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The Committee on Oversight submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin
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2020-12-15
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The Committee on Oversight submitted the following: Joint meeting held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower Present: Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin Senator MacGregor moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:40 p.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 12:00 noon. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
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2020-12-15
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2020-12-15 16:00:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony by Mr. John Poulos, CEO, of Dominion Voting Systems. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. Chair McBroom welcomed Mr. John Poulos, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems and Dominion Voting Systems company attorney Mr. Greg Brower to the committee. Chair McBroom administered the Oath to Mr. Poulos. Chair McBroom invited Mr. Poulos, CEO of Dominion Voting Systems to give the committee a presentation, under oath, regarding the Dominion Voting Systems company operations. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair recessed the committee from 2:07 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Member questions and discussion with Mr. John Poulos continued. The Chair recessed the committee from 3:23 p.m. to 3:38 p.m. Member question and discussion with Mr. John Poulos continued. Members requested additional information from Mr. Poulos be forwarded to the Chairman's office. Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adjourn the committee at 4:01 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: Page 2 of 2
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2020-12-15
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committee-156
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Oversight
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 8, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 10:15 a.m., in the Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony by Chris Thomas, Senior Elections Advisor, City of Detroit. 2. Testimony from Invited Guests Regarding Election Operations at the TCF Center. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:39 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom welcomed Sen.(s) Santana to the meeting. Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. The Chair informed the committee that all testifiers will be asked to take an oath to swear or affirm that the testimony they give will be the truth. Chair McBroom invited Chris Thomas, Senior Elections Advisor for the City of Detroit to give the committee a presentation, under oath, regarding his observations relative to absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair recessed the committee from 10:39 a.m. to 10:42 a.m. Chair McBroom invited the following invited guests to present testimony, under oath, regarding their experiences during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center: Tim Griffin Phil Mayor Sofia Nelson Edith Lee Payne Page 1 of 2 Paul Driscoll Joseph Zimmerman Sommer Woods Dorian Tyus The Chair recessed the committee from 1:54 p.m. to 2:05 p.m. Continued: Chair McBroom invited the following invited guests to present testimony, under oath, regarding their experiences during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center: David Jaffee Mary Ellen Gurewitz Erica Peresman Member questions and discussion followed the individual testifiers. The Chair invited testifiers to send written testimony if available. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adjourn the committee at 4:56 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: Page 2 of 2
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the Room 403 of the Capitol Building
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1
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2020-12-08
Meeting id
meeting-3221
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2020-12-08 10:15:00.000000
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committee-156
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Oversight
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 1, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 10:15 a.m., in the 100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony Regarding Absentee Ballot Counting at the TCF Center. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:20 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom welcomed Sen.(s) Santana and Daley and Rep. Alexander to the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido the adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2020, November 7, 2020 and the November 19, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments announcing the availability and location of overflow rooms for attendees, acknowledging the receipt of written testimony and requesting testifiers limit their comments to first-hand experiences at the TCF Center and 3 minutes to allow everyone interested in testifying an opportunity. Chair McBroom brought to the members attention a letter of clarification submitted by Kent County Clerk, Lisa Posthumus Lyons regarding her testimony during the previous committee hearing. Chair McBroom invited former Sen. Patrick Colbeck to give the committee a presentation regarding his observations relative to absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair recessed the committee from 11:51 a.m. to 11:52 a.m. Page 1 of 4 Chair McBroom invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding their experiences during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center: Marian Sheridan, Self – provided written testimony Philip O'Halloran, GOP Patty McMurray, GOP Rhonda Weber , Self – provided written testimony and photos Jeffrey C. Stearns, Self Glen Sitek, Election Integrity Fund – provided written testimony Lori Levi, Self – provided written testimony Chris Schornak, Guard the Vote / Election Integrity Fund – provided written testimony Kelly Esper, Self – provided written testimony Kristina Karamo, GOP Monica Palmer, Wayne County Board of Canvassers Karen Cortis, Self – provide written testimony Brian Pannebecker, GOP Autoworkers for Trump 2020 Hima Kolanagireddy, MI GOP Mellissa Carone, Self James H. Danley, GOP – provided written testimony Jacqueline Zaplitny, Self – provided written testimony Lori Ebaugh, Self – provided written testimony Dr, Michael Dubiel, Self Braden Gizcobazzi, Self Andrew J. Miller, Self Robert Cushman, Guard the Vote – provided written testimony Kristy Klamer, Self Shane Trejo, Self Andrew Sitto, Self Bill Carzon, Self Jeffrey Gorman, Self Grace Norris, Self Page 2 of 4 Jennifer Seidl, MI GOP Jazmine M. Early, Self – provided written testimony Articia Bomer, Freezing the Fraud in Future Elections Charles J. Ritchard, Self – provided written testimony Evan Shock, Self Adam de Angeli, Self – provided written testimony Karyn Chopjian, Michigan GOP – provided written testimony Randy Bishop, Self Lenore Kurek, Self – provided written testimony David Clixby, District 11 Linda Sawyer, Self Holly Spalding, We The People – provided written testimony Robin Bozenski, Self – provide written testimony Polly McNichol, Self Matthew Shepard, US Taxpayers Party Bill Schmidt, Self Timothy Parker, Self Nancy Tiseo, Macomb County Vickie Koller, Self The Chair recessed the committee from 12:43 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. Continued: Chair McBroom invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding their experiences during the absentee ballot counting at the TCF Center: John McGrath, Self – provided written testimony Terri Biegas, Self – provided written testimony Sylvia Halpert, Self Ronna Ross, Self Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Self Eugene Greenstien, Self Marilyn Fine, Self – provided written testimony Eddie Kabacinski, Warren City Council District 5 Angelic Johnson, Self Page 3 of 4 Gordon Pennington, Self Michael J Haves, Self Joe Farkas, Self Kurt Hausauea, Teamsters Union Austin T. Kreutz, Allegan Pastors Linda Brandis, Self Maria Menzel-Brown, Self – provided written testimony Member questions and discussion followed the individual testifiers. If written testimony was not submitted during the meeting, the Chair requested testifiers to send written testimony after the fact. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee at 5:206 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: Page 4 of 4
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the 100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2020-12-01
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meeting-4907
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2020-11-19 16:26:00.000000
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2020-11-19 13:06:00.000000
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senate
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committee-156
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Oversight
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 19, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Kent County Clerk. 2. Presentation by Barb Byrum, Ingham County Clerk. 3. Presentation by Sheryl Guy, Antrim County Clerk. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll. A quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Sen. Theis moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. MacDonald was excused from the meeting. Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. Chair Hall gave opening comments. The committee went at ease from 1:12 p.m. to 1:13 p.m. to resolve a background noise issue. Chair McBroom invited Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons to present to the committee via Zoom regarding the 2020 election. Chair McBroom invited Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum to present to the committee via Zoom regarding the 2020 election. Page 1 of 3 Member questions and discussion followed from Chair Hall, Rep.(s) LaFave, Camilleri, Reilly, C. A. Johnson and S. Johnson. Member questions and discussion followed from Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and Irwin. Chair McBroom requested additional information from both presenters be submitted to the committee. Chair McBroom invited Antrim County Clerk Sheryl Guy, to present to the committee via Zoom regarding the 2020 election. Member questions and discussion followed. The committee went at ease from 3:54 p.m. to 3:55 p.m. Clerk Byrum providing additional testimony, followed by questions from Chair McBroom. Clerk Guy continued her presentation. Member questions and discussion followed from Rep.(s) LaFave, C.A. Johnson, Chair Hall and Rep. LaGrand. Member questions and discussion followed from Sen. Theis and Chair McBroom Chair Hall adjourned the House Committee on Oversight at 4:25 p.m. Chair McBroom recognized testimony cards and written testimony was received from the following individuals: Gordon R. Pennington, Election Integrity Fund Rhonda Weber, Self Jim Maher, TCF Center Poll Challenger Alan Pierce, Self Philip O'Halloran, Self Kelly M. Dobson, Self Adam Rebandt, Poll Challenger Curt Fletemier, Election Integrity / Michigan Conservation Coalition Lori Petrosky Ebauga, Self Page 2 of 3 Grace Norris, Self Ralph Rebandt II, Self Genevieve Peters, Family America Project Jasmine Early, Self Roy Wilson, Macomb County Conservatives Mark Fredal, Self Glenn Detillo, Self Anna Pierce, Self Julie Conley, MI GOP Monica Schafer, Ingham County Gabi Grossbad, Self Shane Trejo, Detroit Vote Fraud Stoppers Cheryl Wasilwski, Self Bob Cushman, Self There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee at 4:26 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 12/01/2020 Page 3 of 3
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the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
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2020-11-19
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meeting-4672
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2020-11-07 11:38:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 7, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Authorization of issuing subpoena on the Bureau of Elections. The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll. A quorum was present. The Chair invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. Discussion was held between the members of both committees pertaining to the 2020 primary and general elections. The Chair invited Sen. Irwin to make a statement to the committee. Chair Hall invited Rep. S. Johnson to make a statement to the committee. Chair Hall invited Rep. Camilleri to make a statement to the committee. Chair Hall invited Rep. LaGrand to make a statement to the committee. Chair Hall made a statement to the committee. Chair McBroom made a statement to the committee. Page 1 of 2 Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to authorize the Chair, in conjunction with the Chair of House Oversight Committee, to issue and have served, a subpoena on the Bureau of Elections to require them to provide this Committee with information and communications related to the 2020 primary and general elections. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis and MacDonald Nays: Sen. Irwin The motion prevailed. Representative Webber moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the chair, in conjunction with the chair of the Senate Oversight Committee, to issue and have served, a subpoena on the Bureau of Elections to require them to provide this Committee with information and communications related to the 2020 primary and general elections. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 11:38 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: 12/01/2020 Page 2 of 2
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the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
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2020-11-07
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The Committee on Oversight submitted the following: Joint meeting held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McBroom (C), Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin Senator Lauwers moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:48 a.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. MARGARET O’BRIEN Secretary of the Senate
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2020-10-20
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Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
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2020-10-20
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 20, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Director of the Michigan Bureau of Elections regarding the 2020 Elections. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Senate Committee on Elections called to order at 2:05 p.m. The Committee called roll. A quorum was present. The Chair invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair invited Jonathan Brater, Director of the Michigan Bureau of Elections, to give a presentation regarding the transformation of the Michigan election process and system due to COVID-19 and the implemented safeguards for the November 2020 election. Questions followed from members of both committees. The Chair requested that the Director provide the committees with more information regarding the statutes for the election process. The Senate Committee on Elections adjourned at 3:36 p.m. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 7, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adjourn the committee at 3:36 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned Date Adopted by Committee: 12/01/2020 Page 1 of 1
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the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
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2020-10-20
Meeting id
meeting-4909
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2020-10-07 14:11:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 7, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Update from the Michigan Department of Corrections regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. Reported HB 5015 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi Washington to update the committee regarding the MDOC's response to COVID-19 and staffing issues. Director Washington delivered a hand-out to the members that included updates on COVID-19 cases and testing, and vacancies, absences and mandated overtime. Member questions and discussion followed on all topics. The Chair invited Rep. Berman to summarize HB 5015, via Zoom, for the committee. Member questions followed. A card was submitted by David Guenthner of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in support of HB 5015. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to report HB 5015 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin 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 2:11 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 20, 2020
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2020-10-07
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 29, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Administration of Medicaid Payments to Nursing Facilities for Long-Term Care, MDHHS, November 2019, #319-0570-18. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Administration of Medicaid Payments to Nursing Facilities for Long-Term Care, MDHHS, November 2019, #319-0570-18: - Mary Jo Koschay, Office of the Auditor General, Audit Division Administrator - Mike Ventura, Office of the Auditor General, Audit Manager - Brittney Simon, Office of the Auditor General, Audit Supervisor - Farah Hanley, MDHHS, Senior. Dept. Director of Financial Operations - Scott Werner, MDHHS, Office of Audit Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:23 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 10/07/2020
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2020-09-29
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meeting-3166
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Virtual Learning in Traditional Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education, August 2020, #313-0224-16. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit, Virtual Learning in Traditional Public Schools, Michigan Department of Education August 2020, #313-0224-16: - Michigan Department of Education Superintendent Michael Rice - Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Kyle Guerrant - Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Venessa Keesler Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:33 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/29/2020
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2020-09-23
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 22, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 3:30 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 828 (Sen. Runestad). 3. Testimony regarding SB 829 (Sen. Barrett). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Theis was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB's 828 and 829, and invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 828 - 829: - David Knezek, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose. Member questions followed. - Polly Synk, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose. Member questions followed. - Daniel Sonneveldt, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Oppose. Member questions followed. - Cary Silverman, American Tort Reform Association – Support. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 828 - 829: - Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Support. Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB's 828 -829: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose Amanda Fisher, NFIB Michigan – Support Dave Grecco, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Tim Ward, State Farm – Support Todd Tennis, Negligence Law Section, State Bar of Michigan - Oppose There being no further business before the committee, Sen. Irwin moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/23/2020
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2020-09-22
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meeting-3149
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 17, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service regarding emergency orders impacting farm workers. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the MDHHS emergency orders impacting farm workers: Director Robert Gordon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – no position Director Gary McDowell, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – no position Member questions followed regarding the surge in Covid-19 positive testing in migrant workers and technical aspects of testing; percentage of Covid-19 tests completed for migrant workers; Covid-19 resources provided by the departments to the migrant workers and farms, and the extent to which these were utilized. The Chair accepted a letter of support from the MI Immigrant Rights Center for the EO affecting migrant farm workers. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:47 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/22/2020
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2020-09-17
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meeting-3143
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 16, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Update from the Michigan Department of Corrections regarding their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized the days' agenda. The Chair invited Heidi Washington, Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections to update the committee on the Departments' response to the COVID -19 pandemic and departmental staffing issues. Director Washington provided a hand-out to the members. Member questions followed and additional information was requested. There being no further business before the committee, Sen. MacDonald moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:57 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: . September 17, 2020
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2020-09-16
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meeting-3142
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2020-09-15 14:38:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by Sen. McBroom and Sen. Moss on the FOIA and LORA Package. 2. Testimony regarding HB 4007 (Rep. Rendon). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4008 (Rep. Guerra). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4009 (Rep. Lasinski). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4010 (Rep. Glenn). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4011 (Rep. Berman). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4012 (Rep. Hauck). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4013 (Rep. Allor). 9. Testimony regarding HB 4014 (Rep. Schroeder). 10. Testimony regarding HB 4015 (Rep. Filler) 11. Testimony regarding HB 4016 (Rep. Camilleri) 12. Testimony regarding SB 833 (Sen. Moss). 13. Testimony regarding SB 834 (Sen. McBroom). 14. Testimony regarding SB 835 (Sen. Moss). 15. Testimony regarding SB 836 (Sen. Moss). 16. Testimony regarding SB 837 (Sen. McBroom). 17. Testimony regarding SB 838 (Sen. McBroom). 18. Testimony regarding SB 839 (Sen. Moss). 19. Testimony regarding SB 840 (Sen. McBroom). 20. Testimony regarding SB 841 (Sen. McBroom). 21. Testimony regarding SB 842 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair announced the presentation from the Michigan Corrections Organization regarding the Michigan Department of Corrections response to the COVID-19 pandemic was removed from the days agenda. The Vice Chair conducted the committee so the Chair could present to the meeting. The Chair and Sen. Moss gave a presentation regarding SB's 833 – 842 and HB's 4007 – 4016. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 833 – 842 and HB's 4007 – 4016: Adam Reams, Michigan Department of State – Support Joe Fedewa, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support HB's 4007 - 4016 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:38 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/16/2020
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2020-09-15
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meeting-3139
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 1, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by the Office of the Auditor General report regarding virtual learning in traditional public schools. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG report on virtual learning in traditional public schools: Leah M. Decker, Audit Manager, Office of the Auditor General – No Position Yvonne L. Benn, Audit Division Administrator, Office of the Auditor General – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG report on virtual learning in traditional public schools: Dr. Michael Rice, MDE Superintendent – No Position Dr. Venessa Keesler, MDE Deputy Superintendent – No Position Kyle Guerrant, MDE Deputy Superintendent – No Position Member questions followed regarding the AOG's audit recommendations and findings, MDE's duty in evaluating the effectiveness of the virtual learning program provided by the traditional public schools, the data collection efforts for the virtual learning efficacy study, monitoring and evaluating of data on virtual data provided by the traditional public schools, corrective measures taken by the MDE in response to the audit report. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:32 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 09/15/2020
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by the Office of the Auditor General report regarding virtual learning in traditional public schools
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2020-09-01
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meeting-3118
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 29, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at 12:00 noon, in room 403 of the Capitol Binsfeld. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by the Michigan Office of the State Employer, regarding the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from July 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair introduced Director Liza Estlund Olson and invited her to address the committee. The Chair provided her with questions in advance and she read her responses. Member question and discussion followed concerning Civil Service procedures and collective bargaining agreements, numbers of staff within the OSE and number of staff working remotely, assistance to state departments and executive offices, return to work plans, leave time, federal work share program, essential and non-essential workers, lay-off's, furloughs and UIA benefits. Additional information was requested and will be provided to the members through the Chair's office. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 1:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: September 1, 2020
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room 403 of the Capitol Binsfeld. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by the Michigan Office of the State Employer, regarding the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
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2020-07-29
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meeting-3112
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by the Michigan Department of Corrections, regarding the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. At 2:21 p.m. the Chair entered the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair recognized Sen. Santana had joined the meeting. The Chair introduced Corrections Ombudsman, Keith Barber and invited him to address the committee. Member question and discussion followed concerning prison facility contagious disease protocol, PPE, COVID- 19 testing procedures and response plan, social distancing vendor and visitor contact with inmates, communication for and with staff and inmates, symptomatic employees, use of sick/leave time, inmate communication with family, budgets, hotline phone numbers, step down and positive tested units, health care and health care staff, tensions and stresses among the inmates during pandemic, mandated overtime, inmate quarantine and personal property. The Chair introduced Rep. Julie Alexander and Rep. Sarah Lighter and invited them to address the committee. The Representatives shared information regarding communications received concerning the prison facilities located in their legislative districts. Member questions and discussions followed regarding communication with and for staff, inmates and families, COVID-19 testing, health care, staff financial issues, county health department directives, chain of command, PPE, wearing of masks, the MCO. The Chair introduced Natalie Holbrook from American Friends Service Committee and invited her to address the committee. Written testimony was provided. Member questions and discussion followed regarding the testimony that was provided. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 4:01 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: 07/29/2020
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2020-07-23
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meeting-3104
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2020-07-22 15:37:00.000000
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Oversight
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MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by Director Heidi Washington, of the Michigan Department of Corrections, regarding the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from July 8, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair introduced Director Heidi Washington with the Michigan Department of Corrections and invited her to address the committee. Director Washington shared a prepared statement with the committee. Member question and discussion followed concerning COVID-19 testing procedures, social distancing within Department of Correction facilities, vendor and visitor contact with inmates, recidivism of inmates released amid the pandemic, and the level of correspondence between inmates and their families while visitation is not allowed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 3:37 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: 07/23/2020 Page 1 of 1
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the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. A summary of the agenda is as follows: 1. A presentation by Director Heidi Washington, of the Michigan Department of Corrections, regarding the Department's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Media count
0
Meeting date
2020-07-22
Meeting id
meeting-3098
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2020-07-22 14:00:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020
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Actual end
2020-07-08 12:45:00.000000
Actual start
2020-07-08 10:20:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-156
Committee name
Oversight
Evidence text
MEMBERS: SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 8, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. A presentation from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Michigan National Guard on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic 2. A presentation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair introduced Major General Paul D. Rogers with the Michigan National Guard and invited him to address the committee. Major General Rogers shared a prepared statement with the committee. Member question and discussion followed concerning COVID-19 testing procedures, veteran home management under the pandemic and patient transfer policies, state inspections of the veteran nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic and infection control measures, PPE policies for the National Guard members, staff training and testing, and the Guard's outreach programs during the pandemic. The Chair introduced the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Daniel Eichinger and Fisheries Chief Jim Dexter and invited them to address the committee. Member questions and discussion followed concerning fire protection officer layoffs, staffing numbers and furloughs, staff exempt from layoffs and essential employees, work share policies, fisheries restocking process and policies during the pandemic. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Irwin to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 2 of 2
Location
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2020-07-08
Meeting id
meeting-3091
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2020-07-08 10:00:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020

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