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2023-10-17

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For 2023-10-17, the release reports observations found. It contains 2262 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
8

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8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 09:58:00.000000
    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 17, 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 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 471, SB 472 and SB 528 before the committee: SB 471 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224f (MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4. SB 472 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 22. SB 528 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 115, 145n, 377a, 380, 411h, and 540e (MCL 750.115, 750.145n, 750.377a, 750.380, 750.411h, and 750.540e), section 115 as amended by 2000 PA 148, section 145n as amended by 2016 PA 480, sections 377a and 380 as amended by 1998 PA 311, section 411h as amended by 1997 PA 65, and section 540e as amended by 2002 PA 577. Senator Chang and Senator Shink testified together in support of SB 471, SB 472 and SB 528. Questions and discussion followed. Trooper Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in support of SB 471, SB 472 and SB 528. Questions and discussion followed. Heath B. Lowrey, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in support of SB 471, SB 472 and SB 528. Robyn Liddell, Linus Banghart-Linn, and Ashley Steffen, all representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of SB 471 and SB 472. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in opposition to SB 471, SB 472 and SB 528. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 471, SB 472 and SB 528, but did not wish to speak: Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program - Family Law Domestic Violence. M. Jane O'Shea, representing herself. Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 471 and SB 472, but did not wish to speak: Sean Holihan, representing Giffords. Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Representative Filler offered the following amendment to SB 471: 1. Amend page 3, line 13, after the first "of" by striking out "8" and inserting "3". Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendment to SB 471. The motion did not prevail 5-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Pass: None. Representative Breen moved to report out SB 471 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Pass: Rep. Filler. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out SB 472 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Pass: Rep. Filler. Representative Filler offered the following amendments to SB 528: 1. Amend page 2, line 14, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 2. Amend page 2, line 16, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 3. Amend page 4, line 13, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 4. Amend page 4, line 19, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 5. Amend page 6, line 18, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 6. Amend page 6, line 20, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 7. Amend page 7, line 8, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 8. Amend page 7, line 10, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 9. Amend page 9, line 27, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 10. Amend page 9, line 29, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 11. Amend page 10, line 18, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 12. Amend page 10, line 20, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 13. Amend page 13, line 23, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 14. Amend page 13, line 25, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 15. Amend page 16, line 4, after "relationship" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". 16. Amend page 16, line 6, after "household" by inserting "within the previous 10 years". Representative Filler moved to adopt the amendments to SB 528. The motion did not prevail 5-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Nays: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 528. The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. Pass: Rep. Filler. Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 528 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf, Tsernoglou, Mueller. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole. 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. Jacqueline A. Reed, representing the Michigan Electronic Court Reporters Association, testified in support of HB 5046. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 5046. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5046, but did not wish to speak: Kara Van Dam, representing the Michigan Association of Freelance Court Reporters. Judge Kim Wiegand, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. Theresa Stevens, representing the Michigan Association of Freelance Court Reporters. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5046. 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 Breen moved to report out HB 5046 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 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5017, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Arbit offered the following amendments to HB 5017: 1. Amend page 1, line 6, after "court" by striking out the balance of the line through "offense" on line 1 of page 2 and inserting "for a qualifying event". 2. Amend page 2, following line 24, by inserting: "(4) As used in this section, "qualifying event" means the resentencing required by Miller v Alabama, 567 US 460 (2012), Montgomery v Louisiana, 577 US 190 (2016), People v Parks, 510 Mich 225 (2022), or People v Stovall, 510 Mich 301 (2022).". Representative Arbit moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5017. 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 Dievendorf moved to report HB 5017 as amended, 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM. Representative Kara Hope, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-815
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 10:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-41
    Committee name
    Economic Development and Small Business
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS REP. JASON M HOSKINS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by Chair Hoskins. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Coffia joined the committee remotely. The Chair laid HB 5096 before the committee: HB 5096 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1996 PA 376, entitled "Michigan renaissance zone act," by amending sections 3, 4, 6, and 8a (MCL 125.2683, 125.2684, 125.2686, and 125.2688a), sections 3 and 8a as amended by 2010 PA 277, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 27, and section 6 as amended by 2016 PA 118. Representative Grant and Josh Hundt, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Executive VP of Strategy, testified in support of HB 5096. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5096, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5096, but did not wish to speak: Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 5099, HB 5100, HB 5101 and HB 5102 before the committee: HB 5099 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending the title and section 9 (MCL 125.2009), the title as amended by 2005 PA 225 and section 9 as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by adding chapter 8F. HB 5100 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 277 and 677. HB 5101 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 277a and 677a. HB 5102 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 277b and 677b. Representative Martus and Tyler Rossmaessler, Executive Director of Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance, testified in support of HBs 5099, 5100, 5101, and 5102. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hood, Chad Bassett, COO at BAMF Health, and Dr. Anthony Chang, Founder and CEO of BAMF Health, testified in support of HBs 5099, 5100, 5101, and 5102. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rogers, Stephen Rapundalo, PhD, President and CEO of Michigan Bioscience Industry, and Anna Langerveld, PhD, President and CEO of Genemarkers, testified in support of HBs 5099, 5100, 5101, and 5102. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Puri testified in support of HBs 5099, 5100, 5101, and 5102. Jeff Stoutenburg, Dow Chemical, testified on HBs 5099, 5100, 5101, and 5102. Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HBs 5099, 5100, 5101, and 5102. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5099, HB 5100, HB 5101 and HB 5102, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5099, HB 5100, HB 5101 and HB 5102, but did not wish to speak: Karen Johnston, representing Toyota. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Amy Malmer, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Lilly Melander, representing the Biotechnology Innovation Organization. Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers. Meghann Keit, representing Steelcase. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5099, HB 5100, HB 5101 and HB 5102, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-816
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 15:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-17 13:34:00.000000
    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 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 395 (S-3) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 396 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 463 (Sen. Camilleri). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 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. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 395 and SB 396: Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Joanne Galloway, Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy – Support Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-3) version of SB 395 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 396 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose and Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 463. 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-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 463: Senator Darrin Camilleri – Support Adam Majestic and Meghan Schmidbaner, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network – Support Cyekeia Lee, Detroit College Access Network – Support Sarah Gammans, Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling – Support Adanna Smith, Michigan Association of College Admission Counseling – Support Karie Ward, Fostering Success – Support Kristin Rathje and Amanda Paulus, Michigan Teacher Leadership Collaboration – Support Danelle Scott, Caledonia High School – Opposition Onjila Odeneal, Institute for College Access and Success – Support John Dignan, Wayne-Westland Community Schools District – Support Kathleen Bruinsma and Russ Kavahluna, Michigan Community College Association – Support Jametta Lilly, Detroit Parent Network – Support Elizabeth Conroy and Jamie Hess, Michigan School Counselor Association – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 463: Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Opposition Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Opposition Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Support Beth DeShone, GLEP Education Fund – Opposition Lindsay Hiddleston, Michigan's Children – Support Colby Spencer Cesaro, Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities – Support Steven Betz, Lake Superior State University – Support Matt Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Opposition Rodd Monts, SchoolHouse Connection – Support Molly Macek, Mackinac Center – Opposition Anita Martinez, Michigan Hispanic Collaborative – Support Roger Curtis, Youth Solutions – Support Ryan Hundt, Michigan Works Association – Support John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Support Christina Felcyn, Resident – Opposition Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Opposition Sheryl Kennedy, Michigan Department of Education – Opposition Dan Eichinger, Ferris State University – Support Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association – Support Peter Provenzano, Oakland Community College – Support Christine Suave, Michigan Immigration Rights Center – Opposition Paul Liabenow, MEMSPA – Opposition Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Opposition Greg Nyen, Marquette Alger RESA – Opposition Bob Kefgen, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – Opposition Dan O'Connor, Alcona Community Schools – Opposition Katherine Bertillini, Maple Valley Schools – Opposition William Chillman, Beal City Public Schools – Opposition Page 2 of 3 Lou Steigerwald, Norway Vulcan Area Schools – Opposition Katy Xanskis Makowski, Johannesburg Lewiston Public Schools – Opposition Tom McKee, Rudyard Public Schools – Opposition Chris Ming, Au Gres-Sims School District – Opposition Scott Scoville, Farwell Schools – Opposition Rob Vaught, DeTour Area Schools – Opposition Daniel Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support Jeff Cobb, Education Trust Midwest – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/24/23 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-4013
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 10:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-42
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. MATT KOLESZAR CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 17, 2023 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Greene, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representatives Shannon, Paquette and Wendzel joined the committee remotely. Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 3, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from small and rural school superintendents before the committee. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, was joined by Stephanie Long, from Leland Public Schools, Greg Nyen, EdD, from Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency, Katy Xenakis-Makowski, from Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools, and Dr. Katherine Bertolini, from Maple Valley Schools. All gave a presentation on small and rural school districts. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 10:13 AM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-817
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 11:50:00.000000
    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 17, 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 Smit moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145 before the committee: HB 5141 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 47 (MCL 169.247), as amended by 2015 PA 269, and by adding section 59. HB 5142 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11e), as amended by 2017 PA 120. HB 5143 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 169.202), as amended by 2001 PA 250. HB 5144 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 932f. HB 5145 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11d), as amended by 2023 PA 83. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order. Representative Tsernoglou, Representative Bierlein, and Representative Arbit testified in support of HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease. At 11:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Robert Weissman, representing Public Citizen, testified in support of HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145. Questions and discussion followed. Ricky Servantez Bicknell, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in support of HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144 and HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Sheri Ritchie, representing Michigan Fair Elections, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, StandUp Michigan, and The Freedom Alliance Project. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5141 with recommendation. 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 5142 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5143 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5144 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5145 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Smit, DeBoyer. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM. Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-818
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 13:19:00.000000
    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 17, 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 Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 10, 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 Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4547. The motion prevailed 6-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: Reps. Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4547 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Young, Coffia, Glanville, Arbit, Edwards, MacDonell. Nays: Reps. Fox, Johnsen, Thompson. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Ashley Steffen, the Attorney General's Legislative Director, and Scott Teter, the Attorney General's Financial Crimes Division Chief, gave a presentation on the Elder Abuse Task Force. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to provide testimony on the Elder Abuse Task Force Presentation, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jody White. Cynthia Mifsud. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Young adjourned the meeting at 1:19 PM. Representative Stephanie A. Young, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-819
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 12:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-17 12:07:00.000000
    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 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 474 (S-3) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 475 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 476 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 477 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 593 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 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 October 10, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Geiss to summarize SB 593. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of SB 474, an (S-1) version of SB 475, an (S-1) version of SB 476, and an (S-1) version of SB 477. The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 474 to SB 477: Kyle Richard, The Rent is Too Damn High – Support Sarah Hopkins, The Rent is Too Damn High – Support Eileen McNeil, Citizens for Traditional Values – Oppose Jessi Corson, Protect Life Michigan – Oppose Twyla Nemeth, Protect Life Michigan – Oppose Melinda Movius, Protect Life Michigan – Oppose Christen Polo, Protect Life Michigan – Oppose Page 1 of 3 Dr. Joann Smith, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 474 to SB 477 and SB 593: Katherine Bussard, Citizen – Oppose Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 474. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-3) version of SB 474 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 475. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 475 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 476. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 476 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 477. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 477 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 593 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose 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 12:16 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 31, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-4012
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-17 16:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-17 15:10:00.000000
    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 17, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SCR 11 (Sen. Shink). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.. Sh e 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 October 10, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair Shink summarized SCR 11. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SCR 11: Kelly Thayer, Keep U.P. Wild Coalition – Support John Mueller, Keweenaw Mountain Lodge – Support Catherine Andrews, Friends of the Land of Keweenaw – Support Horst Schmidt, UP Environmental Coalition – Support Elise Rosky, Keweenaw Youth for Climate Action, MTU student group – Support Senator Edward McBroom, Senate District 38 – Opposed The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SCR 11: George Graves, self – Opposed Henry Schienebeck, Geat Lakes Timber Professionals Assoc. – Opposed John McIntosh, self – Opposed John Velat, self – Opposed Jordan Hoover, self – Opposed Kristin Ojamiemi, self – Support Nancy and Al Warrent, self – Support Ontonagon Board of Commissioners, Ontonagon County – Opposed Ron Store, self – Opposed Page 1 of 2 U.P. Sportsmen Alliance – Opposed Sierra Club – Support Jeff Ratcliffe, Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance – Opposed Tim Lynott, Keweenaw Land Association – Opposed State Representative Dave Prestin, 108th House District – Opposed Jeffrey Towner, Laughing Whitefish Bird Alliance – Support Nick Occhipinti, MI League of Conservation Voters – Support Kall Morris Inc, Marquette, MI – Support Sarah Monte, Marquette Food Co-op – Support Garret Johnson, MI Nature Association – Support Ginny Landgon, self – Opposed Kayln Store, self – Opposed Brandon Erickson, self – Opposed Jeremy Applekamp, self – Opposed Jeremy Wuorenmaa, Western UP Planning and Development Region – Opposed Scott Everett, Lake States Lumber Association – Opposed Representative Greg Markkanen, HD 110 – Opposed Paul Anderson, City Manager, City of Ironwood – Opposed Emily Smith, Michigan Environmental Council – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:17 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 6, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-4014
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-17 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-10-17
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-10-17-085
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    30
    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
    11
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-444
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-10-17-089
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    8
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-17
    Sitting id
    sitting-635

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