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2025-03-19

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2025-03-19 14:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-1
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 21ST DISTRICT SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY CHAIR 324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6960 FAX: (517) 373-0897 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Discussion regarding the impact of federal funding cuts to Michigan's education programs. 2. Presentation by Attorney General Dana Nessel The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, , Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February 12, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made invited Emily Laidlaw, Director of Early Education at the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and Rob Mass, Legislative Liaison for MiLEAP, to give the committee an overview of the impact of federal funding cuts to Michigan’s education programs. Next, the Chair invited Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent, to give the committee an overview of the impact of federal funding cuts to Michigan’s education programs Next, the Chair invited Attorney General Dana Nessel for a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Shink, to adjourned the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:20pm. Approved: 4/16/25
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4339
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    2025-03-19 12:00:00.000000
    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 19, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Rooms 402 / 403 of the 4th Floor The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Shink, supported by Senator Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The subcommittee received a review of the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget recommendations for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) from Bruce Baker, SFA analyst. The subcommittee then welcomed Dr. Tim Boring, Director of MDARD who discussed the workings and accomplishments of his department and presented in detail the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget recommendations
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4341
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-395
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-5360
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 16:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-19 15:05:00.000000
    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 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 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, and Huizenga The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding MSHDA: Amy Hover At 3:15 p.m., Senator McCann entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Wage & Hour: Sean Egan Jayshona Hicks The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding CDFIs: Jenifer Hayes Elissa Sangalli Eddie Carington The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Schools to Tolls: Stephen Purchase The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Camilleri and Bumstead were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, to adjourn the committee at 4:09 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4342
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-405
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-5488
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-403
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-5487
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-307
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, Singh and Albert Excused: Senator Damoose
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4340
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 09:15:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 11:22:00.000000
    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 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158, and HB 4159 before the committee: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 4155 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278e. HB 4156 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1278e. HB 4157 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 104, 104b, and 104c (MCL 388.1611, 388.1704, 388.1704b, and 388.1704c), section 11 as amended by 2024 PA 148, section 104 as amended by 2024 PA 120, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA 265, and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 104d. HB 4158 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4159. 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. Representative St. Germaine, Representative Linting, Representative Greene, and Representative Thompson testified together in support of HB 4155, HB 4158, HB 4156, HB 4159, and HB 4157. Questions and discussions followed. Derek D’Angelo, representing the Michigan Council on Economic Education, testified in support of HB 4156. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in opposition to HB 4156. Ryan Shaw, representing the Michigan Music Education Association, testified in opposition to HB 4156. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4155, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158, and HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Sue Milligan, representing Shelby Township Precinct 19. Stacy Vanoast, representing Richmond Township Precinct 2. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, and HB 4158, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. 502, 503, 522, 552, and 1279g (MCL 380.502, 380.503, 380.522, 380.552, and 380.1279g), sections 502, 522, and 552 as amended by 2023 PA 34, section 503 as amended by 2024 PA 210, and section 1279g as amended by 2016 PA 170. HB 4159 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4157, and HB 4158, but did not wish to speak: Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Jeff Cobb, representing EdTrust Midwest. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156 and HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HJR E before the committee: The following person submitted a card in support of HJR E, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJR E. 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. Representative Linting moved to report out HJR E with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:22 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair 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, to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state: Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-55
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 15:25:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-19 15:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-9
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 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 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 135 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 107 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 144 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 136 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Geiss, and Webber, a quorum was not present. The Chair summarized SB 135. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 135. At 3:05 p.m., Sen.(s) Santana and Hauck entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 135: Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 107. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 107: Eric Roath, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support At 3:07 p.m., Sen. Huizenga entered the meeting. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 107: Amy Drumm, Walgreens – Support Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Page 2 of 3 Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Rachel Carl, Walmart – Support Drew Beardslee, Michigan Retailers Association – Support The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 144. At 3:11 p.m., Sen. Runestad entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 144: Brian Gilbert, American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 144: Sara Arena, Oakland University – Support Amy Heath, Western Michigan University – Support Tim Gaughan, Michigan Association of Chiropractors – Oppose Rob Elhenicky, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose Susie Steele, Concordia University – Support Todd Sander, Grand Valley State University – Support Jennifer Blackwood, U of M Flint – Support Kristina Reid, Wayne State University – Support Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Neutral The Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association – Support Kim Ferreira, Andrews University – Support The Chair invited Remy Gelderloos, of Sen. Anthony’s office, to summarize SB 136. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 136: Brennan Smith, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support At 3:20 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease. At 3:21 p.m., Sen. Klinefelt entered the meeting. At 3:23 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 135. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 135 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Page 3 of 3 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 107 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 144 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 136 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
    Location
    the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4337
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 10:04:00.000000
    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, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair recognized a group of students from the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program. The Chair laid HB 4072 before the committee: Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4072. Dr. Scott Westhouse, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, testified in support of HB 4072. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4072, but did not wish to speak: Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The Chair laid HB 4101 and HB 4102 before the committee: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building HB 4072 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539. HB 4101 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public Representative Bierlein, joined by Representative Fitzgerald, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapist Association, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff Rosa, representing the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102, but did not wish to speak: Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Department of Physical Therapy. Susie Steele, representing Concordia University of Ann Arbor. Sara Arena, representing Oakland University. Todd Sander, representing Grand Valley State. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jennifer Blackwood, representing the University of Michigan Flint. Kristina Reid, representing Wayne State University. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University of Ann Arbor School of Health Professions. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The Chair laid HB 4103 and HB 4104 before the committee: Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed. health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4102 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. HB 4103 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4104 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16345, 18301, and 18305 (MCL 333.16345, 333.18301, and 333.18305), as amended by 2008 PA 523, and by adding sections 18303a and 18303b. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed. Dan Logsdon, representing the Council of State Governments, testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Julie Mirostavv, representing Ascension Health. Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Evie Zois Sweeny, representing the American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter (APTA-MI). The following person submitted a card in support of 4103 but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Reps. Whitsett and Neeley 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 10:04 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
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-56
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 13:03:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-29
    Committee name
    Insurance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. MIKE HARRIS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4207 and HB 4208 before the committee: At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:04 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208. At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Noon. Room 521, House Office Building HB 4207 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4208 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276. Karla Bell, representing the American Family Life Assurance Company, testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208, but did not wish to speak: Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The Chair laid HB 4179 before the committee: Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Michigan, testified in support of HB 4179. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4179. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4179, but did not wish to speak: Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The Chair laid HB 4071 before the committee: Michael Stern, representing the Chubb Insurance, testified in support of HB 4071. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4071. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4071, but did not wish to speak: Ken Ross, representing John Hancock. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. Brian Christenberry, representing the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Association of Health Plans before the committee. Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, gave a presentation on the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Questions and discussions followed. HB 4179 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68. HB 4071 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025). Representative Brenda Carter 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 Harris adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-57
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 11:36:00.000000
    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, Hope, Breen and Scott. Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4033 and HB 4034 before the committee: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4034. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building HB 4033 (Rep. Wozniak) An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert income trusts to unitrusts, convert express unitrusts to income trusts, and change the percentage or method used to calculate unitrust amounts. HB 4034 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled "Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73 and 554.75), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11. Representative Wozniak, testified in support of HB 4033 and HB 4034. Questions and discussions followed. James Spica, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4033 and HB 4034. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4045 before the committee: Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4045. Questions and discussions followed. Kaitlin Wolff, representing the Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of HB 4045. Peter De Filippis, representing himself, testified with no position on HB 4045. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4045, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Josh Levin, representing the Motion Picture Association. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Mitch Rice, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4045, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing Salt & Light Global. The Chair laid HB 4255 and HB 4256 before the committee: HB 4045 (Rep. Hope) A bill to enact the uniform public expression protection act; and to provide protections and remedies to persons sued for exercising rights to expression and other constitutionally protected rights. HB 4255 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7401, 7410, and 7417 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7410, and 333.7417), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7410 as amended by 2016 PA 128, and section 7417 as added by 2012 PA 183, and by adding sections 7410b and 7417a. HB 4256 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549. Jessica Reia, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. David Gilbert, Calhoun County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. Julie Risner, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. Michael Hirst, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the MI Sheriffs' Association. Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-58
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 12:48:00.000000
    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 Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid before the committee a presentation on Pure Michigan. Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan, and Hilary Doe, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer for Pure Michigan, testified before the committee. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:48 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-59
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-19 13:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-19 12:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-14
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR SAM SINGH CHAIR S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-3447 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 19, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding security risks associated with access to federal IT systems given to DOGE. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, McBroom and Lindsey The Chair entertained made a motion excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Polehanki was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss 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 security risks associated with access to federal IT systems given to DOGE: Kendell Joseph, Resident Professor Hilary Allen, American University Neil DeSouza and Jayson Cavendish, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:27 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding security risks associated with access to federal IT systems given to DOGE
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4338
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-146
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-5359
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-03-19
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-03-19-029
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    62
    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
    9
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-19T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-03-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-30
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-03-19-026
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    25
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-03-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-91

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