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2023-10-25

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
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    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 25, 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 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. At 9:15 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4673 (Rep. Miller) A bill to require certain original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers of agricultural equipment to make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and owners of that equipment; and to provide remedies. Representative Miller testified in support of HB 4673 and (H-2) The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Dennis Kellogg, representing the Michigan Farmers Union. Kathleen Angerer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Bob Thompson, representing the Michigan Farmers Union. Denzel McCampbell, representing Progress Michigan. Logan Volce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Joanne Galloway, representing the Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy. Richard Douglas. Michael Fields. David Markham, representing the Center for Change Northern Michigan Advocacy. Barbara Conley. Rev. Duane Miller. Kalvin Carter. Carol Higgins. Mary O'Neill. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Shirley Thompson, Member of the Michigan Farmers Union. Cathy Albro, the Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Rural Caucus. Ed Rachwitz. Dixon Dudderar. Robert Kennedy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4673, but did not wish to speak: Tim Ostentoski Sr, representing Ostentoski Farm equipment. Eric Wareham, the VP of Government Affairs for the North American Equipment Dealers Association. Blake Laethem, representing the Farm Depot. Dan FIsher, representing the Burnips Equipment Company. Joel Bjork, representing the Burnips Equipment Company. Kaitlyn Byerly, representing the Burnips Equipment Company. David Worthems, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Coffia moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4673. The motion prevailed 8- 5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit. Pass: None. Representative Neyer offered the following amendment to HB 4673: 1. Amend page 6, line 15, after "2025" by inserting "and until January 1 2028". Representative Neyer moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4673. The motion did not prevail 5-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit. Nays: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans. Pass: None. Representative Paiz moved to report out HB 4673 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The committee debated the motion. The motion prevailed 8-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Stone, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Rheingans. Nays: Reps. Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Bierlein, Smit. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting the time being 9:50 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Justin Easter Committee Clerk jeaster@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-834
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 12:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-25 12:06:00.000000
    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 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 25, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 579 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 580 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 581 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 559 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 560 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 6. Reported SB 561 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation. 7. Reported SB 562 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 569 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.. She 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 19, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 579. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 579 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber. Page 1 of 4 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 580. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, and Victory. Nays: Sen.(s) Webber. Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 580 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 581. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 581 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber. 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 579(S-1), SB 580(S-1), SB 581(S-1): Bree Anderson, MEDC – Support Haleigh Krombeen, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 559(S-2), SB 560, SB 561, SB 562(S-1) and SB 569: Joseph Cella, Michigan China Economic and Security Review Group – Opposition MoReno Taylor II, Executive Director, Fund MI Future – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 559(S- 2), SB 560, SB 561, SB 562(S-1) and SB 569: Amy Malmer, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition – Support Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support Kate Skaggs, Economic Development Leaders for MI – Support Marcia Hune, Ann Arbor SPARKS – Support Meghann Keit, MI Rail – Support Jessica AcMoody, Community Economic Development Assoc. of Michigan – Support Bree Anderson, MEDC – Neutral Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey amendment #1 to SB 559(S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Geiss, Victory, Lindsey, and Webber. Nays: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, and Moss. Pass: Sen.(s) Cherry. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey amendment #2 to SB 559(S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber. Nays: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to adopt the Lindsey amendment #3 to SB 559(S-2). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Victory, Lindsey, and Webber. Nays: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 559. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-2) version of SB 559 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 562. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report the (S-1) version of SB 562 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 560 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 3 of 4 Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 561 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 569 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Cherry, McDonald Rivet, Moss, and Geiss. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) Victory and Webber. 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 12:42 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2023 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-4026
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 17:40:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4:42 PM 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, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Absent: Reps. Greene, Markkanen. Excused: Reps. Greene, Markkanen. Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 395 and SB 396 before the committee: SB 395 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1230b, 1249, 1249a, 1249b, and 1280f (MCL 380.1230b, 380.1249, 380.1249a, 380.1249b, and 380.1280f), section 1230b as added by 1996 PA 189, section 1249 as amended by 2019 PA 6, section 1249a as amended by 2015 PA 173, section 1249b as amended by 2019 PA 5, and section 1280f as amended by 2023 PA 7; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 396 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4, entitled "An act relative to continuing tenure of office of certificated teachers in public educational institutions; to provide for probationary periods; to regulate discharges or demotions; to provide for resignations and leaves of absence; to create a state tenure commission and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof; and to prescribe penalties for violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 4 of article I, sections 2a and 3b of article II, and section 3 of article III (MCL 38.74, 38.82a, 38.83b, and 38.93), section 4 of article I as amended by 2011 PA 100 and sections 2a and 3b of article II as added and section 3 of article III as amended by 2011 PA 101. The Chair introduced a (H-1) substitute for SB 395. Representative Churches moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 395. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Stone, Weiss, Glanville, Edwards, Wegela, Paquette, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Senators Polehanki and McDonald-Rivet testified in support of SBs 395 and 396. Questions and discussion followed. Tammy Daenzer, representing the Michigan Education Association, and Leah Porter, representing the Holt Education Association, testified in support of SB 395 and 396. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 395, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 395 and SB 396, but did not wish to speak: Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Paul Liabenow, representing the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jenell Mansfield, representing the AFT-Michigan. Lindsey Miller, representing the Dearborn Federation- Teachers. Tiffany Thomas, representing the Dearborn Federation of School Employees. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 395 and SB 396, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Katherine Bussard, representing the Great Lakes Justice Center. Jeff Cobb, representing the Education Trust Midwest. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. West Michigan Policy Forum. Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Greene and Markkanen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 5:40 PM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-835
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 16:42:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 16:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-25 15:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-268
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 25, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 570 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 590 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 591 (S-2) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 594 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding SB 594 (Sen. Moss), HB 4569 (Rep. Coffia), HB 4570 (Rep. Rogers), HB 4983 (Rep. Tsernoglou), HB 4984 (Rep. Skaggs), HB 4985 (Rep. Dievendorf) and HB 4986 (Rep. Wilson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson and McBroom, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the McBroom amendment #1 to SB 570. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. Nays: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report SB 570 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) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Cavanagh to explain S-2 to SB 590 and S-2 to SB 591. Page 1 of 3 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 590 (S-2), SB 591(S-2): Lata Nott, Campaign Legal – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 590 (S- 2), SB 591(S-2): Campaign Legal Center – Support Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support Secure Democracy, Secure Democracy – Support Kevin Johnson, Election Reformers Network – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 590. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 590 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) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 591. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-2) version of SB 591 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) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 594, HB 4569, HB 4570, HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986: Alex Birkel, Office of State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou – Support Neal Ubriani, Policy and Research Director at the Institute for Responsive Government – Support Chris Swope, City of Lansing Clerk – Support Melanie Macey and Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Ricky Bicknell, Voters Not Politicians – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594, HB 4569, HB 4570, HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986: Page 2 of 3 Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan – Support Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 594: Michelle Kanfer Cohen, Fair Elections Center and Its Campus Vote Project – Support Chris Semrinec, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569 and HB 4570: Michelle Kanfer Cohen, Fair Elections Center and Its Campus Vote Project – Support Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local Action MIchigan – Support Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983: Bill Zaagman, GCSI/MI Assn. of County Clerks – Support John Lindback, National Vote at Home Institute – Support Marcus Cheatham, Healthy Democracy Healthy People – Support Ashiya Brown, All Voting is Local Action Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 594 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: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson and McBroom. 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 4:11 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 1, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-4028
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 13:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-25 13:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 25, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 271 (S-2) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 273 (S-2) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 502 (S-4) (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Sen. Singh offered (S-2) versions of SB 271 and SB 273. The Chair invited Sen. Singh to summarize the (S-2) versions of SB 271 and SB 273. Sen. Shink offered an (S-4) version of SB 502. The Chair invited Sen. Shink to summarize the (S-4) version of SB 502. The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271, SB 273, and SB 502: Courtney Bourgoin, Evergreen Action – Support Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose Derrell Slaughter, NRDC – Support Page 1 of 3 The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271 and SB 273: Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – Neutral Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – Neutral John Freeman, Great Lakes Energy Association – Support Justin Carpenter, Michigan EIBC – Support The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271 and SB 502: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 271: Gary Melow, Michigan Biomass – Oppose Melville Nickerson, NRG – Oppose The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 273: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 502: Jim Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Oppose Andy Coulouris, DTE Energy – Oppose Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 271. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-2) version of SB 271 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 273. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-2) version of SB 273 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Page 2 of 3 Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 502. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-4) version of SB 502 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki. Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Pass: Sen. Singh 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 1:22 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 2, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-4027
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 09:45:00.000000
    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 25, 2023 9:00 PM 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, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Prestin, Schmaltz. Absent: Reps. Neeley, Greene. Excused: Reps. Neeley, Greene. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5216, HB 5218, HB 5219, HB 5220 and HB 5221 before the committee: HB 5216 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 6u and 10p (MCL 460.6u and 460.10p), section 6u as added and section 10p as amended by 2016 PA 341. HB 5218 (Rep. Hill) A bill to require certain reports be submitted to the Michigan public service commission; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5219 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 10p and 10t (MCL 460.10p and 460.10t), as amended by 2016 PA 341. HB 5220 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 6y. HB 5221 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 9d, 9q, and 9r (MCL 460.9d, 460.9q, and 460.9r), section 9d as added by 2010 PA 128, section 9q as amended by 2011 PA 274, and section 9r as added by 2009 PA 174. Chair Scott introduced the bill package and made a statement regarding the background of how the the bills came to be. At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:11 AM, Rep. Coleman called the committee back to order. Chair Helena Scott testified in support of HB 5216. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 5219 and HB 5220. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5218. At 9:21 AM, Rep. Coleman laid the committee at ease. At 9:22 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5216, HB 5218, HB 5219, HB 5220 and HB 5221, but did not wish to speak: Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power. The Chair laid SB 277 before the committee: SB 277 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 36101 and 36104a (MCL 324.36101 and 324.36104a), section 36101 as amended by 2016 PA 265 and section 36104a as added by 1996 PA 233, and by adding sections 36104c and 36104e. Senator McDonald Rivet testified in support of SB 277. Ed Rivet representing the Michigan Conservative Enrgy Forum testified in support of SB 277. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 277, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 277, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Kathleen Angerer, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Develoment. Jim Murray, representing the Lightstar Renewables. Jim Murray, representing the Summit Ridge Energy. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan EIBC. Mike alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Courtney Bourgoin, representing the Evergreen Action. Amanda Stallings, representing the National Grid Renewables. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 277 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-4-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, BeGole, Prestin. Pass: Reps. Aragona, Schmaltz. Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representatives Neeley and Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:45 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: November 1, 2023
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-836
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 21:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 11:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-49
    Committee name
    Higher Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REP. CAROL GLANVILLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 25, 2023 10:00 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 Paquette joined the committee remotely. Representative Rheingans moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5175, HB 5176 and HB 5177 before the committee: HB 5175 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 2005 PA 248, entitled "Children of veterans tuition grant act," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.1342 and 390.1344). HB 5176 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled "An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.972 and 390.974), section 4 as amended by 2021 PA 40. HB 5177 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled "An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 390.992 and 390.993), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 41. Representative O'Neal and Representative Wilson testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed Colby Spencer Cesaro, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed. Todd Cioffi, PhD., Director of the Calvin Prison Initiative, and Mike Duthler, Calvin Prison Initiative Graduate, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Mike Vroman and Jim Gornick, representing Siena Heights University, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed. Meghan Lechner, representing Eastern Michigan University, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Henry, representing Nation Outside, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Rich Ray, representing the Hope-Western Prison Education Program, testified in support of HBs 5175, 5176, and 5177. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5175, HB 5176 and HB 5177, but did not wish to speak: Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University. Frank Foster, representing Grand Valley State University. Steven Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. De'Shondria Bedenfield, representing the Center for Employment Opportunity. Tony Grant, representing Nation Outside. Jeremy Hendges, representing the Michigan Adult Center for College Success. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5176 and HB 5177, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:41 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-837
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 10:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 11:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-51
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. KELLY A BREEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 25, 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, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4863 and HB 4864 before the committee: HB 4863 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1967 PA 224, entitled "Powers of appointment act of 1967," by amending sections 5a and 14 (MCL 556.115a and 556.124), section 5a as added and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 485. HB 4864 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled "Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73 and 554.75), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4863 and HB 4864, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4863 and HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4863 and HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Julie Bratten, representing herself. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4863 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4864 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:46 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215 before the committee: HB 5207 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to establish and allow for the use of assisted reproduction, including surrogacy; to provide for a child conceived, gestated, and born through the use of assisted reproduction, including through surrogacy; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to provide remedies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5208 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2822, 2824, 2831, 2832, and 2891 (MCL 333.2822, 333.2824, 333.2831, 333.2832, and 333.2891), section 2822 as amended by 2017 PA 142, sections 2824, 2831, and 2832 as amended by 1996 PA 307, and section 2891 as amended by 2020 PA 209. HB 5209 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15g), as amended by 2017 PA 259. HB 5210 (Rep. Hoskins) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 2114 (MCL 700.2114), as amended by 2012 PA 160. HB 5211 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1956 PA 205, entitled "The paternity act," by amending sections 1, 4, 4b, and 7 (MCL 722.711, 722.714, 722.714b, and 722.717), section 1 as amended by 2000 PA 31, section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 367, section 4b as added by 1994 PA 388, and section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 364, and by adding section 4c. HB 5212 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 2012 PA 159, entitled "Revocation of paternity act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 (MCL 722.1431, 722.1433, 722.1435, 722.1437, 722.1439, 722.1441, 722.1443, and 722.1445), sections 3 and 5 as amended by 2014 PA 376, section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 368, and sections 13 and 15 as amended by 2016 PA 178. HB 5213 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 2014 PA 366, entitled "Summary support and paternity act," by amending section 3 (MCL 722.1493). HB 5214 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1996 PA 305, entitled "Acknowledgment of parentage act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 722.1002, 722.1003, 722.1004, 722.1006, and 722.1007), section 3 as amended by 2014 PA 409, section 6 as amended by 2006 PA 105, and section 7 as amended by 2012 PA 161. HB 5215 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 2014 PA 365, entitled "Genetic parentage act," by amending the title and section 5 (MCL 722.1465). Representative Steckloff and Representative Hoskins, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion followed. Stephanie Jones, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion followed. Polly Crozier, representing GLAD, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion followed. Jane Bassett, Attorney, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion followed. Nkenge Browner, representing Mothering Justice and the Michigan Fertility Alliance, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Katie Christian, representing Colage, testified in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rachael Lang, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Alexandra Kamer, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Aubrey Gojcaj, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5210, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215, but did not wish to speak: Ginanne Brownell, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215, but did not wish to speak: Hennessey Bevins, representing the Advocates for Better Care. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5207, but did not wish to speak: Naomi Goldberg, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5210, but did not wish to speak: Julie Bratten, representing herself. The Chair laid SB 410 before the committee: SB 410 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2946 (MCL 600.2946), as amended by 1995 PA 249. Senator Irwin testified in support of SB 410. Questions and discussion followed. Ashley Steffen and David Tanay, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of SB 410. Cary Silverman, representing Shook Hardy & Bacon testified in opposition to SB 410. Questions and discussion followed. Hank Greenspan, representing himself, testified in support of SB 410. Tiffany Ellis, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in support of SB 410. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 410, but did not wish to speak: Bruce Timmons. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Todd Tennis, representing the Negligence Law Section, State Bar of Michigan. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan. Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 410, but did not wish to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber. Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers Association. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Product Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-838
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 12:43:00.000000
    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 25, 2023 12:00 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Fitzgerald. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5109 before the committee: HB 5109 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 59, entitled "Condominium act," by amending section 47 (MCL 559.147), as amended by 1987 PA 31. Representative Coleman testified in support of HB 5109. Questions and discussion followed. Jane McCurry, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 5109. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5109 , but did not wish to speak: Cory Bullis, representing FLO EV Charging. The following person submitted a card in support in concept of HB 5109, but did not wish to speak: Justin Carpenter, representing Michigan EIBC. The Chair laid HB 4312 and HB 4313 before the committee: HB 4312 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled "Nonprofit corporation act," by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557. HB 4313 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1897 PA 230, entitled "An act to provide for the formation of corporations for the purpose of owning, maintaining, and improving lands and other property kept for the purposes of summer resorts or for ornament, recreation, or amusement; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 455.1 to 455.24) by adding section 19. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4312 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4313 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4977 and HB 4978 before the committee: HB 4977 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1889 PA 39, entitled "An act to authorize the formation of corporations for the purchase and improvement of grounds to be occupied for summer homes, for camp-meetings, for meetings of assemblies or associations and societies organized for intellectual and scientific culture and for the promotion of the cause of religion and morality, or for any or all of such purposes; and to impose certain duties on the department of commerce," (MCL 455.51 to 455.72) by adding section 12a. HB 4978 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1982 PA 162, entitled "Nonprofit corporation act," by amending section 123 (MCL 450.2123), as amended by 2014 PA 557. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4977 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4978 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 337 before the committee: SB 337 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1970 PA 132, entitled "An act to provide for the filing of surveys in the office of the register of deeds relative to land divisions; and to prescribe the conditions of the survey," by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 54.211, 54.212, and 54.213), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2018 PA 193 and section 2 as amended by 1988 PA 24. Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 337 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4866 before the committee: HB 4866 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 34 (MCL 42.34), as amended by 2003 PA 300. Representative Kolezar testified in support of HB 4866. Questions and discussion followed. Shannon Price, representing Northville Township, testified in support of HB 4866. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 4866. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in opposition to HB 4866. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4866, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:43 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-839
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-25 09:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-25 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-287
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR SAM SINGH CHAIR S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 25, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 493 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 613 (Sen. Moss), SB 614 (Sen. Singh), SB 615 (Sen. Huizenga) and SB 616 (Sen. McBroom). 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 Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 493: Sen. Santana – Support Keith Barber, Michigan Legislative Corrections Ombudman – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 493: Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Lois Pullano, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support Danielle Dunn, Resident – Support Jen Szenay, Resident – Support Paula Kensu, Resident – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 493. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 493 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, and McBroom. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 613, SB 614, SB 615 and SB 616: Sens. Jeremy Moss, Ed McBroom, and Mark Huizenga – Support Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 613 and SB 614: Nicholas Pigeon, Michigan Campaign Finance Network – Neutral Rep. David LaGrand – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:38 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 10/31/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-25
    Meeting id
    meeting-4025
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-25 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-10-25
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-10-25-089
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    105
    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
    2023-10-25
    Sitting id
    sitting-448
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-10-25-093
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    9
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-25
    Sitting id
    sitting-639

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