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2023-11-01

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  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 09:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-39
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. ANGELA WITWER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 1, 2023 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Absent: Reps. Puri, Wilson. Excused: Reps. Puri, Wilson. Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 11, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Lightner moved to excuse Representatives Puri and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4842 before the committee: HB 4842 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled "An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations," by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2012 PA 519. Rob Mass and Andrew Boettcher, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4842. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2023-8 and 2024-1 before the Committee. Representative Morse moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2023-8 and 2024-1. The motion prevailed 15-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-848
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 15:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-11-01 15:40:00.000000
    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 November 1, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4569 (S-2) (Rep. Betsy Coffia) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4570 (Rep. Julie M. Rogers) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4983 (S-1) (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4984 (Rep. Phil Skaggs) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4985 (Rep. Emily Dievendorf) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 4986 (Rep. Jimmie Wilson) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:40 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 25, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4569. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of HB 4569 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4570 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4983. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Camilleri, Johnson, and McBroom. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of HB 4983 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) McBroom. Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 4984 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. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4985 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. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 4986 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. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983, HB 4984, HB 4985 and HB 4986: Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Stephanie Szymas, Secure Democracy USA – Support Kaci Pellar, Detroit Disability Power – Support Sheri Ritchie, MI Fair Elections; Pure Integrity MIchigan Elections; Freedom Alliance Project; Stand up MI; Mid-MI Women for Conservative Values – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4983: Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Opposition Page 2 of 3 Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569 and HB 4570: Sheri Ritchie, MI Fair Elections; Pure Integrity MI Elections; Stand up Michigan; Freedom Alliance Project; Mid-MI Women for Conservative Values – Opposition Stephanie Kreuz, Heritage Action for America – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4569: Lata Nott, Campaign Legal Center – Support Stephanie Szymas, Secure Democracy USA – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:47 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 8, 2023 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-4036
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 10:24:00.000000
    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, November 1, 2023 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by Chair Scott. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519 before the committee: SB 271 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending the title, the heading of subpart A of part 2, and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, 177, and 191 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1013, 460.1022, 460.1028, 460.1029, 460.1039, 460.1045, 460.1047, 460.1049, 460.1173, 460.1177, and 460.1191), the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 173, and 177 as amended and sections 22 and 28 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 32, 51, 53, 101, and 103. SB 273 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 5, 7, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, and 93 (MCL 460.1005, 460.1007, 460.1071, 460.1073, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1078, 460.1091, and 460.1093), sections 5, 7, 71, 73, 75, 77, 91, and 93 as amended and section 78 as added by 2016 PA 342, and by adding sections 72, 80, and 80a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SB 502 (Sen. Shink) 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 6a, 6m, and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6m, and 460.6t), sections 6a and 6m as amended and section 6t as added by 2016 PA 341, and by adding section 6aa. SB 519 (Sen. Singh) A bill to provide for the adjustment of transition- impacted workers into new industries; to create the community and worker economic transition office in the department of labor and economic opportunity; to allow the creation of certain advisory committees; to make certain appropriations; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Senator Singh testified in support of SB 271 and SB 273. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Shink testified in support of SB 502. Senator Singh testified in support of SB 519. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters; and Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council, testified in support of SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519. Justin Carpenter, representing Michigan EIBC, testified in support of SB 271, SB 273 and SB 502. Questions and discussion followed. Melville Nickerson, representing NRG, testified in opposition to SB 271. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 271, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Dana Adams, representing the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 271, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Angela Seligman, representing the Clean Air Task Force. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 271, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Robert Scott, a resident of Montcalm County. Gary Melow, representing Michigan Biomass. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 271 and SB 502, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 271 and SB 273, but did not wish to speak: Rod Williamson, representing ABATE. Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power Company. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 271, SB 273, SB 502 and SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Martin Kushler, representing ACEEE. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. Alli Gold Roberts, representing Ceres. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 271, SB 273 and SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Courtney Bourgoin, representing Evergreen Action. Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 271, SB 273 and SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 271 and SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 502, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Citizens Utility Board. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 519, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB. Representative Wendzel offered the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 6, line 20, after "51." by striking out the balance of the subparagraph. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the amendment to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 14, line 19, after "(C) " by striking out the balance of the sub- subparagraph and inserting "Any other biomass.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-9-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: Rep. Hill. Representative Outman offered the following amendments to SB 271: 1. Amend page 16, line 2, by striking out "use" and inserting "uses". 2. Amend page 16, line 3, after "steam" by inserting "and that, if installed after the effective date of the amendatory act that added section 51, was manufactured in the United States". Representative Outman moved to adopt the amendments to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 59, following line 5, by inserting: "(3) If statewide average customer electric rate increases after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection exceed 30%, the commission shall by order permanently suspend the application of the amendatory act that added this subsection.". Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the amendment to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative BeGole offered the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 59, following line 5, by inserting: "(3) If statewide average customer electric rate increases for 2025 or any subsequent calendar year exceed the increase in the Consumer Price Index for that year, the commission shall by order permanently suspend the application of the amendatory act that added section 51 and the amendatory act that added section 53. (4) As used in this section, "Consumer Price Index" means the most comprehensive index of consumer prices available for this state from the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.". Representative BeGole moved to adopt the amendment to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-9-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: Rep. Coleman. Representative Wendzel offered the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 59, line 6, after "effect" by striking out the balance of the bill and inserting "January 1, 2025.". Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the amendment to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative Aragona offered the following amendment to SB 271: 1. Amend page 59, line 7, after "law." by inserting "However, this amendatory act does not take effect until the Midcontinent Independent System Operator issues a report concluding that this amendatory act will increase or maintain grid reliability.". Representative Aragona moved to adopt the amendment to SB 271. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative Andrews moved to report out SB 271 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out SB 273 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. Representative Greene offered the following amendment to SB 502: 1. Amend page 11, following line 26, by inserting: "(15) Beginning on the effective date of the amendatory act that added section 6aa, the commission shall not increase electric rates for public and private schools in this state until January 1, 2040." and renumbering the remaining subsections. Representative Greene moved to adopt the amendment to SB 502. The motion did not prevail 7-2-8: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Neeley. Pass: Reps. Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 502: 1. Amend page 2, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting: "Sec. 1. (1) A commission to be known and designated as the "Michigan public service commission" is hereby created, which shall consist The Michigan public service commission is created in the department of licensing and regulatory affairs. (2) The commission consists of 3 6 members, not more than 2 3 of whom shall be are members of the same political party, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least 1 member of the commission must be a resident of the Upper Peninsula. In addition to the 1 member who is a resident of the Upper Peninsula, at least 1 member of the commission must be a rate payer who has a residence or business with average yearly energy costs of less than $100,000.00. (3) Each member shall of the commission must be a citizen of the United States , and of the this state. of Michigan, and no member of said A member of the commission shall not be pecuniarily interested in any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission. During his a member's term no a member of the commission shall not serve as an officer or committee member of any political party organization, or hold any office, or be employed by any other commission, board, department, or institution in this state. No commission (4) A member of the commission shall not be retained or employed by any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission during the time he while the member is acting as such commissioner, and a member of the commission or for 6 months thereafter, and no after that time. (5) A member of the commission , who is a member of the bar of the state State Bar of Michigan , shall not practice his profession law or act as counselor or attorney in any court of this state during the time he is while a member of said the commission. : Provided, however, This shall (6) This section does not require any commissioner member of the commission to retire from , or dissolve any partnership , of which he the individual is a member, but said the partnership , while he is a member of the commission, shall not engage in public utility practice while the individual is a member of the commission. Immediately upon the taking effect of this act, the offices of the present members of the Michigan public service commission are hereby abolished, and the members of the Michigan public service commission as herein created shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, for terms of 6 years each: Provided, That of the members first appointed, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, 1 for a term of 4 years, and 1 for a term of 6 years. Upon the expiration of said terms successors shall be appointed with like qualifications and in like manner for terms of 6 years each, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as is provided for appointment in the first instance. (7) Members of the commission shall serve for terms of 6 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 502. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to SB 502: 1. Amend page 2, following "THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:" by inserting: "Sec. 1. (1) A commission to be known and designated as the "Michigan public service commission" is hereby created, which shall consist The Michigan public service commission is created in the department of licensing and regulatory affairs. (2) The commission consists of 3 6 members, not more than 2 3 of whom shall be are members of the same political party, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least 1 member of the commission must be a resident of the Upper Peninsula. (3) Each member shall of the commission must be a citizen of the United States , and of the this state. of Michigan, and no member of said A member of the commission shall not be pecuniarily interested in any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission. During his a member's term no a member shall not serve as an officer or committee member of any political party organization, or hold any office, or be employed by any other commission, board, department, or institution in this state. No commission (4) A member of the commission shall not be retained or employed by any public utility or public service person subject to the jurisdiction and control of the commission during the time he while the member is acting as such commissioner, and a member of the commission or for 6 months thereafter, and no after that time. (5) A member of the commission , who is a member of the bar of the state State Bar of Michigan , shall not practice his profession law or act as counselor or attorney in any court of this state during the time he is while a member of said the commission. : Provided, however, This shall (6) This section does not require any commissioner member of the commission to retire from , or dissolve any partnership , of which he the individual is a member, but said the partnership , while he is a member of the commission, shall not engage in public utility practice while the individual is a member of the commission. Immediately upon the taking effect of this act, the offices of the present members of the Michigan public service commission are hereby abolished, and the members of the Michigan public service commission as herein created shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate, for terms of 6 years each: Provided, That of the members first appointed, 1 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years, 1 for a term of 4 years, and 1 for a term of 6 years. Upon the expiration of said terms successors shall be appointed with like qualifications and in like manner for terms of 6 years each, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as is provided for appointment in the first instance. (7) Members of the commission shall serve for terms of 6 years or until a successor is appointed, whichever is later. If a vacancy occurs on the commission, the governor shall make an appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.". Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendment to SB 502. The motion did not prevail 7-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Pass: None. Representative MacDonell moved to report out SB 502 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. Representative Hill moved to report out SB 519 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Coleman, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 10:24 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-849
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 13:07:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-11-01 12:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-262
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. KEVIN DALEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH CHAIR 6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7748 FAX: (517) 373-1387 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 1, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 415 and SB 416 (Sen. Klinefelt). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4197 (Rep. Witwer). 3. Testimony regarding SB 282 (Sen. Santana). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Moss, McCann, Bayer, Irwin, Huizenga, Theis and Daley, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss 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 415 and SB 416: Sen. Veronica Klinefelt – Support Rob Mass, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 415 and SB 416: James Hohman, Mackinac Center – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4197: Joci McMichael, The office of Rep. Witwer – Support Mark Staat and Scott Embree, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4197: Mack Jones, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 282: Sen. Sylvia Santana – Support Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support Dani Hourani, Resident – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:07 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 11/08/23 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-4037
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 12:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-47
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. TULLIO LIBERATI CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Liberati. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5272, HB 5273, HB 5274 and HB 5275 before the committee: HB 5272 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to require certain public officers to file annual financial disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5273 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to require certain candidates for state elective office to file financial disclosure reports; to create a financial disclosure form; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5274 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 44 (MCL 169.244), as amended by 2017 PA 119. HB 5275 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," (MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 44a. Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HBs 5272-5275. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5272, HB 5273, HB 5274 and HB 5275, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5272, HB 5273, HB 5274 and HB 5275, but did not wish to speak: Quentin Turner, representing Common Cause Michigan. Camden Weber, representing NextGen America. Representative Pohutsky moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5272. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 5272 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5273. The motion prevailed 3- 0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5273 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 5274 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5275 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. The Chair laid SB 382 and SB 383 before the committee: SB 382 (Sen. Chang) A bill to facilitate access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to provide for biennial reports concerning equal language access. SB 383 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to provide for the statewide coordination of equal language access to state services by individuals with limited English proficiency; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to establish a process for submitting complaints and obtaining remedies for lack of equal language access and for denials of equal access based on one's national origin. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 382 and SB 383, but did not wish to speak: Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out SB 382 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out SB 383 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: Reps. Posthumus, Greene. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:21 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-850
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 16:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-72
    Committee name
    Housing
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON HOUSING REP. KEVIN COLEMAN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 1, 2023 4:26 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was called to order by Chair Coleman. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Coleman, Dievendorf, Stone, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer. Absent: Rep. Scott. Excused: None. Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 12, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5030, HB 5031 and HB 5032 before the committee: HB 5030 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as amended by 1982 PA 506. HB 5031 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as amended by 2000 PA 257. HB 5032 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as amended by 2017 PA 127. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5030, HB 5031, (H-2) and HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Brad Wad, representing the Michigan Realtors. Mark Garcia, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Kyle Richard representing the Rent is Too Damn High testified with a neutral position on HB 5030, HB 5031, (H-2) and HB 5032. At 4:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 4:36 PM, with all members present, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Scott moved to refer House Bill No. 5030 to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Aragona, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer. Representative Dievendorf moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5031. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Stone moved to refer House Bill No. 5031 to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Aragona, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer. Representative Andrews moved to refer House Bill No. 5032 to the Committee on Economic Development and Small Business. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Coleman, Dievendorf, Stone, Scott, Andrews, Grant, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn, Fink, DeBoyer. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Coleman adjourned the meeting at 4:40 PM. Representative Kevin Coleman, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: January 25, 2024
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-1101
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 16:26:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 11:58:00.000000
    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, November 1, 2023 9:00 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 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 592 before the committee: SB 592 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled "Opioid liability litigation act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673). Senator Bayer, Ashely Steffen and Matt Walker, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of SB 592. Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 592 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid 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. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 410 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Outman moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 410 was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out SB 410 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak. 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). Courtney Joslin, representing the Uniform Law Commission, 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. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in opposition to HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion followed. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5207, HB 5208, HB 5209, HB 5210, HB 5211, HB 5212, HB 5213, HB 5214 and HB 5215. Questions and discussion followed. Alexandra Kamer, 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. Tammy Myers, 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. Judge Jacob James Cunningham, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on 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 Croizer, 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. 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 due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5207, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Emma Waters, representing the Heritage Foundation. 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: Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Courtney Welz, representing herself. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Meghan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Jen Valente, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Ginanne Brownell, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Chensh Paska, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Matt Friedman, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Justin Gailitis, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance. Angie Martell, representing the Michigan Bar LGBTQ. Kelsey Laird, representing herself. Melissa Neckers VanderLeek, Attorney, representing Tammy Myers. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5207 and HB 5208, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Kreuz, representing the Heritage Action. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5207, but did not wish to speak: Luke Grizwack, representing his family. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5207 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5208 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5209 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5210 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5211 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5212 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5213 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5214 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5215 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Outman. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-851
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 12:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-57
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 18, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4675 and HB 4679 before the committee: HB 4675 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2003 PA 258, entitled "Land bank fast track act," by amending sections 4, 13, and 14 (MCL 124.754, 124.763, and 124.764). HB 4679 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1933 PA 94, entitled "The revenue bond act of 1933," by amending section 18 (MCL 141.118), as amended by 1987 PA 229. Representative Grant, and Joseph Rivet, representing the Michigan State Land Bank, testified in support of HB 4675 and HB 4679. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 4675. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4675 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Alan Fox, representing the Ingham County Treasurer's Office. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4675, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Asscociation. Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4675. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4675 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Representative Price moved to report out HB 4679 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-852
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2023-11-01 09:12:00.000000
    Actual start
    2023-11-01 09:05:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-266
    Committee name
    Veterans and Emergency Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT CHAIR 6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7670 FAX: (517) 373-5958 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 1, 2023 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4337 (Rep. Witwer) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4850 (Rep. Glanville) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 4, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4337, and invited Joci McMichael of Rep. Witwer’s office to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4337: Heather Feuerstein, MI Department of Military & Veterans Affairs - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4337 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB 4850, and invited Rep. Glanville to summarize the bill. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4850: David Steggerda, Citizen - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4850 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman 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 9:12 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/07/24
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2023-11-01
    Meeting id
    meeting-4035
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2023-11-01 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2023-11-01
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-11-01-092
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    236
    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
    35
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-11-01
    Sitting id
    sitting-451
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2023-SJ-11-01-096
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    49
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2023-11-01
    Sitting id
    sitting-642

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