, D.O., representing Rice & Lanzilote, Family Practice P.C.. Tracy Gregoire, representing the Learning Disabilities of America. Amy Barto, representing the Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan. Rachel Richards, Fiscal Policy & Government Relations Director, of the Michigan League for Public Policy. Mike Frederick, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:54 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
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-726
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-50
    Committee name
    Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. BRENDA CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair Brenda Carter. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Rep. Bezotte. Excused: Rep. Bezotte. Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Delta Dental before the Committee. Rick Lantz, Vice President & Chief Lobbyist for Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, and Dr. Holli Seabury, the Executive Director for the Delta Dental Foundation, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by repealing section 1206c (MCL 500.1206c). Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4595 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4704 before the committee: HB 4704 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68. Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4704 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Stone. The Chair laid HB 4732 and HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4732 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4733 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4732 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4733 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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, Representative McFall moved to adjourn. Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:48 A.M. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-727
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 09:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-06-22 08:30:00.000000
    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 22, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4233 (Rep. Churches). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss), HB 4356 (Rep. Carter) and HB 4357 (Rep. Hood). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4233 (Rep. Churches), HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss), HB 4356 (Rep. Carter) and HB 4357 (Rep. Hood). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss), HB 4356 (Rep. Carter) and HB 4357 (Rep. Hood). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4233 (Rep. Churches) and HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar), HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss) and HB 4356 (Rep. Carter). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss). 9. Testimony regarding HB 4044 (Rep. Koleszar) and HB 4354 (Rep. Weiss). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2023 and June 21, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044: Rep. Matt Koleszar – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4233: Rep. Jaime Churches – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357: Rep. Regina Weiss – Support Chris Glass, Education Advocates of West Michigan – Opposition Page 1 of 3 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4233, HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357: Steven Rzeppa, AFSCME Council 25 – Support Therese Comor, Hamtramck Federation of Teachers – Support Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Toni Coral, Hamtramck Federation of Teachers – Support Terrance Martin, AFT Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357: Amy Urbanowski-Nowak, Birch Run Education Association – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4233 and HB 4354: Rick Meeth, Michigan Education Association – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4044, HB 4354 and HB 4356: Blake Mazurek, Grandville Education Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044, HB 4233, HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357: Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit Union – Support Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Ryan Seabolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Jeanette Bradshaw, Michigan IBEW State Conference – Support David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA – Opposition Bob McCann, K-12 Alliance – Opposition Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support Jason Posey, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Natassia Szpaichler, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Traders – Support Beth Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support Yolanda King, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Jim Pedersen, Resident – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4354: Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044 and HB 4354: Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4044, HB 4354, HB 4356 and HB 4357: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4233: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support Page 2 of 3 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:53 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 27, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-3950
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 09:54:00.000000
    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 22, 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 Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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). Shane Hernandez and Jason Thomas, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed. Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project, testified in support of HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Jeremy Garza, a Lansing City Councilmember, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance. Kelly Mitchell, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association. Michigan Association of Construction Academies. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. Emily D'Agostini, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers. Alicia Robinette, representing the Robinette Apple Haus and Winery. Jill Malone, representing the Pleune Service Company. Mark Brant, representing First Community Bank. Michael Mraz and Steven Fredrickson, representing Rockford Construction. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-728
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-06-22 11:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-55
    Committee name
    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Pohutsky. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee: SB 52 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2022 PA 23. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 52, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Representative Prestin offered the following amendments to SB 52: 1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "to" by striking out "(19)," and inserting "(20),". 2. Amend page 6, line 27, by striking out all of subdivision (d) and inserting: "(20) The commission shall not issue an order or interim order requiring a hunter to report the harvest of game or retain a harvest confirmation number for that game. An individual who violates a provision of this part or an order or interim order issued under this part regarding the reporting of a deer harvest or retention of a deer harvest confirmation number is not subject to a fine or imprisonment for that violation.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendments to SB 52. The motion did not prevail 3-5-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out SB 52 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Prestin. Nays: Reps. Martin, Schriver. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 14 before the committee: SB 14 (Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2018 PA 602. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 14: 1. Amend page 3, following line 14, by inserting: "(8) An agency shall not adopt or promulgate a rule that is more stringent that an applicable federal standard if this state's unemployment rate is greater than the national average for any consecutive 3-month period in the preceding calendar year. This prohibition continues until this state's unemployment rate is less than the national average for 3 consecutive months.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 14. The motion did not prevail 2-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 14. The motion did not prevail 2-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 14 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 14, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee: HB 4596 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, and distribution for sale of certain disposable wipes without meeting certain label requirements; and to prohibit certain acts and provide civil sanctions. Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4596. The motion prevailed 7-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4596 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 5-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4596, but did not wish to speak: Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid presentations on the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community before the Committee. Dr. Nichole Keway Biber gave a presentation on the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Questions and discussion followed. Theresa Pitts gave a presentation on the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community. Questions and discussion followed. Doug Craven gave a presentation on the Keewenaw Bay Indian Community. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-06-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-729
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-06-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-06-22
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-06-22-059
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    73
    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
    18
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-418
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-06-22-061
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    33
    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
    11
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-06-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-607

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