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2024-12-04

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11

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Committee meetings
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    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-267
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    21ST DISTRICT SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY CHAIR 324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6960 FAX: (517) 373-0897 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 4, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. 2. The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga and Outman, a quorum was present. At <<TIMESTAMP>>, Sen. Nobody entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 1047 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to recommend immediate effect for SB 1047. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt, supported by Sen. Bayer, to report SB 1165 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1165. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1047. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding City of Lansing/Lansing School District – Support Michigan Downtown Association – Opposition Michigan Beer & Wine Assn. – Support Michigan Teamsters – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to adjourn the committee at <<TIMESTAMP>>. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-4281
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 15:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-42
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION REP. MATT KOLESZAR CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 4, 2024 2:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Absent: Rep. Greene. Excused: Rep. Greene. Representative Shannon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4095, HB 4096, HB 5549, HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee: HB 4095 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308d. HB 4096 (Rep. Puri) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 5549 (Rep. Breen) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308c. HB 5659 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2018 PA 548, entitled "Comprehensive school safety plan act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.803) and by adding section 6; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5660 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 6, 1241, and 1308a (MCL 380.6, 380.1241, and 380.1308a), section 6 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 1241 as added by 2018 PA 549, and section 1308a as added by 2018 PA 551. Representative Conlin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5549. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4095. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Weiss moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4096. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Edwards moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5659. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5660. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Paquette, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 4095 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 4096 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 12-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela, Xiong, Markkanen, Wendzel, Johnsen. Nays: Rep. Paquette. Pass: None. Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wendzel. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5659 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong, Wendzel. Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Paquette. Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5660 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Xiong, Wendzel. Nays: Reps. Wegela, Markkanen, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Paquette. Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Koleszar adjourned the meeting at 3:52 PM. Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1053
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 16:15:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-12-04 15:18:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-268
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR 132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 FAX: (517) 373-2983 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 4, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony and Reported SB 494 (S-4) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 2. Testimony and Reported SB 835 (S-2) ( Chang) with recommendation. 3. Testimony and Reported regarding SB 1108 (S-2) (Sen. Moss), SB 1109 (S-1) (Sen. Moss), SB 1110 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation . 4. Testimony and Reported HB 5571 (Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou) with recommendation. 5. Testimony and Reported HB 5572 (Rep. Donavan McKinney) with recommendation. 6. Testimony and Reported HB 5573 (Rep. Jason Morgan) with recommendation. 7. Testimony and Reported HB 5574 (Rep. Joey Andrews) with recommendation. 8. Testimony and Reported HB 5575 (Rep. Jasper Martus) with recommendation. 9. Testimony and Reported HB 5576 (Rep. Jaime Churches) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:18 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Santana to explain SB 494 and S-4 Substitute. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 494. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-4) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 494 and (S-4): Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Denise Hartsough, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Support Page 1 of 4 Tony Gant, Voting Access for All Coalition – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections, MI Fair Elections Institute, Stand Up Michigan – Opposition Erion Schor, MDOS – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Lora Current, Heritage Action for America – Opposition Charmie Gholson, Citizens for Prison Reform – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-4) version of SB 494 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. Pass: Sen.(s) McBroom. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 835. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-2) version of SB 835 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 835 and (S-2): Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Mich. Elections; Michigan Fair Elections Institute, Stand Up Michigan. – Opposition Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support Amanda Zack, Director of Policy Secure Democracy – Support Chair Moss passed the gavel to the Majority Vice Chair Wojno, who invited Chair Moss and Senator Irwin to explain Senate Bills 1108, 1109, 1110 and substitutes. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1108, (S-2), SB 1109, (S-1), SB 1110 and (S-1): Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity MI Elections: SB 1108 – Neutral, SB 1109 – Opposed, SB 1110 – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1108, (S- 2), SB 1109, (S-1), SB 1110 and (S-1): Aaron VanLangevelde, Department of Attorney General – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – SB 1108 and SB 1110 – Support, SB 1109 - Opposed Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – SB 1108 – Neutral, SB 1109 – Opposed, SB 1110 - Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support SB 1108 and SB 1110 Page 2 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1108. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-2) version of SB 1108 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1109. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, and Johnson. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report the (S-1) version of SB 1109 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1110. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report the (S-1) version of SB 1110 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited State Representative Tsernoglou to explain House Bills 5571; 5572; 5573; 5574; 5575; and 5576. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576: Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support Sheri Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections; Michigan Fair Elections Institute – Opposition Board of State Canvassers Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz – Support Board of State Canvassers Vice Chair Richard Houskamp – Support Board of State of Canvassers Members Jeannette Bradshaw – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576: Lora Current, Heritage Action for America – Opposition Page 3 of 4 Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Kim Murphy-Kovalick, Voters Not Politicians – Support Erin Schor, MDOS – Support Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5571 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5572 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 5573 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 5574 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 5575 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report HB 5576 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, and Chang. Nays: Sen.(s) Johnson. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024 Page 4 of 4
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-4282
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 15:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 10:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-44
    Committee name
    Energy, Communications, and Technology
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY REP. HELENA SCOTT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 4, 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 Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Scott, Andrews, Whitsett, Neeley, Byrnes, Churches, Hill, MacDonell, McFall, Herzberg, Wendzel, Outman, Aragona, BeGole, Schmaltz. Absent: Reps. Greene, Prestin. Excused: Reps. Greene, Prestin. Representative Whitsett joined the committee remotely. Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Patrice Neely, Founder and CEO of GoLogicsolutions. Patrice Neely, representing GoLogicsolutions, spoke regarding enabling governments to increase small business success rates. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609 before the committee: HB 5606 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245. HB 5607 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules. HB 5608 (Rep. McFall) A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 5609 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Representative Andrews and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed. Mike O'Brien, representing the I & M Power Company, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Todd Allen, representing the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Angela Wojtowicz, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5606, HB 5607, HB 5608 and HB 5609, but did not wish to speak: Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the UWUA. Representative Neeley moved to excuse Representatives Greene and Prestin 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 10:24 AM. Representative Helena Scott, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1054
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 09:52:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-12-04 09:04:00.000000
    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 December 4, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 954 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 955 (S-1) (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 956 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 4. Testimony regarding SB 666 and SB 667 (Sen. McCann). 5. Testimony regarding SB 659 (Sen. Bayer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Daley, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 954, SB 955 and SB 956: Sen. Jeremy Moss – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 954. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 955. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 1 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 956. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, 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 954, SB 955 and SB 956: Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 954: John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 956: Mark Griffin, Michigan Petroleum Association and Michigan Asociation of Convenience Stores – No Position Katie Abraham, Michigan Municipal Electric Association – Support Craig Borr, Michigan Electric Cooperative Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 954 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Daley. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 955 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Daley. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 956 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, and Camilleri. Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga and Daley. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 666. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 667. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 666 and SB 667: Sen. Sean McCann – Support Page 2 of 3 Justin Klimko, Corporation Committee of the Business Law Section of the State BAR – Support Ian Kennedy, Kalsec – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 666 and SB 667: Mack Jones, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 659. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 659: Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support Claudia Rast, American BAR Association Cybersecurity Legal Task Force – Support Matt Schwartz, Consumer Reports – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition Caitriona Fitzgerald, Electronic Privacy Information Center – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 659: Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Joelle Demand, Broadband Association of Michigan – Opposition Kyle Innes, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association – Opposition Nate Love, Consumer Data Industry Association – Opposition Jacqui Dolce and Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Opposition Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Michael Blanco, US Chamber of Commerce – No Position Andrew Kingman, State Privacy and Security Coalition – No Position Olga Medina, BSA Software Alliance – No Position Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan – Support Christopher Oswald, Association of National Advertisers – Opposition Lartease Tiffith, Interactive Advertising Program – Opposition Lou Mastria, Digital Advertising Alliance – Opposition Alison Pepper, American Association of Advertising Agencies – Opposition Clark Rector, American Advertising Federation – Opposition The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis 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 9:52 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 12/11/2024 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-4280
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 12:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
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    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. TULLIO LIBERATI CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 4, 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. Absent: Rep. Greene. Excused: Rep. Greene. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6034 and HB 6035 before the committee: HB 6034 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to create standards and processes for the selection of materials for inclusion in or withdrawal from the collections of certain public libraries; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies. HB 6035 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to create standards and processes for the selection of materials for inclusion in or withdrawal from a district library's collection; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies. Representative Glanville and Representative Paiz testified in support of HBs 6034 and 6035. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, testified in support of HBs 6034 and 6035. Jenny Marr, representing the Capital Area District Libraries, testified in support of HBs 6034 and 6035. Bryan Cloutier, representing the Oxford Public Library, testified in support of HBs 6034 and 6035. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6034 and HB 6035, but did not wish to speak: Katelyn Day, representing Herself. Larry Neal, representing the Clinton-Macomb Public Library. Kathleen Hoeflein, representing the Oxford Public Library. Diane Boose, representing Herself. Lyn Klages, representing the Oxford Public Library. Ann Neff-Rohs, representing the Grand Rapids Public Library. Paris Kelvaris, representing the Michigan Library Association- Intellectual Freedom Taskforce. Chrissie Evaskis-Garrett, representing the East Lansing Public Library. Jessica Keyser, representing the Michigan Library Association. John Clexton, representing the Gladwin County District Library. Keeley Briggs, representing the Michigan Library Association. Amber Sheerin, representing the Capital Area District Libraries. Dale Parus, representing the Michigan Library Association. Erin Schmandt, representing the Caro Area District Library. Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association. The Chair laid SB 493 before the committee: SB 493 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1975 PA 46, entitled "An act to create the office of the legislative corrections ombudsman; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of corrections; and to provide remedies from administrative acts," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 (MCL 4.351, 4.352, 4.354, 4.355, 4.356, 4.357, 4.358, 4.359, 4.360, 4.361, 4.362, 4.363, and 4.364), sections 1, 6, 7, and 10 as amended by 1998 PA 318, sections 4, 5, 8, 9, and 13 as amended by 2018 PA 571, section 11 as amended by 1995 PA 197, and section 12 as amended by 1982 PA 170. Dr. Raphael Johnson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, and Keith Barber, representing the Office of Legislative Corrections Ombudsman, testified in support of SB 493. Walter Miller, a returning citizen, testified in support of SB 493. Terry Schuster, the New Jersey Corrections Ombudsperson, testified in support of SB 493. Barbara Oppewall, an advocate for incarcerated individuals, testified in support of SB 493. Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform, testified in support of SB 493. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 493, but did not wish to speak: Rusty Merchant, representing the Families Against Mandatory Minimums. E. B. Jordan, representing the S&D PJ Housing. LaWanda Hollister, representing Herself. Gabrielle Dresmer, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 493, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections. Representative McFall moved to report out SB 493 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall, Posthumus. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6166 before the committee: HB 6166 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1980 PA 383, entitled "Convention and tourism marketing act," by amending section 3 (MCL 141.883). Representative Tyrone Carter and Claude Molinari, representing Visit Detroit, testified in support HB 6166. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6166, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Greater Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Representative Pohutsky moved to report out HB 6166 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Pohutsky, McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Posthumus. Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 12:49 PM. Representative Tullio Liberati, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1055
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 09:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-12-04 08:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-280
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. MARK HUIZENGA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL CHAIR 7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7315 FAX: (517) 373-3126 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 4, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 993 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 802 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 973 (S-3) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 974 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 993. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 993: Dr. Eric Roath, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 802. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 802: Dr. Kathy Dollard, MyMichigan Health and the Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Dr. Bibhas Singla, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and the Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support At 8:50 a.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 8:55 a.m., Sen. Runestad entered the meeting. Page 1 of 3 At 8:55 a.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. Sen. Santana offered an (S-1) version of SB 993. The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize the changes in the (S-1) version of SB 993. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 993. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad 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 993 (S- 1): Andrew Martin, Meijer – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 993 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 802: Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Alan Bolter, Community Mental Health Association of Michigan – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 802 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-3) version of SB 973 and an (S-1) version of SB 974. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973 and SB 974: Amy Zaagman, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose Mary Pollock, American Association of University Women of Michigan – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Kris Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Neutral Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Neutral Amy Belfer, Citizen – Support Melina Brann, Planned Parenthood – Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973: Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber – Neutral The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 973, SB 974, SB 993, and SB 802: Pam Maxey, Citizen – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 973. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-3) version of SB 973 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 974. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 974 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Huizenga Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad 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 9:03 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 11, 2024 Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-4710
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 10:43:00.000000
    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, December 4, 2024 10:30 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Higher Education was called to order by Chair Glanville. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz, Bruck, DeSana. Absent: Reps. VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn. Excused: Reps. VanderWall, Paquette, Zorn. Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4854 and HB 5175 before the committee: HB 4854 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1300. HB 5175 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 2005 PA 248, entitled "Children of veterans tuition grant act," by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.1342 and 390.1344). Representative Scott moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4854. The motion prevailed 9-0- 2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Bruck, DeSana. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4854, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Assocation of Secondary School Principals. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4854, but did not wish to speak: Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Maire Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Assocation of School Boards. Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4854, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus. Representative Rheingans moved to report out HB 4854 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Bruck, DeSana. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5175, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College. Colby Spencer Cesaro, representing Michigan Independent Colleges. Representative MacDonell moved to report out HB 5175 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Glanville, Rheingans, Koleszar, Scott, Byrnes, Coffia, Hill, MacDonell, Paiz. Nays: Rep. DeSana. Pass: Rep. Bruck. Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representatives VanderWall, Paquette and Zorn from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Glanville adjourned the meeting at 10:43 AM. Representative Carol Glanville, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1056
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 12:00:00.000000
    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, December 4, 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 November 13, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5838 before the committee: HB 5838 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 18e of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2020 PA 361. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5838 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5741, HB 5742 and HB 5743 before the committee: HB 5741 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388. HB 5742 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313). HB 5743 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5741, but did not wish to speak: Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5741, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP). Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5741. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5741 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5742 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5743 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5882 and HB 5883 before the committee: HB 5882 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 2003 PA 238, entitled "Michigan law on notarial acts," by amending sections 3, 5, 26, 26a, 26b, and 27 (MCL 55.263, 55.265, 55.286, 55.286a, 55.286b, and 55.287), sections 3, 26, and 26b as amended by 2020 PA 249 and sections 5 and 27 as amended and section 26a as added by 2018 PA 360, and by adding section 26e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5883 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 1202 (MCL 700.1202), as amended by 2020 PA 338. Representative Hood testified in support of HB 5882 and HB 5883. Questions and discussion followed. Howard Collens, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, testified in support of HB 5882 and HB 5883. Questions and discussion followed. Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother, Betty Hayes, testified in opposition to HB 5883. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5882 and HB 5883, but did not wish to speak: Katie Lynwood, representing the Probate Section - State Bar of Michigan. Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5882, but did not wish to speak: Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Land Title Association. Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5882 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Wendzel. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5883 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Wendzel. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. The Chair laid HB 6011 before the committee: HB 6011 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," (MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding section 7908a. Representative Tsernoglou testified in support of HB 6011. Kimberly Snavely, representing PNC Bank, testified in support of HB 6011. Jody White, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 6011. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6011, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers. Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 6011 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Rep. Wendzel. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. The Chair laid HB 5939 before the committee: HB 5939 (Rep. Haadsma) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 6431 (MCL 600.6431), as amended by 2020 PA 42. Jennifer McManus, representing Fagan McManus, PC, testified in support of HB 5939. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5939, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 5939 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 25c to chapter IV. Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussion followed. Chief Issa Shanin, representing the Dearborn Police, testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. The Chair laid HB 6085 before the committee: HB 6085 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1483 (MCL 600.1483), as amended by 2012 PA 608. Representative Rheingans testified in support of HB 6085. Norma DeMott, representing herself, testified in support of HB 6085. Pam Buschle representing herself, testified in support of HB 6085. Tom George, MD., and Dan Schulte, both representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in opposition to HB 6085. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Goethal, representing himself, testified in support of HB 6085. Questions and discussion followed. Brian McKeen, representing the McKeen and Associates PC, testified in support of HB 6085. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6085, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Chad Engelhardt, representing the Center for Truth and Medical Justice. Mary Bartlett, representing herself. Shelly Davis, representing herself. Mary and David Yamamoto, representing themselves. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6085, but did not wish to speak: Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Frank Venuto, representing ProAssurance. Kathy Early, representing Holland Hospital. Lee Benjamin, MD, MBA, representing himself. Rob Keller, representing Kalamazoo Anesthesiology. Dr. Gary Sarafa, representing the Oakland County Medical Society. Dr. Leah Davis, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. Dr. Rocky Saenz, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. Dr. Joseph Junewick, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. Richie Farrah, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. MSU College of Human Medicine. MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Sean Coyle and Autumn Outman, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Jon Shiflett, representing Priority Health Dr. Matthew Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Dr. David Patterson, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Dr. Brittany Gaurza, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Dr.Ryan Recce, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare. Madeline Watts, representing McLaren Health Care. Danielle Devine, representing Corewell Health. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Dr. Pamela Coffey, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Frank Waters, Michigan Primary Care Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Grant Meade, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. David Ozog, representing the Michigan Dermatological Society. Dr. Paul Bozyk, representing the Michigan Thoracic Society. Narasimha Gundamraj, representing the Ingham County Medical Society. Dr. Juan Marquez, representing the Washtenaw County Medical Society. Dr. Brian Stork, representing the Muskegon County Medical Society. Dr. Christopher Allen, representing the Saginaw County Medical Society. Dr. Lawrence Handler, representing the Macomb County Medical Society. Dr. Jayne Courts, representing herself. Rebecca Fisher, representing herself. Allen Majkrzak, representing himself. Jacob Price, representing himself. Dr. Daniel C. McGillicuddy, representing himself. Raphael Sweet, representing himself. Michelle Tuckerman, representing herself. Gregory Gafni-Pappas, representing himself. Patricia Paz Arabo, representing herself. Dr. Richard Hodgson, representing himself. Dr. Sara Chakel, representing herself. Dr. Rachel Klamo, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Christopher Milback, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Eliza Hutchinson, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Mary Marshall, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Bashar Yalldo, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Arti Madhavan, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Robert Jackson, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Jennifer Aloff, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Timothy Tobolic, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Aisha Harris, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Michael Geraghty, representing himself. Paul Shotkin, representing himself. Dr. Zachary Jarou, representing himself. Dr. Michael Fill, representing himself. Michael Gratson, representing himself. Dr. Michael Yokell, representing himself. Dr. Antony Hsu, representing himself. Kristina Masters, representing herself. Dr. Erica Fisher, representing herself. Tina Choudhri, representing herself. Joel Krauss, representing himself. Stephanie, representing herself. Amanda Wood, representing herself. Dr. Madelon Krissoff, representing herself. Dr. Daniel Micheller, representing himself. Dr. Karen Beasley, representing herself. Dr. Nicole Seleno, representing herself. Rochelle Versalle, representing herself. Dr. David Eisenbrey, representing himself. Dr. Michael Monticciolo, representing himself. Dr. Matthew Proudfoot, representing himself. Christopher Brock, representing himself. Dr. Edidiong David, representing himself. Dr. Robert Stachler, representing himself. Dr. Timothy Mervak, representing himself. Sarah Hartley, representing herself. Cathleen Russell, representing herself. Dr. Edmond Younes, representing herself. Dr. Kelly Correa, representing herself. Dr. Michael Baker, representing himself. Dr. David Black, representing himself. Jeffrey Callard, PA-C, representing himself. Dr. John Erpelding, representing himself. Dr. Zachary Tolstyka, representing himself. Dr. Christopher Bush, representing himself. Dr. Jodi Galdes, representing herself. Dr. Remington Nevin, representing himself. Dr. Jayson Field, representing himself. Dr. Thomas Veverka, representing himself. Roger Reichenbach, representing himself. Hema Govil, representing herself. Jason Hamel, representing himself. Lori Collins, representing herself. Jonathan Porath, representing himself. Representative Edwards moved to report out HB 6085 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou. Nays: Reps. Fink, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen. Pass: Rep. Arbit. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at 12:00 PM. Representative Kelly Breen, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1057
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 13:07:00.000000
    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, December 4, 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, Bezotte, BeGole. Absent: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Prestin. Excused: Reps. Zorn, Paquette, Prestin. Representative Breen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 480 before the committee: SB 480 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 480. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in opposition to SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, and Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to SB 480. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of SB 480. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 480, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 480, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Land Title Association. John Korr, an individual from Traverse City. Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planners. Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. The Chair laid HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017 before the committee: HB 6015 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135. HB 6016 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled "Animal welfare fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 287.992). HB 6017 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950 (MCL 600.2950), as amended by 2018 PA 146. Representative Tsernoglou, along with Dan Verhougstraete and Kyle Hanney, representing the Ingham County Animal Control, testified in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017. Questions and discussion followed. Sheriff Chris Swanson, representing Genesee County, testified in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017. Questions and discussion followed. Molly Tamulevich, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017. Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane, testified in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017, but did not wish to speak: Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. Mike Compagnoni, representing the Humane Society of the United States. Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of the Huron Valley. Sarah Devaney, representing Michigan Pet Alliance. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6015, HB 6016 and HB 6017, but did not wish to speak: Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Joe Hudson, representing the U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association. At 12:51 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:51 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4693 before the committee: HB 4693 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2021 PA 54. Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4693. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Bezotte, BeGole. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:52 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:52 AM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order. Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4693. Questions and discussion followed. At 1:03 AM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease. At 1:04 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4693. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4693, but did not wish to speak: Debbie Mikula, representing the Michigan Library Association. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems. Representative Paiz moved to excuse Representatives Zorn, Paquette and Prestin from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the meeting at 1:07 PM. Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1058
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-04 12:55:00.000000
    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, December 4, 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 Whitsett joined the committee remotely. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 930, HB 5645, HB 5022, HB 5637, HB 5638 and HB 5639 before the committee: SB 930 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143. HB 5645 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending section 46 (MCL 205.746). HB 5022 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 813, 831, and 839 (MCL 206.813, 206.831, and 206.839), as added by 2021 PA 135. HB 5637 (Rep. Churches) A bill to require the adjustment of reimbursements made to child care providers under the child development and care program for inflation; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5638 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by 2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304. HB 5639 (Rep. Mentzer) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 12a. Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 5022. Bob Doyle and John Eardley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs, joined Representative Farhat to testify in support of HB 5022. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, joined Bob Doyle and John Eardley to testify in support of HB 5022. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5022, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5022. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 5022 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Senator Moss testified in support of SB 930. Raj Lapsiwala, representing Instacart, testified in support of SB 930. Alex Mooney, representing Doordash, testified in support of SB 930. David Matelski, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 930. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Price moved to report out SB 930 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Shannon testified in support of HB 5645. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5645, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5645, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Brian Kandler, representing Honigman LLP. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5645, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association. Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 5645 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Farhat joined by Senator McDonald Rivel, testified in support of HB 5637, HB 5638, and HB 5639. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5637, HB 5638 and HB 5639, but did not wish to speak: Kartnia Randle, representing the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4753 with the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Energy, Communications, and Technology. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at 12:55 PM. Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-04
    Meeting id
    meeting-1059
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-04 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2024-12-04
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-12-04-081
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    18
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-12-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-538
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-SJ-12-04-102
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    18
    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
    14
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-12-04
    Sitting id
    sitting-749

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