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2024-02-07

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For 2024-02-07, the release reports observations found. It contains 1265 attributable activity rows naming 146 members.

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11

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11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
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    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-267
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    21ST DISTRICT SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY CHAIR 324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6960 FAX: (517) 373-0897 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2024 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the State Room at Heritage Hall. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation of Governor Whitmer’s fiscal year 2025 and 2026 budget recommendations. The Chair called the joint meeting to order at 11:00am. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair welcomed the; Governor, Lt. Governor, Budget Director, Deputy Budget Director, and all the members of the House Committee on Appropriations. Next, the Chair invited the Governor to present her 2024 and 2025 budget recommendations to the Senate and House committees on Appropriations. There being no further business before the joint committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh, supported by the Chair, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 12:13 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Approved: 2-14-24 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the State Room at Heritage Hall
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4700
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 12:13:00.000000
    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, February 7, 2024 11:00 AM State Room, Heritage Hall 100 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer. The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was meeting jointly with the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Hood, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson, Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid the presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Executive Budget Recommendations before the committee. Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist presented the 2025 and 2026 Executive Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed. Budget Director Jen Flood gave a presentation on the 2024 and 2025 Executive Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed. Deputy Budget Director Kyle Guerrant continued the presentation on the 2025 and 2026 Executive Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Snyder moved to adjourn, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 12:13 PM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    State Room, Heritage Hall 100 S. Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI 48933 The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-876
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 16:06:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-07 15:07:00.000000
    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. 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 February 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted Revised Senate Elections and Ethics Committee Rules. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4127 (Rep. Tsernoglou) and HB 4128 (Rep. Young). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:07 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 and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the revised committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Alex Birkle from Representative Tsernoglou's office to explain House Bills 4127 and 4128. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128: Marie Wicks, East Lansing Clerk – Support Emma Crabtree, East Lansing Council Secretary – Support Robyn Sanders, The Brennan Center for Justice – Support Katie O'Sullivan-See, Moms Demand Action – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Carolyn Normandin, Anti-Defamation League – Support Jessie Ojeda, Giffords Fellow – Support Erica Peresman, Promote the Vote – Support Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Opposition Page 1 of 2 Sheree Ritchie, PIME – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128: Merissa Kovach, ACLU – Support Brenden Roodreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights – Opposition Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Brady Schickinger, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Opposition Paul Dalrymple, self – Opposition Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Kelsey Rogers, Campaign Legal Center – Support Linda Danders, Lansing Moms Demand Action – Support Ramya Swami, Brady United Against Gun Violence – Support Kim Meltzer, Clinton Twp. Clerk – Opposition Bill Zaagman, Assoc. of Municipal Clerks – Support Erin Schor, Michigan Dept of State – Support The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:06 p.m. Dated Adopted by Committee: February 21, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4071
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 13:19:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-07 13:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-262
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI 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 February 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4979 (Rep. Hill). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Daley, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4979: Rep. Jenn Hill – Support Peter Mormon, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4979: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:19 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/14/24 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4069
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 12:38:00.000000
    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, February 7, 2024 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 November 1, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee: HB 4927 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to designate the month of April of each year as Chaldean and Assyrian Heritage Month. Joanne Wisely, representing the Office of Representative Noah Arbit, testified in support of HB 4927. Dr. Erin Hughes, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Director of the Sarguis Modern Assyrian Heritage Project at California State University Stanislaus, testified in support of HB 4972. Dr. Adhid Miri, Director of Special Projects at the Chaldean Community Foundation, testified in support of HB 4972. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak: Ron Khoury, representing the Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HR 148 before the committee: HR 148 (Rep. Aragona) A resolution to urge the President of the United States to provide assistance and medical aid to the community of Qaraqosh/Bakhdida, Iraq, following a devastating fire at a local wedding. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 148. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona introduced HR 148 and testified in support of the resolution. Alexander Karana, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative to testify in support of HR 148. Christopher Salem, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support of HR 148. Joseph Arabbo, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support of HR 148. Ranna Salem, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and testified in support HR 148. Joe Tinpan, representing Nineveh Rising, joined the Representative and read in a letter on behalf of Haitham Behnam, father of a victim of the Bakhdida Fire. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 148, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Autoo, representing the Baghdede Federation. Joseph Kayat, representing the Baghdede Federation. Nasreen Mikha, a Victim of Bakhdida Fire. Yahya Mikha, a Victim of Bakhdida Fire. David Enyia, representing himself. Representative McFall moved to report out HR 148 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Greene. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Posthumus. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:38 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-877
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 13:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-07 13:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-280
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. MARK HUIZENGA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL CHAIR 7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7315 FAX: (517) 373-3126 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4579 (Rep. Price). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4580 (Rep. Brabec). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4131 (Rep. Liberati). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4213 (Rep. Morse). The Majority Vice Chair Santana called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Majority Vice Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Hertel, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present. The Majority Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 8, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Majority Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting. At 1:07 p.m., Chair Hertel entered the meeting. The Chair invited Rep.(s) Price, Morse, and Brabec to summarize HB 4579, HB 4580, HB 4131 and HB 4213. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4579, HB 4580, HB 4131, and HB 4213: Dr. Michelle Reid, CNS Healthcare – Support Laura Huot, The Guidance Center – Support Phillip Berquist, Michigan Primary Care Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579, HB 4580, HB 4131, and HB 4213: Page 1 of 2 Kevin McKinney, MI Osteopathic Assoc. – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Daniel Cherrin, Michigan Assoc. of Substance Addiction Providers – Support Daniel Cherrin, MI Care Council – Support Daniel Cherrin, MI Behavioral Health and Wellness Collaborative – Support Amy Zaagman, MI Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Alan Bolter, CMHA – Support Melissa Seifert, AARP – Support Amy Malmer, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition – Support Loretta Bush, Authority Health – Support Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Dawn Kettinger, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Karlene Ketola, The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Elizabeth Henderson, MI Federation for Children and Families – Support Melina Brann, National Association of Social Workers – Support Linda Little, Neighborhood Services Organization – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4579, HB 4580, and HB 4131: Dave Worthams, MI Manufacturers Association – Support Neema Katibai, MI Dental Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 14, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4070
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 16:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-50
    Committee name
    Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REP. BRENDA CARTER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7, 2024 3:50 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair Brenda Carter. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit. Absent: Rep. Bezotte. Excused: Rep. Bezotte. Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4944 and HB 4963 before the committee: HB 4944 (Rep. Zorn) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. HB 4963 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406aa. Representative Zorn, Josh Stump, Legislative Director for Representative Zorn, Sidney Kraizman, Chair of the Advocacy Committee and summer camp program of the Michigan Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Tressa Sanders, a corporate director of Human Resources at a large healthcare company and mother of children with hearing loss, and KT Maviglia-Morgan, lead member of the Legislative Committee for the Michigan Coalition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind People, all testified together in support of HBs 4944 and 4963. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Casey Stach, representing the Michigan Audiology Commission. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4944 and HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4944. The motion prevailed 11- 0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Neyer, Smit. Representative Young moved to report out HB 4944 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Neyer, Smit. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4963. The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4963 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Bruck. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Aragona, Neyer, Smit. The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee: HB 4015 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406z. Representative Conlin and Gary Dougherty, representing the American Diabetes Association, testified in support of HB 4015. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4015, but did not wish to speak: Thye Fischman, representing the Caswell Diabetes Institute - Michigan Medicine. Adam Carlson, representing the MI Health and Hospital Association. Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Danielle Sirianni, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4015, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independant Businesses. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Representative Neyer moved to adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 4:20 PM. Representative Brenda Carter, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-878
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 15:50:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 12:01:00.000000
    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, February 7, 2024 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: Rep. Arbit. Excused: Rep. Arbit. Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 17, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Hope moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4924 before the committee: HB 4924 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3304 (MCL 600.3304) and by adding chapter 34. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4924, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 4924 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 HB 5204 before the committee: HB 5204 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 910 and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5204, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5204 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 HB 5400 and HB 5401 before the committee: HB 5400 (Rep. Arbit) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 147b (MCL 750.147b), as added by 1988 PA 371. HB 5401 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16g of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16g), as amended by 2023 PA 278. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5400 and HB 5401, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Michelle Roberts, representing the Disability Rights Michigan. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5400 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5401 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice. The motion prevailed 7-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman. The Chair laid HB 5387 and HB 5388 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," (MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098) by adding chapter 9A. HB 5388 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled "Business corporation act," by amending sections 105, 106, 131, 202, 211, and 911 (MCL 450.1105, 450.1106, 450.1131, 450.1202, 450.1211, and 450.1911), sections 105, 106, 211, and 911 as amended by 2012 PA 569 and sections 131 and 202 as amended by 2018 PA 85. At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards called the committee back to order. Chair Breen, Representative Kolezar, Justin Klimko and Mike Molitor, both representing the Corporate Laws Committee of the State Bar of Michigan, testified together in support of HB 5387 and HB 5388. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Edwards laid the committee at ease. At 10:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5387 and HB 5388, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5387 and HB 5388, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303 before the committee: HB 5300 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1 and 3 of chapter XI (MCL 711.1 and 711.3), section 1 as amended by 2020 PA 40 and section 3 as added by 2000 PA 111. HB 5301 (Rep. Dievendorf) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 307 and 812 (MCL 257.307 and 257.812), section 307 as amended by 2020 PA 376 and section 812 as amended by 2005 PA 142. HB 5302 (Rep. Brabec) A bill to amend 1972 PA 222, entitled "An act to provide for an official personal identification card; to provide for its form, issuance and use; to regulate the use and disclosure of information obtained from the card; to prescribe the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to prescribe fees; to prescribe certain penalties for violations; and to provide an appropriation for certain purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 28.291 and 28.292), section 1 as amended by 2021 PA 105 and section 2 as amended by 2021 PA 73. HB 5303 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2831 and 2872 (MCL 333.2831 and 333.2872), section 2831 as amended by 1996 PA 307. Representative Pohutsky and Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed. Arli Christian, representing the ACLU, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed. Emme Zavotti, representing Equality Michigan, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Angie Martell, representing the LGBTQ+ Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Questions and discussion followed. Mikah Rector-Brooks, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Lilianna-Angel Reyes, representing the Ruth Ellis Center / TransSistas, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Ximon Kittok, representing the Grand Rapids Trans Foundation, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Amy VerWey, representing River City Psychological Services, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. Brenden Bell, representing the NASW, testified in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5300, HB 5301, HB 5302 and HB 5303, but did not wish to speak: Tracy Hall, representing Out Front Kalamazoo. Eli Savit, representing the Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. DJ Perry, representing the Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan. Dakota Torolski, representing the Human Rights Campaign. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU Michigan. Roz Gould Keith, representing Stand with Trans. Solomon Medintz, representing the Detroit Jews for Justice. Cheryl Czach, representing the Affirmations Community Center. Aaron Rusch, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo. Jenn Garland, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5301 and HB 5302, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5300, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak: Denzel McCampbell, representing The Campaign for a Safer Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 12:01 PM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-879
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 13:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-53
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JOHN FITZGERALD CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7, 2024 12:00 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Fitzgerald. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Absent: Rep. Bezotte. Excused: Rep. Bezotte. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 25, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 480 before the committee: SB 480 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, and Keith Pionk, representing KMP Realty, testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, and David Pierson, a local development attorney, testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, testified in opposition to SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with concerns on SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League, and Tim Wolff, representing Lake Isabella, testified with no position on SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 480, but did not wish to speak: Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Representative Byrnes moved to excuse Representative Bezotte from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 1:02 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-880
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 09:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-07 08:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-287
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR SAM SINGH CHAIR S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 FAX: (517) 373-5849 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 669 (Sen. Moss) and SB 670 (Sen. McBroom). 2. Reported SB 692 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 693 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 694 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 695 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom and Lindsey, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from January 24, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 669 and SB 670: Sens. Ed McBroom and Jeremy Moss – Support Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Melissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 669 and SB 670: Jim Schaefer, Detroit Free Press – No Position Liz Kirkwood, For Love of Water – Support Mary Pollack, Michigan State Employee Retirement Association – Support Jim Tarrant, Michigan Press Association – Support Denzel McCampbell – Support Judy Karandjeff, League of Michigan Voters – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 692. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 694. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki, McBroom, and Lindsey. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 692 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 693 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 694 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 695 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, and Polehanki. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey. 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 9:40 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/06/24 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4067
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-07 14:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-07 14:03:00.000000
    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 February 7, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4845 (Rep. Bruck) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 690 (Sen. Klinefelt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.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 November 1, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4845, and invited Rep. Bruck to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4845: Mark Cherney, Monroe Township Fire Department – Support Lt. Scott McCarty, Monroe Township Fire Department - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4845 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 SB 690, and summarize the bill for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 690: Lt. Colonel Jason Evans, Judge Advocate General’s Corp – Support Terry Sabo, MI Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:27 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/21/2024
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-4068
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-07 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2024-02-07
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
146
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-HJ-02-07-012
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    37
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-02-07
    Sitting id
    sitting-469
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-SJ-02-07-012
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    45
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-02-07
    Sitting id
    sitting-659

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