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2024-05-22

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For 2024-05-22, the release reports observations found. It contains 3618 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 10:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-38
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. REGGIE MILLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 22, 2024 9:00 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Miller. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Young, Coffia, Dievendorf, Fitzgerald, Herzberg, Neyer, VanderWall, Roth, Smit. Absent: Reps. Rheingans, Bierlein. Excused: Reps. Rheingans, Bierlein. Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid presentations on Groundwater Withdrawal and Permitting before the committee. Aaron Keatley and Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation on Groundwater Withdrawal and Permitting. Questions and discussion followed. Katie Kensley, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council, gave a presentation on Groundwater Withdrawal and Permitting. The Chair laid a presentation on Environmental Sustainability in Michigan Potatoes before the committee. Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan, gave a presentation on Environmental Sustainability in Michigan Potatoes. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Apples and Growers before the committee. Diane Smith, representing the Michigan Apple Committee, gave a presentation on Michigan Apples and Growers. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Aquaculture before the committee. Dan Vogler, representing the Michigan Aquaculture Association, gave a presentation on Michigan Aquaculture. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Young moved to excuse Representatives Rheingans and Bierlein from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Miller adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Reggie Miller, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-976
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2024-05-22 14:00:00.000000
    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 May 22, 2024 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the State Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4 2. Review of SOAR projects The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. 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, Shink, Santana, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from May 1, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Corey Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to give the committee an overview of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink, Santana, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis Nays: None The motion prevailed and Legislative Transfer Request was adopted. Next, the Chair invited the following individuals to provide a review of the SOAR projects in Legislative Transfer Request 2024-3 : Scott Forester, Division Vice President & Program Executive Solar, Corning JoAnn Crary, President, Saginaw Future Inc. Josh Hundt, Senior Project Marketing Advisor, MEDC Christin Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Business Development & Execution, MEDC Page 1 of 2 Next, the Chair invited the following individuals to provide a review of the SOAR projects in Legislative Transfer Request 2024-6: Barry O’Shea, Chief Executive Officer, Highland Copper Company Inc. Mike Foley, P.E., Site Manager, Highland Copper Company Inc. Marty Fittante, President, Invest UP Michelle Grinnell, Senior Vice President of Market Growth & Business Attraction, MEDC Christin Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Business Development & Execution, MEDC The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by the Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:10 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Approved: June 12, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-4202
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 10:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-39
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. ANGELA WITWER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 22, 2024 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Witwer. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, 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: Rep. Hood. Excused: Rep. Hood. Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 1, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Brixie moved to excuse Representative Hood from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-3 before the committee. Scott Forester, representing Corning Inc., President JoAnn Crary, representing Saginaw Future Inc., and Josh Hundt and Christin Armstrong, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, all provided a presentation on the Corning Project. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-6 before the committee. Chief Executive Officer Barry O’Shea and Mike Foley, P.E., representing Highland Copper Company Inc., Chief Executive Officer Marty Fittante, representing InvestUP, and Michelle Grinnell and Christin Armstrong, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, all provided a presentation on the Highland Copper Project. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2024-6, but did not wish to speak: Steve Claywell, representing Michigan Building Trades. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4 before the committee. Mary-Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4. Michael Cnossen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Puri moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4. The motion prevailed 16-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Witwer, O'Neal, Brixie, Brabec, Morse, Puri, Steckloff, Weiss, Martus, McKinney, Mentzer, Morgan, Price, Skaggs, Snyder, Wilson. Nays: Reps. Lightner, Bollin, Green, Slagh, Beson, Borton, Fink, Cavitt, DeBoer, Kuhn, Schuette, Steele. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Witwer adjourned the meeting at 10:16 AM. Representative Angela Witwer, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-977
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 09:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-44
    Committee name
    Energy, Communications, and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY REP. HELENA SCOTT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 22, 2024 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology was called to order by Chair Scott. The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate dated April 30, 2024, removing Representative Steckloff from the Energy, Communications and Technology Committee. The Clerk read a letter from Speaker Tate dated April 30, 2024, adding Representative Herzberg to the Energy, Communications and Technology committee. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Greene, Prestin, Schmaltz. Absent: Rep. Herzberg. Excused: Rep. Herzberg. Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5682 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30, 623, and 815 (MCL 206.30, 206.623, and 206.815), section 30 as amended by 2023 PA 4 and section 623 as amended and section 815 as added by 2021 PA 135. Representative Hill; Joelle Demand, representing the Broadband Association of Michigan; and Jen Greenburg, representing the Peninsula Fiber Network, all testified in support of HB 5682. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak: Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. The Chair laid HB 5568 before the committee: HB 5568 (Rep. Scott) A bill to create the Michigan high-speed internet office; to prescribe the powers and duties of the Michigan high-speed internet office; to allow the provision of grants and other financial and technical assistance related to broadband and digital infrastructure; and to provide the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. At 9:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:18 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews called the committee back to order. Chair Helene Scott testified in support of HB 5568. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:25 AM, Majority Vice Chair Andrews laid the committee at ease. At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5568, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:25 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-978
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 13:56:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-05-22 12:32:00.000000
    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 May 22, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 408 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 409 (Sen. Cavanagh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 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, Huizenga, Theis and Daley, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 408. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 409. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 495: Joseph Sullivan, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support Allison Koppel, American Fraternal Alliance – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 408: Erika Rickard, The Pew Charitable Trusts – Support Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Opposition Page 1 of 4 Kelly Goolsby – Support DaeSean Ashby and Angela Kimbrough, Michigan Credit Union League – Opposition The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 408 and SB 409: Stuart Best, Michigan Creditors Bar Association – Opposition Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 409: Bonnie Angus – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 408: Keith Den Hollander, Christian Coalition – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 409: David S. Wilkinson – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 408 and SB 409: Michael Kus, Community Bankers of Michigan – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 408: Judi Stilson – Support MJ Kimo Keawe – Support Theo and Wendy Gantos – Support Marge Wisniewski – Support Diane Hull – Support Artemisa Guillory – Support Gail Rinehart – Support Pamela Maxey – Support Ginger Dowdle – Support Alec Racer – Support Pamela Cowell – Support Deb Campbell – Support Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support Lisa Chapman, Michigan Coalition against Homelessness – Support Kristina Steele – Support Andy Madden, ACA International – Opposition Jessica AcMoody and Kirstie Sieloff, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Page 2 of 4 Cassie Theirfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support Cole Lussier and Danielle Fagre Arlowe, American Financial Services Associates – Opposition John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Kelly Walters, First State Bank – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 409: Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support Timothy Stickradt, Hammer Schmidt Stickradt and Associates – Support Deborah Konchel – Support David Wilkinson, Frego and Associates – Support James Warr, James Warr and Associates – Support Kurt Thornbladh, Thornbladh Legal Group – Support Lesley Hoenig, Hoenig Law – Support Roger Bus, Debt Relief Law Center – Support Alexander Berry, Maxwell Dunn PLC – Support Shirley Horn, Law Office of Shirley Horn – Support Jeremy Shephard, USA Debt Bankruptcy Attorneys – Support Kurt O'Keefe – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 408 and SB 409: Mike Hinkle, Charlevoix State Bank – Opposition Alex Minor, Advia Credit Union – Opposition David Lamb, Oxford Bank – No Position Josh Jansen and Jennifer Ivey, Members First Credit Union – Opposition Mike Burke, Choice One Bank – Opposition Daniel Bitzer, First National Bank – Opposition Jessica Broad, Gerber Federal Credit Union – Opposition Greg Dietrich and Jessica Hillborg, Frankenmuth Credit Union – Opposition Page 3 of 4 Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Opposition Jerome Schwind, Isabella Bank – Opposition Carma Peters, Michigan Legacy Credit Union – Opposition Michael Palumbo, Northland Area Federal Credit Union – Opposition Josh Buck, Members First Credit Union – Opposition Justin Bamford, Harbor Light Credit Union – Opposition Derek McKerr, Case Credit Union – Opposition Sandy Selenski, Zeal Credit Union – Opposition Russell Kassin, First National Bank and Trust – Opposition Jeni Adams, Security Credit Union – Opposition Heather Luciani, Honor Credit Union – Opposition Michelle McAuley, Financial Plus Credit Union – Opposition Rebecca O'Connell, Lake Trust Credit Union – Opposition William Hufnagel, Dart Bank – Opposition Chadd O'Brien, ELGA Credit Union – Opposition Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition Neil Beckman and Ray Brown, Gogebic Range Bank – Opposition Blake Brooks and Robert Wolak, State Savings Bank – Opposition Jack Shubitowski, Huron Valley State Bank – Opposition Chris Gonyea, State Savings Bank of Manistique – Opposition Glenn Johnson and Andy Herro, Upper Peninsula State Bank – Opposition Bridget Murphy, Independent Bank – Opposition Mishelle Comstock, Shelby State Bank – Opposition Shelly Brooks, Mayville State Bank – Opposition Lee Bradford, Choice One Bank – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:56 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/12/24 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-4201
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 13:23:00.000000
    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, May 22, 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 April 24, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4838 before the committee: HB 4838 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and animal protection shelters; to establish uniform procedures and minimum requirements for adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide remedies," by amending sections 1, 5a, and 10 (MCL 287.331, 287.335a, and 287.340), section 1 as amended by 2017 PA 84 and section 5a as amended by 2016 PA 392. Representative Tsernoglou along with Collin McDonough and J. P. Goodwin, both representing the Humane Society of the United States, testified in support of HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. Alaina and Derrick Markel, owners of Petland Novi, testified in opposition of HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Leslie Shoksnyder, former Petland Novi veterinarian, testified in opposition of HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. David Boelkes, owner of the Barking Boutique, testified in opposition of HB 4838. Richard Martin and Dr. Rick Kirsten, both representing the Michigan Council for Animal Welfare, testified in opposition of HB 4838. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4838, but did not wish to speak: Deborah Schutt, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance. Natalie Palmer, representing herself. Anne Armstrong, representing herself. Carol Darby, representing herself. Katie Auger, representing Serenity Canine Advocacy Rescue and Rehab. Jim Freemon, representing CHAINED Inc.. Gina Berry, representing the Happy Paws Haven Co. Steve Baker, representing the Berkley City Council. Tiffany Perkins, representing the PAWS Friend Network. Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4838, but did not wish to speak: Keith Shaffer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Bob Darden, representing the Michigan Pure Bread Dog Breeders. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4838, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Lauren Dolega, representing herself. Susan Gartland, representing herself. Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. Emily Scroggie, representing Bailing out Benji. Dennis Hennen, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4838, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Kirbay Preuss, representing Preuss Pets. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4838, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Elizabeth Kunzelman, representing Petland Corporate. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 1:23 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-979
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 15:16:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-48
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. JULIE M. ROGERS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2:00 PM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Rogers. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5043 and HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5043 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 47. HB 5044 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5043 and HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Christy Snitgen, Executive Director, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Andrew H. Doerr, representing Service Corp International. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5043 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Filler moved to report out HB 5044 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 19-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5114 before the committee: HB 5114 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a, 100b, 100c, 281b, 400, 420, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 430, 434, 435, 438, 452, 461, 463, 498o, 517, 532, 700, 740, and 742 (MCL 330.1100a, 330.1100b, 330.1100c, 330.1281b, 330.1400, 330.1420, 330.1423, 330.1425, 330.1426, 330.1427, 330.1429, 330.1430, 330.1434, 330.1435, 330.1438, 330.1452, 330.1461, 330.1463, 330.1498o, 330.1517, 330.1532, 330.1700, 330.1740, and 330.1742), sections 100a and 100b as amended by 2020 PA 402, section 100c as amended by 2020 PA 285, section 281b as added by 2014 PA 200, sections 400 and 420 as amended by 2018 PA 595, sections 423, 425, 427, and 463 as amended by 2016 PA 320, sections 426, 429, and 438 as amended by 2022 PA 214, sections 430, 498o, 700, and 740 as amended by 1995 PA 290, sections 434, 435, 452, and 461 as amended by 2018 PA 593, sections 517 and 532 as amended by 2018 PA 596, and section 742 as amended by 2004 PA 527. Representative Brabec testified in support of HB 5114. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5114, but did not wish to speak: Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Naila Russell, DNP, FNP-BC, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Heather Rae, President and CEO, representing Common Ground. Patrick Gresham, MD, representing Michigan Mental Wellness. Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network. Wayne Bradley, President and CEO, representing the Detroit Common Health Connection. Michael Garret, President and CEO, representing CNS Healthcare. Laura Huot, CEO, representing the Guidance Center. Sean De Foor, President and CEO, representing MI Side Community Health Network, Detroit. Dr. Norris Polk, representing Central City Health in Detroit. Caitlin VanderWindt, representing the Detroit Community Health Connection. Daniel Cherrin, representing the MI Behavioral Health & Wellness Collaborative. Theresa Korrock, representing Lincoln Behavioral Services. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5114, but did not wish to speak: Scott Monteith, MD, representing himself. Eric D. Achtyes, MD, MS, DFAPA, representing himself. Jamal Saleh, MD, MBMS, representing himself. Howard Friedman, representing himself. Dr. Roy Meland, DO, representing himself. Tony Leo, representing himself. Afiah Ahsan, MD, representing himself. Nolan Harrison, DO, representing himself. Alexander Poznanski, MD, representing himself. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society. Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5114. The motion prevailed 12-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. VanderWall, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. At 2:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:15 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5114 with recommendation, as substitute . The motion prevailed 10-0-9: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Rheingans, VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Whitsett, Fitzgerald, Miller, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. The Chair laid HB 4890 and HB 5519 before the committee: HB 4890 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by adding chapter 8F. HB 5519 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136. Representative Conlin and Representative VanderWall testified together in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4890 and HB 5519, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Loretta Bush, CEO, representing Authority Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4890, but did not wish to speak: Kris Kraft, representing BCBSM. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4890, but did not wish to speak: Peter Fotos, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Association. At 2:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4890. The motion prevailed 15-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 4890 with recommendation, as substitute . The motion prevailed 15-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Thompson. At 2:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:30 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Roth moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5519. The motion prevailed 15-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Thompson. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5519 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, VanderWall, Roth, Schmaltz. Nays: Reps. Filler, VanWoerkom. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Thompson. The Chair laid HB 5283 and HB 5284 before the committee: HB 5283 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2501, 2505, and 2511 (MCL 333.2501, 333.2505, and 333.2511), sections 2501 and 2505 as added by 2006 PA 137 and section 2511 as added by 2006 PA 459. HB 5284 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance provider assessment act," by amending section 13 (MCL 550.1763). At 2:32 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:33 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order. Chair Rogers and Representative VanderWall testified together in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:40 PM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease. At 2:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Marty Woodruff, Kim Bachelder, and Isabell Pacheco, all representing MiHIN, testified together in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not wish to speak: Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Tim Pletcher, representing the Interoperability Institute. Larry Wagenknecht, representing himself. Faiyaz Syid, MD, representing the Michigan Pharmacy Care Association. John Vismara, MD, representing United Physicians Inc. Janee Tyus, representing the Greater Flint Health Coalition. Helen Hill, representing the Michigan Chapter of HIMSS. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Loretta Bush, CEO, representing Authority Health. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5283 and HB 5284, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 3:16 PM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-980
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 11:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-49
    Committee name
    Higher Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION REP. CAROL GLANVILLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 22, 2024 10:30 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville. The House Higher Education Committee was meeting jointly with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Glanville, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, VanderWall, Zorn, Bruck. Absent: Reps. Rheingans, Paquette, DeSana. Excused: Reps. Rheingans, Paquette, DeSana. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Rheingans, Paquette and DeSana from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Glanville laid a presentation on the MiLEAP Higher Education Office before the Committee. Rob Mass, Legislative Director for the Michigan Department of Lifelong Learning Education, Placement, and Potential, gave a presentation on the MiLEAP Higher Education Office. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Glanville laid a presentation on higher education constitutional autonomy before the Committee. Mia Murphy, Chief Policy Officer at the Michigan Association of State Universities, gave a presentation on higher education constitutional autonomy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Nicholas Gewirtz Committee Clerk ngewirtz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-981
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 16:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-05-22 15:30:00.000000
    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 May 22, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 539 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding HB 5384 (Rep. Roth). 3. Testimony regarding HB 5385 (Rep. Mentzer). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5386 (Rep. Breen). 5. Testimony regarding SB 872 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was excused from the meeting. The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 539: Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County and Michigan – Support Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 539 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited Nick Strunk, of Rep. Mentzer's office, and Mindy Fernandes, of Rep. Roth's office, to summarize HB 5384 to HB 5386. At 3:44 p.m., Sen. Bayer entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386: Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5384, HB 5385, and HB 5386: Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County and Michigan – Support Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Neutral At 3:47 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee and Vice Chair Santana took the Chair. At 3:47 p.m., the Vice Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair summarized SB 872. At 3:53 p.m., the Vice Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 3:54 p.m., the Chair returned and reconvened the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 872: Amy Harfeld, Children's Advocacy Institute – Support Justin Kasieta, Citizen – Support Jenny Bowden, Citizen – Support Rachel Sykes, Samaritas – Support Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 872: Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support Duane Breijak, National Association of Social Workers – Support Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2024 Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-4200
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 11:24:00.000000
    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, May 22, 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, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525 before the committee: HB 5404 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28. HB 5405 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1937 PA 10, entitled "An act to define the use of travel aids by blind persons; to provide protection against accidents to such persons; to require instruction and examination in certain circumstances; and to provide penalties for violation hereof," by amending sections 1a and 3 (MCL 752.51a and 752.53), section 1a as amended by 2002 PA 401 and section 3 as amended by 1986 PA 62. HB 5525 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. Representative Paiz and Senator Singh testified together in support of HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed. Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed. Robert Parsons, representing the National Federation of the Blind, Michigan Chapter, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405. Karla Hudson, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5525, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5525, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Janet Donlin, representing the American Veterinary Medical Association. Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. The Chair laid SB 351 before the committee: SB 351 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 2014 PA 197, entitled "Breastfeeding antidiscrimination act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 37.232). Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 351 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Edwards, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak. The Chair laid HB 5328 before the committee: HB 5328 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending section 714 (MCL 38.2664), as amended by 2002 PA 95. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5328, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Judge Mike Carpenter, President of the Michigan District Judges Association. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5328, but did not wish to speak: Neil DeSouza, representing the Office of Retirement Services - DTMB. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5328 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Wozniak, Johnsen. Nays: Rep. Outman. Pass: Rep. Wendzel. The Chair laid HB 5110 before the committee: HB 5110 (Rep. Wozniak) An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert income trusts to unitrusts, convert express unitrusts to income trusts, and change the percentage or method used to calculate unitrust amounts. Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 5110. Questions and discussion followed. Jim Spica, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5110. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-982
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 12:48:00.000000
    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, May 22, 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, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190 before the committee: HB 5188 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 2020 PA 291. HB 5189 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 197 (MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 135 as amended by 2020 PA 281 and section 197 as amended by 2017 PA 62. HB 5190 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 72, 384, 441, 464, and 515 (MCL 280.72, 280.384, 280.441, 280.464, and 280.515), section 72 as amended by 2018 PA 646 and section 464 as amended by 2016 PA 521. Representative O'Neal and Representative Bezotte testified in support of HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190. Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190. Brian Wendling, a Saginaw County Public Works Commissioner, testified in support of HB 5188. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190, but did not wish to speak: Elmeka Steele, a Wayne County Drain Commissioner. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5188, but did not wish to speak: Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The Chair laid HB 4921 and HB 5726 before the committee: HB 4921 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL 257.907), as amended by 2023 PA 40, and by adding sections 79g and 627c. HB 5726 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 8379 and 8396 (MCL 600.8379 and 600.8396), section 8379 as amended by 2000 PA 93 and section 8396 as added by 1994 PA 12. At 12:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4921. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:30 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order. Representative Fitzgerald explained the changes in substitute H-2 of HB 4921 and testified in support of HB 5726. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:42 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease. At 12:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Bruce Timmons, an Okemos resident, testified in opposition to HB 4921 and HB 5726. Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4921 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Paquette, BeGole, Prestin. Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4921, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4921 and HB 5726, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Abercrombie, representing Blue Line Solutions. Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5726 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz. Nays: Reps. Paquette, Prestin. Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 12:48 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-983
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 12:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-57
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chair Neeley welcomed the Kalamazoo Youth Council to the Tax Policy Committee. The Chair laid HB 4491 before the committee: HB 4491 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to establish an electric bicycle transportation incentive program; to provide discount vouchers to certain individuals for the purchase of an eligible electric bicycle; to establish a process for applying, issuing, and reimbursing discount vouchers issued under the program; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state entities and officers. Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4491. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4491, but did not wish to speak: Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4491. The motion prevailed 7- 5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Pass: None. Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4491 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 7-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price. Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 12:09 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-984
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-05-22 09:30:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-05-22 09:02:00.000000
    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 May 22, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4154 (Rep. DeBoyer) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 788 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4154 and invited Rep. DeBoyer to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4154: Pam May, Mother of Chief Petty Officer May – Support Phil May, Father of Chief Petty Officer May- Support Theresa May, Stepmother of Chief Petty Officer May – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4154 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 788 and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 788: Lolita Tucker, Commander, DAV – Support Tim Poxson, Legislative Chair, American Legion Dept. of MI - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 788: David Handsor, MI Department of State - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 788 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/12/2024
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-05-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-4199
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-05-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2024-05-22
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
148
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-HJ-05-22-046
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    26
    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
    27
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-05-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-503
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-SJ-05-22-049
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    25
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-05-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-696

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