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2025-03-12

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For 2025-03-12, the release reports observations found. It contains 1372 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
8

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Committee meeting count
8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 12:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-312
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Sen. Cherry, Sen. Bumstead, and Sen. Theis, a quorum was present. Sen. Shink and Sen. Singh were excused. The subcommittee welcomed Jonah Houtz from the Senate Fiscal Agency to provide testimony and an overview of the Governor’s Recommendation for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) FY 2025-26 Budget. The subcommittee welcomed Director Scott Bowen and Chief of Finance Dan Lord from the DNR to provide testimony and an overview of the Governor’s Recommendation for their FY 2025-26 Budget. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to adjourn the committee at 12:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4323
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 15:26:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-12 15:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-306
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JON BUMSTEAD THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON LEO/MEDC SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH CHAIR 6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7748 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McCann, McMorrow, Cherry, Huizenga and Bumstead The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Seantor Camilleri was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Centor for Social Enterprise Development: Brian Calley Todd Culver There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at 3:26 PM Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4324
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 11:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-22
    Committee name
    Education and Workforce
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4147 before the committee: Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4147. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4147, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4147 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson and Weiss. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 4147 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11x (MCL 388.1611x), as amended by 2023 PA 103. The Chair laid HB 4148 before the committee: Representative Cavitt and Adam Hagedorn, from the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 4148. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4148, but did not wish to speak: Angela Reyes, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Rachelle Crow, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. Molly Sweeney, representing the 482 Forward. Imani Foster, representing the 482 Forward. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Tinu Usoro, representing the 482 Forward. Rev. Larry Simmons, representing the Brightmoor Alliance. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan. Arlyssa Heard, representing the 482 Forward. Andrew Reinel. Drew Hohmann, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4148, but did not wish to speak: Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4148 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4149 before the committee: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4149. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. HB 4148 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 282a (MCL 168.282a) and by adding section 282b. HB 4149 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280h. Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4149. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4149, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Jeff Cobb, representing the EdTrust Midwest. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4149 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee: Daniel McMaster, from the Office of Representative BeGole, testified in support of HB 4154. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak: Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Eric Chappell, representing the ABC of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. The Chair laid HJR E before the committee: HB 4154 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled "Postsecondary enrollment options act," by amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as amended by 2020 PA 131. HJR E (Rep. Schuette) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article VIII, to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state constitution of 1963, Representative Schuette testified in support of HJR E. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HJR E, but did not wish to speak: Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR E, but did not wish to speak: Rachelle Crow, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. Imani Foster, representing t482 Forward. Molly Sweeney, representing 482 Forward. Andrew Reinel. Tinu Usoro, representing 482 Forward. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Angela Reyes, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Arlyssa Heard, representing 482 Forward. Rev. Larry Simmons, representing the Brightmoor Alliance. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan. Drew Hohmann, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-42
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 13:22:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-12 12:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-7
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 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 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 105 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 2. Presentation by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis and Daley The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Camilleri was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 105: Sen. Jeff Irwin – Support Thomas Steinbis, Michigan Dental Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 105: Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB105 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis and Daley Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding a presentation: Page 2 of 2 Joseph Sullivan, Parker Fisher, and Ross Yednock, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:22 p.m.. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 105 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 2. Presentation by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4321
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 10:20:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-28
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4077 and HB 4078 before the committee: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building HB 4077 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 4078 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4078 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee: At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:12 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative Rogers, joined by Representative VanderWall, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:24 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease. powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171. HB 4037 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2501 and 2505 (MCL 333.2501 and 333.2505), as added by 2006 PA 137, and by adding section 2508. HB 4038 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance provider assessment act," by amending section 13 (MCL 550.1763). At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kim Bachelder and Isabell Pancheco, representing the Michigan Health Information Network, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Rogers returned to answer questions from the committee members. Dr. Kevin Bohnsack, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussions followed. Isabell Pancheco and Representative Rogers returned to answer questions from the committee members. Larry WagenKnecht testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4038 and HB 4037, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Greg Foezley, MD, representing himself. Tom Simmer, MD, representing himself. Dr. Scott Monteith, MD, representing himself. Dr. Faiyaz Syed, MD, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Dr. John Vismara, MD, representing United Physicians, INC. Helen Hill, representing the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Janee Tyus, representing the Health Information Technology Commission. Dr. Dennis Smith, representing himself. Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-43
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-308
    Committee name
    Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
    Evidence text
    The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building Present: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow, Theis and Runestad Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:41 p.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4325
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 11:48:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-30
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. SARAH LIGHTNER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4070 before the committee: At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole called the committee back to order. Chair Lightner and Kristen Staley, representing the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, testified together in support of HB 4070. Questions and discussions followed. At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid the committee at ease. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building HB 4070 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled "Michigan indigent defense commission act," by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14. At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4070, but did not wish to speak: Jen Peacock, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice. Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Bel Martin, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals. Peri Stone-Palmquist, representing the Student Advocacy Center. Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU-MI. Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Mary Ann Scali, representing the Gault Center. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Marilena David, representing the State Appellate Defender Office. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4070, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4070 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. Kristen Staley, representing the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center. Marilena David, representing the State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:48 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-44
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-12 13:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-31
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4013 before the committee: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4013 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from the Nature Conservancy before the committee. Richard Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building HB 4013 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs before the committee. Amy Trotter and Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-45
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-03-12
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
147
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-HJ-03-12-026
    Linked media count
    3
    Named action count
    47
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-12T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-03-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-27
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-03-12-023
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    16
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    4
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-03-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-88

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