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2025-04-23

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For 2025-04-23, the release reports observations found. It contains 1302 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • 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
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-5495
    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
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-5494
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 09:53:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-04-23 09:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-307
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 MEMBERS: SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 23, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Irwin, Singh and Albert The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Damoose was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Albert, supported by Senator Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget priorities of the Michigan Association of State Universities: Dr. Dan Hurley, CEO, Michigan Association of State Universities The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the importance of the Michigan Tuition Grant Program: Dr. Rick Pappas, President, Davenport University Jesse Ward, student and Michigan Tuition Grant Recipient, Davenport University The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget priorities of the Michigan College Access Network: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director, Michigan College Access Network There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 9:53 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4361
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 12:03:00.000000
    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, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Wilson. Excused: Rep. Wilson. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4225 and HB 4229 before the committee: A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4229 at the April 16th, 2025, meeting. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4225, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4225 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building HB 4225 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 2020 PA 211, entitled "Save our students act," by amending the title and sections 3 and 5 (MCL 380.1893 and 380.1895). HB 4229 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 2018 PA 435, entitled "An act to create the office of school safety and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state entities," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.683). Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4229 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4223 and HB 4315 before the committee: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4223. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4315. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris and Representative Pavlov testifed together in support of HB 4223 and HB 4315. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4223 and HB 4315, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. HB 4223 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308g. HB 4315 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308f. The Chair laid HB 4345 before the committee: Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4345. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4345, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The Chair laid HB 4141 before the committee: Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4141. Jenn Wilson, a licensed counselor with Avondale School District, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Casey Noce, representing Northville Christian School, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Andy Wares, associate principal from Traverse City West High School, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Questions and discussion followed. James Schwarz, Superintendent of Avondale School District, and Katie Gomez, Avondale Middle School Principal, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified together in support of HB 4141. Representative Tisdel and Casey Noce answered questions from the committee. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in support of HB 4141. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 4141. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. HB 4345 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2023 PA 103. HB 4141 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4141, but did not wish to speak: Dwayne Gill, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 12:03 PM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-91
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 13:09:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-04-23 12:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-7
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 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 April 23, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 3 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 4 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 5 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 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, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) substitute to SB 3. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 3, SB 4, and SB 5: Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support Robert Davidson, The Committee to Protect Healthcare – Support Jayne Courts, Michigan State Medical Society – Support Morgan Halloran, PhRMA – Opposition Christine Shearer and Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support Jason Lachowski, AARP – Support Ranier Simons, Community Access National Network – Opposition Fox Rigney, Resident – Support Justin Mendoza, Universities Allied for Essential Medicines – Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 3, SB 4, and SB 5: Chris Baggett, Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Opposition Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan – Support Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support Amy Stanton, MESSA – Support David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition Amber Bellazaire, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Amar Majjhoo, Michigan Rheumatism Society – Opposition Madelaine Feldman, Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations – Opposition David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Opposition Maimah Karmo, Tigerlily Foundation – Opposition Michiel Peters, Global Coalition on Aging – Opposition Anna Meyer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Support Shabbir Safdar, Partnership for Safe Medicines – Opposition Stephen Rapundalo, MichBio – Opposition Wendy Block Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Chris Kennedy, Former State Representative in Colorado – Support Brittany Tayler, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Physicians – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 3: Philip Kuriakose, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – No Position Eric Winer, Association for Clinical Oncology – No Position Eric Roth, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Opposition Travis Butchello, Health Care Distributors Association – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB3 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley Pass: Sen. Huizenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB4 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley Pass: Sen. Huizenga The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB5 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley Pass: Sen. Huizenga Page 3 of 3 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:09 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4360
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 10:27:00.000000
    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, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Absent: Rep. Foreman. Excused: Rep. Foreman. Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4309 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4309, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Shane Preston, representing the United States Department of Defense. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4309. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building HB 4309 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18001 (MCL 333.18001), as amended by 2018 PA 355, and by adding sections 16188, 17011b, 17511b, and 18011b. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4309 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4246 before the committee: Representative Green testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed. Amy Brown and Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Leigh Small, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing, testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed. Aaron McCormick, RN, and Katie Pontifex, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, joined by Michelle Mahon, RN, representing National Nurses Untied, testified in opposition to HB 4246. Questions and discussion followed. Patrick Miller, representing Hospice of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed. Beth Skillen, representing the American Nurses Association- Michigan, testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4246, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sherry Marden, representing herself. Carrie Mull, representing Trinity Health- Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4246, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. HB 4246 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16170a, 16222, 16231, 16238, and 17201 (MCL 333.16170a, 333.16222, 333.16231, 333.16238, and 333.17201), section 16170a as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16222 as amended by 2014 PA 97, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17201 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding sections 16187, 17225, and 17225a. Joanne Bailey, representing the Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Laura Haynes, representing the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association. Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan. Shane Preston, representing the United States Department of Defense. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4246, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers- Michigan. Sue Browne, representing United Steelworkers District 1. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations- Michigan. Leah Derr, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 40. Dina Carlisle, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 40. Beth Byrd, representing Service Employees International Union Healthcare Michigan. Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. Mack Jones, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Foreman 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 10:27 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
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-92
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 11:28:00.000000
    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 Majority Vice Chair BeGole. Majority Vice Chair BeGole requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Absent: Rep. Lightner. Excused: Rep. Lightner. Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Sheriffs' Association and Office of the Sheriff. Matt Saxton, Executive Director, Michigan Sheriffs' Association; Dan Pfannes, Deputy Director, Michigan Sheriffs' Association; Sheriff Michael Poulin, Muskegon County, President, Michigan Sheriffs' Association; and Sheriff Troy Goodnough, Monroe County, Director, Michigan Sheriffs' Association gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Lightner 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 11:28 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-93
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 12:26:00.000000
    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, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Wortz and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Wortz and Foreman. Chair Martin welcomed Faith Baptist School to the committee. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4029. The motion prevailed 14-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4029 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building HB 4029 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40113a and 41103 (MCL 324.40113a and 324.41103), section 40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222 and section 41103 as added by 1995 PA 57. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a Presentation on the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus and the Certified Tourism Ambassador Program before the committee. Julie Pingston, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Amari Steward, representing the Explore Flint and Genesee, gave a presentation on promoting tourism in Michigan. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-94
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23 12:00:00.000000
    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
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-5373
    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-148
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Foreign Influence
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-5372
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-04-23 17:02:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-04-23 15:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-15
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 1 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 April 23, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from Cannabis Regulatory Agency 2. Presentation from Michigan Cannabis Industry Association The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation. Member questions followed. Brian Hanna, Executive Director, Cannabis Regulatory Agency Derek Sova, Legislative Assistant, Cannabis Regulatory Agency The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation. Member questions followed Robin Schneider, Executive Director, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association Alex Adams, CEO, Cambium Analytica Douglas Mains, Chair, Cannabis Industry Group, Honigman Law. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Lauwers and Wojno were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 5:02 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-04-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-4362
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23 15:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-04-23
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-04-23-038
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    29
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    2025-04-23T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-04-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-39
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-04-23-035
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    13
    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
    1
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-04-23
    Sitting id
    sitting-100

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