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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Theis and Bizon were excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adopt the meeting minutes from November 29, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Sen. McBroom – No Position Pamela Drew, Citizen – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Chair McBroom letter – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the committee at 9:38 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 1
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    2022-12-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3749
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 29, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: Office of the Auditor General Follow-Up Report on Prior Audit Recommendations Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility and Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility - Medical, Dental, and Optical Services Michigan Department of Corrections November 2022, 471-0241-17F and 471-0301-19F The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited committee members and guests to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 21, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Michael Ventura, OAG audit manager, and Melanie Marks, OAG audit supervisor for the follow-up presentation on prior audit recommendations on Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility Medical, Dental, and Optical services. Member questions and discussion followed the conclusion of the presentation. The Chair invited Kyle Kaminski with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) to comment on the OAG's report. Member questions and discussion followed the conclusion of the presentation. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 1 of 1
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    2022-11-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-3747
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    2022-11-29 12:00:00.000000
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 21, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 938 (S-1) (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 6184 (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation. 3. Reported HB 6185 (Rep. Whiteford) with recommendation. 4. Reported HB 6189 (Rep. VanWoerkom) with recommendation. 5. Reported HB 6193 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation. 6. Reported HB 6194 (Rep. Kahle) with recommendation. 7. Reported HB 6202 (Rep. Martin) with recommendation. 8. Reported HB 6204 (Rep. O'Malley) with recommendation. . The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, 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 June 7, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 938 and offered an (S-1) version of the bill. The members had no questions at this time. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 938. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. At 9:36 a.m., Sen. Chang entered the committee. The Chair invited Sen. Barret to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 938: Annie Patnaude, Americans for Prosperity – Support Diana Rademacher, Americans for Prosperity – Support Member questions followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 938: David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan – Oppose Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 938 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The Chair recognized Sen. Irwin to provided comments. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB's 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6202 and 6204 and invited Rep. Alexander and via Zoom, Michael Van Beek, Director of Research for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy to summarize the bills. Rep. Alexander brought up each bill individually and outline the current law followed by the changes as specified in each bill. Mr. Van Beek provided additional information for each bill. Member questions and discussion followed the conclusion of the presentation. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6202 and 6204: Mike Van Beek, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – HB's 6184. 6194, 6202 and 6204 – Support Amanda Fisher, NFIB – HB's 6184 and 6194 – Support John Fournier, Deputy City Administrator, City of Ann Arbor – HB 6193 – Oppose Diana Rademacher, Americans for Prosperity - HB's 6184, 6185, 6189, 6193, 6194, 6202, 6204 – Support Sen. Irwin offered Amendment #1 to HB 6184 and summarized the amendment. Member questions followed. Sen. Irwin offered Amendment #1 to HB 6193 and summarized the amendment. Member questions followed. Sen. Irwin offered Amendment #1 to HB 6194 and summarized the amendment. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 6184. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 6193. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt amendment #1 to HB 6194. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang Nays: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak The motion prevailed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6184 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6185 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6189 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6193 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6194 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6202 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 6204 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the committee at 10:40 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: November 29, 2022
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    the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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    2022-09-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-3728
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    2022-09-21 09:30:00.000000
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 7, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Re-referred SB 449 (S-1) (Sen. McBroom) to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. 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) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, 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 May 24, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 449 and summarized the bill. The Chair remined the members testimony had been previously received on SB 449, and gave a brief history of the bill. The members had no questions. Sen. Theis offered an (S-1) version of SB 449, and summarized the (S-1). The members had no questions. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 449. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 449: John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Woziank to re-refer SB 449 (S-1) to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen.(s) Irwin and Chang The motion prevailed and SB 449 (S-1) was re-referred to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adjourn the committee at 2:18 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 09/21/2022
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    the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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    1
    Meeting date
    2022-06-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-3699
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    held
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    quorum confirmed
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    2022-06-07 14:00:00.000000
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 24, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight joint with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health / Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5659 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation. 2. Reported HB 5660 (Rep. Yaroch) with recommendation. 3. Re-referred OAG Performance Audit Report, State Park Concessions, Leases, and Operating Agreements, Parks and Recreation Division, Department of Natural Resources, May 2022, #751-0135-21 to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. 4. Testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Health and aging services Administration Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, May 2022, #391-0571-21. The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited Chair Outman to call the Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health / Human Services to order. A quorum was present. The Chair invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from May 17, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 5659 – 5660, and reminded the Senate Committee on Oversight that testimony was received on HB's 5659 – 5660 during the May 17, 2022 committee hearing. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5659 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5659. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 5660 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5660. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, State Park Concessions, Leases, and Operating Agreements, Parks and Recreation Division, Department of Natural Resources, May 2022, #751-0135-21 and moved to re-refer the Report to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s)Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the report was referred. The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Health and aging services Administration Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, May 2022, #391-0571-21 and invited the following individuals to give the committee a presentation: -Michael Ventura, Audit Division Manager, Office of the Auditor General -Katie Snyder, Audit Supervisor, Office of the Auditor General Member questions and discussion followed. A PowerPoint presentation was delivered by: - Scott Wamsley, Director, Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports - Kristina Leonardi Director, Aging and Community Services Division Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was provided by Salli Pung, State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program. Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committees, Chair Outman entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adjourn the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health / Human Services committee at 3:12 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. There being no further business before the committees, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the Senate Committee on Oversight at 3:12 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 06/07/2022
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    2022-05-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-4692
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    quorum confirmed
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    2022-05-24 13:30:00.000000
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 17, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SJR O (Sen. Irwin). 2. Testimony regarding SB 997 (Sen. McBroom). 3. Testimony regarding HB 5659 (Rep. Yaroch). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5660 (Rep. Yaroch). 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Bizon, Wozniak and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from May 10, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Chang and Theis were excused from the meeting. The Chair brought up SJR O (Sen. Irwin) and SB 997 (Sen. McBroom). The Chair invited Sen. Bizon to lead the committee while he and Sen. Irwin stepped to the testimony table and summarized SJR O and SB 997. Member questions followed. The Chair returned to his seat and moved onto HB's 5659 and 5660. The Chair invited Rep. Yaroch to summarize the bills. Member questions followed. The Chair returned to agenda items SJR O and SB 997 and continued receiving testimony. The Chair invited Ben Eikey from the Leven Center at Wayne State University to present testimony in support of SJR O and SB 997. Member questions followed. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the committee at 2:39 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 05/24/22
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    2022-05-17
    Meeting id
    meeting-3682
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    2022-05-17 14:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 10, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 818 (Sen. Runestad). 2. Testimony regarding SB 819 (Sen. Johnson). 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak 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 April 19, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Chang was excused from the meeting. The Chair announced that SB 449 was removed from the day's agenda. The Chair read the cards submitted regarding SB 449: David Randels, Oakland Schools - Support Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The Chair brought up SB 818 and SB 819, and invited Senators Runestad and Johnson to summarize the bills. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 818 and 819: Peter Ruddell, Hangman / Detroit Institute of Arts – Oppose Kirk A. Profit, Detroit Institute of Arts / Detroit Zoo – Oppose Member questions and discission followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 818-819: Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support Sam Klemet, Michigan Association of Broadcasters – Support Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the committee at 2:52 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 05/17/2022
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    Meeting date
    2022-05-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-3672
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    held
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    quorum confirmed
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    2022-05-10 14:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 19, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from Lynn Gorski, Manager, Michigan Department of Corrections Employee Wellness Program. 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair summarized the days agenda. The Chair invited Lynn Gorski, Manager of the Michigan Department of Corrections Employee Wellness Program to give the committee a presentation regarding the status of ongoing programs including the peer support program, employee chaplain program, wellness advisory program, training, leadership, recruiting and retaining programs and the wellness program survey among other topics. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair requested additional information be submitted to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the committee at 3:07 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by the Committee: Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2022 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in room 519 of the House Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Office of the Auditor General regarding the Auditor General Performance Audit Report on Personnel Management Processed During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022, #186-0310-21. Chair S. Johnson called the House Committee on Oversight to order at 3:06 p.m. He instructed the House Clerk to call the roll. A quorum was present. From 3:06 p.m. to 3:07 p.m. Chair S. Johnson recessed House Committee on Oversight. Chair McBroom called the Senate Committee on Oversight to order at 3:06 p.m. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair S. Johnson summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. Chair S. Johnson invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report Personnel Management Processes During the COVID- 19 Pandemic, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, March 2022, #186-0310-21: Bryan Weiler, CFE Chief Investigator Scot Hazel, CFE, Investigative Audit Manager The OAG Audit report findings were addressed individually and member questions and discussion followed the summary of each finding. Page 1 of 2 Chair S. Johnson invited Julia Dale, Director of the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency to respond to the Auditor General's report findings. Director Dale addressed the findings individually and member questions and discussion followed her reply to the summary of each finding. There being no further business before the Senate Committee on Oversight, Chair McBroom moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.. There being no further business before the House Committee on Oversight, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:43 p.m. Video of the House Committee on Oversight meeting joint with the Senate Committee on Oversight from April 13, 2022 can be found at the House of Representatives TV Video Archive site of : https://www.house.mi.gov/VideoArchive. Date Adopted by Committee: 04/19/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 22, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4591 (S-1) (Rep. Roth) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Oct. 2021 #641-0240-20. 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) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Irwin was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4591 and offer an (S-1) to HB 4591. The Chair summarized the (S-1) version of HB 4591. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4591. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: Sen. Chang The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4591 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to reconsider the vote for HB 4591 (S-1). The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the vote was reconsidered. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4591 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: None Pass: Sen. Chang The motion prevailed the bill was reported. The Chair invited Keith Lambert, Director of the Bureau of Construction Codes, Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and Paige Fults, Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs, Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to give the committee an update on the Bureau of Construction Codes regarding the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Oct. 2021 #641-0240-20. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair requested additional information. The Chair recessed the committee from 2:57 p.m. – 2:58 p.m. The Chair announced the possibility of a future joint committee hearing regarding a Office of the Auditor General Audit regarding the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to adjourn the committee at 3:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 04/13/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 15, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4591 (Rep. Roth). 2. Reported HB 4705 (Rep. Meerman) 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from March 8, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB 4591 and invited Rep. Roth to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair brought up HB 4705 and invited Rep. Meerman to summarize the bill. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4705: Via Zoom, Phil Forner, Citizen - Support Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Wozniak to report HB 4705 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Chang Nays: None Pass: Sen. Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 2:14 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/22/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 8, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Referred the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. 2. Referred the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. 3. Presentation by the Michigan Corrections Organization. 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to refer the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Audit Report was referred. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to refer the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Page 1 of 2 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the Audit Report was referred. The Chair invited Byron Osborn, President of the Michigan Corrections Organization, and Ray Sholtz, V.P. / Chief of Staff of the Michigan Corrections Organization to give the committee a presentation. Mr. Osborn and Mr. Sholtz presented the committee with information from the Michigan Corrections Organization regarding staffing at Michigan correctional facilities, staffing recruitment and retention, mandatory overtime, facility operations and safety among other topics. Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 2:48 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 22, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from Heidi Washington, Director, Michigan Department of Corrections. 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom briefed the committee on the day's agenda and provided opening comments including the announcement of possible future hearings with the Department of Corrections to continue the discussions. The Chair invited Michigan Department of Corrections Director, Heidi Washington, to give the committee a presentation regarding the Department. Director Washington was accompanied by Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Corrections. Director Washington provided opening comments to the committee. Director Washington and Kyle Kaminski presented the committee with updates regarding departmental issues that occurred since her presentation at the February 1, 2022 Oversight committee hearing. Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 3:07 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 03/08/2022 Page 1 of 1
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 15, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18. 2. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, 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 February 8, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18: Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator Leah Decker, Audit Manager, Via Zoom Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Education to give the committee a presentation regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18: Kyle Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations Dr Delsa Chapman, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student and School Supports Leah Breen, Director, Office of Educator Excellence Member questions and discussion followed. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18. Bryan Weiler, Audit Division Administrator Angela Shinaver, Senior Audit Supervisor Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Education to give the committee a presentation regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18. Kyle Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations Dr Delsa Chapman, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student and School Supports Brian Ciloski, State Aid and School Finance Tammy Hatfield, Public School Academies Unit Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313- 0225-18: Daniela Garcia, Pearson The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18: Chris Loiselle, Success Virtual Learning Kendall Schroeder, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 4:03 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: February 22, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 8, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Select Licensing and Monitoring Activities of Child Placing Agencies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. December 2021, #431-2780-16. 2. Presentation from Keith Barber, Office of Legislative Corrections Ombudsman. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, 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 February 1, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Select Licensing and Monitoring Activities of Child Placing Agencies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. December 2021, #431-2780-16: Ryan Austin, Principal Audit Supervisor, via Zoom Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator Ivy Jaroche, Principal Audit Supervisor/Acting Audit Manager Member questions and discussion followed. The committee requested additional information be provided. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to give the committee a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Select Licensing and Monitoring Activities of Child Placing Agencies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. December 2021, #431-2780-16: Demetrius Starling, Executive Director, Children's Services Agency, via Zoom Rachel Willis, Division Director, Child Welfare Licensing, via Zoom A PowerPoint presentation was delivered. Member questions and discussion followed. Page 1 of 2 The Chair invited Keith Barber, Legislative Corrections Ombudsman to give the committee a presentation regarding prison overcrowding and staffing issues. Member questions and discussion followed. Additional topics were discussed, and additional information was requested by the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 3:58 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 02/15/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 1, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from Heidi Washington, Director, Michigan Department of Corrections. 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) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 20, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom briefed the committee on the day's agenda and provided opening comments including the announcement of a proposed future hearing with the Department of Corrections to continue the discussion. The Chair invited Michigan Department of Corrections Director, Heidi Washington, to give the committee a presentation regarding the Department. Director Washington was accompanied by Kyle Kaminski, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of Corrections. Director Washington delivered the first section of the presentation: "Update on Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility". Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. Director Washington continued with the remainder of the presentation: "Statistics On Staff Assaults by Prisoners" and "Update on Staffing, Recruitment and Wellness". Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 4:07 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by the Committee: 02/08/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 20, 2022 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., in room 519 of the House Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Office of the Auditor General regarding the Auditor General's report on under reported long-term care facility COVID-19 deaths. Chair S. Johnson called the House Committee on Oversight to order at 10:30 a.m. He instructed the House Clerk to call the roll. A quorum was present. Chair S. Johnson entertained a motion by Rep. Hoitenga to adopt the previous meeting minutes. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. From 10:30 a.m. to 10:35 a.m., Chair S. Johnson recessed the House Committee on Oversight. Chair McBroom called the Senate Committee on Oversight to order at 10:34 a.m. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 18, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair S. Johnson summarized the days agenda and gave opening comments. Chair S. Johnson invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a presentation regarding their response to a request for information related to COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities in Michigan made by Rep. Steven Johnson: Doug Ringler, Auditor General Laura Hirst, Deputy Auditor General Brittney Simon, Senior Audit Supervisor Member questions and discussion followed. Page 1 of 2 Chair S. Johnson invited Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to respond to the Auditor General's report. Member questions and discussion followed. From 11:59 a.m. to 12:03 p.m., both the House Committee on Oversight and the Senate Committee on Oversight recessed. Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, returned to continue responding to the Auditor General's report. Member questions and discussion followed. From 12:03 p.m. to 12:46 p.m., Vice Chair Theis chaired the Senate Committee on Oversight while Chair McBroom attended another committee hearing. There being no further business before the House Committee on Oversight, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:25 p.m. There being no further business before the Senate Committee on Oversight, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:24 p.m.. Video of the House Committee on Oversight meeting joint with the Senate Committee on Oversight from January 20, 2022 can be found at the House of Representatives TV Video Archive site of : https://www.house.mi.gov/VideoArchive. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/01/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 18, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation from the Citizens Research Council of Michigan: Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan. 2. Presentation from Jim Townsend and Ben Eikey of the Levin Center. 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) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 13, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Mr. Eric Lupher of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan and Mr. John Lindstrom to give the committee a presentation entitled Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan. Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee. The Chair invited Mr. Jim Townsend, via Zoom, Director of the Levin Center at Wayne Law and Mr. Ben Eikey manager of state training and communications at the Levin Center to testify before the committee regarding the Citizens Research Council presentation entitled Imagining What Should Be: Robust Legislative Oversight in Michigan. Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 3:02 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 01/20/2022
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2022 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and the House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 10:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Chair S. Johnson called the House Committee on Oversight to order at 10:30 a.m. He instructed the House Clerk to call the roll. A quorum was present. Chair S. Johnson entertained a motion by Rep. Outman to adopt the previous meeting minutes. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. From 10:30 a.m. to 10:31 a.m., Chair S. Johnson recessed the House Committee on Oversight. Chair McBroom called the Senate Committee on Oversight to order at 10:31 a.m. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from December 7, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 10:31 a.m., Chair McBroom recessed the Senate Committee on Oversight for the House Committee on Oversight to vote on a series of bills referred to that committee. At 10:43 a.m., the Senate Committee on Oversight reconvened. Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda, gave opening comments and invited Chair S. Johnson to give opening comments. Page 1 of 2 Chair McBroom invited UIA Director Julia Dale, accompanied by Todd Cook, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to give the Committees a presentation regarding the results of an investigation conducted by Deloitte and Touche LLP into imposter fraud and intentional misrepresentation payments made by the Unemployment Insurance Agency. Member questions and discussion followed. Both Director Dale and Mr. Cook responded to member questions. Members requested additional information and follow-up from Director Dale. There being no further business before the House Committee on Oversight, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:52 p.m. There being no further business before the Senate Committee on Oversight, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:52 p.m.. Date Adopted by Committee: 01/18/2022 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 7, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding The Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, October 2021, #641-0240-20. 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 McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up The Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Selected Activities Within the Bureau of Construction Codes, Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, October 2021, #641-0240- 20. The Chair invited the following individuals from The Office of the Auditor General to summarize the Report: Mary Jo Koschay, Audit Division Administrator Kaitlyn Snyder, Audit Manager Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes to discuss the Report: Courtney Pendleton, Deputy Director, LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Keith Lambert, Director, LARA Bureau of Construction Codes Marnie Triemstra, LARA, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 3:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 01/13/2022
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 728 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak and Irwin, a quorum was present. The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Chang was excused from the meeting. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up SB 728 and summarized the bill. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 728: Lisa McGraw, Michigan Press Association – Support Kristie Walls, Self - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report SB 728 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Wozniak Nays: None Pass: Sen. Irwin The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 9:11 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 12/07/2021
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT SENATOR ED MCBROOM CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7840 FAX: (517) 373-3932 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 30, 2021 A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight and House Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Establishing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Eligibility Criteria, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, November 2021, #186-0319-21A Chair McBroom called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair S. Johnson requested the House Clerk read in for the record Sen. Wozniak's letter of resignation from the House Committee on Oversight. Chair S. Johnson requested the House Clerk read in for the record a letter adding Rep. Yaroch to the House Committee on Oversight. Chair McBroom invited the House Oversight Committee to call roll. A quorum was present. Chair S. Johnson moved to adopt the House Committee on Oversight previous meeting minutes. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Chair McBroom invited the committees to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the new 2021-2022 Committee Rules adding two members to the committee. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang Nays: None The motion prevailed and the new 2021-2022 Committee Rules were adopted. Page 1 of 2 Chair McBroom summarized the days agenda, gave opening comments and welcomed Sen.(s) Wozniak and Chang as new members to the committee. Chair McBroom invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Establishing Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Unemployment Insurance Agency, Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, November 2020, #186-0319-21A: Bryan Weiler, Office of the Auditor General Chief Investigator Chad Monger, Office of the Auditor General6887 Audit Supervisor Julia Dale, Director, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency Todd Cook, Director Of Legislative Affairs, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Member questions and discussion followed each presenter. Additional information was requested by the committee and will be provided to the Chair's by the presenters. There being no further business before the committee, Chair S. Johnson moved to adjourn the House Committee on Oversight at 6:44 p.m. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Wozinak to adjourn the Senate Committee on Oversight at 6:45 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee: 12/02/2021 Page 2 of 2
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. 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 09, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, November 09, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Monitoring of Selected Child Welfare Caseloads, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, June 2021, #431-2785-18. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:13 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report, Monitoring of Selected Child Welfare Caseloads, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, June 2021, #431-2785-18. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony in person regarding the Monitoring of Selected Child Welfare Caseloads, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services audit: Yvonne Benn, OAG Audit Division Administrator Ryan Austin, OAG Audit Supervisor Additional OAG auditors Sara Crawford and Josh Davis were introduced to the committee but did not testify. Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding the Monitoring of Selected Child Welfare Caseloads, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services audit, a slide presentation was given by: Demtrius Starling, Executive Director, Children's Services Agency, MDHHS Kelly Sesti, Director Division of Continuous Quality Improvement, MDHHS Member questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 3:07 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 11/30/2021
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. 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 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Presentation by Eric Lupher of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan entitled: Lessons on the Beaten and Battered Mandate Provisions in the Headlee Amendment. 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) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Mr. Eric Lupher, of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan to give the committee a presentation entitled: Lessons on the Beaten and Battered Mandate Provisions in the Headlee Amendment. Member questions and discussion followed. The Committee requested additional information be provided. Mr. Lupher will provide the Chair with the requested information. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adjourn the committee at 2:47 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 11/09/2021
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    Oversight
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    MEMBERS: SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D. 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 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4778 (S-1) (Rep. S. Johnson) with recommendation. 2. Testimony regarding Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Flint Emergency Expenditures, State of Michigan, July 2021 #000-2021-21. 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) Theis, Bizon and Irwin, a quorum was present. Chair McBroom invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from September 28, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up the (S-1) version of HB 4778, which was adopted during the September 28, 2021 committee hearing. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4778: Bree Anderson, Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU Michigan - Support The members had no questions relative to HB 4778 (S-1). The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report HB 4778 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon and Irwin Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up the Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report on Flint Emergency Expenditures, State of Michigan, July 2021 #000-2021-21. The Chair reminded the committee that multiple state departments were involved in the Flint Emergency Expenditures audit but today's hearing will focus only on the Michigan Department of Education portion. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony in person regarding the Flint Emergency Expenditures audit: Steve Koschay, OAG Audit Administrator Ryan Austin, OAG Audit Supervisor Member questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding the Flint Emergency Expenditures audit: Kyle Gurrant, Michigan Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Finance and Operations Diane Golzynski, Director Michigan Department of Education Office of Health and Nutrition Services Ann Richmond, Director Michigan Department of Education Office of Financial Management Member questions and discussion followed, with Kyle Gurrant responding to all questions. There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adjourn the committee at 2:51 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by the Committee: 10/26/2021
    Location
    the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2021-10-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-3489
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2021-10-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022

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