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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 12, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 1133 (S-2) (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 5426 (Rep. Matt Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 5427 (Rep. Greg VanWoerkom) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 1133. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1133 and the (S-2) substitute: James Clift, Deputy Director, EGLE – Opposed Todd Hoppe, Foster Swift Collins and Smith – Support Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane and Gas Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 1133 and (S-2): Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report the (S-2) version of SB 1133 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, and Outman. Nays: Sen.(s) McMorrow. Pass: Sen.(s) McCann and Brinks. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 1133 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Representative Hall to summarize House Bills 5426 and 5427. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5426 and HB 5427: BreeAnn Anderson, Department of Technology Management and Budget – Support Laura Clark, Department of Technology Management and Budget – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5426 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5426. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5427 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5427. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:13 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 2 of 2
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2020-11-12
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 29, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4288 (Rep. Hoitenga), as amended, with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 1133 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:25 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from September 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the State Representative Michelle Hoitenga to summarize HB 4288. The Chair invited following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4288: Tom Frazier, Michigan Township Association – Oppose Matt Groen, Michigan Cable Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4288: Jeff Cobb, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose Michael Watza, Kitch Attorneys and Counselors – Oppose Meghann Keit-Corrion, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose Jennifer Greenburg, Telecom Association of Michigan – Support Bob Stewart, Frontier Communications – Support Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Gavin Goetz, AT&T Michigan – Support Matt Groen, Michigan Cable Association - Support Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the Nesbitt amendment #1 to HB 4288. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, and Outman. Nays: Sen.(s) Horn and Brinks. Pass: Sen.(s) McCann and McMorrow. The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4288, as amended, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Outman, and McCann. Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead. Pass: Sen.(s) Brinks and McMorrow. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4288. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Paul Burns, of Senator McBroom's office to summarize SB 1133. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 1133: Wayne Kohley, Michigan Propane and Gas Association – Support Nathan Kark, MDARD – Oppose James Clift, EGLE – Oppose Abigail Wallace, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:20 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 12, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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2020-09-29
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meeting-3167
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 23, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Cable and Telecommunication Association on broadband access and funding. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from September 15, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding broadband access and funding: Matt Groen, Executive Director, Michigan Cable and Telecommunication Association – No Position The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) LaSata and Nesbitt were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:15 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 29, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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2020-09-23
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meeting-3157
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SR 142 ( Lauwers) with recommendation. 2. Reported SR 143 ( Lauwers) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from July 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SR 142 and SR 143: John Richter, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Opposition Laura S. Sherman, Michigan EIBC – No Position Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SR 142 and SR 143: John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SR 142 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report SR 143 to the floor with recommendation that it be adopted. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the resolution was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 23, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
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2020-09-15
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meeting-3137
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 28, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Four Lakes Task Force regarding the Edenville Dam The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Outman, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. At 1:02 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:03 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Horn, Bumstead and McCann were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Four Lakes Task Force for a presentation: Dave Kepler, President Four Lakes Task Force – No Position Ron Hanson, Spicer Group, Partner with Four Lakes Task Force – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:05 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 1 of 1
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2020-07-28
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meeting-4666
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 597 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom). The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 597. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 597. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Bumstead, and Outman Nays: Sen.(s) Barrett, Brinks, and McMorrow Pass: Sen. McCann The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597 (S-1): Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position Brett French, Upper Peninsula Power Company – Oppose Laura Sherman, Michigan EIBC – Oppose Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 597: Rodney Cole, DTE – Oppose Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – No Position Cathy Wilson, Consumers Energy – Oppose Missy Stults, City of Ann Arbor – No Position Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 597: John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – No Position Steve Murphy, Power Home Solar – Oppose Kirk Profit, City of Ann Arbor – Oppose Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw 350 – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 597 (S- 1): Andrew Varmeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:44 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: July 28, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
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2020-07-22
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meeting-3099
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) The Chair called the meeting to order. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): Terry Turpin, FERC Director of the Office of Energy Projects – No Position John Katz, FERC Deputy Associate General Counsel – No Position David Capka, FERC Director of the Division of Dam Safety and Inspections – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: July 22, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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2020-06-23
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meeting-4662
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. DNR Overview of the Dam Management Program The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the DNR overview of the dam management program: Craig Brunet, Legislative Liaison DNR – No Position Jessica Mistack, Natural Resources Manager, Fisheries Division, DNR – No Position Joe Nohner, Resource Analyst, Fisheries Division Habitat Management Unit, DNR – No Position Chip Kosloski, Program Manager Grants Management Section, DNR – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
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2020-06-16
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meeting-4660
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 10, 2020 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and Senate Committee on Environmental Quality was scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) regarding the Edenville Dam. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Horn was excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Edenville Dam Liesl Clark, EGLE Director – No Position Teresa Seidel, Director, Water Resources Division EGLE – No Position Luke Trumble, Environmental Engineer, Hydrologic Studies and Dam Safety Unit, Water Resources Division, EGLE – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:43 a.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower
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2020-06-10
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meeting-4658
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett), SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 3, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Students at the West Bloomfield High School – Support Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power System - Support David Arnosti, Green Team at Haslett Community Church – Support Mark Ames, Ann Arbor Solar Analytics – Support John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Mindy Miner, Citizens Climate Lobby – Support Jeremy Zinn, Citizen – Support Jonathan Miner, WMEAC – Support Dave Friedrichs, Homeland Solar – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:02 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 3, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett), SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Mike Byrne, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position Holdane Davies, Consumer Energy Alliance – Oppose Ben Schimpf and Laura Sherman, Peninsula Solar - Support James Shaw, IBEW Local 17 – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Dave Leahy, Citizen – Support Tony Daunt, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support Thomas Reinke, GLREA – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 10, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 25, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett), SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Brandon Hofmeister, Consumers Energy – Oppose Renze Hoeksema, DTE Energy – Oppose Due to the time constraints, the following individuals were unable to testify on SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Jason Hayes, Mackinac Center – Oppose John Freeman, GLREA – Support Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power – Support John Schleicher, Michigan Interfaith Power and Light – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Jonathan Miner, WMEAC – Support Brad Williams, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Oppose Stephanie Johnson, Utility Workers – Oppose Paul Lukkari, Solar King, LLC – Support Don King, Solar King, LLC – Support John and Kathie Gourlay, GLREA – Support Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw 350 – Support Page 1 of 2 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 3, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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2020-02-25
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 18, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4266 (Rep. Triston Cole) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 5266 (Rep. Triston Cole) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sens. Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4266 and HB 5266: Joe Baumann, Michigan Electric Cooperative Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4266 and HB 5266: Gavin Goetz, AT&T – Support Jennifer Greenburg, Telecom Association of Michigan – Support Bob Stewart, Frontier Communications – Support Mark Kappler, Tri-County Electric Cooperative – Support Chris Horak, Comcast – Support Reka Holley, Michigan Public Service Commission – Support Matt Groen, Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association – Support Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4266 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sens. Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4266. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to report HB 5266 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sens. Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5266. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:09 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 25, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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2020-02-18
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 596 (Sen. Barrett) SB 597 (Sen. McBroom) and SB 598 (Sen. Irwin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Barrett to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Senators Jeff Irwin, Tom Barrett, Aric Nesbitt, Michigan State Senate – Support Laura Sherman, Mark Hagerty, Mark Olinyk, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – Support Jayson Wallert, Power Home Solar – Support Renze Hoeksema, DTE Energy – Oppose Due to the time constraints the following individuals were unable to testify on SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Ed Rivet, Conservative Energy Forum – Support John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support David Friedrichs, Homeland Solar – Support Mike Linsea, Solar Winds Power Systems – Support Lisa Patrell, Washtenaw 350 Jonathan Miner, MISUN Grand Rapids, WMEAC – Support David Arnosti, Haslett Community Church – Support Graig Toepfer, Citizen – Support Marshall Clabeaux, Michigan Land, Air, Water – Support John Schleicher, Michigan Interfaith Power and Light – Support Page 1 of 2 Haldane Davies, Consumer Energy Alliance - Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 596, SB 597 and SB 598: Dylan Pogh, Mid-America Solar LLC – Support Paul Lukkari, Solar King LLC – Support Dave Leahy, Citizen – Support Alan Waller, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association – Support Wayne Schuurman, Audio Advisor – Support Jeremy Zinn, Oak Electric – Support Charlotte Jameson, Michigan Environmental Council – Support Gloria Koch, Citizen – Support Amanda Mayer, Distributed Power – Support Diane Cheklich, DZ Power – Support John Gourldy, Citizen – Support Beverly Ghesquiere, Huron Vallen Tennis Club – Support Nakhia Morrissette, Solar Energy Industries Association – Support Amy Heart, Sun Run – Support Donald King, Solar King LLC – Support Alex Neeley, Solar King LLC – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support Gwen Hejna, Citizen – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support John Sarver, Citizen – Support Tanya Paslawski, Michigan Electric and Gas Association – Opposition Ross Fisher, Citizen – Support Andrew Vermeesch, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Chris Patselas, Citizen – Support Dan Worth, Great Lakes Business Network – Support Jim Byrum, Rural AG Policy Consultants – Support Jim Lively, Citizen – Support Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Christian Munz, Citizen – Support Robert Randalph, Quality Solar – Support Samantha Crisci, Citizen – Support Jason Bloomquist, Quality Solar – Support Todd Tennis, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Opposition Mark Hagerty, Michigan Solar Solutions – Support Bill Queen, Citizen – Support Jake Schuster, Citizen – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:01 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 18, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 28, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5263 (Rep. Aaron Miller) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Presentation on VAR: a. Richard Blumenstock, Consumers Energy - Executive Director of Electric Planning b. Don Stanczak, DTE Energy – VP Business Planning and Development The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5263: Marla Braun, Office of State Representative Aaron Miller – Support Yvette Collins and Mark Ortlieb, AT & T – Support Bob Stewart, Frontier Communications – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 5263 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, and McMorrow. Nays: None Pass: Sen. Brinks. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to recommend immediate effect for HB 5263. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding VAR: Richard Blumenstock, Consumers Energy Don Stanczak, DTE There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:51 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 11, 2020 Page 2 of 2
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2020-01-28
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 21, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation by Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) Chairman Sally Talberg: 'The Commission's Role in System Reliability and VAR.' The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from January 14, 2020. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the MPSC's role in system reliability and VAR: Sally Talberg, Chair, Michigan Public Service Commission – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee: Evan Bixby, PineGate Renewables – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:43 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: January 28, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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2020-01-21
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 14, 2020 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: Presentation by Scott Pifer of DTE – What is Voltage Ampere Reactive Power (VAR)? The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the meeting minutes from August 7, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Scott Pifer from DTE to deliver a presentation titled 'What is Voltage Ampere Reactive Power (VAR)?' There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:34 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: January 21, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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2020-01-14
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meeting-2901
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR SEN. KIM LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES August 7, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology and House Committee on Energy was scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in the 519 Room of the Anderson House Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Chair Talberg of the Michigan Public Service Commission regarding the 2019 Draft Statewide Energy Assessment. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Outman, and McCann; a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Chair Talberg, of the Michigan Public Service Commission, to deliver a presentation regarding the 2019 Draft Statewide Energy Assessment. The Chairman made a motion to excuse absent members form the meeting. Without objection, Sens. Bumstead, Brinks, and McMorrow were excused from the meeting. The Chairman presented a tribute to Norm Saari, of the Michigan Public Service Commission, on the occasion of his retirement. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:55 a.m.. Date Adopted by Committee: January 14, 2020 Page 1 of 1
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2019-08-07
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Rod Williamson, of the Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equality. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sens. Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rod Williamson, of Association of Businesses Advocating Tariff Equality (ABATE), to deliver a presentation There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:58 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 08.07.19
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2019-06-18
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meeting-2780
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 11, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. 1. Presentation by Reka Holley and Mike Byrne, of the Michigan Public Service Commission, regarding Consumers IRP and Distributed Generation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Reka Holley and Mike Byrne, of the Michigan Public Service Commission, to present regarding Consumers IRP and Distributed Generation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:02 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 6/18/19
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
Meeting date
2019-06-11
Meeting id
meeting-2771
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held
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2019-06-11 14:00:00.000000
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committee-159
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR SEN. KIM LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 4, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4249 (Rep. Hoitenga) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow; a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Ken Morin, staff of Rep. Hoitenga, to summarize HB 4249. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4249: Amanda Fischer, NFIB – Neutral Lisa Hall, Midland County 911 and Michigan Communication Director's Association – Neutral The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4249: Trooper Nicole McGhee, Michigan State Police – Neutral Harriet Rennie-Brown, State 911 Committee – Neutral Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to report HB 4249 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow Nays: None. Page 1 of 2 The chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4249. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:08 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 6/11/19 Page 2 of 2
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1
Meeting date
2019-06-04
Meeting id
meeting-2761
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held
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2019-2020
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2019-05-21 14:53:00.000000
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Committee id
committee-159
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 21, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by the Laura Sherman, of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, Mark Hagerty, of Michigan Solar Solutions, and Phil Rausch, of Hemlock Semiconductor, regarding Michigan's energy load. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairman moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Nesbitt was excused. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Laura Sherman, Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council – No Position Mark Hagerty, Michigan Solar Solutions – No Position Phil Rausch, Hemlock Semiconductor – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:53 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 6/4/19
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the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
Meeting date
2019-05-21
Meeting id
meeting-2748
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held
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2019-05-21 14:00:00.000000
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2019-2020
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2019-05-14
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2019-2020
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2019-04-23 14:40:00.000000
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR SEN. KIM LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 23, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Simon Whitelocke, President of ITC Michigan and Vice President of ITC Holdings Corp., regarding an overview of ITC Holdings. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Simon Whitelocke, President of ITC Michigan and Vice President of ITC Holdings Corp., to give a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 21, 2019 Page 1 of 1
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Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-04-23
Meeting id
meeting-2712
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held
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quorum confirmed
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2019-2020
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2019-04-16 14:19:00.000000
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2019-04-16 14:00:00.000000
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committee-159
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Energy and Technology
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MEMBERS: SEN. KEN HORN, VICE CHAIR SEN. KIM LASATA SEN. ARIC NESBITT SEN. TOM BARRETT SEN. JON BUMSTEAD SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. WINNIE BRINKS SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS CHAIR S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7708 FAX: (517) 373-1450 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2019 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Tanya Paslawski, President of the Michigan Electric and Gas Association, regarding an overview of the Michigan Electric and Gas Association. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman, McCann, Brinks, and McMorrow, a quorum was present. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Tanya Paslawski, President of the Michigan Electric and Gas Association, to give a presentation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:19 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 4/23/19 Page 1 of 1
Location
Not recorded
Media count
1
Meeting date
2019-04-16
Meeting id
meeting-2697
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
Not recorded
Session name
2019-2020

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