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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 28, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5938 (Rep. Berman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 130 (S-3) (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 4530 (S-3) (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 4531 (S-1) (Rep. Filler) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported HB 4532 (S-1) (Rep. Whitsett) with recommendation and immediate effect. 6. Reported HB 4533 (S-3) (Rep. Puri) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5938 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) VanderWall and Wojno Nays: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5938. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair offered an (S-3) version of SB 130, an (S-3) version of HB 4530, an (S-1) version of HB 4531, an (S- 1) version of HB 4532, and an (S-3) version of HB 4533. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the substitutes. Page 1 of 4 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 130, HB 4530, and HB 4531: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 130 and HB 4530: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – No Position John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 130 and SB 132: Matthew Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 130, SB 132, HB 4530, and HB 4531: Jerry Johnson, Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe ISDs – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 130, HB 4530, and HB 4531: Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose Michigan Association of School Administrators – Oppose Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators – Oppose Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Oppose Dirk Weeldreyer, School Equity Caucus – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 130, SB 131, SB 132, SB 133, HB 4530, HB 4531, HB 4532, and HB 4533: Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support Rob Anderson, Farm Bureau – Support Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Madeline Fata, Michigan Association of Counties – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 130. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-3) version of SB 130 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 130 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4530. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Page 2 of 4 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-3) version of HB 4530 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4530 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4531. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of HB 4531 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4531 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4532. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of HB 4532 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4532 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 4533. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. Page 3 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-3) version of HB 4533 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4533 (S-3). 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 4:04 p.m. Page 4 of 4
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2022-09-28
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meeting-3738
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2022-09-20 15:12:00.000000
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committee-224
Committee name
Elections
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 20, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4884 (Rep. Marino). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4885 (Rep. Yaroch). 3. Testimony regarding HB 5938 (Rep. Berman). 4. Reported HB 6071 (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported HB 6124 (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Yaroch to summarize HB 4884 and HB 4885. The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 6071 and HB 6124. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4885: Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4885: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds – Oppose Kym Worthy, Wayne County Prosecutor – Oppose Madeline Fata, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose Karen McDonald, Oakland County Prosecutor – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5938: Page 1 of 2 Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6071: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Herasauna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6071 and HB 6124: Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral Logan Vorce, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support Amy O'Leary, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition – Support The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 5938. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 6071 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6071. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 6124 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6124. 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 3:12 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 28, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2022-09-20
Meeting id
meeting-3732
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4491 (Rep. Fink) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair invited Caleb Lambrecht, of Rep. Fink's office, to summarize HB 4491. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4491: Sheree Ritchie, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4491: Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4491 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4491. 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 2:18 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 20, 2022 Page 1 of 1
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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Meeting date
2022-06-15
Meeting id
meeting-3710
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2022-05-25 14:06:00.000000
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Elections
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 25, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4996 (Rep. Schroeder) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Adam Hagedorn, of Rep. Bollin's office, to summarize HB 4996. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4996 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4996. 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 2:06 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 15, 2022 Page 1 of 1
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2022-05-25
Meeting id
meeting-3690
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2022-05-04 14:07:00.000000
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Elections
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 4, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5287 (Rep. Martin) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Martin to summarize HB 5287. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5287: Sheree Ritchie, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5287: Mike Batterbee, Michigan Townships Association – Support Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 5287 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5287. 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 2:07 p.m. Page 1 of 2 Date Adopted by Committee: May 25, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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2022-05-04
Meeting id
meeting-3668
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2022-03-23 14:13:00.000000
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Elections
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 23, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 788 (S-3) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 884 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 5258 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered an (S-3) version to SB 788. The Chair invited Jeffrey Wiggins, of Senate Majority Policy, to summarize the (S-3) version of SB 788. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 884. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 884. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 884: Noah Cox, Citizen – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 788: Jenita Moore, Michigan Department of State – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 884: Jenita Moore, Michigan Department of State – Oppose Page 1 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 884 (S- 1): Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Neutral Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of SB 788. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-3) version of SB 788 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 788 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 884. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 884 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 884 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5258: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Jenita Moore, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 5258 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5258. 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 2:13 p.m. Page 2 of 3 Date Adopted by Committee: May 4, 2022 Page 3 of 3
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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1
Meeting date
2022-03-23
Meeting id
meeting-3635
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held
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2021-2022
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2022-03-09 14:06:00.000000
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Committee name
Elections
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES March 9, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4127 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4128 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 4129 (Rep. Marino) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 4130 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported HB 4131 (Rep. Sabo) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4127 and HB 4128: Dorian Tyus, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4127 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4127. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4128 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Page 1 of 2 Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4128. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4129 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4129. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4130 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4130. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4131. 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 2:06 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: March 23, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
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Meeting date
2022-03-09
Meeting id
meeting-3604
Meeting state
held
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2022-03-09 14:00:00.000000
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2022-02-23 15:00:00.000000
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Committee id
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Committee name
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 23, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 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 788 (Sen. Runestad). 2. Testimony regarding SB 884 (Sen. Johnson). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize SB 788. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 788: Eric Doster, Citizen – Support The Chair summarized SB 884. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 884: David Jaffe, Citizen – Oppose James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 788: Tori Sachs, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 788 and SB 884: Gary Bradish, Citizen – Support Mike Brady, Michigan Department of State – Oppose Kristie Walls, Citizen – 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 9, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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2022-02-23
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Testimony regarding HB 4425 (Rep. Green). 4. Testimony regarding HB 5258 (Rep. Koleszar). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from February 9, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4132. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4133 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4133. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited Sherry Sofia, of Rep. Green's office, to summarize HB 4425. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4425: James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4425: Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair invited Tony Borden, of Rep. Koleszar's office, to summarize HB 5258. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5258: Richard Mann, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5258: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Mike Batterbee, Michigan Townships Association – Support Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Support Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:19 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 23, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5252 (S-3) (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Slagh to summarize HB 5252. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5252: Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 5252. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-3) version of HB 5252 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5252 (S-3). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. 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 2:09 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 16, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 19, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 292 (S-2) (Sen. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Testimony regarding SB 293 (Sen. Outman). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4132 (Rep. Wendzel). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4133 (Rep. Bollin). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 292. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 292. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292 and SB 293: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292: Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Oppose Anson Lah, Citizen – Oppose Patrick Colbeck, Citizen – Oppose Bob Cushman, People Desiring Transparency – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 292. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of SB 292 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 292 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292 (S- 2): Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 293: Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 292, SB 293, HB 4132, and HB 4133: Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 4132 and HB 4133. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4132 and HB 4133: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Wojno was 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 2:57 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: February 9, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 8, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 279 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 279. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 279. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279: Joe Rozell, Michigan Association of County Clerks and Oakland County – Oppose Alex Weddon, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279 (S- 1): Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279: Christina Schlitt and Paula Bowman, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Jamie Lyons-Eddy, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose The Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 279. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 279 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 279 (S-1). 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 2:23 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: January 19, 2022 Page 2 of 2
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the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building
Media count
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2021-12-08
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2021-11-10 14:21:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 10, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 273 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 278 (S-1) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered (S-1) versions of both SB 273 and SB 278. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 273 and SB 278. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 273 and SB 278: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 273 (S- 1): Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 278 (S- 1): Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 273: The Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose Page 1 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 273 and SB 278: Kathy McClinchey, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Paula Bowman and Christina Schlitt, The League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 273. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 273 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 273 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 278. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 278 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 278 (S-1). 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 2:21 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 8, 2021 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 20, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 308 (S-1) (Sen. Daley) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from October 13, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 308. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 308: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Dorian Tyus, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 308: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 308. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 308 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno Page 1 of 2 The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 308 (S-1). 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 2:42 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: November 10, 2021 Page 2 of 2
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2021-10-20
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2021-10-13 14:06:00.000000
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2021-10-13 14:01:00.000000
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES October 13, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4282 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 4283 (Rep. Sabo) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 4284 (Rep. Koleszar) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 4285 (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported HB 4305 (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 29, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4282 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4282. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4283 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 2 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4283. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4284 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4284. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4285 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4285. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4305 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4305. 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 2:06 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 20, 2021 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 29, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4282 (Rep. Calley). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4283 (Rep. Sabo). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4284 (Rep. Koleszar). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4285 (Rep. Bollin). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4305 (Rep. Johnson). 6. Reported HB 4528 (Rep. Posthumus) with recommendation and immediate effect. 7. Reported HB 4837 (Rep. Lightner) with recommendation and immediate effect. 8. Reported HB 4838 (Rep. Green) with recommendation and immediate effect. 9. Reported HB 4492 (S-1) (Rep. Bollin) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 2:04 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 2:13 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair invited Rep.(s) Green and Lightner to summarize HB 4837 and HB 4838. The Chair invited Rep.(s) Sabo and Bollin to summarize HB 4282 – HB 4285. The Chair invited Rep. S. Johnson to summarize HB 4305. The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to summarize HB 4492. Page 1 of 3 The Chair offered, and summarized, a Johnson amendment to HB 4492. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the Johnson amendment to HB 4492. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chair invited Rep. Posthumus to summarize HB 4528. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4528, HB 4837, and HB 4838: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4528: Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4282, HB 4283, HB 4284, and HB 4285: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral Bill Zaagman, Michigan Associations of County and Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4305: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4837 and HB 4838: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Associations of County and Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4528: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Associations of County and Municipal Clerks – Support Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4492: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support The Chair invited Rep. Bollin to answer questions regarding HB 4528. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4528 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4528. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4837 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Page 2 of 3 Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4837. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4838 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4838. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4492, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4492. 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 2:49 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: October 13, 2021 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES September 1, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4134 (Rep. Bollin). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4492 (Rep. Bollin). 3. Reported SB 280 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 306 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Davis Grimm, of Rep. Bollin's office, to summarize HB 4134 and HB 4492. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4134 and HB 4492: Chris Swope, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and Council of Election Officials – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4134: Anthony Essmaker, Canton Deputy Clerk – Support Namrata Carolan, Hillsdale County – Oppose Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4492: James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4134 and HB 4492: Page 1 of 3 Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose The Chair offered (S-1) versions of SB 280 and SB 306. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize the changes in the (S-1) versions of SB 280 and SB 306. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 306: Chris Swope, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and Council of Election Officials – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 280: Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 306: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral James Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 280. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 280 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 280 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 306. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 306 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 306 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 2 of 3 There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:06 p.m. Dated Adopted by Committee: September 29, 2021 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 23, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 130 (Sen. Nesbitt) 2. Testimony regarding SB 131 (Sen. Wojno). 3. Testimony regarding SB 132 (Sen. Nesbitt). 4. Testimony regarding SB 133 (Sen. Wojno). 5. Testimony regarding HB 4530 (Rep. Calley). 6. Testimony regarding HB 4531 (Rep. Filler). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4532 (Rep. Whitsett). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4533 (Rep. Puri). 9. Testimony regarding SB 22 (Sen. Runestad). 10. Testimony regarding SB 23 (Sen. Runestad). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize SB 22 and SB 23. The Chair invited Ryan Studley, of Sen. Nesbitt's office, to summarize SB 130 and SB 132. The Chair invited Sen. Wojno to summarize SB 131 and SB 133. The Chair invited Thye Fischman, of Rep. Calley's office, and Emily Eggenberger, of Rep. Whitsett's office, to summarize HB 4530 - HB 4533. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 130, SB 131, SB 132, SB 133, HB 4530, HB 4531, HB 4532 and HB 4533: Page 1 of 2 Justin Roebuck, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 22: Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4530 and SB 23: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4530, HB 4531, HB 4532 and HB 4533: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 130: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 23: Chris Glass, Talent Triangle – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 130, SB 131, SB 132, SB 133, HB 4530, HB 4531, HB 4532 and HB 4533: Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 22: Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 22 and SB 23: Robert Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Tori Sachs, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support Scott Urbanowski, Citizen – Oppose Beth DeShone, Great Lakes Education Project – Support Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Support Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:03 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: September 1, 2021 Page 2 of 2
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2021-06-23
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 302 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 8 (S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 311 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported SB 277 (S-2) (Sen. MacDonald) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 302. The Chair invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 302. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 302. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-1) version of SB 302 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 1 of 3 The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 302 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Sen. Wojno offered an (S-1) version of SB 8. The Chair summarized the (S-1) version of SB 8. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 311. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 8. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 8 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) VanderWall and Wojno Nays: None Pass: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 8 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 311. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 311 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) VanderWall and Wojno Nays: None Pass: Sen. McBroom The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 311 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 277. The Chair invited Erik Stocker, of Sen. MacDonald's office, to summarize the (S-2) version of SB 277. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 277. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-2) version of SB 277 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 277 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 8 and SB 311: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 277: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 277, SB 302, SB 8, and SB 311: Namrata Carolan, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Neutral The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 277, SB 302, and SB 311: Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:29 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 23, 2021 Page 3 of 3
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 2, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 285 (S-1) (Sen. Theis) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 303 (Sen. Barrett) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 304 (Sen. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 26, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report the (S-1) version of SB 285 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 285 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report SB 303 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 303. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Page 1 of 2 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 304 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom and VanderWall Nays: Sen. Wojno The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 304. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285, SB 303, and SB 304: Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose Bill Zaagman, County and Municipal Clerks Associations – Oppose Tori Sachs, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support Mary Pollock, AAUW of Michigan – Oppose Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Oppose Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285 (S-1): Melissa Seifert, AARP – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 16, 2021 Page 2 of 2
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 26, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 303 (Sen. Barrett). 2. Testimony regarding SB 285 (S-1) (Sen. Theis). 3. Testimony regarding SB 307 (Sen. Theis). 4. Testimony regarding SB 304 (Sen. VanderWall). 5. Testimony regarding SB 310 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson). 6. Testimony regarding SB 284 (Sen. Lauwers). 7. Testimony regarding SB 289 (Sen. Nesbitt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Barrett to summarize SB 303. The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 285. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 285. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited Meghan Reckling, of Sen. Theis' office, to summarize SB 285, the (S-1) version of SB 285, and SB 307. The Chair invited Sen. VanderWall to summarize SB 304. Page 1 of 4 The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 310. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 310. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair summarized SB 310 and the (S-1) version of SB 310. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 284 and SB 289. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, SB 307 and SB 289: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Oppose Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Election Integrity Expert for Michigan – Support Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Linda Appling, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 310: Erica Peresman, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose At 4:20 p.m., the Chair left the committee. At that time, Vice Chair McBroom continued with testimony for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 285, and SB 310: Maya Noronha, Opportunity Solutions Project – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 289: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 310: Aghogho Edevbie, All Voting is Local – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 303: Fonda Brewer, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 304: John Helge, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 289: Julie Leavitt, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285: Gayleh Steele, Citizen – Oppose Paul Richardson, Citizen – Oppose Anthony Andrews, Citizen – No Position Page 2 of 4 At 4:58 p.m., the Chair returned to the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 310: Bobbie Walton, Citizen – Oppose Mari Negro, Citizen – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284: Wanda Eichler, Citizen – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 285 and SB 307: Judy Daubenmier, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 284, SB 300, and SB 289: David Hopkinson, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, SB 307 and SB 289: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284, SB 310, SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 289: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285, SB 303, and SB 304: Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose Kaitie Giza, Homeless Action Network of Detroit – Oppose Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, and SB 310: Michigan State Employee Retirees Association – Oppose Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285 and SB 310: Melissa Seifert, AARP – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284, SB 285, SB 289, SB 303, and SB 310: NAACP LDF – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 285, SB 303, SB 304, : Page 3 of 4 Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 284: Martin Porzondek, Citizen – No Position The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 310: Greg Gibbs, Citizen – No Position The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 303 and SB 304: Robert Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 304: John Helge, Citizen – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: June 2, 2021 Page 4 of 4
Location
the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2021-05-26
Meeting id
meeting-3406
Meeting state
held
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Scheduled start
2021-05-26 14:00:00.000000
Session name
2021-2022
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Actual end
2021-05-19 16:18:00.000000
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committee-224
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Elections
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MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 19, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 275 (Sen. Runestad). 2. Testimony regarding SB 276 (Sen. Runestad). 3. Testimony regarding SB 288 (Sen. Bumstead). 4. Testimony regarding SB 296 (Sen. McBroom). 5. Testimony regarding SB 297 (Sen. McBroom). 6. Testimony regarding SB 298 (Sen. McBroom). 7. Testimony regarding SB 299 (Sen. Zorn). The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize SB 275 and SB 276. The Chair invited Sen. Bumstead to summarize SB 288. The Chair invited Sen. McBroom to summarize SB 296 through SB 299. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275 and SB 276: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 288, SB 296 and SB 297: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Neutral The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 298 and SB 299: Mary Clark, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support Page 1 of 3 At 2:53 p.m., the Chair left the committee. At that time, Vice Chair McBroom continued with testimony for the committee. The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297, SB 298 and SB 299: Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – No Position Dr. Linda Lee Tarver – Support Patrice Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Differing Positions The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276: Karen Adams, Citizen – Oppose Renee Richer, Citizen – Oppose The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 296, SB 297 and SB 298: Mary Ellen Gureloitz, Member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers – Oppose The Vice Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 296, SB 298 and SB 299: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288 and SB 296: Bill Zaagman, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 296 and SB 297: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299: Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers Michigan – Oppose Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275: Michigan ADL – Oppose LGBT Detroit Mobilization – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 299: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc. – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276 and SB 288: Heritage Action for America – Support Page 2 of 3 The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 296, SB 297 and SB 299: Tim Minotas, Sierra Club Michigan Chapter – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 288, SB 296, SB 297, SB 298 and SB 299: Judy Karandjeff, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose The Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 275, SB 276, SB 296 and SB 297: Lillian Meek, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 298 and SB 299: Mari Negro, Citizen – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Vice Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 26, 2021 Page 3 of 3
Location
the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2021-05-19
Meeting id
meeting-3394
Meeting state
held
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quorum confirmed
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2021-05-19 14:00:00.000000
Session name
2021-2022
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Elections
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Actual end
2021-05-12 17:29:00.000000
Actual start
2021-05-12 14:49:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-224
Committee name
Elections
Evidence text
MEMBERS: SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON CHAIR 7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1636 FAX: (517) 373-1453 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES May 12, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 300 (Sen. Schmidt). 2. Testimony regarding SB 301 (Sen. Schmidt). 3. Testimony regarding SB 290 (Sen. Outman). 4. Testimony regarding SB 291 (Sen. Outman). 5. Testimony regarding SB 292 (Sen. Outman). 6. Testimony regarding SB 293 (Sen. Outman). 7. Testimony regarding SB 294 (Sen. Outman). 8. Testimony regarding SB 295 (Sen. Victory). 9. Testimony regarding SB 309 (Sen. Bumstead). 10. Testimony regarding SB 279 (Sen. Johnson). Due to a Senate Session, the Chair called the meeting to order at 2:49 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 5, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 300 and SB 301. The Chair invited Sen. Outman to summarize SB 290 – SB 294. The Chair invited Mike Witkowski, of Sen. Victory's office, to summarize SB 295. The Chair invited Marie Manarik, of Sen. Bumstead's office, to summarize SB 309. The Chair invited Garrett Wheat, of the Chair's office, to summarize SB 279. Page 1 of 5 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 292, SB 295, SB 300, and SB 301: Kris Millard, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Support Pam Smith, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290, SB 291, SB 293, SB 294, and SB 309: Kris Millard, Michigan Association of County Clerks – Oppose Pam Smith, Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 294, SB 295, SB 300, SB 301, and SB 309: Adam Reames, Michigan Secretary of State – No Position The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 300 and SB 301: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Support The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290 – SB 295 and SB 309: Merissa Kovach, ACLU of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 300: Adam de Angeli, Rescue Michigan Coalition – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 294, SB 295, SB 300, SB 301, and SB 309: Christina Schlitt, League of Women Voters of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290, 291, SB 292, SB 294, SB 300, and SB 301: Patricia Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 295 and SB 309: Patricia Johnson, Pure Integrity for Michigan Elections – Support Page 2 of 5 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290, SB 292, and SB 309: Dorian Tyus, Michigan Democratic Party – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 294, 295, SB 300, SB 301, and SB 309: Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, Election Integrity Expert for the State of Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 294, SB 300, and SB 309: Aghogho Edevbie, All Voting is Local Michigan – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 292 and SB 309: David Jaffe, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290, SB 291, SB 292, and SB 293: Dennis Erdelyi, Montcalm County Democratic Party – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290, SB 292, SB 294, SB 301, and SB 309: Edith Lee Payne, TCF Election Worker – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 290 and SB 309: Christopher LaDuke, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 294, SB 295, and SB 309: David Hopkinson, Citizen – Oppose The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 309: Donna Pennington, Citizen – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 300: Page 3 of 5 Dr. Tamara Mitchell, Kalamazoo Electoral Action Team – Oppose Bishop James Williams, Jr., Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279, SB 290, and SB 300: Rev. Lindsey Anderson, MOSES – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290, SB 292, and SB 309: Dr. Keith Whitney, MOSES – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290 – SB 295, SB 300, and SB 309: Nancy Wang, Voters Not Politicians – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279, SB 290 – SB 295, and SB 309: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Oppose Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers-Michigan – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 300 and SB 301: Bill Flory, Michigan Association for Justice – Support Algeria Wilson, National Association of Social Workers-Michigan – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290 – SB 295 and SB 309: Alex Rossman, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290 and SB 309: Hallie Fox, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Emily Snider, Michigan ADL – Oppose Page 4 of 5 The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 290, SB 291, and SB 309: Cheryl Barget, Citizen – Oppose Susan Genden, Citizen – Oppose Gregory Young, Citizen – Oppose Jean Karich, Citizen – Oppose Angele Smith, Citizen – Oppose Karen Bartos, Citizen – Oppose Ilene Lee Beninson, Citizen – Oppose Lillian Meek, Citizen – Oppose Kinsey Mantay, Citizen – Oppose Deborah Eber, Citizen – Oppose Judith Goodman, Citizen – Oppose Kim Singer, Citizen – Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 5:29 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: May 19, 2021 Page 5 of 5
Location
the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2021-05-12
Meeting id
meeting-3381
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
2021-05-12 14:00:00.000000
Session name
2021-2022

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