Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

Script-free record · Release 2026-07-28.3

2023-10-26

Core facts and links below come from the same immutable public release as the enhanced record page.

day

What the collected record shows for this date

For 2023-10-26, the release reports observations found. It contains 2306 attributable activity rows naming 119 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
8

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.

Inspect all published fields
Attributable activity records
2306
Committee meeting count
8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2023-10-26 10:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-73
    Committee name
    Behavioral Health
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REP. FELICIA BRABEC CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 26, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health was called to order by Chair Brabec. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brabec, Pohutsky, Glanville, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Thompson. Absent: Reps. Arbit, Hoadley. Excused: Reps. Arbit, Hoadley. Representatives Edwards and Thompson joined the committee remotely. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 14, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5077 and HB 5078 before the committee: HB 5077 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled "Administration of opioid antagonists act," by amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL 15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by 2020 PA 321, and by adding section 106. HB 5078 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36. Representative VanderWall, Representative Rheingans and Ken Heuvelman, representing the Flint Odyssey House, testified in support of HB 5077 and HB 5078. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5077 and HB 5078, but did not wish to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics. 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. Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Alsum and Pam Lynch, representing The Michigan Overdose Prevention Coalition, testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed. Kim Gannon, PhD Candidate in Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health, testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed. Cara Anne Poland, MD, MEd representing the Opioid Advisory Commission Chair, testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. Questions and discussion followed. Linda Davis, representing Families Against Narcotics, testified in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178 and HB 5179, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Lewis, representing himself. Desirae Simmons, representing the City of Ypsilanti Council Ward 3. Ryan McGavock, representing the Ypsi Bike Co-op. Cynthia Bodewes, representing WeRoc. Teresa Rouster, representing A Servant's Heart. Sheri Wander, representing the Ypsilanti Peace House. Halie Pratt, representing herself. Kim Matheny, representing the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County. Alexandra Zurkan, representing herself. Kelly Doyle, representing the HIV / AIDS Alliance of Michigan. Jane DeBoer-Rowse, representing the Oakland County Harm Reduction Program. Paula Nelson, representing the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center. Dani Meier, representing the Mid-State Health Network. Steve Alsum, representing the Grand Rapids Red Project. Pam Lynch, representing Harm Reduction Michigan. Alex Cooper, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Roopa Gorur, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Sarah Small, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Shelby Anderson, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Pallavi Avasarala, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Maxwell Kuehn, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Nikita Sanghavi, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Ana Taylor, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Zoe Boudart, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Dominique Fahmy, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Isabella Johnson, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Michelle Pan, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Zuzanna Lutrzykowska, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Hannah Slater, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Alex Soos, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Matthew Benson, representing Wolverine Street Medicine. Christopher Becker, representing the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association Legislative Committee. Strategies to Overcome Obstacles and Avoid Recidivism (SOOAR). Lydia Meyers, representing the Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG). Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Matt Bourland, representing himself. Jen Erskine, representing Oakland County Health Division. Corn Williams, representing the Collegiate Recovery Program, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and Decriminalize Nature Michigan. Yashica Ellis, representing Wellness Services. Jessica Kowalski, representing ACCESS Community Health and Research Center. Jesse Spencer, representing herself. Ashley Shukait, representing herself. The Southeast Michigan Drug Users Union. Derek Frasure, representing himself. Thomas Johnstone, representing himself. Laura Eichenhorn, representing herself. Nicole Adelman, representing herself. Matt Strang, representing himself. Andrew Galbraith, representing himself. The Michigan Drug Users Health Alliance. Aaron Shukait, representing himself. Tina Kissella, representing herself. Jeremy Hogaboom, representing himself. Karla Winger Rondon, representing herself. Alice Lesemann-Elliott, representing herself. Emily Nolan, representing herself. Charlotte Jackson, representing herself. Danielle DuPuis, representing herself. Victoria Garrow, representing The Lookout Project. Dani Meier, representing Mid-State Health Network. Karen Jacobson, representing the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor and Pet Pals Mutual Aid of Washtenaw County. Gina Dahlem, representing herself. Allison Jane Wolff, representing herself. Emily Vogt, representing herself. Shannon Clare, representing herself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5178 and HB 5179, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5178, but did not wish to speak: Karen Thomas, representing herself. Vickie Wellman, representing herself. Molly Welch-Marahar, representing herself. Representative MacDonell moved to excuse Representatives Filler and Hoadley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1100
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-270
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    {"fileCount": 0, "files": [{"committeeId": 0, "contentType": "application/pdf", "documentId": -1407604381, "folderType": 0, "isDownload": false, "lastModified": "0001-01-01T00:00:00", "meetingDate": null, "meetingId": 0, "name": "Cancellation-notice.pdf", "sessionId": 0, "sessionYear": "", "size": "", "vault": 0}, {"committeeId": 0, "contentType": "application/pdf", "documentId": 289296036, "folderType": 0, "isDownload": false, "lastModified": "0001-01-01T00:00:00", "meetingDate": null, "meetingId": 0, "name": "Notice - revised agenda.pdf", "sessionId": 0, "sessionYear": "", "size": "", "vault": 0}], "folderType": 5, "id": -1175952599, "name": "Thursday, October 26, 2023", "subFolders": []}
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-5167
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    {"fileCount": 0, "files": [{"committeeId": 0, "contentType": "application/pdf", "documentId": -1825834238, "folderType": 0, "isDownload": false, "lastModified": "0001-01-01T00:00:00", "meetingDate": null, "meetingId": 0, "name": "Cancellation-notice.pdf", "sessionId": 0, "sessionYear": "", "size": "", "vault": 0}, {"committeeId": 0, "contentType": "application/pdf", "documentId": -1939420015, "folderType": 0, "isDownload": false, "lastModified": "0001-01-01T00:00:00", "meetingDate": null, "meetingId": 0, "name": "Notice - initial.pdf", "sessionId": 0, "sessionYear": "", "size": "", "vault": 0}], "folderType": 5, "id": 2086331560, "name": "Thursday, October 26, 2023", "subFolders": []}
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-5185
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-26 11:14:00.000000
    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 26, 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, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Brenda Carter joined the committee remotely. Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4728, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4728 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5166, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5166 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee: HB 4213 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 105h (MCL 400.105h), as added by 2020 PA 101. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4213. The motion prevailed 11- 0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4213 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. The Chair laid HB 4580 before the committee: HB 4580 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 105h (MCL 400.105h), as added by 2020 PA 101. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4580 was previously adopted on October 5, 2023. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4580, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4580, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4580 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. The Chair laid HB 4579 before the committee: HB 4579 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3476 (MCL 500.3476), as amended by 2020 PA 97. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4579, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4579, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4579 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. The Chair laid HB 4131 before the committee: HB 4131 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3476 (MCL 500.3476), as amended by 2020 PA 97. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4131 was previously adopted on October 5, 2023. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4131, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4131, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4131. The motion prevailed 11-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4131 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 11-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz. The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee: HB 5114 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b, 100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532, 700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420, 330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427, 330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435, 330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463, 330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700, 330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463 as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429, and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections 430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by 2004 PA 527. The Clerk read a letter from Chair Rogers referring HB 5114 to the Health Policy Subcommittee on Behavioral Health. The Chair laid SB 227 before the committee: SB 227 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 2b, and 2c (MCL 722.111, 722.112b, and 722.112c), section 1 as amended by 2022 PA 208, section 2b as amended by 2007 PA 217, and section 2c as amended by 2017 PA 257. Josh Skrzypczak, from Senator Dan Lauwers Office, testified in support of SB 227. Elizabeth Hertel, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of SB 227. Questions and discussion followed. Debra Johnson, representing the St. Clair County Community Mental Health, testified in support of SB 227. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 227, but did not wish to speak: Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies. D.A. Blodgett / St. John's Home. Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 5169, HB 5170 and HB 5171 before the committee: HB 5169 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9137. HB 5170 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 5171 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2022 PA 98. Representative Hood and Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5169, HB 5170 and HB 5171. Questions and discussion followed. Carrie Kolehouse, representing MomsBloom, testified in support of HB 5169, HB 5170 and HB 5171. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5169, HB 5170 and HB 5171, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 5173 before the committee: HB 5173 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20165 (MCL 333.20165), as amended by 2008 PA 39, and by adding section 21537. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5173, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Representative Haadsma moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5173. The motion prevailed 12-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Mueller. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Representative Hope testified in support of HB 5173. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-840
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-26 08:35:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-26 08:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-269
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 FAX: (517) 373-3938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 26, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4082 (Rep. Witwer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. and announced that a quorum was not present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4082: Joci McMichael, The office of Rep. Witwer – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:35 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 11/02/23 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-4766
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-26 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-26 09:14:00.000000
    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 26, 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 Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Representative Kunse introduced and explained his package of amendments to SB 169. Representative Kunse offered the following amendment to SB 169: 1. Amend page 3, following line 9, by inserting: "(4) A representative that receives a public employee's employment and contact information under subsection (1) shall not use the information to do either of the following: (a) Persuade the public employee to become a member of the representative. (b) Request dues or service fees from the public employee if the public employee is not a member of the representative.". Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 169. 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 SB 169: 1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "11" by inserting "if the public employee elects to provide the public employee's information under subsection (4)". 2. Amend page 2, line 3, after "representative" by inserting "who elect to provide the information under subsection (4)". 3. Amend page 3, following line 9, by inserting: "(4) A public employee may, by submitting a written request to the public employee's public employer, elect to provide the public employee's employment and contact information to a representative as provided for under subsection (1).". Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendments to SB 169. 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 SB 169: 1. Amend page 2, line 11, by striking out the balance of the subsection. Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 169. 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 SB 169: 1. Amend page 3, following line 9, by inserting: "(4) Every 90 days, a bargaining representative shall provide to each public employee in the bargaining unit that the bargaining representative represents the following statement in writing: "Under the United States Supreme Court decision Janus v AFSCME, Council 31, US ; 138 S Ct 2448 (2018), it is a violation of a public employee's First Amendment free speech rights for a public-sector bargaining representative to extract agency fees or union security fees from the public employee unless the public employee consents.".". Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to SB 169. 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 SB 169 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4729 before the committee: HB 4729 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1969 PA 317, entitled "Worker's disability compensation act of 1969," by amending section 405 (MCL 418.405), as amended by 2021 PA 129. Representative Snyder, and David Glotzbach, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs, testified in support of HB 4729. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 4729. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Leo Allaire, representing the Delhi Township Fire Department. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Art Miller, representing the Accident Fund. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:14 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-841
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-26 13:55:00.000000
    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 26, 2023 10:30 AM Room 521, 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 19, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5088, HB 5089, HB 5090, HB 5091, HB 5092 and HB 5093 before the committee: HB 5088 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 14n, 14o, 14p, 14q, 14r, 14s, and 14u. HB 5089 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14t. HB 5090 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to prescribe the powers and duties of certain providers of retail water service in this state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of retail water service; and to provide for remedies and penalties for certain violations of this act. HB 5091 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1d. HB 5092 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending the title and sections 282 and 383a (MCL 750.282 and 750.383a), the title as amended by 2010 PA 107, section 282 as amended by 1987 PA 32, and section 383a as amended by 2008 PA 413. HB 5093 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending sections 16o and 16s of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o and 777.16s), section 16o as amended by 2012 PA 169 and section 16s as amended by 2008 PA 414. Representatives Aiyash, McFall and McKinney and Senator Change testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 441 before the committee: SB 441 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 44508, 44524, 47325, 47327, and 47333 (MCL 324.44508, 324.44524, 324.47325, 324.47327, and 324.47333), sections 44508, 47325, and 47333 as added by 1995 PA 57, section 44524 as amended by 2012 PA 249, and section 47327 as amended by 2020 PA 385. Representative Martin offered the following amendment to SB 441: 1. Amend page 1, following line 3, by inserting: "(2) The department shall form a catch activity committee that is composed of 2 individuals from the department and 2 representatives from the Michigan charter boat association. The catch activity committee shall do all of the following: (a) Develop a monthly catch activity report form that pertains to the number, type, and location of fish taken from charter boats in this state. (b) Plan and prioritize research concerning the information gathered pursuant to this section." and renumbering the remaining subsections. 2. Amend page 2, line 14, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).". 3. Amend page 2, line 18, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).". 4. Amend page 2, line 20, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).". Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 441. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Pass: None. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 441: 1. Amend page 8, following line 22, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 5108 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 441. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out SB 441 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Rep. Schriver. Pass: Reps. Arbit, Martin, Prestin. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 441, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natrual Resources. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Penninsula Environmental Coalition. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4824, HB 4825 and HB 4826, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Representative Hill moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4825 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Shannon, Arbit, McFall, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin, Schriver. Pass: None. Representative Shannon moved to report out HB 4826 with recommendation. 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 committee returned to the consideration of HBs 5088-5093. Sylvia Orduno, representing People's Water Board, and Cyndi Roper, representing Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Willie Brake, an impacted Michigan resident, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Mary Sheffield, representing the Detroit City Council, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Debra Taylor and Monica Lewis-Patrick, both representing We the People of Detroit, and Cecily McClellan, an impacted Michigan resident, testified with a neutral stance on HBs 5088-5093. Roslyn Walker, an impacted Michigan resident, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Louis Piszker, representing the Wayne Metro Community Action Agency, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Michelle LaJoie, representing Community Action Alger-Marquette, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. At 11:54 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Cathy Lombardo, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan, testified in opposition of HB 5091. Questions and discussion followed. Bonnifer Ballard, representing the Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed. Sean McBreaty, representing Clean Water Action, Christy McGillivray and Erma Leaphart, both representing the Sierra Club of Michigan, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Melissa Mays, representing Water You Fighting For, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Nayyirah Shariff, representing Flint Rising, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Gary Brown and Debbie Popiech, both representing the Detroit Water and Sewage Department, and Jim Nash and Kelsey Cooke, both representing the Oakland County Office of the Water Resources Commissioner, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed. Nkenge Browner, representing Mothering Justice, testified with a neutral position on HBs 5088-5093. Kristy Meyer, representing the Water Equal Rights Coalition, testified with a neutral position on HBs 5088-5093. Gwen Howard, representing Redeem Detroit, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Mary Alice Adams, Benton Harbor City Commissioner, testified with a neutral position on HBs 5088-5093. Ann Baughman, representing Freshwater Future, testified with a neutral position on HBs 5088-5093. Reverend Paul Perez, representing the Central United Methodist Church Detroit, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Ellen Howard, representing the Peoples Water Board Commission, testified in support of HBs 5088-5093. Theresa Landrum, an impacted Michigan resident, testified with a neutral position on HBs 5088-5093. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5091, but did not wish to speak: Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5090, HB 5091, HB 5092 and HB 5093, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5088, HB 5089, HB 5090, HB 5091, HB 5092 and HB 5093, but did not wish to speak: Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Council. Allie Zeff, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice. Solomon Medintz, representing the Detroit Jews for Jusice. Eleanor Gamalski, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice. Diane Weckerle, representing the Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation. Lou Novak, representing the Detroit Greens and People's Water Board Coalition. Rondi Brower, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice. Elizabeth Kirkwood, representing the For Love of Water. Paul Jackson, representing the East Michigan Environmental Action Council. Rabbi David Polsky, representing the Detroit Jews for Justic. Dr. Paul von Oeyen MD, representing the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Committee. Reverend Edward Pinkney, representing the Benton Harbor Community Water Council. Nicole Hill, representing the People's Water Board Coalition. Rich Bowman, representing the The Nature Conservancy. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Water Environment Association. Alton McIntyre, representing the People's Water Board Coaltion. Fred Vitale, representing the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization. Marian Kramer, representing the Highland Park Human Rights Coalition. Carolyn Baker, representing the General Baker Institute. Val Baker, representing the General Baker Institute. Valerie Jean Blakely. Gwen Gaines, representing the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization. Amanda Klein, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Thomas Visco, representing the Michigan Community Action. Maureen Taylor, representing the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Wanda Kennedy. Barry Rubin, representing the People's Water Board Coalition. Mel Chudnof, representing the People's Water Board Coalition. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Saunteel Jenkins, representing the The Heat and Warmth Fund. Alice Jennings, representing the People's Water Board Coalition. Mustapha Elturk, representing the Islamic Organization of North America. Randy Block, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalists Social Justice Network. Edwin Rowe, representing the Michigan Methodist Federation. Gracie Wooten, representing the Highland Park Human Rights Coalition. Victor Arbulu. Reverend Kenita Harris, representing the Detroit Bible Tabernacle. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 1:55 PM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: November 9, 2023
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-842
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-10-26 09:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-10-26 09:02:00.000000
    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 26, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 393 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 394 (S-2) (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4717 (Rep. Kristian Grant) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 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. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 394. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SBs 393 and 394 (S-2): Emily Smith, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Paul Jordan, Self – Opposed Travis Boeskool, EGLE – Support Liz Kirkwood, FLOW – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 393 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel. Page 1 of 2 Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 394 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, and Hertel. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Representative Grant to summarize HB 4717. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4717: Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support The Chair red the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4717: Liz Balck, ACLU of Michigan - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report HB 4717 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. 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 9:11 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: January 24, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-10-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-4029
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-10-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-10-26
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
119
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2023-HJ-10-26-090
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-449
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-10-26-094
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    139
    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
    37
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-10-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-640

Follow the evidence

Search records related to this titleInspect coverage and known gapsOpen the release-pinned JSON record
Cite this record

Michigan Legislative Activity and Evidence Dataset, release 2026-07-28.3, “2023-10-26,” /days/2023-10-26.

/api/v1/days/2023-10-26