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2023-10-11

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For 2023-10-11, the release reports observations found. It contains 1442 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 09:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-38
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. REGGIE MILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4857 and HB 4011 before the committee: HB 4857 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1941 PA 359, entitled "An act for controlling and eradicating certain noxious weeds within the state; to permit townships, villages, and cities to have a lien for expenses incurred in controlling and eradicating such weeds; to permit officials of counties and municipalities to appoint commissioners of noxious weeds; to define the powers, duties, and compensation of commissioners; to provide for sanctions; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 247.62), as amended by 2010 PA 358. HB 4011 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 1991 PA 105. Representative Neyer and Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 4011. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans, Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 9:19 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-803
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 09:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-39
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. ANGELA WITWER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Absent: Rep. Weiss. Excused: Rep. Weiss. Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Lightner moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 331 before the committee: SB 331 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 9o, 19, and 30 (MCL 211.9o, 211.19, and 211.30), section 9o as amended by 2021 PA 150, section 19 as amended by 2017 PA 261, and section 30 as amended by 2013 PA 153. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, joined by Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, both testified in support of SB 331. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 331, but did not wish to speak: Rob Moss, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. At 9:14 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Lightner offered the following amendments to SB 331: 1. Amend page 5, line 24, after the first "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 2. Amend page 6, line 2, by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 3. Amend page 6, line 6, after "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 4. Amend page 6, line 28, after "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 5. Amend page 7, line 6, after the first "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 6. Amend page 7, line 11, by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendments to SB 331. The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Nays: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Pass: None. Representative Mentzer moved to report out SB 331 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 20-3-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Green, Borton, Cavitt, Steele. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Schuette. Pass: Reps. Slagh, Beson, Fink, DeBoer, Kuhn. The Chair laid SB 507 before the committee: SB 507 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 1964 PA 284, entitled "City income tax act," by amending sections 6 and 9 of chapter 1 and sections 3, 73, 84, 85, 86a, 86b, 86c, 91, 92, and 93 of chapter 2 (MCL 141.506, 141.509, 141.603, 141.673, 141.684, 141.685, 141.686a, 141.686b, 141.686c, 141.691, 141.692, and 141.693), section 6 of chapter 1 as amended and sections 86a, 86b, and 86c of chapter 2 as added by 2018 PA 456 and section 9 of chapter 1 as added and sections 3, 73, 84, 85, 92, and 93 of chapter 2 as amended by 1996 PA 478, and by adding section 92a to chapter 2. Representative Morse moved to report out SB 507 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 507, but did not wish to speak: Rob Moss, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 507, but did not wish to speak Tom Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The Chair laid SB 511 before the committee: SB 511 (Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended by 2022 PA 220. Representative Martus moved to report out SB 511 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-1-9: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Slagh, DeBoer. Nays: Rep. Steele. Pass: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, Kuhn, Schuette. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 511, but did not wish to speak: Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University. Deanna Hemmila, representing Northern Michigan University. Chad Wing, representing Eastern Michigan University. Dan Eichinger, representing Ferris State University. Megan Morris, representing Central Michigan University. Bill Kordenbrock, representing Michigan Technological University. The Chair laid SB 508 before the committee: SB 508 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 2003 PA 198, entitled "Farm produce insurance act," by amending section 7 (MCL 285.317), as amended by 2016 PA 264. Representative Snyder moved to report out SB 508 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 506 before the committee: SB 506 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 3119, 4103, and 4117 (MCL 289.3119, 289.4103, and 289.4117), sections 3119 and 4103 as amended by 2018 PA 92 and section 4117 as amended by 2012 PA 178. Representative Steckloff moved to report out SB 506 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 510 before the committee: SB 510 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to amend 1939 PA 141, entitled "Grain dealers act," by amending section 6 (MCL 285.66), as amended by 2002 PA 80. Representative Skaggs moved to report out SB 510 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 9:32 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-804
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 14:37:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-11 14:31:00.000000
    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 October 11, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4567 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4568 (Rep. Karen Whitsett) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:31 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. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 2:33 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 2:35 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4567 and HB 4568: Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support HB 4568 Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Diego Geheverri, Secure Democracy USA – Support HB 4568 Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4567 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4568 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 18, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-4006
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 10:29:00.000000
    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, October 11, 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 Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123 before the committee: HB 5120 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by amending the title and by adding part 8. HB 5121 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2018 PA 366. HB 5122 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1211) by amending the title and by adding part 8. HB 5123 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by 2018 PA 366. Representative Aiyash, Representative Puri and Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Scripps, Chair, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission, testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Justin Carpenter, representing EIBC; and Scott Viciana representing Ventower Industries; testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Questions and discussion followed. Karol Sanborn, a resident of Lebanon Township, testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Clara and Aaron Ostrander, residents of Milan Township, testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Representative Joseph Fox testified in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. Robert Jeorg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Ashlyn Newell, a Maple Valley Township resident. Don Smucker, a Stanton resident. Dick Farnsworth, a Grand Rapids resident. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Representative Greg Alexander, representing the 98th House District. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Chris Arndt, representing Oneida Charter Township. Kathleen Defever, a resident of Fulton Township. Mark Fosdick, representing Cohoctah Township. Pamela Reed, a Michigan resident. Madeline Fata and Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Steve Weiss, representing Conway Township. David Karczynski, a Michigan resident. Kelli Case, a Michigan resident. Stephanie Hester, a Barry County resident. Robert Scott, a Montcalm County resident. Dr. Wanda Iza, representing Ingham County Citizens United. Sandra Tannehill, a Michigan resident. Michael Hoover, a Laingsburg resident. Kevon Martis, Robert Scott and Pam Reed, representing Our Home, Our Voice. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5120, but did not wish to speak: Shane Hernandez, representing ABC of Michigan. Chuck Lippstreu, representing Michigan Agri-Business Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Theresa Owen, representing Clinton County, Greenbush Township, Clinton County Citizens United. Ken Wieber, a Fowler resident. Val Vail-Shirey, a Clinton County Commissioner. Barbara Culham, representing Wheatfield Township. Kevin Murphy, representing Montcalm County. Rosemary Murphy, representing Winfield Township. Cynthia Twichell, representing Barry County. Jessica Kwekel, representing Montcalm County/Cato Township residents. Shelly Lake, representing Barry County. Diane Hulett, a Michigan resident. Melissa Gallop, a Michigan resident. Joann Haas, representing Cohoctah Township. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Peter Psarouthakis, representing the Clinton County Planning Commission. Harold Defever, representing Fulton Township. Jeremy Kwekel, representing Montcalm County. Lisa Brown, a Michigan Resident. Mike Brown, a Michigan resident. Rob Porter, representing Conway Township. Lisa Cook-Gordon, a Michigan resident. Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5120, HB 5121, HB 5122 and HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Derrell Slaughter, representing the National Resources Defense Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Worker Union of America. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Erika Kowall, representing American Clean Power. Eli Isaguille, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance. Matt Sowash, representing the Solar Energy Industry Association. Barry Szczesny, representing Savion LLC. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:29 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-805
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 14:36:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-11 13:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-262
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. KEVIN DALEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH CHAIR 6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7748 FAX: (517) 373-1387 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 11, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 530 (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 531 (Sen. Anthony). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and Daley, a quorum was present. At 1:04 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:08 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 530 and SB 531: Jared Fleischer, Rocket Companies – Opposition Laura Appel, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Owen Perlman, Resident – Support Eric Poe, CURE Auto Insurance – Opposition Chalisse Wilson, Resident – Support Erin McDonough and Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Opposition Gar Atchison, Upper Peninsula Health System – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 530 and SB 531: Shelly Clise, Galaxy Brain – Support Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Matthew Consolo, Secrest Wardle Law Firm – Opposition Page 1 of 2 Cheryl Bush, We Can't Wait – Support Donald Brownell and Michelle Everett, Vanderveer Garzla PC – Opposition Ann Manning, Resident – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony, but did not note any bills in their position: Tim Moore, Resident – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 530 and SB 531: Jennifer Brown, Resident – Support Shelly Clise, Galaxy Brain – Support Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists – Support Elmer Pascac, We Can't Wait – Support Pamela Pascha, We Can't Wait – Support Lois Cordle, We Can't Wait – Support Peg Campbell, We Can't Wait – Support Tommy Spring, Resident – Support Wesley Bush, We Can't Wait – Support Angela Knight, We Can't Wait – Support Maureen Howell, Resident – Support Jim Howell, Resident – Support Sam Howell, Resident – Support Christopher Jackson, State Farm – Opposition Kate Steel, Resident – Support Denee Reeves, Resident – Support Craig Ryan, AAA – Opposition Jesse Gutierrez, We Can't Wait – Support Diane Mills-Gutierrez, We Can't Wait – Support Rebecca Wolf Karbowski, Resident – Support Jayne Jessop, Resident – Support Justin Sabbaugh, Resident – Support Terry Glasson, Resident – Support Andrew Perkins, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies – Opposition Kimberly Beer, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 530: Sarah Ott, Resident – Support Nick Long, Resident – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee, but did not note any bills in their position: Heather Boyes, Resident – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:36 p.m. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-4008
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 12:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-47
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. TULLIO LIBERATI CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 11, 2023 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4942 before the committee: HB 4942 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Ingham County to the house of representatives; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state agencies and departments concerning the property and the conveyance; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance. Representative Dievendorf testified in support of HB 4942. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4942, but did not wish to speak: Niel DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 4942 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. The Chair laid HB 4720 and HB 4721 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Puri) A bill to provide for the statewide coordination of equal language access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to establish a process for submitting complaints and obtaining remedies for lack of equal language access and for denials of equal access based on one's national origin. HB 4721 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to facilitate access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for biennial reports concerning equal language access. Representatives Fitzgerald and Puri testified in support of HBs 4720 and 4721. Questions and discussion followed. Henry Duong, representing Rising Voices, testified in support of HBs 4720 and 4721. Elinor Jordan, representing Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, testified in support of HBs 4720 and 4721. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4720 and HB 4721, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League of Public Policy. Connor McNeely, representing the Detroit Disability Power. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-806
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 14:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-11 13:07:00.000000
    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 October 11, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 27 (S-3) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 351 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 227 (S-1) (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation. 4. Testimony regarding SB 449 (Sen. Daley). 5. Testimony regarding SB 450 (Sen. Irwin). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4167 (Rep. Morgan). 7. Testimony regarding SB 249 (Sen. Hertel). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:07 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, Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of SB 27. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 27: Connor McNeely, Detroit Disability Power – Support Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 27. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-3) version of SB 27 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 351: Adrienne Zaya, YWCA Kalamazoo – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Connor McNeely, Detroit Disability Power – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 351 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, and Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 227: Connor McNeely, Detroit Disability Power – Support Mandy Bolter, D.A. Blodgett St. Johns – Support Alan Bolter, CMH Association of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report the (S-1) version of SB 227 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Sen. Irwin and Bryce Fisher, of Sen. Daley's office, to summarize SB 449 and SB 450. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 449 and SB 450: Barry Cargill, Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association – Support Kort St. John, CareLinc Medical – Support Wayne Grau, National Coalition for Assistive and Rehab Technology – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 449 and SB 450: Thye Fischman, Michigan Medicine – Support Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support Alex Meixner, ALS Association – Support The Chair invited Rep. Morgan to summarize HB 4167. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4167: Laura Bonnell, The Bonnell Foundation – Support Tara Britt, Rare Disease Innovations Institute – Support Carolyn Sheridan, National Organization for Rare Disorders – Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4167: Brian Roser, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Lilly Melander, BIO – Support Nate Filler, Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation – Support Connor McNeely, Detroit Disability Power – Support John Hawayek, Spark Therapeutics – Support Zach Ryan, HFM Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan – Support Arika Rahman, AiArthritis – Support Danae Bartke, HCU Network America – Support Lauren Edwards, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Support Heidi Maxfield, Intermountain PKU and Allied Disorders – Support Marc Yale, International Pemphigus and Pemphoid Foundation – Support Dominique Brown, Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan – Support Tina Pohlman, APS Foundation of America – Support Heather Ferguson, Lymphedema Advocacy Group – Support Alex Meixner, ALS Association – Support At 1:42 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 1:43 p.m., the Vice Chair called the committee back to order. The Vice Chair invited Chair Hertel to summarize SB 249. At 1:54 p.m., the Vice Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 1:55 p.m., the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 249: Matthew Salter, Michigan Professional Firefighters – Support Johnny Menifee and Chris Stocklein, Association of Michigan Fire Chiefs – Support Angela Kohls, Citizen – Oppose Montgomery Nye, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 249: Jim Williams, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support Christy Snitgen, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Oppose Angela Madden, Michigan Association of Ambulance Services – Support Mike Adama, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support Ron Farr, Michigan State Firemen's Association – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:21 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 18, 2023 Page 3 of 3
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    Media count
    1
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    2023-10-11
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    held
    Quorum state
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    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
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  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 11:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
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    house
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    Higher Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REP. CAROL GLANVILLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 11, 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 October 4, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5097 before the committee: HB 5097 (Rep. Hill) A bill to create a grant program to assist certain public institutions of higher education in addressing student hunger at those institutions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Hill and Julia Ruth, representing Swipe Out Hunger, testified in support of HB 5097. Questions and discussion followed. Carmel Price, Associate Professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, testified in support of HB 5097. Questions and discussion followed. Spencer Good, Olivia Heath, and Aditi Kulkarni, representing the Spartan Food Security Council, testified in support of HB 5097. Sandy Gregory, Assistant to the Dean of Student Success and Pantry Manager at the Student Food Pantry at Grand Rapids Community College, and Lisa Freiberger, Grand Rapids Community College Vice President of Finance and Administration, testified in support of HB 5097. Mary Brundage, Associate Dean of Students at Northern Michigan University, testified in support of HB 5097. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5097, but did not wish to speak: Connor McNeely, representing the Detroit Disability Power. Madison Mogg, representing the Student Food Security Council. Grace Beem, representing the Spartan Food Security Council. Jay Lyon, representing the Spartan Food Security Council. Anton Akroush, representing the Spartan Food Security Council. The Chair laid HB 4816 and HB 4844 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to prohibit high schools and certain athletic organizations from preventing high school student athletes in this state from receiving compensation for the use of their name, image, or likeness rights. HB 4844 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2020 PA 366, entitled "An act to prohibit postsecondary educational institutions in this state and certain athletic organizations from preventing a college athlete from receiving compensation for the use of his or her name, image, or likeness rights," by amending sections 3, 5, 7, and 10 (MCL 390.1733, 390.1735, 390.1737, and 390.1740). A Substitute (H-3) was adopted for HB 4816 at the October 4th, 2023 meeting. A Substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4844 at the October 4th, 2023 meeting. Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 9-1- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz. Nays: Rep. Zorn. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Paquette, Bruck, DeSana. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 4816 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 9-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Paquette, Zorn. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Bruck, DeSana. Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 4844 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, DeSana. Nays: Reps. Paquette, Zorn. Pass: Rep. Bruck. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:32 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-807
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 10:30:00.000000
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    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 12:00:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
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    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. KELLY A BREEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 248 before the committee: SB 248 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2163a (MCL 600.2163a), as amended by 2018 PA 343. Josh Skrzypczck, from Senator Lauwers' Office, testified in support of SB 248. Bob Carmack, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on SB 248. Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 248. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fink moved to report out SB 248 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4913 before the committee: HB 4913 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7214 (MCL 333.7214), as amended by 2018 PA 107. At 11:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:04 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order. Chair Breen testified in support of HB 4913. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease. At 11:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Tony Buffa, representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 4913. Questions and discussion followed. Cindy Brown, representing the Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney, testified in support of HB 4913. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4913, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4913, but did not wish to speak: Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. The Chair laid HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047 before the committee: HB 4909 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5104, 5106, 5310, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5104, 700.5106, 700.5310, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5310 as amended by 2000 PA 54, section 5313 as amended by 2012 PA 545, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463, and by adding section 5106a. HB 4910 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5305, 5314, 5406, 5417, and 5418 (MCL 700.5305, 700.5314, 700.5406, 700.5417, and 700.5418), section 5305 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5314 as amended by 2018 PA 594, section 5406 as amended by 2000 PA 464, and sections 5417 and 5418 as amended by 2000 PA 312, and by adding section 5314a. HB 4911 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5303, 5304, 5306, 5306a, 5312, and 5416 (MCL 700.5303, 700.5304, 700.5306, 700.5306a, 700.5312, and 700.5416), section 5303 as amended by 2017 PA 155, section 5306 as amended by 2019 PA 170, section 5306a as added by 2012 PA 173, and section 5312 as amended by 2000 PA 54. HB 4912 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5414 and 5415 (MCL 700.5414 and 700.5415) and by adding section 5312a. HB 5047 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5106 (MCL 700.5106), as amended by 2017 PA 136, and by adding part 5A to article V. Ashley Steffan and Scott Teter, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Questions and discussion followed. Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes, testified with a neutral position on HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Chris Abood, representing victims and reform, testified with a neutral position on HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Lori L. Luoma, representing herself and her mother, Bonnie Luoma, testified with a neutral position on HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Tom Howe, representing the public, testified in opposition to HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Jody White, representing victims and reform, testified with a neutral position on HB 5047. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified with a neutral position on HB 4909 and HB 4910. Georgia Callis, Erik Sabaitis, and Steve Burnham, all representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified in opposition to HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Ruthann Jaquette, representing Mid-Michigan Guardianship Services. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4909, HB 4910, HB 4911, HB 4912 and HB 5047, but did not wish to speak: Matt Miner, representing the Oakland County Bar Association. Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4909. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Johnsen. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4909 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 10- 0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Johnsen. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4910 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Hoskins moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4911. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Johnsen. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4912. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Johnsen. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4912 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5047. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Johnsen. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5047 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wendzel, Wozniak. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Outman, Johnsen. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 12:00 PM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-808
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 15:26:00.000000
    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, October 11, 2023 3:08 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 Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4861 before the committee: HB 4861 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to require the state administrative board to release restrictions on real property in Muskegon County; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state departments in regard to the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue. Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4861. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Snyder explained the changes in substitute (H-1) to HB 4861. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4861 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4861, but did not wish to speak: Neil DeSouza, representing the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The Chair laid HB 5074 before the committee: HB 5074 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment financing act," by amending section 402 (MCL 125.4402). Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 5074. Questions and discussion followed. Peter Wills, representing the City of Muskegon, testified in support of HB 5074. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 5074. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak: Brad Heffner, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5074 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Paquette, BeGole. Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, Prestin. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 3:26 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-809
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 15:08:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-11 12:27:00.000000
    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, October 11, 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, Price, VanWoerkom, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Absent: Reps. Grant, Markkanen. Excused: Reps. Grant, Markkanen. Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 27, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4905 and HB 4906 before the committee: HB 4905 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added by 2015 PA 252. HB 4906 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251. Representative Farhat and Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4905 and HB 4906. Questions and discussion followed. Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock, representing Netchoice, testified in support of HB 4905 and HB 4906. Questions and discussion followed. Rob Cleveland, representing Cornerstone Alliance, testified in support of HB 4905 and HB 4906. Questions and discussion followed. Don Shoemaker and Todd Bateman, representing Franklin Partners, testified in support of HB 4905 and HB 4906. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4905 and HB 4906, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing Ann Arbor SPARK. Winston Feeheley, representing DTE Energy. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Tony Mossesso, representing the ITC Holdings Corporation. Kevin Koehler, representing the Construction Association of Michigan. Josh Levi, representing the Data Center Coalition. Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4905 and HB 4906, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Price moved to excuse Representatives Grant and Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-810
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-11 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-10-11
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
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    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
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    Quorum method
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    quorum confirmed
    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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    Scheduled start
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    Linked media count
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    Named action count
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    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.
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    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
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    Session name
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    2023-10-11
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