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2023-10-19

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For 2023-10-19, the release reports observations found. It contains 2906 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 13:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-19 12:12:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-270
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 19, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4476 (Rep. Arbit). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4477 (Rep. Puri). 3. Reported HB 4520 (S-1) (Rep. Mueller) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4521 (S-1) (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4021 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 592 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from the October 12, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4476 (Rep. Arbit) and HB 4477 (Rep. Puri) and invited them to summarize the bills for committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4476 – 4477: Via Zoom, Muhammad Ahmad, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center – Support Via Zoom, Rabbi Michael Schadick, Temple Emanuel Grand Rapids MI – Support Via Zoom, Nada Al-Hanooti, Emgage Michigan – Support Via Zoom, Carolyn Normandin, Anti-Defamation League of Michigan – Support Ashley Steffen, MI Department of Attorney General – Support LaDonna Logan, MI Department of Attorney General – Support Solicitor General Ann Sherman, MI Department of Attorney General – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4476-4477: Heath B. Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Nikki Singh, The Sikh Coalition – Support Alanna Maguire, Fair Michigan Foundation – Support Michael Kuper, Jewish Community Relations Council/American Jewish Committee of Detroit – Support Samir Kalra, Hindu American Foundation – Support HB 4476 Brandon Lanyon, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of MI – Support Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights of Michigan – Support Kelly Doyle, HIV / AIDS Alliance of Michigan – Support Sheri Boyd, ARC Michigan – Support The Chair brought up SB 592, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill for committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 592: Ashley Steffen, MI Department of Attorney General – Support Matt Walker, Mi Department of Attorney General – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 592 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4520 (S-1) and HB 4521 (S-1). The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4520 (S-1) and 4521 (S-1): Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4520 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report HB 4521 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4021. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4021 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None 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 1:23 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/31/2023
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4020
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 13:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-19 12:08:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-271
    Committee name
    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JEREMY MOSS SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2523 FAX: (517) 373-5669 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 19, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 559 (Sen. McMorrow), SB 560 (Sen. Cavanagh), SB 561 (Sen. McMorrow), SB 562 (Sen. Cavanagh), SB 569 (Sen. Moss), SB 579 (Sen. Singh), SB 580 (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 581 (Sen. Singh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:08 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 559, SB 560, SB 561, SB 562, SB 569, SB 579, SB 580 and SB 581: Jennifer Hayes, Invest Detroit – Support Tim Bartik, Senior Economist, Upjohn Institute – No Position Mike Johnston, MMA – Opposition Quentin Messer, MDEC – Neutral Lindsay Case Palsrok, Business Leaders for Michigan – Neutral Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor Spark – Support Bob Trezise, Economic Development Leaders of Michigan – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 559, SB 560, SB 561, SB 562, SB 569, SB 579, SB 580 and SB 581: Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition Jared Fleisher, Rocket Companies – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 559, SB 560, SB 561, SB 562, SB 569: Amy Malmer, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Township Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4022
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 11:59:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-48
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. JULIE M. ROGERS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: Rep. Roth. Excused: Rep. Roth. Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5027 before the committee: HB 5027 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5027. Ashley Svenson, representing Myriad, testified in support of HB 5027. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5027, but did not wish to speak: Dr. John Fox, representing Illumina. Laura Bonnel, representing the Bonnell Foundation Living with Cystic Fibrosis. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Chair Rogers laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on the newly announced Advancing Healthy Births: An Equity Plan for Michigan Families & Communities. Dawn Shanafelt and Chardae Burton gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 513 before the committee: SB 513 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled "Municipal health facilities corporations act," by amending section 305a (MCL 331.1305a), as amended by 2017 PA 148. Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 513 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4276 before the committee: HB 4276 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 105i and 105j. Substitute H-2 to HB 4276 was previously adopted on October 12, 2023. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4276, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Representative Filler moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4276. The motion prevailed 17- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 4276 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 3). The motion prevailed 17-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Thompson. The Chair laid HB 5178 and HB 5179 before the committee: HB 5178 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7401, 7403, 7404, 7453, and 7457 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7403, 333.7404, 333.7453, and 333.7457), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7403 as amended by 2016 PA 307, section 7404 as amended by 2016 PA 308, section 7453 as added by 1988 PA 139, and section 7457 as amended by 2006 PA 458, and by adding section 5137. HB 5179 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7451 (MCL 333.7451), as added by 1988 PA 139. The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5178 and HB 5179 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. The Chair laid HB 5167 and HB 5168 before the committee: HB 5167 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109o. HB 5168 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 5167 and HB 5168. Questions and discussion followed. Carrie Bell, MD, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Physicians, testified in support of HB 5167 and HB 5168. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5167, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Collin McDonough, representing the American Heart Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5167 and HB 5168, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 5166 before the committee: HB 5166 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9130. Representative Young testified in support of HB 5166. Questions and discussion followed. Vernice Anthony and Kizzy Montgomery, both representing the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative (SEMPQIC), testified in support of HB 5166. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5166, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. The Chair laid HB 5172 before the committee: HB 5172 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9129. Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 5172. Questions and discussion followed. Vashali Bhargava, representing the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), testified in support of HB 5172. Questions and discussion followed. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health, testified in support of HB 5172. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4728 before the committee: HB 4728 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 9123 (MCL 333.9123), as amended by 2021 PA 128. Sarah Clark, representing Bronson Hospital, testified in support of HB 4728. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4728, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV / AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Roth from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:59 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-825
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 10:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-50
    Committee name
    Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. BRENDA CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair Brenda Carter. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Coleman, Stone, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Reps. Aragona, Bruck. Excused: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4944 and HB 4963 before the committee: HB 4944 (Rep. Zorn) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4963 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Zorn testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. Questions and discussion followed. Sidney Kraizman, representing the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association, Tressa Sanders, Dr Samantha Kesteloot representing the Edcuational audiologist at Trenton's Oral Program for the deaf/hard of hearing, and KT Maviglia-Morgan testified in support questions and discussion followed. Annie Urasky, representing the Director for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. Teddy Dorsette, III representing the Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind, testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. Derid Adams, representing the Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind, testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. Tyler Smeltlzop, representing the Michigan State University, testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. Jerome Reide, representing the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, testified in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Dr Casey Stach and Dr. Chelsea Conrad, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Sherry Boyd, representing ARC-MI. Nancy Asher. Kaci Pellar, representing the Detroit Disability Power Policy Manager. Jeffrey Astrein, representing the Hearing Loss Association of America, Michigan State Association. Dan Seraphinoff, representing the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Dr Case Stach and Dr. Chelsea Conrad, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Coalition Protecting Auto No- Fault. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall called the committee back to order. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from Representative Brenda Carter and her husband Randy Carter of a memorial for their late sons Christopher L. Carter and Bryan J Canty. At 9:45 AM, Majority Vice Chair McFall laid the committee at ease. At 9:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair invited Tom Judd, the Executive Director of the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council to give a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited Chalisse Wilson, representing We Can't Wait, CPAN to give a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited Bob Mlynarek, representing the Co-owner of the 1st Call Home Healthcare, to give a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited Tammy Hannah, representing the President and CEO of the Origami Rehabilitation, to give a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Harris moved to excuse Representatives Bruck and Aragona from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Young moved to adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 10:29 AM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-826
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 10:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-52
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR REP. JIM HAADSMA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:00 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4932 and HB 4962 before the committee: HB 4932 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending sections 2, 3, 20, 21, and 22 (MCL 409.102, 409.103, 409.120, 409.121, and 409.122), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 438, section 3 as amended by 1997 PA 132, and section 22 as amended by 1980 PA 436. HB 4962 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14b), as added by 2002 PA 29. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4932 at the October 12th, 2023 meeting. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4932 and HB 4962, but did not wish to speak: Allen D. Lee, representing the Restaurant Opportunities Centers Michigan. Representative Kunse introduced and explained his package of amendments to HB 4932 (H- 1). Questions and discussion followed. Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to HB 4932 (H-1): 1. Amend page 5, line 4, by striking out all of subdivision (c). Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4932 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Pass: None. Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to HB 4932 (H-1): 1. Amend page 5, line 12, by striking out all of subsection (5). Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4932 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Pass: None. Representative Kunse offered the following amendments to HB 4932 (H-1): 1. Amend page 6, line 26, after "not" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "more than $68,801.00 or, if the violation is repeated or willful, not more than $137,602.00.". 2. Amend page 7, line 1, after "not" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "more than $68,801.00 or, if the violation is repeated or willful, not more than $137,602.00.". 3. Amend page 7, line 5, after "not" by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "more than $68,801.00 or, if the violation is repeated or willful, not more than $137,602.00.". Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4932 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Nays: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Pass: None. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4932 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Kunse. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4962 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Kunse. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. The Chair laid HB 5026 before the committee: HB 5026 (Rep. Martus) A bill to provide for the transition of transition- impacted industries into new industries; to create the community and worker economic transition office in the department of labor and economic opportunity; to create certain advisory committees; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Martus and Senator Singh testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, testified in support of HB 5026. Jean Duchemin, representing the United Auto Workers Local 1753, testified in support of HB 5026. Jason Peek, representing the United Auto Workers Local 602, testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed. Robert Joerg, representing the Laborers' International Union of North America, testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5026, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Council of Governments. Amy Malmer, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5026, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The Chair laid SB 169 before the committee: SB 169 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," (MCL 423.201 to 423.217) by adding section 11a. Senator Cherry, and Jonavan Luckey, representing the Service Employees International Union 517M, testified in support of SB 169. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, testified in support of SB 169. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to SB 169. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 169, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Michigan. Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 169, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association for Superintendents and Administrators. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-827
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 11:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-55
    Committee name
    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 19, 2023 10:45 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Pohutsky. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hill moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5028 before the committee: HB 5028 (Rep. Puri) A bill to invalidate certain provisions in homeowners' association agreements that prohibit the replacement, maintenance, installation, or operation of certain energy-saving improvements or modifications or the installation of solar energy systems; to provide for the adoption of certain policy statements; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Representative Puri introduced the(H-1) substitute for HB 5028. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition of HB 5028. The Chair laid HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826 before the committee: HB 4824 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 20120a (MCL 324.20120a), as amended by 2018 PA 581. HB 4825 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending section 66 (MCL 38.1666), as added by 2018 PA 674. HB 4826 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 33, 39a, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, and 48 (MCL 24.233, 24.239a, 24.241, 24.242, 24.243, 24.244, 24.247, and 24.248), as amended by 2018 PA 267; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representatives McKinney, Hill and MacDonell testified in support of HBs 4824-4826. Questions and discussion followed. Travis Boeskool and Aaron Keatley, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HBs 4824-4826. Questions and discussion followed. Christy McGillivary, representing the Michigan Sierra Club, testified in support of HBs 4824- 4826. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in support of HBs 4824-4826. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufactures Assoctaion. Mike Alamino, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5028. Representative Arbit moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5028. The motion prevailed 7-1- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Martin. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: Rep. Prestin. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5028 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5028, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Viles, representing the Electrification Coalition. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-828
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 10:45:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-19 09:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-19 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-273
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS 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 19, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 393 (Sen. Bayer) and SB 394 (Sen. Bayer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Bayer to explain Senate Bills 393 and 394. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 393 and SB 394: Emily Cord-Duthinh, University of Detroit, President Blue Heron Headwaters Coservancy – Support Travis Boeskool, Deputy Director, EGLE – Support Bryan Burroughs, EPRC, former member – Neutral Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 393 and SB 394: Michael Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Ben Tirrell, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition Caroline Leithen, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Page 1 of 2 Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition Tim Minotas, Sierra Club, Michigan Chapter – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:04 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 26, 2023 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4021
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-19 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-10-19
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-10-19-087
    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
    10
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-446
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-10-19-091
    Linked media count
    3
    Named action count
    99
    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
    32
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-637

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