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2023-10-10

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For 2023-10-10, the release reports observations found. It contains 1232 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
    2023-10-10 10:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-40
    Committee name
    Criminal Justice
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE REP. KARA HOPE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 10, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4917 and HB 4918 before the committee: HB 4917 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2016 PA 88. HB 4918 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81g. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. Donald Roach, representing SMART - Transportation Division, testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. BJ Trumble, representing BLET – IBT, testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. Nate Hatton, representing SMART - Transportation Division, testified in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4917 and HB 4918, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing The Amalgamated Transit Union. The Chair laid HB 5017 before the committee: HB 5017 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 83 (MCL 791.283), as amended by 2016 PA 344. Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 5017. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski and Matthew Boak, both representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of HB 5017. Questions and discussion followed. Nate Johnson, representing the Fresh Coast Alliance, testified in support of HB 5017. Angie Sparks, representing Michigan Works West Central, testified in support of HB 5017. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5017, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5046 before the committee: HB 5046 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2543 (MCL 600.2543), as amended by 2004 PA 328. Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 5046. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Shankleton – Novess, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5046. Questions and discussion followed. Kristen Shankleton, representing the Michigan Electronic Court Reporters, testified in support of HB 5046. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5046, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5046, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 4850 before the committee: HB 4850 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1307a (MCL 600.1307a), as amended by 2020 PA 307. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4850, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4850. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4850 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4948 and HB 4960 before the committee: HB 4948 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by amending the title and by adding section 2a. HB 4960 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 205a (MCL 37.2205a), as amended by 1999 PA 202. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4948 and HB 4960, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4948, but did not wish to speak: Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4960, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4948. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4948 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Representative Young moved to report out HB 4960 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 10:02 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-798
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 15:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-10 13:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-260
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 518 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 395 (Sen. Polehanki) and SB 396 (Sen. McDonald Rivet). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 518: Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Support Alicia Urbain, MAPSA – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 518 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 395. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Sens. Dayna Polehanki and Kristen McDonald Rivet – Support Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Support Page 1 of 2 Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – No Position Lakia Wilson-Lumpkins, Jason Posey, and Meredith Summer, Detroit Federation of Teachers – Support Matt Scheuller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Kathi Martin, Dearborn Federation of Teachers – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 395: Tammy Daenzer, Michigan Education Association – Support Jeff Donahue, White Shneider PC – Support Megan Ake, Fenton Education Association – Support Ryan Ridenour, West Bloomfield School District – Support Leah Porter, Holt Education Association – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 395: Edward Clements, Bay City Education Association – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Mike Latvis and Kelly Bohl, Wayne RESA – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Paul Liabenow, MEMPSA – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Opposition Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support Kaci Pellar and Connor McNeely, Detroit Disability Power – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 395: David Randels, Oakland Schools – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/17/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4003
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 10:45:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-43
    Committee name
    Elections
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4981 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 191 (MCL 168.191), as amended by 2018 PA 120. Rick Briand, representing the The Committee to Elect Rick Briand, testified in opposition to HB 4981. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to , but did not wish to speak: Bill Richardson, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4981. The motion prevailed 6-0- 2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: Rep. Wegela. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 10:45 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-799
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 13:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-46
    Committee name
    Families, Children and Seniors
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS REP. STEPHANIE A. YOUNG CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 10, 2023 12:00 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors was called to order by Chair Young. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative MacDonell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4547 before the committee: HB 4547 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled "An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration; to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act," by amending section 3 (MCL 551.103), as amended by 2006 PA 578. Representative Snyder, Karen Buie, representing the Muskegon County Clerks, and Lindsay Oswald, representing the St. Joseph County Clerks and the Michigan Association of County Clerks, testified in support of HB 4547. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4547, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid a presentation by the Office of Children's Ombudsman before the committee. Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of Children's Ombudsman, gave an overview presentation of the office. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 1:04 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Legan Rose Acting Committee Clerk lrose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-800
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 13:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-10 12:16:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-259
    Committee name
    Housing and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR JEFF IRWIN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2406 FAX: (517) 373-5679 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4273 (S-3) (Rep. O'Neal) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 474 (Sen. Anthony). 3. Testimony regarding SB 475 (Sen. Chang). 4. Testimony regarding SB 476 (Sen. Geiss). 5. Testimony regarding SB 477 (Sen. Cavanagh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:16 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of HB 4273. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4273: Kyle Richard, The Rent is Too Damn High – Support Aaron Mahoney, For Our Future and The Rent is Too Damn High – Support Sarah Hopkins, The Rent is Too Damn High – Support Forrest Wall, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4273. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Page 1 of 3 Nays: None Pass: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-3) version of HB 4273 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Sen. Hoitenga requested that the vote to report the (S-3) version of HB 4273 be reconsidered. The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote by which the (S-3) version of HB 4273 was reported. Without objection, the vote was reconsidered. The Chair made a motion to report the (S-3) version of HB 4273 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Sen.(s) Anthony, Chang, Geiss, and Cavanagh to summarize SB 474 – SB 477. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 474 to SB 477: Dr. Halley Crissman, Michigan Section of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Support Dr. Sarah Wallet, Planned Parenthood of Michigan – Support Amanda Mazur, Citizen – Support Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose Dr. Catherine Stark, Crossroads Care Center – Oppose Dr. Lisa Harris, Citizen – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 474 to SB 477: Eileen McNeil, Citizens for Traditional Values – Oppose Katherine Bussard, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 474 to SB 477: DJ Perry, Planned Parents Advocates of Michigan – Support Ryan Hoaglin-Jackson, Citizen – Support Emily Bourguois, Planned Parenthood – Support Ashlea Phenicie, Planned Parenthood of Michigan – Support Gabriela Shen, Citizen – Support Chashah Johnson, Citizen – Support Alexa Williamson, Planned Parenthood – Support Page 2 of 3 Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Norma Bailey, Citizen – Support Nomi Joyrich, Jews for a Secular Democracy – Support Chardae Burton, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Julie Campbell-Bode, Citizen – Support Hannah Mathers, Citizen – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Mary Pollock, Michigan National Organization for Women and the American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support Adrienne Zaya, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support Jeff Hewson, Michigan Family Forum – Oppose Melissa Holmquist, Citizen – Oppose Fred Gerhardy, Citizen – Oppose Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action – Oppose Hennessey Bevins, Coalition to Protect a Women's Right to Know – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 474 to SB 476: Alex Dietz, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan and Ypsilanti Art Ink and Art Incubator – Support Terri Lukomski, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan and Meadow Lane Rehabilitative Therapies – Support Katherine Bauer, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Sarah Zettel, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Harrison Shelby, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Sara Wojtala, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Sarah Tomai, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Dr. Clara Zundel, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Sujata Raman, Reproductive Freedom for All Michigan – Support Ethyl Rivera, Citizen – Support Wendy Gonzalez, Citizen – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:49 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 17, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4002
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 16:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-10 15:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-265
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 FAX: (517) 373-2964 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 411 (Sen. Lauwers), SB 412 (Sen. Hertel), SB 413 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 414 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from September 26, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senators Lauwers and Cherry to testify on Senate Bills 411, 412, 413 and 414. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 411, SB 412, SB 413 and SB 414: John Carlo, Northville Downs – Support Tom Barrett, Michigan Harness Horsemen Assoc., – Support Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Opposition Byron Shunk, MI Thoroughbred Assoc – Support Joyce Janicky, resident – Opposition John Schut, MEFA – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 411, SB 412, SB 413 and SB 414: Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition John Shagonaby, Gun Lake Tribe – Opposition Jim Parinello, Teamsters Local 337 – Support Matt Breslin, Hollywood Casino at Greektown – Opposition Mike McCoy, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – Opposition Page 1 of 2 Louie Thoros, MGM – Opposition Whitney Greville, Bay Mills Indian Community – Opposition Cheryl Scott- Dube, Motor City Casino – Opposition Brendan Ringlever, Huron Band of Potwatomi – Opposition Jasmine Tompkins, MI Gaming Control Board – Opposition John Currie, MEFA – Support Plymouth Township Residents, Plymouth Twp residents – Opposition Brian Neilsen, MSU Dept of Animal Science – Support Sylvia Renteria, MDARD – Opposition Erik Rodriguez, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:31 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 17, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4005
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 11:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-56
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. TYRONE CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4048 before the committee: HB 4048 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley- Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465. Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4048 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4965 before the committee: HB 4965 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4965, but did not wish to speak: Hamlin Wade, representing the DIRECTV. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4965, but did not wish to speak: Ian Locke, representing the ONTV-MICMA. Tom Norton, representing the WKN. Mike Watza, representing the PROTEC. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 4965 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Neyer. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4613 and HB 4614 before the committee: HB 4613 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20952 (MCL 333.20952), as added by 1990 PA 179. HB 4614 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20952a. Representative Prestin and Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4613 and HB 4614. Questions and discussion followed. Angela Madden representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services testified in support of HB 4613 and HB 4614. Chardae Burton and Emily Bergquist representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services testified in support of HB 4613 and HB 4614. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4613 and HB 4614, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. At 10:53 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4885 and HB 4923 before the committee: HB 4885 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 (MCL 333.21907, 333.21909, 333.21911, 333.21913, 333.21915, 333.21919, 333.21921, and 333.21923), sections 21907, 21909, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921, and 21923 as added by 2017 PA 172 and section 21911 as amended by 2022 PA 79, and by adding sections 21912, 21916, 21918, and 21920. HB 4923 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 21903 and 21905 (MCL 333.21903 and 333.21905), as added by 2017 PA 172. Representative McKinney and Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4885 and HB 4923. Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan; Michelle Berryman, representing Medilodge; and Jennifer Root, representing SEIU Michigan testified in support of HB 4885 and HB 4923. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4885 and HB 4923, but did not wish to speak: Dalton Herbel, representing the Leading Age Michigan. Dian Palmer, representing the SEIU Healthcare Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4885 and HB 4923, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Steven Rzeppa, representing the AFSCME Council 25. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the meeting at 11:28 AM. Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: October 24, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-801
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 15:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-10 15:34:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-261
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. JON BUMSTEAD THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SENATOR ERIKA GEISS CHAIR 5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7800 FAX: (517) 373-9310 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 10, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 533 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4515 (Rep. Hill). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 533 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Rep. Hill to summarize HB 4515. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4515: Karen Middendorp, Michigan Snowmobile and ORV Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4515: Amanda Arnold, Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:51 p.m. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by Committee: October 24, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4004
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-10 11:43:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-58
    Committee name
    Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE REP. NATE SHANNON CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Shannon. Representative Conlin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4028 before the committee: HB 4028 (Rep. Zorn) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL 257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274. Representative Outman explained the proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 4028. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4028. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4028 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Coleman, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4028 (H-2), but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association of Michigan. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Towing Association. The Chair laid HB 5103 before the committee: HB 5103 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303 and 304 (MCL 257.303 and 257.304), section 303 as amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 304 as amended by 2023 PA 125. Representative McKinney, joined by Judge Derek Meineke, representing the Michigan District Judges Association, both testified in support of HB 5103. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Schor and Melissa Horste, both representing the Michigan Department of State, joined by Precious Kelly, all testified in support of HB 5103. Kenneth Dandridge, Andrew Smith, Bryant Gary, Monique Pickens, and Alannah Pickens, all representing Change Me Works, testified in support of HB 5103. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5103, but did not wish to speak: Judge Kim Wiegand, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. The Chair laid HB 5056 and HB 5058 before the committee: HB 5056 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811hh. HB 5058 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 811gg. Representative Bierlein and Representative Miller both testified in support of HB 5056 and HB 5058. Associate Director Dr. Deanna East, representing Michigan State University Extension, joined by Director Dr. Abbey Miller, representing the Michigan 4-H Foundation, both testified in support of HB 5056 and HB 5058. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5056 and HB 5058, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5056 and HB 5058, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting at 11:43 AM. Representative Nate Shannon, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-802
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-10-10
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-10-10-082
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    20
    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
    2
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-441
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-10-10-086
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    25
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-632

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