Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2025-03-20

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For 2025-03-20, the release reports observations found. It contains 1540 attributable activity rows naming 134 members.

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2
Committee meetings
12

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Attributable activity records
1540
Committee meeting count
12
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 11:34:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-18
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JERRY NEYER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Corn Growers before the committee. Scott Piggott, representing the Michigan Corn Growers, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee: Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Park and Kevin Hershberger, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed. Mollie Woods, representing the MSU Extension Product Center, testified with a neutral position on HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed. Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:30 AM Room 308, House Office Building HB 4122 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1105, 1111, and 4102 (MCL 289.1105, 289.1111, and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 1111 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178. Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed. Brenda Maqdasi, representing Rising Voices, testified in support of HB 4122. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4122, but did not wish to speak: Janet Millard, representing the Belleville Central Business Community. Dayna Popkey, representing Growing Hope. Jessica Gleespen, representing the Gleehead Baking Company. Susan Fisher. Beth Anzell, representing the Charlevoix Farmers Market. Sharon Mitton, representing Baking Legends, LLC. Caroline Abbott, representing Abbott Farms. Linda Bader, representing the St. Louis Farmers Market. Sherry McGhee, Market Manager, SEMPA. Ken and Susan Wiltse, representing the Wiltse Kitchen. Carol Moody, representing the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market. Lucy Pier, Market Manager, Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market. Dianna Leavitt, representing DnD Goodies. Octavia Smith, representing the Inkster Task Force Farmers Market. Julian Lauzzana, representing Earthen Heart LLC. Jane Reagan, representing Sowing Growth Eastern Ingham Farmers Market. Lorna Wallis, representing Toonces Treasures LLC. Sarah Longstreth, representing the Good Stead Farm. Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance. Amanda Edmonds, representing Beehive Strategies. Alexander Steward, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association. Cassandra Kozlowski. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:34 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-60
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-355
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON CORRECTIONS AND JUDICIARY SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:39pm. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Irwin and Outman The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 Executive Budget Recommendation: Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement At 2:27 p.m., Senator Santana entered the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 Executive Budget Recommendation: Court of Appeals Chief Judge Gadola There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the subcommittee at 2:38 p.m. Without objection, the subcommittee was adjourned.
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-4345
    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-404
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5361
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 13:39:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-20 12:01:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-303
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARK HUIZENGA SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. LANA THEIS THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON DHHS SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA CHAIR 5600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0990 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd Floor. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Irwin, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, and Huizenga. At 12:03 p.m., Senator Theis entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the impact of Federal Medicaid cuts: - Meghan Groen, Senior Deputy Director of the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration for DHHS and Erin Emerson, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Medicaid Administrative Services for DHHS - Philip Bergquist, CEO of the Michigan Primary Care Association; Julie Tatko, President and CEO of Family Health Care; Lisa Rutledge, Special Projects Manager for Western Wayne Family Health Care; and Farhan Bhatti, M.D., CEO of Care Free Medical - Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association and Dr. Philip E. Rodgers, M.D., George A. Dean, M.D. Chair of Family Medicine, Professor, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, Co-Director, Adult Palliative Care Program, Michigan Medicine - Richie Farran, Vice President of Government Services for the Health Care Association of Michigan At 12:06 p.m., Senator Hauck entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. At 12:43 p.m., Senator Hauck left the meeting. At 1:28 p.m., Senators Cherry, Irwin, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, Huizenga and Theis left the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:39 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd Floor
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-4344
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 14:41:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-20 13:31:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-315
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER HAUCK THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT 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 20, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Sens. Cherry, Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert, and Hauck. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 Executive Recommendation for the Department of Civil Rights Department Director Dr. John E. Johnson Abdel Aly, Director of Financial and Management Services Marcelina Trevino, Director of Enforcement The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-6 Executive Recommendation of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget: Director Michelle Lange Laura Clark, Chief Information Officer At 2:35 p.m., Sen. Bayer left the meeting. At 2:37 p.m., Sen. Hauck left the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 2:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-4346
    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-398
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5489
    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-399
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5490
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 11:29:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-21
    Committee name
    Economic Competitiveness
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS REP. MIKE HOADLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a Presentation from Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance before the committee. Nikki Devitt, Christopher Martin, Haley Bennett, and Christopher Germain, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, provided a presentation on the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058 and HB 4059 before the committee: Thursday, March 20, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building HB 4055 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 275. HB 4056 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to create a child care savings program; to provide for child care savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 4057 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4. Representative Scheutte, Representative Schmaltz, and Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. Questions and discussions followed. Genevieve Marron, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified with no position on HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, HB 4056 and HB 4057, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Alejandra Barraza, representing the High Scope Educational Research Foundation. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Peter Spadafor, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4056 and HB 4057, but did not wish to speak: Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. HB 4058 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4mm. HB 4059 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4mm. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-61
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 10:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-27
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4118. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4118, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4118, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Thursday, March 20, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building HB 4118 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 151, 154, 280, 468, and 520 (MCL 280.151, 280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520), section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281, section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and sections 468 and 520 as amended by 2018 PA 644. Susan Julian, representing citizens. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4118 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4238, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242 before the committee: HB 4233 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled "Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate," by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding section 36a. HB 4234 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled "Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate," by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding sections 36a and 36b. HB 4235 (Rep. Smit) A bill to prohibit the use of certain applications on government-issued devices; to require public employers to take certain actions related to prohibited applications; to prohibit certain employees or officers from downloading or accessing certain applications; to provide exceptions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4238 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1346. HB 4239 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to prohibit state institutions of higher education from entering into agreements with foreign actors under certain circumstances; to prohibit state institutions of higher education from receiving grants and other items of value from foreign actors under certain circumstances; to require state institutions of higher education to enter into gift agreements; to establish reporting requirements for certain gifts received by state institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from Marla Braun, representing the Office of Representative Thompson, testified in support of HB 4242. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 4241. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Jenkins-Arno testified in support of HB 4238. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4240. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4233. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 4233 and Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4234. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Frank Foster, representing Equality. Mark Calaguas. certain foreign actors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4240 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to prohibit public bodies from receiving gifts and grants from foreign actors under certain circumstances; to prohibit public bodies from entering into agreements with foreign actors under certain circumstances; to establish disclosure requirements for certain gifts, grants, contracts, and other interests relating to certain foreign actors; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 4241 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c. HB 4242 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16213 and 20175a (MCL 333.16213 and 333.20175a), as amended by 2023 PA 62. Aisa Villarosa, representing the Asian Law Caucus. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4239, but did not wish to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB 4233. Questions and discussions followed. Autum Smith testified in support of HB 4233, HB 4234 and HB 4238. David Martyn, representing the Michigan Land Title Association, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB 4233. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB 4233. Nichole Keway Biber testified with a neutral position on HB 4234 and HB 4233. Roland Hwang, representing American Citizens for Justice, testified with no position on HB 4233. Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices, testified in opposition to HB 4238, HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242. Barry Wayne Adams testified in support of HB 4233, HB 4241, HB 4240, HB 4238, HB 4239 and HB 4234. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:24 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-62
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 14:58:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-451
    Committee name
    House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, March 20, 2025 2:54 PM Room 352, State Capitol Building The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus, Farhat, Puri and Fitzgerald. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid the Quarterly Report dated March 20, 2025, before the committee. Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly Report, dated March 20, 2025. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Hall moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated March 20, 2025. The motion prevailed 6-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus, Farhat, Puri and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 2:58 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5559
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 14:54:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 11:23:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-03-20 11:00:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-15
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 130 (Sen. Singh) and SB 131 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding SB 157 (Sen. Bayer). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Singh and Senator Lauwers to explain Senate Bills 130 and 131. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB130 and SB 131: Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals - Support Paige Fults, LARA - Support Stacy Wells, L'Esprit Academy - Support David Dagenais, Michigan College of Beauty, Troy - Support Don Romain, Chief Regulatory Offices, Douglas J Institute and Salon - Support The Chair invited Senator Bayer to testify on SB 157. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB157: Eric and Sherry Wexler - Support Lisa Barnett – Support Page 2 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB157: Ann Griffin, Attorneys for Animals - Support Ann Griffin, State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, to report SB130 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers, to report SB131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Webber and Senator Polehanki were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at 11:23 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-4343
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-03-20 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-33
    Committee name
    Regulatory Reform
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4081, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4081. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4081 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-1: Thursday, March 20, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building HB 4081 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fairbairn. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Realtors. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representatives Liberati, 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-03-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-74
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-03-20
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
134
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-HJ-03-20-030
    Linked media count
    3
    Named action count
    53
    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
    8
    Scheduled start
    2025-03-20T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-03-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-31
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-03-20-027
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:05 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-03-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-92

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