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2024-12-12

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For 2024-12-12, the release reports observations found. It contains 7477 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
7

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7477
Committee meeting count
7
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-271
    Committee name
    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-5170
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-12 09:49:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-12-12 09:41:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-274
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. KRISTEN MCDONALD RIVET, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 FAX: (517) 373-5115 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 1131 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 1132 (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1133 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Shink and Lauwers were excused from the meeting. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 1131. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1131. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1131, SB 1132, and SB 1133: James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Support Tim Gehring, NorthStar Clean Energy – Support Marcus Keech, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy – Support Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber – Support Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support Carlee Knott, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose Sean McBrearty, Clean Water Action – Oppose Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Derrell Slaughter, Natural Resources Defense Council – Oppose Alexis Blizman, Ecology Center – Oppose Kelly Thayer, Environmental Law and Policy Center – Oppose Denise Keele, Michigan Climate Action Network – Oppose John Deluery, Vote Solar – Oppose Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Oppose James Gignac, Union of Concerned Scientists – Oppose Lisa Del Buno, Michigan Clinicians for Climate – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-1) version of SB 1131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1133 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang 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 9:49 a.m. Page 2 of 2
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4723
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-12 09:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-12 11:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-45
    Committee name
    Ethics and Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND OVERSIGHT REP. ERIN BYRNES CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Ethics and Oversight was called to order by Chair Byrnes. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela, Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hope moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5584 and HB 5585 before the committee: HB 5584 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 4 (MCL 4.414), as amended by 2008 PA 289. HB 5585 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public officers financial disclosure act," by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 15.703 and 15.707). Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5584. Questions and discussion followed. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5584. Questions and discussion followed. Ashleigh Schoeninger, representing the Office of Representative Coffia, testified in support of HB 5585. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak: Judy Karandjeff, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Roberta Duda MS, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association Retiree Council. Henry Mayers, representing the Michiganders for Fair & Transparent Elections. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. At 11:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5584. The motion prevailed 6-0- 3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5584 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5585. The motion prevailed 6-0- 3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5585 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Byrnes, Hope, Breen, Churches, Hoskins, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Kunse, Wozniak, Harris. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Byrnes adjourned the meeting at 11:23 AM. Representative Erin Byrnes, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1078
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-12 11:38:00.000000
    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 Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 AM 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, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Absent: Rep. VanderWall. Excused: Rep. VanderWall. Representative Whitsett moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6046 before the committee: HB 6046 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding sections 89 and 89a. Representative Morse testified in support of HB 6046. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Stork, M.D., representing the Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center, testified in support of HB 6046. Questions and discussion followed. Yafinceio Harris, representing himself and peace during war, testified in support of HB 6046. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6046, but did not wish to speak: Carleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. David Boysen, representing the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Cathy Tang, representing Every Town for Gun Safety. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health - Michigan. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter - American Academy of Pediatrics. Ramya Swami, representing Brady United. Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective. Dick Kamps, MD, representing himself. Diane L. Marquess, LPC, representing the Family & Children Services, Kalamazoo. Jordan Costa, representing Giffords. Jim Ritsema, representing the City of Kalamazoo. Leah Davis, DO, representing herself. Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Donna Secor Pennington, representing the Progressive Democratic Women's Caucus of Muskegon County. Christopher Ford, representing Force Detroit. Emma Peterson, representing the Trinity Health Office of Philanthropy – Muskegon, Shelby, and Grand Haven. Jamie Belcher, representing the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention. Mark Lawrence, representing the City of Lansing. Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 6046 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. The Chair laid SB 542 before the committee: SB 542 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to prescribe the types of opioid antagonists distributed to certain persons or governmental entities in this state; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Matt Black, representing Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 542. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 542, but did not wish to speak: Greg Swain, representing Fentanyl Fathers. Paul Myszenski, representing the Center Line Department of Public Safety. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Steve Ahles, representing Rotary. Jim Hudgens, representing New Paths. Steve Norris, representing the Alliance for Coalition of Health Communities. Paula Nelson, representing the Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center. Representative Glanville moved to report out SB 542 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 18-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans, Filler, Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153 before the committee: HB 5974 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20106, 20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106, 333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161), section 20106 as amended by 2017 PA 167, section 20109 as amended by 2015 PA 156, section 20115 as amended by 2023 PA 209, and section 20161 as amended by 2023 PA 138, and by adding part 219A. HB 6152 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406jj. HB 6153 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109u. At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett called the committee back to order. Chair Rogers testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153. At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Whitsett laid the committee at ease. At 11:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Nicholas Miller, representing Representative VanderWall, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153. Dr. Jody Rogers, representing the Kidz Club, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153. Questions and discussion followed. Ann Marie Ramsey, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153. Tamara Planter, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5974, HB 6152 and HB 6153, but did not wish to speak: Carleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5974 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 6152 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Representative Roth moved to report out HB 6153 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson. Representative Miller moved to excuse Representative VanderWall from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:38 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1079
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-12 18:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-52
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LABOR REP. JIM HAADSMA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 12, 2024 6:18 PM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Labor was called to order by Chair Haadsma. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak, Mueller, Kunse. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4667, SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167 before the committee: HB 4665 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1604), as amended by 2018 PA 674. HB 4666 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2011 PA 264, and by adding sections 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b, and 64c. HB 4667 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1674) by adding sections 24c, 24d, and 24e. SB 165 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1604), as amended by 2018 PA 674. SB 166 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2011 PA 264, and by adding sections 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b, and 64c. SB 167 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1674) by adding sections 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4665, HB 4666 and HB 4667, but did not wish to speak: Ray Sholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Erik Bailey, representing the Michigan State Employees Association. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing SEIU Michigan. Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4665, HB 4666 and HB 4667, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167, but did not wish to speak: Ray Sholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Erik Bailey, representing the Michigan State Employees Association. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing SEIU Michigan. Justin Tomei, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4665 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4666 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Wozniak. Pass: Rep. Mueller. Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4667 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative Churches moved to report out SB 165 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 166 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 167 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. The Chair laid HB 6051 before the committee: HB 6051 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled "An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on certain projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; to make appropriations for the implementation of this act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the prevailing wage fund; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 408.1101), as amended by 2024 PA 110. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6051, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Steven Schwerbel, representing WISPA - the Association for Broadband Without Boundaries. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6051, but did not wish to speak: Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. Mike Schuette, representing the Communication Workers of America. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6051, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Tim Weststrate, representing AT&T of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. David Worthhams, representing the Michigan Manufacturing Association. Matt Groen, representing Comcast. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association. Jennifer Greenbur, representing Peninsula Fiber Network. Joelle Demand, representing the Broadband Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 6051 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: Rep. Mentzer. The Chair laid HB 6060 and HB 6061 before the committee: HB 6060 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending sections 4, 5, 43a, 81d, and 91a (MCL 38.1304, 38.1305, 38.1343a, 38.1381d, and 38.1391a), section 4 as amended by 2010 PA 75, section 5 as amended by 2018 PA 328, section 43a as amended by 2017 PA 92, section 81d as amended by 2023 PA 250, and section 91a as amended by 2012 PA 359, and by adding sections 69h, 81e, and 81f. HB 6061 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending sections 1i, 13, 64, and 68 (MCL 38.1i, 38.13, 38.64, and 38.68), section 1i as amended by 2004 PA 33, section 13 as amended by 2018 PA 682, and sections 64 and 68 as amended by 2011 PA 264, and by adding sections 19k and 50b. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6060 and HB 6061, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nick Claramitaro, representing the Coalition for Secure Retirement. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6060 and HB 6061, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Joey Combs, representing SEIU 517M. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6060 and HB 6061, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 6060 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 6061 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240 before the committee: HB 6238 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee under certain circumstances; to require an employer to post and notify employees of certain information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide remedies; and to prescribe civil sanctions. HB 6239 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 29 and 29a (MCL 421.29 and 421.29a), section 29 as amended and section 29a as added by 2020 PA 258. HB 6240 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled "Earned sick time act," by amending the title and sections 2 and 4 (MCL 408.962 and 408.964). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 6238 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 6239 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 6240 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. The Chair laid HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627 before the committee: HB 5618 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a), as added by 1982 PA 524. HB 5619 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by amending the title, as amended by 1982 PA 524, and by adding section 9a. HB 5620 (Rep. Byrnes) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 18 (MCL 408.488). HB 5621 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 602 (MCL 37.2602), as amended by 1992 PA 258. HB 5622 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending sections 241 and 261 (MCL 18.1241 and 18.1261), section 241 as amended by 2012 PA 430 and section 261 as amended by 2020 PA 174. HB 5623 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 602 (MCL 37.2602), as amended by 1992 PA 258, and by adding section 202b. HB 5624 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by adding section 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5625 (Rep. Scott) A bill to allow certain employers to obtain a fair paycheck workplace certificate; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prohibit employers that do not possess a fair paycheck workplace certificate from claiming to possess a fair paycheck workplace certificate; and to prescribe civil sanctions. HB 5626 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 556 (MCL 750.556). HB 5627 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 801 (MCL 37.2801). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Julie Leavitt, representing the South Haven Affiliate of American Association of University Women. Kerry Hagy. Linda Pannuto. Peggy Younglove. Leah Monger. Lynn O'Neil. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Nate Love, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, HB 5619 and HB 5620, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Scott Smith, representing Wyoming. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5618 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 5619 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5620 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5621 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5622 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5623 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5624 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5625 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5626 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5627 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 6:28 PM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1080
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-12 18:18:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-12 09:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    2024-12-12 08:30:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-269
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 FAX: (517) 373-3938 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2024 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 1173 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 1186 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 1079 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 1080 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding HB 5164-5165 (Rep. O’Neal). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 1173, and invited Sen. Moss to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1173: Porsha Perry, SEIU Local 1 – Support Robert Soerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB 1173: Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Oppose Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Assoc. – Oppose Caleigh Hunt, Michigan Nurses Assoc. – Support Jacob Manning, Small Business Assoc. of MI – Oppose Wendy Block, MI Chamber – Oppose Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU Michigan – Support Todd Tennis, IBEW MI State Conference – Support Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose Lance Binoniami, MI Infrastructure & Transportation Assoc. – Oppose Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose Page 1 of 3 Eric Chappell, ABC of Michigan – Oppose Eli Isaguille, MI Regional Council of Carpenters – Support Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support Tom Clement, Michigan Retailers Assoc. – Oppose Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of MI - Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1173 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB 1186. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB 1186: Matt Schueller, MI Association of Superintendents & Administrators – Support Jennifer Smith, MI Association of School Boards – Support Eli Isaguille, MI Regional Counsel of Carpenters – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1186 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up SB’s 1079 and 1080. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding SB’s 1079-1080: Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support SB 1080 Jacob Manning, Small Business Assoc. of MI – Oppose Tom Clement, Retailers Insurance Company – Oppose Jack Nolish, MDCA – No Position Matt Schueller, MI Assoc. of Superintendents & Administers – Oppose Aaron Squeo, UFCW 876 – Support Caleigh Hunt, MI Nurses Association – Support Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Oppose Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support Jennifer Smith, MI Assoc. Of School Boards – Oppose Wendy Block, MI Chamber – Oppose Joe Roth, APCIA – Oppose Steve Claywell, Michigan Building Trades – Support Eric Chappell, ABC of Michigan – Oppose Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Oppose Dave Worthams, Mi Manufacturing Assoc. – Oppose Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose Eli Isaguirre, MI Regional Council of Carpenters – Support Rich Farran, Health Care Association of Michigan – Oppose Mark Cook, Blue Cross Blue Shield – Oppose SB 1079 Tom Clement, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of MI - Oppose Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 1079 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1080 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 5164-5165, and invited Rep. O’Neal to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5164-5165: Angela Miller, CWA – Support Charles Daniels, CWA – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to speak regarding HB 5164-5165: Michael Schuete, Communications Worker CWA – Support Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CIO – Support Bree Anderson, MEDC – Oppose HB 5165 Andrew Kozicki, CWA – Support MI Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity – Oppose HB 5164 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 3 of 3
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4722
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-12 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
  • Actual end
    2024-12-12 11:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-55
    Committee name
    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR RECREATION REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by Chair Pohutsky. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4479, HB 4480 and HB 6173 before the committee: HB 4479 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12752 (MCL 333.12752) and by adding part 128. HB 4480 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 12815, 12817, and 12829. HB 6173 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1993 PA 92, entitled "Seller disclosure act," by amending section 7 (MCL 565.957), as amended by 2005 PA 163. Representative Skaggs testified in support of HBs 4479, 4480 and 6173. Professor Anthony Kendall, representing Earth and Environmental Sciences and AgBioResearch at Michigan State University, testified in support of HBs 4479, 4480 and 6173. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in neutrality of HB 4479 and in opposition of HB 6173. Larry Stephens, representing Michigan Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, testified in support of HBs 4479 and 4480. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4479 and HB 4480, but did not wish to speak: Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Sydney Hart and Tanya Rule, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Seth Phillips, representing the Michigan Resource Standards. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. Bill Lievense, representing the Michigan Septic tank Association. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4479 and HB 4480, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6173, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6173, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4479. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4479 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4480. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4480 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6122 before the committee: HB 6122 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5506 and 5523 (MCL 324.5506 and 324.5523), section 5523 as amended by 1998 PA 245; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Zvonko Blazevski, representing the Office of Representative McKinney, and Sydney Hart and John Olson, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 6122. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6122, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6122 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin. The Chair laid HB 6229 and HB 6230 before the committee: HB 6229 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 43509, 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43536, and 43540 (MCL 324.43509, 324.43520, 324.43522, 324.43523a, 324.43523b, 324.43524, 324.43525b, 324.43525c, 324.43527a, 324.43528, 324.43529, 324.43531, 324.43532, 324.43532a, 324.43533, 324.43535, 324.43536, and 324.43540), section 43509 as amended by 2010 PA 29, section 43520 as amended by 2024 PA 96, sections 43522 and 43540 as amended by 1996 PA 585, section 43523a as amended by 2018 PA 3, sections 43523b and 43527a as added and sections 43524, 43528, 43529, 43531, and 43535 as amended by 2013 PA 108, section 43525b as amended by 2016 PA 462, section 43525c as amended by 2021 PA 6, section 43532 as amended by 2020 PA 271, section 43532a as amended by 2020 PA 270, and sections 43533 and 43536 as amended by 2016 PA 463, and by adding sections 503d and 43555a. HB 6230 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124 (MCL 324.80124), as amended by 2012 PA 294. Representative Beson testified in opposition of HB 6229. Taylor Ridderbusch, Randy Claramunt and Keith Kintigh, all representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HBs 6229 and 6230. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association. Dave Peterson, representing the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International. Beebe Frederick, representing the Safari Club International. Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the Ruffed Grouse Society. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the American Woodcock Society. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. George Lindquist, representing the U. P. Whitetails of Marquette County. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6229 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6230. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. Representative McFall moved to report out HB 6230 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5923 before the committee: HB 5923 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11109, 11132, and 11514b (MCL 324.11109, 324.11132, and 324.11514b), section 11109 as added by 2018 PA 689, section 11132 as added by 2018 PA 688, and section 11514b as amended by 2022 PA 245. Jackson Pahle, representing the Office of Representative Miller, and Kevin McNamara, representing Van Buren Township, testified in support of HB 5923. Questions and discussion followed. Jeneen Rippey, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5923. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5923, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5923, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Kevin Kendall, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association. Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Mike Wikowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5923. The motion prevailed 6-0- 2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5923 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:40 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2024-12-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1081
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2024-12-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2023-2024
Day date
2024-12-12
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-12-12-085
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    111
    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
    34
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-12-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-542
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2024-SJ-12-12-106
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    83
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II. The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    74
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2023-2024
    Sitting date
    2024-12-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-753

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