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2024-02-15

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9

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 13:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-15 12:07:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-270
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 5148 (Rep. Grant). 1. Testimony regarding HB 5149 (Rep. Outman). 2. Reported HB 4522 (Rep. Breen) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 4523 (S-1) (Rep. Hope) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4524 (Rep. Andrews) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4525 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation. 6. Testimony regarding SB 657 (Sen. Polehanki). 7. Testimony regarding SB 658 (Sen. Wojno). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 5148 and 5149, and invited Rep.(s) Grand and Outman to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Gregory D. Luce, Adoptee Rights Law Center – Support Ned Andree, NED – Support Brooke Van Prooyen, Blodgett – St. John’s Program Manager – Support Tiana Hawver, Filmmaker “Reconnecting the Dots” – Support Johanna Kononen & Heath Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Oppose Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Oppose Merissa Kovach, ACLU of MI – Oppose David Bellamy & Stephanie Busch, Catholic Charities West MI - Oppose Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose The following testimony cards were submitted regarding HB’s 5148 and 5149: Sara Easterly, Adoptee Voices Org. - Support Lisa Johnston, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support The Adoptive Family Support Network – Support Jillian Blair, MI Adoptee Collaborative – Support Honorable Roberta B Beavers, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Monica Sparks, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Pamela Lynn, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Jessica Tyson, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Dr. Liz DeBetta, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Dr. Emily Helder, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support American Academy of Adoption – Support Michelle Kuffer, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Arbor Circle, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Teresa Weatherall Neal, 616 Educational Consultant – Support Noorain Khan, MI Adoptee Rights – Support Capitol Coalition for Adoptee Rights – Support Kim Gates, Kent County Democratic Party – Support Richard Hill, MI Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Hands Across the Water Adoption Professionals – Support Concerned United Birthparents Inc. – Support Bastard Nation; The Adoptee Rights Organization – Support David Otzman, Self – Support Saving Our Sisters – Support Adoption & Foster Family Coalition of New York – Support Adoptee Rights Law Center – Minneapolis MN – Support Detroit Historical Society – Support Adoptee Advocates of Michigan – Support Elana Rugh, Detroit Historical Society – Support Nicole Taylor, Self – Support Daryl Royal, Self – Support Louisiana Coalition for Adoption Reform – Support Catholic Mothers for Truth & Transparency – Support New York Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Texas Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Katie Bozek, Transitions Therapy – Support New England Adoptee Rights Coalition – Support Mothers for Open Records Everywhere – Suport National Center on Adoption & Permanency – Support Tree Town Therapy – Support Sarah Williams, Self – Support Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Oppose Rebecca Mastee, MI Catholic Conference – Oppose Valerie Lemieux, Adoptee Advocates of MI – Support Erica VanEe, Michigan Adoptee Collaborative – Support The Chair brought up HB’s 4522 – 4525, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the (S-1) versions of HB’s 4523 and 4525. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4522-4525: Kate Hude, MI Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support The following testimony cards were submitted regarding HB’s 4522 – 4525: Megan Reynolds, MI Poverty Law Program – Support HB 4522 Heath B. Lowry, MI Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support HB’s 4523 & 4525 Jess Averill, MI Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Neutral HB’s 4523 & 4525 Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Trevor VanDyke, State Court Administrative Office, MI Supreme Court - Support Sen. Runestad offered an (S-1) to HB 4522, and summarized the (S-1). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4522. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen. Runestad Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana The motion failed and the (S-1) was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Shink to report HB 4522 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4523. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Irwin to report HB 4523 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Santana to report HB 4524 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4525. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Wojno to report HB 4525 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, and Santana Nays: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 657 and 658, and invited Sen.(s) Polehanki and Wojno to summarize the bills. Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB’s 657 and 658: Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane – Support Belinda Fitzpatrick, Self – Oppose The following testimony cards were submitted regarding SB’s 657 and 658: Linda Levalley West, Friends of Berrien County Animal Control – Support Cory Kelley, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit – Support Amanda Tillotson, Humane Animal Treatment Society – Support Elise Ramsey, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society – Support Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support Blake Goodman, Humane Society of the U. S. – Support Chief Jeff Randazz, Macomb County Animal Control – Support Lydia Sattler, Jackson County Animal Shelter - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson 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 1:32 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 02/29/24
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4080
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-345
    Committee name
    EGLE
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and Outman Excused: Senator Bumstead
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4083
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 15:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-15 14:34:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-345
    Committee name
    EGLE
    Evidence text
    COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:34 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Hauck and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Phillip Roos, Director, Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman, supported by Sen. Hauck, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Bumstead was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to adjourn the committee at 3:33 p.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-5070
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 13:07:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-271
    Committee name
    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JEREMY MOSS SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2523 FAX: (517) 373-5669 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted the Revised Committee Rules. 2. Testimony regarding SB 481 (Sen. Klinefelt). 3. Presentation by Hilary Doe, MI Chief Growth Officer. The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, McDonald Rivet, Moss, Geiss, Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, and Webber. Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey. The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Klinefelt to summarize SB 481. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 481: Jasmine McKenney, East Michigan APEX Accelerator Program Director – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding Bree Anderson, MEDC – Support At 12:38 p.m. Senator McDonald-Rivet entered the meeting. The Chair invited Hilary Doe, Chief Growth Officer, for a presentation. Member questions followed. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Victory 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 1:07 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 29, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-5175
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 14:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-15 13:42:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 366 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 225 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 226 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 4185 (Rep. Mentzer) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 4186 (S-1) (Rep. McKinney) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 4188 (S-1) (Rep. Aiyash) with recommendation. 7. Reported HB 4190 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation. 8. Testimony regarding SB 398 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:42 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Reka Holley Voelker, from the Michigan Public Service Commission, to answer questions regarding SB 366. The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 366: Reka Holley Voelker, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 366 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 4 Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair offered, and summarized, (S-1) versions of SB 225 and SB 226. Sen. Outman offered an (S-1) version of HB 4186. The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 4186. Sen. Chang offered an (S-1) version of HB 4188. The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 4188. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4188: Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 225. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 225 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 226. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 226 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4186. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of HB 4186 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4188. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-1) version of HB 4188 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, and Outman Nays: Sen.(s) Lauwers, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report HB 4190 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. At 1:50 p.m., Sen. Bellino left the committee and did not return. The Chair summarized SB 398. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 398. The Chair made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 398. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, and Hauck Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 398: Dr. Douglas McLaughlin, Kalamazoo River Watershed – Support Sydney Hart and Jerrod Sanders, EGLE – Support Page 3 of 4 The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 398: Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Evan Zimmerman, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support Megan Tinsley, Michigan Environmental Council – 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: February 22, 2024 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4081
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 09:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-15 09:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-269
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 FAX: (517) 373-3938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 571 (Sen. Cherry). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from November 2, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 571: Aaron Pangborn and Todd Tennis, IBEW State Conference – Support Michael LaFaive, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 571: Eli Isagurri, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights – Support Jeremy Garza, Michigan Pipe Trades – Support Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Opposition Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support Shane Hernandez, ABC of Michigan – Opposition Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Sonny Koch, Americans for Prosperity Michigan – Opposition Sarah Anderson, Michigan Freedom Fund – Opposition Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 03/20/24 Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4082
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 09:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-15 09:06:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-273
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 602 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 544 (Sen. Klinefelt) and SB 545 (Sen. Klinefelt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report the (S-1) version of SB 602 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Klinefelt to explain SB 544 and SB 545. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 544. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 544 and SB 545: Mack Jones, LARA – Support Page 1 of 2 Jared Rozycki, MI Funeral Directors Assoc. – Support Paul Gittler, Heritage Services, LLC – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:23 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 29, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4079
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-353
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, McCann and Camilleri Excused: Senators Damoose and Bumstead Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Wednesday, February 21, 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307 Subcommittees – Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, February 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 EGLE – Thursday, February 22, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 General Government – Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, February 21, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 MDE – Thursday, February 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Military, Veterans, State Police and House Appropriations on Military and Veterans Affairs and State Police, Joint – Tuesday, February 27, 8:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, February 21, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, February 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-1721 Energy and Environment – Thursday, February 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323 Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, February 21, 9:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:09 p.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-4084
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-02-15 15:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-02-15 15:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-353
    Committee name
    Transportation
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, McCann and Camilleri, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2023. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Brad Wieferich, MDOT – No Position The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Damoose and Bumstead were 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 3:31 p.m. Page 1 of 1
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-02-15
    Meeting id
    meeting-5149
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-02-15 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2024-02-15
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
31
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
1
Sittings
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2024-SJ-02-15-015
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-02-15
    Sitting id
    sitting-662

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