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2024-04-16

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For 2024-04-16, the release reports observations found. It contains 336 attributable activity rows naming 38 members.

Chamber sittings
1
Committee meetings
8

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Attributable activity records
336
Committee meeting count
8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2024-04-16 14:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-04-16 13:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-260
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR 310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 FAX: (517) 373-9228 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 741 (Sen. Camilleri), SB 742 (Sen. Camilleri) and SB 743 (Sen. Bayer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, McDonald Rivet, Damoose and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 741, SB 742 and SB 743: Sens. Darrin Camilleri and Rosemary Bayer – Support Kathy Lester, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support Amy O'Brien – Support Jessica Rios – Support Morgan Vandenberg – Support Carrie Betts, Michigan Association of School Librarians – Support Joy Lyman – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741, SB 742 and SB 743: Laura Gabrion, Wayne RESA – Support Debbie Mikula, Michigan Library Association – Support Mark Smith, Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning – Support Darlene Johnson-Bignotti, Michigan Academic Library Association – Support Jennifer Tuskal, Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools – Support Andy Schoenborn, Michigan Reading Association – Support Steven Bowers, Library Cooperatives of Michigan – Support Leah Van Belle, 313 Reads – Support Carrie Mattern, Michigan Council of Teachers of English – Support Page 1 of 2 Sue Schwartz, REMC Association of Michigan – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741 and SB 742: Jeff Cobb, The Education Trust Midwest – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 741: Jenn Garland, Michigan PTA – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:34 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 04/30/24 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4168
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-04-16 11:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-04-16 09:44:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-259
    Committee name
    Housing and Human Services
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR JEFF IRWIN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2406 FAX: (517) 373-5679 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4331 (S-1) (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 4332 (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:44 a.m. At 9:45 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. After Senate Session, at 11:48 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from April 9, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4331. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4331: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4331. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None Pass: Sen. Lindsey The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 At 11:50 a.m., Sen. Cavanagh entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of HB 4331 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4332 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga 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 11:51 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: April 30, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4165
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-348
    Committee name
    LARA-DIFS
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, April 18, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768 EGLE – Thursday, April 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768 Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety – Thursday, April 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:46 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4169
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-04-16 13:39:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-04-16 13:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-348
    Committee name
    LARA-DIFS
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Referred SB 764 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-1). 2. Referred SB 765 ( Cavanagh) to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-2). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Theis, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 764. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 764 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 765. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana and Theis. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Santana, to refer SB 765 to the Committee on Appropriations, with recommendation as substituted (S-2). The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Santana. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 1:39 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-5096
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-351
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans, State Police
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4166
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-351
    Committee name
    Military, Veterans, State Police
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-5122
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-352
    Committee name
    PreK-12
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-4167
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-04-16 12:14:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-04-16 12:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-352
    Committee name
    PreK-12
    Evidence text
    **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, Theis and Albert, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair laid SB 751 before the committee: SB 751 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2023 PA 320 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 751: Senator Camilleri, MI Senate – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 751: John McNamara, MI Restaurant & Lodging Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 751. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, McDonald Rivet, and Theis. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, and McDonald Rivet. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. Page 1 of 2 Pass: Sen.(s) Theis. The motion prevailed and the bill was referred. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McDonald Rivet, to adjourn the committee at 12:14 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-04-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-5133
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-04-16 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2024-04-16
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
38
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
1
Sittings
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-SJ-04-16-033
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    21
    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
    2024-04-16
    Sitting id
    sitting-680

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