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2023-09-13

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For 2023-09-13, the release reports observations found. It contains 1439 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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Committee meetings
11

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 15:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-09-13 15:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-268
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 470 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from June 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 3:04 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 3:07 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair invited Senator Wojno to explain Senate Bill 470. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 470: Erin Schor, MDOS – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 470: Bill Zaagman, MI Assoc. of County Clerks and MI Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Ricky Servantez Bicknell, Voters not Politicians – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 470 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 27, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3965
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 09:47:00.000000
    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, September 13, 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 Coleman joined the committee remotely. Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 28, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Melville Nickerson, Director Government Affairs, NRG. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:47 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-748
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-262
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and Daley
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3966
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 13:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-09-13 12:36:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-280
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. MARK HUIZENGA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL CHAIR 7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7315 FAX: (517) 373-3126 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 133 (Sen. McCann). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4619 (Rep. Rogers). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4620 (Rep. Edwards). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4621 (Rep. Fitzgerald). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4622 (Rep. Miller). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4623 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Sen. McCann to summarize SB 133. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 133: Dr. Joyce de Jong, National Association of Medical Examiners – Support Abigail Grande, Michigan Association of Medical Examiners – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 133: Norm Hess, Michigan Association for Local Public Health – Support Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Judge Linda Davis, Families Against Narcotics – Support Page 1 of 2 Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support The Chair invited Rep.(s) Rogers and Koleszar to summarize HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, and HB 4263. The Chair invited Rep. Miller to summarize HB 4622. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622, and HB 4623: Dr. Michael Redinger, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4619, HB 4620, HB 4621, HB 4622, and HB 4623: Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Dana Lasenby, Oakland Community Health Network – Support Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 4, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3967
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 11:30:00.000000
    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, September 13, 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 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4853 and HB 4854 before the committee: HB 4853 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 402 (MCL 37.2402), as amended by 2023 PA 6. HB 4854 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1300. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4853. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 4854. Questions and discussion followed. Nat Spurr, Vice Chair of the Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Nicole Keway Biber, Treasurer of the Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Mary Lee testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Ramona Henry testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Holly T. Bird, Attorney, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Julie Dye, Anishinaabek Caucus Secretary, Pokagon Band Potawatomi Elder, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Linda Cypret Kilbourne, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media, testified in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854. Yvonne Moore testified in support of HB 4853. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4853 and HB 4854, but did not wish to speak: Lisa Carlson, Tribal Citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa. Duane Bedell, representing the Bay Mills Community College. Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. President Mary Mireles, representing the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-749
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 08:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-448
    Committee name
    House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE REP. ANGELA WITWER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by Chair Witwer. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus. Absent: Rep. Aiyash. Excused: Rep. Aiyash. Speaker Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly Report, dated September 13th, 2023. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Lightner moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated June 13th, 2023. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, Tate, Lightner, Hall, Posthumus. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Aiyash from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 8:38 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-5554
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 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, September 13, 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, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter. The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4920 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 803 (MCL 600.803), as amended by 2022 PA 8. HB 4920 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8130 (MCL 600.8130), as amended by 2014 PA 60. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4920, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 4920 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fink moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Breen laid before the committee a presentation on guardianship. Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 6, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Edwards moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-750
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 12:50:00.000000
    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, September 13, 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, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 6, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee: HB 4860 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 7 (MCL 42.7), as amended by 1992 PA 15. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4860 was previously adopted on September 6, 2023. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4860 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 10-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Paquette, Bezotte. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Zorn, BeGole, Prestin. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4860, but did not wish to speak: Chris Barnett, representing the Orion Township. 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. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4274 was previously adopted on June 21, 2023. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4274 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Substitute (H-3) to HB 4275 was previously adopted on June 21, 2023. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4275 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4274 and HB 4275, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Nichole Fisher, representing the mParks. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Kochville Township. Chris Barnett, representing the Orion Township. Chris MatusWarren Evans, representing the Wayne County CEO Warren Evans. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. At 12:05 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:14 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4605 was previously adopted on June 21, 2023. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4605. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Shannon moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4606. The motion prevailed 7-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Questions and discussion followed. Deena Bosworth representing the Michigan Association of Counties testified in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4605 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 7-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Representative Shannon moved to report out HB 4606 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4605 and HB 4606, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4606, but did not wish to speak: Chris Matus, representing the Wayne County CEO Wayne Evans. The Chair laid HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896 before the committee: HB 4894 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 520, 522, and 524 (MCL 206.520, 206.522, and 206.524), sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA 179 and section 524 as amended by 1987 PA 254, and by adding section 521. HB 4895 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4896 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 4894. At 12:39 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:39 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order. Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4896. At 12:41 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease. At 12:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jen Rigterink, Judy Allen, and Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties;, Judy and Deena testified in support of HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896. Tim Poxson representing the The American Legion Department of Michigan testified with a neutral position on HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894, HB 4895 and HB 4896, but did not wish to speak: Mike Compagnoni, representing the Kochville Township. Chris Barnett, representing the Orion Township. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894 and HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the MASB. Matt Schueller, representing the MASA. Jerry Johnson, representing the South Central Education. Bob Kefgen, representing the MASSP. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: September 27, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-751
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-09-13 09:08:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-287
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR SAM SINGH CHAIR S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Levin Center. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Jim Townsend, Levin Center – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:54 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/18/23 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-3968
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 13:09:00.000000
    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, September 13, 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 September 6, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970 before the committee: HB 4966 (Rep. Young) A bill to provide for the authorization and levy of a specific tax in lieu of certain ad valorem property taxes for purposes of improving equity in the taxation of property and to encourage the development of property within the boundaries of certain cities and local units of government; to prescribe the powers, duties, and jurisdictions of those cities and local units of government, and certain local and state officials, in the authorization and levy of the specific alternative tax and for the administration of this act; to limit the levy of certain ad valorem property taxes and exempt certain property from the collection of certain ad valorem property taxes within cities and local units of government qualified to levy the specific alternative tax; to regulate the levy, collection, and distribution of the specific alternative tax within the jurisdiction of each city or local unit of government qualified to levy the specific alternative tax; to create and provide for the modification of certain credits and exemptions against the specific alternative tax in certain circumstances in order to enhance the equitable purposes and objectives of this act; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4967 (Rep. Whitsett) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 2, 78a, and 89b (MCL 211.2, 211.78a, and 211.89b), section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 620, section 78a as amended by 2014 PA 499, and section 89b as amended by 2008 PA 512, and by adding section 7yy. HB 4968 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 2003 PA 260, entitled "Tax reverted clean title act," by amending section 5 (MCL 211.1025), as amended by 2016 PA 151. HB 4969 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled "Neighborhood enterprise zone act," by amending section 9 (MCL 207.779), as amended by 2005 PA 340. HB 4970 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 512a (MCL 206.512a), as added by 2003 PA 28. Representative Young and Mayor Mike Duggan testified in support of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4966, HB 4967, HB 4968, HB 4969 and HB 4970, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Jennifer Hayes, representing Invest Detroit. Roderick Hardamon, representing the URGE Development Group. David DiRita, representing the Roxbury Group. Richard Hosey, representing Hosey Development. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Ja'Nel Jamerson, representing the Flint Center for Educational Excellence. Representative Farhat offered the following amendment to HB 4530 at the June 21st, 2023 meeting: 1. Amend page 2, line 13, after "less." by inserting "To claim a credit under this section, the taxpayer must have received a written acknowledgment from the shelter for homeless persons, food kitchen, food bank, or other entity that the contribution was made to that entity.". Representative Farhat moved to withdraw the amendment to HB 4530. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Grant offered the following amendment to HB 4531: 1. Amend page 1, line 2, by striking out "2023" and inserting "2024". Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4531. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Grant offered the following amendment to SB 127: 1. Amend page 1, line 2, by striking out "2023" and inserting "2024". Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendment to SB 127. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4530 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Representative Grant moved to report HB 4531 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Representative Grant moved to report SB 127 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. The Chair laid HB 4553 and HB 4554 before the committee: HB 4553 (Rep. Fitzgerald) 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 section 3a. HB 4554 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as amended by 2021 PA 109. Representative Mentzer testified in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554. Questions and discussion followed. Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, and John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League testified in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4553 and HB 4554, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 4553 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4554. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4554 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. The Chair laid HB 4724 before the committee: HB 4724 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 506, 520, 522, and 530 (MCL 206.506, 206.520, 206.522, and 206.530), section 506 as amended by 1996 PA 484, sections 520 and 522 as amended by 2015 PA 179, and section 530 as amended by 2011 PA 38. Representative Price testified in support of HB 4724. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Price offered the following amendment to HB 4724: 1. Amend page 14, line 11, after "year" by striking out the balance of the line through "year," on line 12. Representative Price moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4724. The motion prevailed 12-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4724, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion, Department of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 1:09 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
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    2023-09-13
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    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 12:00:00.000000
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    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-09-13 09:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-09-13 09:01:00.000000
    Chamber
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    Committee name
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    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT CHAIR 6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 13, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4602 (Rep. Wilson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4602 and invited Rep. Wilson to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4602: Al Merritt, Vietnam Veterans of America, Charles S. Kettles Chapter 310 – Support Vance McCrum, Vietnam Veterans of American, Charles S. Kettles Chapter 310 - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:12 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 09/27/23 Page 1 of 1
    Location
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    Media count
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    Meeting date
    2023-09-13
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    Scheduled start
    2023-09-13 09:00:00.000000
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Day date
2023-09-13
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
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    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
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    2023-09-13
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    Named action count
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    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
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    Scheduled start
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    Scheduled state
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    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-09-13
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