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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 28, 2022 8:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Representative Eisen. At 8:00 AM, Rep. Eisen laid the committee at ease. At 8:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 20, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee: HB 5308 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 674, 675, 801, 803f, and 805 (MCL 257.674, 257.675, 257.801, 257.803f, and 257.805), section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, section 801 as amended by 2020 PA 103, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, and section 805 as amended by 2013 PA 82, and by adding section 68c. Jenita Moore representing the Michigan Department of State - Secretary of State testified in opposition to HB 5308. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5308, but did not wish to speak: Jim Sigmon, representing the Military Officers Association of America - Commanders Group. Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion- Department of Michigan. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-5) to HB 5308. The motion prevailed 6- 0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 5308 with recommendation, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 5-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. At 8:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 8:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5939 before the committee: HB 5939 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2021 PA 48. Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5939. The motion prevailed 8-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 5939 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 971 before the committee: SB 971 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to provide for a military veterans cemetery; to create the veterans cemetery fund; to authorize the purchase of land; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 971, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Wayne Koppa, representing Crawford County. Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion-Department of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 971, but did not wish to speak: Jim Sigmon, representing the Military Officers Association of America - Commanders Group. Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 971. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 971 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 530 before the committee: SB 530 (Sen. Zorn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 530 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited Tim Poxson to give a presentation honoring committee members for their service on the Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 8:38 AM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
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    Meeting date
    2022-09-28
    Meeting id
    meeting-1832
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    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2022-09-28 08:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 20, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: Rep. Beeler. Excused: None. Representatives Eisen, Anthony, Coleman and Steenland joined the committee remotely. The Chair laid SB 530 before the committee: SB 530 (Sen. Zorn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1138a. Shane Preston, representing Senator Zorn, testified in support of SB 530. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 530, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The Chair laid SB 971 before the committee: SB 971 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to provide for a military veterans cemetery; to create the veterans cemetery fund; to authorize the purchase of land; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Jamie Callahan, representing Senator VanderWall, testified in support of SB 971. Cary Jansen, representing Crawford County, testified in support of SB 971. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 971, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 971, but did not wish to speak: Wayne C Koppa, representing Crawford County. At 12:22 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:23 PM, Rep. Bezotte called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee: HB 5308 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 674, 675, 801, 803f, and 805 (MCL 257.674, 257.675, 257.801, 257.803f, and 257.805), section 674 as amended by 2000 PA 268, section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, section 801 as amended by 2020 PA 103, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, and section 805 as amended by 2013 PA 82, and by adding section 68c. Beau LaFave testified in support of HB 5308. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5308, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstain, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. At 12:33 AM, Rep. Bezotte laid the committee at ease. At 12:34 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5939 before the committee: HB 5939 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 6 (MCL 388.1606), as amended by 2021 PA 48. Luke Grzywacz, representing Representative Beeler, testified in support of HB 5939. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:39 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Elaine Kupiec Committee Clerk ekupiec@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
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    Meeting date
    2022-09-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-1818
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    held
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    2022-09-20 12:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 7, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Anthony moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 24, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6080, HB 6081, HB 6082, HB 6083, HB 6084 and HB 6142 before the committee: HB 6080 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 2016 PA 198, entitled "An act to create the office of the Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of military and veterans affairs," by amending sections 1, 7, 12, and 13 (MCL 4.771, 4.777, 4.782, and 4.783), section 1 as amended by 2018 PA 395. HB 6081 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 2016 PA 198, entitled "An act to create the office of the Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of military and veterans affairs," by amending section 4 (MCL 4.774). HB 6082 (Rep. Hood) A bill to amend 2016 PA 198, entitled "An act to create the office of the Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of military and veterans affairs," by amending section 10 (MCL 4.780). HB 6083 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to require certain state and local governmental officers and entities to notify a county department of veterans' affairs or county board of commissioners of a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a veteran; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 6084 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to create a county department of veterans' affairs in certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create the county veteran service fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the powers and duties of the soldiers' relief commission in those counties," (MCL 35.621 to 35.624) by adding section 3b. HB 6142 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 198, entitled "An act to create the office of the Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and the department of military and veterans affairs," (MCL 4.771 to 4.784) by amending the title and by adding section 4a. At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, Rep. Eisen called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave and Deborah Drick, from the Office of Chair LaFave, introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:26 PM, Rep. Eisen laid the committee at ease. At 12:27 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Hood testified on HB 6082. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121 before the committee: HB 6118 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 114. HB 6119 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 115. HB 6120 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 116. HB 6121 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 113. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6118. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 6118 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6119. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to report out HB 6119 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6120. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to report out HB 6120 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 6121 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of HB 6080, HB 6081, HB 6082, HB 6083, HB 6084, and HB 6142. Anne Zerbe, representing the Michigan Veteran Homes, testified with a neutral position on HB 6080, HB 6081, HB 6082, HB 6083, HB 6084 and HB 6142. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:56 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
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    1
    Meeting date
    2022-06-07
    Meeting id
    meeting-1785
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2022-06-07 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 24, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 12, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5883 and HB 5884 before the committee: HB 5883 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227 and 231a (MCL 750.227 and 750.231a), section 227 as amended by 1986 PA 8 and section 231a as amended by 2012 PA 427. HB 5884 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2018 PA 637. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5883 and HB 5884, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5883. The motion prevailed 5-4- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to report HB 5883, with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report HB 5884 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Steenland. Pass: Rep. Coleman. The Chair laid HB 5634 before the committee: HB 5634 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5634, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5634, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 5634 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6118, HB 6119, HB 6120 and HB 6121 before the committee: HB 6118 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 114. HB 6119 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 115. HB 6120 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 116. HB 6121 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1986 PA 268, entitled "Legislative council act," (MCL 4.1101 to 4.1901) by adding section 113. At 12:11 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:13 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave, Representative Markkanen, and Representative Anthony introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:22 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:23 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5883 and HB 5884. Representative Beeler moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 5883, as substitute (H-1) was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Anthony. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to withdraw the motion to report HB 5883. The motion prevailed without objection. At 12:24 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Beeler moved to refer HB 5883 to the Committee on Judiciary, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 5884 was reported with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Coleman. Representative Bezotte moved to withdraw the motion to report HB 5884. The motion prevailed without objection. Representative Bezotte moved to refer HB 5884 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
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    1
    Meeting date
    2022-05-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-1771
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2022-05-24 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 12, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 1, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367 before the committee: HB 5364 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234. HB 5365 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. HB 5366 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227 and 230 (MCL 750.227 and 750.230), section 227 as amended by 1986 PA 8; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5367 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5a, 5b, 5c, 5f, 5o, 12, 12a, and 15 (MCL 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425f, 28.425o, 28.432, 28.432a, and 28.435), sections 5a, 5b, and 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95, sections 5c and 5f as amended by 2015 PA 3, section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 209, section 12a as amended by 2016 PA 301, and section 15 as added by 2000 PA 265. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: Sherisse Butler, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Christine Schlitt and Paula Bowman, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5366 and HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5366, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Representative Beeler moved to refer HB 5364 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to refer HB 5365 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to refer HB 5366 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to refer HB 5367 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Pass: None. At 12:05 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:06 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5883 and HB 5884 before the committee: HB 5883 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227 and 231a (MCL 750.227 and 750.231a), section 227 as amended by 1986 PA 8 and section 231a as amended by 2012 PA 427. HB 5884 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2018 PA 637. Representative Berman introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5883 and HB 5884, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5883 and HB 5884, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing the Everytown for Gun Safety. The Chair laid HB 5634 before the committee: HB 5634 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. Representative S. Johnson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Berman joined to answer questions. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5634, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickiger, representing the Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
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    Meeting date
    2022-04-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-1722
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-04-12 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 1, 2022 12:30 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:32 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:43 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 22, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee: HB 4065 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," by amending section 182 (MCL 32.582). Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4065 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5678 before the committee: HB 5678 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 217d, 803e, 803f, 803i, 803j, 803k, 803l, 803n, 803o, and 804 (MCL 257.217d, 257.803e, 257.803f, 257.803i, 257.803j, 257.803k, 257.803l, 257.803n, 257.803o, and 257.804), section 217d as amended by 2006 PA 562, section 803e as amended by 2020 PA 51, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, section 803i as amended by 2011 PA 74, sections 803j, 803k, 803n, and 803o as amended by 1999 PA 183, section 803l as amended by 2000 PA 77, and section 804 as amended by 2019 PA 88. Substitute (H-1) for HB 5678 was adopted at the February 15th, 2022 meeting. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5678, but did not wish to speak: Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 5678 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:44 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:46 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5565 before the committee: HB 5565 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5565. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Coleman offered the following amendment to HB 5565 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3 line 22 by striking out all of subdivision (b) and inserting: (b) "Veteran" means that term as defined in section 1 of 1965 PA 190, MCL 35.61. Representative Coleman moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5565. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Eisen moved to report HB 5565 as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Anthony. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:49 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 22, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Anthony moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 15, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee: HB 4065 (Rep. Bezotte) A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," by amending section 182 (MCL 32.582). Representative Bezotte introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. David Meszer testified in support of HB 4065. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of HB 4065. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4065, but did not wish to speak: Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League. The Chair laid HR 227 before the committee: HR 227 (Rep. Green) A resolution to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 227, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HR 227 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman and Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Rogers, Anthony. The Chair laid HB 5384 before the committee: HB 5384 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2020 PA 158. Representative Steenland offered the following amendment to HB 5384: 1. Amend page 8, line 20, after "reserve" by inserting "and national guard". Representative Steenland moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5384. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman and Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to report HB 5384 as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman and Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler- McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 7a (MCL 432.107a), as amended by 1999 PA 108, and by adding section 7e. At 12:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:15 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Deb Dricks, representing the office of Representative LaFave, testified on the proposed (H-2) substitute to HB 4908. Jeff Frisby, representing the Michigan National Guard Association, to answer questions. Representative LaFave moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4908. The motion prevailed 8- 0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Anthony, Coleman and Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rogers. Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion, Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4908. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Hyde, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League, Department of Michigan. Kevin Hensley, representing the VFW, Department of Michigan. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4908 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Anthony, Coleman and Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rogers. The Chair laid HB 5565 before the committee: HB 5565 (Rep. Shannon) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. Representative Shannon introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5565, but did not wish to speak: Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League, Department of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5565, but did not wish to speak: Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion, Department of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:31 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 15, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5678 before the committee: HB 5678 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 217d, 803e, 803f, 803i, 803j, 803k, 803l, 803n, 803o, and 804 (MCL 257.217d, 257.803e, 257.803f, 257.803i, 257.803j, 257.803k, 257.803l, 257.803n, 257.803o, and 257.804), section 217d as amended by 2006 PA 562, section 803e as amended by 2020 PA 51, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681, section 803i as amended by 2011 PA 74, sections 803j, 803k, 803n, and 803o as amended by 1999 PA 183, section 803l as amended by 2000 PA 77, and section 804 as amended by 2019 PA 88. Representative Slagh introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5678. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HR 227 before the committee: HR 227 (Rep. Green) A resolution to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Representative Green introduced HR 227. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 227, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:14 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 8, 2022 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: Rep. Eisen. Excused: Rep. Eisen. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 26, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler- McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 7a (MCL 432.107a), as amended by 1999 PA 108, and by adding section 7e. At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:04 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave explained the bill. At 12:09 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion-Department of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4908. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League-Department of Michigan. Jeff Connell, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4908. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:33 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:34 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jeff Frisby, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4908. Questions and discussion followed. Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars-Department of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4908. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Morris, representing Greektown Casino. Louie Thoros, representing MGM Grand Detroit. Cheryl Scott Dube, representing Motor City Casino. The Chair laid HB 5384 before the committee: HB 5384 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2020 PA 158. Representative Johnson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rogers moved to excuse Representative Eisen from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 26, 2021 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 19, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 177 before the committee: HR 177 (Rep. LaFave) A resolution to demand that President Biden and the United States Congress provide no support to the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to aid. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HR 177 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367 before the committee: HB 5364 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234. HB 5365 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. HB 5366 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 227 and 230 (MCL 750.227 and 750.230), section 227 as amended by 1986 PA 8; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5367 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5a, 5b, 5c, 5f, 5o, 12, 12a, and 15 (MCL 28.425a, 28.425b, 28.425c, 28.425f, 28.425o, 28.432, 28.432a, and 28.435), sections 5a, 5b, and 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95, sections 5c and 5f as amended by 2015 PA 3, section 12 as amended by 2010 PA 209, section 12a as amended by 2016 PA 301, and section 15 as added by 2000 PA 265. At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:04 PM, Representative Eisen called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave, Representative Beeler, and Representative Markkanen introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:19 PM, Representative Eisen laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Brendan Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in opposition to HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5364, HB 5365 and HB 5366, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Tom DeRousie, representing the Michigan Gun Owners. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing the Everytown for Gun Safety. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5367, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non Public Schools. The Chair laid HB 4913 before the committee: HB 4913 (Rep. Beeler) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2018 PA 235. Representative Beeler introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 19, 2021 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:02 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 5, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act to prescribe certain powers and duties of conservation officers; and to vest in conservation officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a. The committee discussed HB 4969. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: Reps. Rogers, Anthony. Pass: None. The Chair laid HR 177 before the committee: HR 177 (Rep. LaFave) A resolution to demand that President Biden and the United States Congress provide no support to the Taliban, either direct or indirect, including but not limited to aid. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave introduced HR 177. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:12 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5245 before the committee: HB 5245 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 543m (MCL 750.543m), as added by 2002 PA 113. Representative Reilly and Mark Gerhard testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Attorney Phil Nevelson and Attorney Matt Granda, legal council for Lucas Gerhart, testified in support of HB 5245. Questions and discussion followed. Nancy Costello, representing the First Amendment Law Clinic at Michigan State University, testified in support of HB 5245. Questions and discussion followed. Anson Lah, testified on HB 5245. Adam de Angeli, representing the Rescue Michigan Coalition, testified in support of HB 5245. William Noelle, testified in support of HB 5245. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5245, but did not wish to speak: Judy Landuyt. James Manston. John and Mary Oesterle. Brian Wright. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5245, but did not wish to speak: Kimberly Buddin, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 1:07 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 5, 2021 12:00 PM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:04 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Jason Wentworth which removed Representative Jones and added Representative Anthony as members of the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security. The letter also appointed Representative Rogers as Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Eisen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 22, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 160 before the committee: HR 160 (Rep. Manoogian) A resolution to welcome Afghan refugees to the state of Michigan. Representative Manoogian introduced the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Tripp Adams, representing the Truman National Security Project, testified in support of HR 160. Father Danaher, representing the Rector of Christ Church Cranbrook, testified in support of HR 160. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 160, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act to prescribe certain powers and duties of conservation officers; and to vest in conservation officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a. At 12:26 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:27 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:40 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:41 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association. Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    2021-10-05
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Rogers recognized guests from her district. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair invited Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, to give a presentation on parity and legal transportation of firearms, along with penalty reductions for the improper carry of a pistol. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4197 and HB 4539 before the committee: HB 4197 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. HB 4539 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits peace officers or local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials, officers, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. An amendment to HB 4197 was adopted at the June 15th, 2021 meeting. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4197 and HB 4539, but did not wish to speak: Emily Snider, representing the Michigan Anti-Defamation League. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4197 with recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4539 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Pass: None. Tom Lambert returned to continue giving a presentation on parity and legal transportation of firearms, along with penalty reductions for the improper carry of a pistol. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Beeler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4821 before the committee: HB 4821 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled "Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by 2020 PA 215; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4821, but did not wish to speak: Ken Grabowski, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Representative Beeler moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4821. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to report out HB 4821 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair invited Laura Clark, Chief Security Officer for the State, Detective First Lieutenant Jim Ellis, Michigan State Police, and Lt. Colonel John Brady, commander of the 272nd Cyber Operations Squadron of the Michigan National Guard to give a presentation on Cyber Security. The Chair laid HB 4197 and HB 4539 before the committee: HB 4197 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to prohibit local units of government from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers, officials, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. HB 4539 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits peace officers or local officials, officers, or employees from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal officials concerning the immigration status of individuals; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials, officers, and employees; and to prescribe penalties and remedies. At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair Andrew Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave and Representative Hornberger introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair Andrew Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:16 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 4197. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified with a neutral position on HB 4197 and HB 4539. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bezotte offered the following amendment to HB 4197: 1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "government" by striking out "sanctuary policy prohibition" and inserting "law enforcement protection". Representative Bezotte moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4197. The motion prevailed 7- 1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: Rep. Jones. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4197 and HB 4539, but did not wish to speak: Monica Andrade, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Simon Marshall-Shah, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Susan Reed, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Council. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4197, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4539, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxtin, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Assocciation. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The committee returned to consideration of a Cyber Security presentation given by Laura Clark, Chief Security Officer for the State, Detective First Lieutenant Jim Ellis, Michigan State Police, and Lt. Colonel John Brady, commander of the 272nd Cyber Operations Squadron of the Michigan National Guard to give a presentation on Cyber Security. Questions and discussion followed. Vice-Chair Beeler assumed the gavel, the time being 12:43 p.m. Chair LaFave assumed the gavel, the time being 12:49 p.m. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 1:09 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 8, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4525 before the committee: HB 4525 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending the title and section 9e (MCL 28.609e), the title as amended by 1998 PA 237 and section 9e as added by 2018 PA 552. Representative Berman introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Major Jake King, representing the Marietta Police Department, testified in support of HB 4525. Questions and discussion followed. Amir Khilah testified in support of HB 4525. The Chair laid HB 4821 before the committee: HB 4821 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 2004 PA 177, entitled "Michigan law enforcement officers memorial act," by amending section 5 (MCL 28.785), as amended by 2020 PA 215; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Beson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police, testified in support of HB 4821. The Chair laid HB 4718 before the committee: HB 4718 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4718. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4718, but did not wish to speak: Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4718, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Representative Steenland moved to report out HB 4718 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4718. The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee: HB 4003 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak: Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry. Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Representative Martin moved to refer HB 4003 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4525. Representative Berman returned to answer questions. John Toth, a member of Michigan's Unarmed Combat Commission joined to answer questions. Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, testified in opposition to HB 4525. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 1:14 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 18, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626 before the committee: HB 4624 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4625 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4626 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2154 (MCL 324.2154), as amended by 2018 PA 239. Aaron Keel and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624 and HB 4625, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mayor Bryan Barnett, representing Rochester Hills. Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township. Jack Devine, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America-Michigan State Council. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4624. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 4624 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:18 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Jones moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4625. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Jones moved to report out HB 4625 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Coleman moved to report out HB 4626 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4380 before the committee: HB 4380 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to create certain funds; to create a Michigan military and veteran services support fund board and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4380, but did not wish to speak: Jack Devine, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America, Michigan State Council. Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4380. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Steenland moved to report out HB 4380 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Beeler. Pass: None. At 12:21 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:22 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee: HB 4003 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. Representative Hall introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4003. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:39 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 11, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 4, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4030 and HB 4498 before the committee: HB 4030 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. HB 4498 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. First Lieutenant Matt Williams, representing the Michigan State Police, testified in opposition to HB 4030 and HB 4498. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 11 before the committee: SB 11 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 11 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4030 and HB 4498. Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4030. The motion prevailed 6-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: Reps. Jones, Coleman. Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4030 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: Reps. Jones, Coleman. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4498. The motion prevailed 6- 1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: Reps. Jones, Coleman. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4498 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 6-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: Reps. Jones, Coleman. The Chair laid HB 4718 before the committee: HB 4718 (Rep. Eisen) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Eisen introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:30 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 4, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Coleman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 27, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 11 before the committee: SB 11 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Meghan Reckling, representing the Office of Senator Theis, testified in support of SB 11. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 11, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 11, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The Chair laid HB 4380 before the committee: HB 4380 (Rep. Steenland) A bill to create certain funds; to create a Michigan military and veteran services support fund board and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Steenland introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of HB 4380. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626 before the committee: HB 4624 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4625 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4626 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2154 (MCL 324.2154), as amended by 2018 PA 239. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Educations Association. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe County ISDs. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Abby Cypher, representing the School Equity Caucus. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne RESA. At 12:17 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:18 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler called the committee back to order. Representative Yaroch, Representative Coleman, and Chair LaFave introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:36 PM, Majority Vice Chair Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:37 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum, testified with a neutral position on HB 4624 and HB 4625. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 27, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 13, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 55 before the committee: HR 55 (Rep. Fink) A resolution to firmly affirm support for the preservation of the Second Amendment and to express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding federal laws that infringe on the right to bear arms. Representative Fink introduced the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 55, but did not wish to speak: Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry. Representative Beeler moved to report out HR 55 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin. Nays: Reps. Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4030 and HB 4498 before the committee: HB 4030 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. HB 4498 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Paquette and Representative Hoitenga introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4030 and HB 4498. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4030 and HB 4498, but did not wish to speak: Sergeant Chris Gerard, representing the Michigan State Police. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4030, HB 4498 and HR 55, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:39 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    2021-04-27
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    meeting-1304
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    2021-04-27 12:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 13, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair invited Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, to give a presentation on Michigan concealed pistol licenses. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4078 before the committee: HB 4078 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40111 (MCL 324.40111), as amended by 2018 PA 272. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4078, but did not wish to speak: Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry. Representative Beeler moved to refer HB 4078 to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited Steve Dulan, representing the Michigan Coalition for responsible Gun Owners, to give a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 1:01 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    1
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    2021-04-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-1274
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    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2021-04-13 12:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Coleman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 10 before the committee: SB 10 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2018 PA 467. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 10, but did not wish to speak: Mark Sutton, representing the American Legion-Department of Michigan. Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 10. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to report SB 10 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4078 before the committee: HB 4078 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40111 (MCL 324.40111), as amended by 2018 PA 272. At 12:02 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:03 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Andrew Beeler called the committee back to order. Chair LaFave introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:08 PM, the Majority Vice Chair Andrew Beeler laid the committee at ease. At 12:09 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4078, but did not wish to speak: Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4078, but did not wish to speak: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The committee returned to consideration of SB 10. Representative Jones moved to reconsider the vote by which SB 10 was reported with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to report out SB 10 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:10 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    1
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    2021-03-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1258
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    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2021-03-23 12:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 16, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4058 before the committee: HB 4058 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1967 PA 150, entitled "Michigan military act," (MCL 32.501 to 32.851) by adding section 203. Representative Johnson introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4058. Questions and discussion followed. Tony Demott, representing the Michigan Campaign for Liberty, testified in support of HB 4058. Dan McKnight, representing Bring Our Troops Home, testified in support of HB 4058. David Dudenhofer testified in support of HB 4058. The Chair laid SB 10 before the committee: SB 10 (Sen. Theis) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 8 (MCL 15.268), as amended by 2018 PA 467. Meghan Reckling, representing the Office of Senator Theis, testified on the bill. Questions and disussion followed. Joseph Riker, representing the Livingston County Veteran's Committee, testified in support of SB 10. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 10, but did not wish to speak: Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    1
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    2021-03-16
    Meeting id
    meeting-1239
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    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2021-03-16 12:00:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 10, 2021 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. LT. Colonel James Matthews, representing the Civil Air Patrol, gave a presentation. Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee: HB 4029 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4029, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4029 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Steenland. Nays: Rep. Rogers. Pass: None. The Chair laid HR 47 before the committee: HR 47 (Rep. Damoose) A resolution to call on the National Guard Bureau to immediately end the current food contract for the 1,000 Michigan National Guard Service members deployed to Washington, D.C., and provide a per diem food allowance backdated to the start of the mobilization. Representative Damoose and Representative Martin testified in support of the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. A constituent of Representative Damoose testified on the resolution. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Steenland moved to report out HR 47 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Lt. Colonel James Matthews, representing the Civil Air Patrol, returned to answer questions. Lt. Colonel Michael Ewing, Captain Charles Shelton, and Representative Martin, also a Command Sergeant Major, representing the Michigan Volunteer Defense Force, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-1223
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    held
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    quorum not determined
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    2021-03-10 10:30:00.000000
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    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 2, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Steenland moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee: HB 4122 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to create a county department of veterans' affairs in certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create the county veteran service fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the powers and duties of the soldiers' relief commission in those counties," by amending section 3a (MCL 35.623a), as amended by 2018 PA 514. Representative Steenland moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4122. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Beeler moved to report out HB 4122 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee: HB 4029 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122. Representative Hoitenga introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Rochelle Morton, representing Damsels in Defense, testified in support of HB 4029. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4029, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:27 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    Room 521, House Office Building
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    1
    Meeting date
    2021-03-02
    Meeting id
    meeting-1190
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    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
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    2021-03-02 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
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    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by Chair LaFave. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Jones, Coleman, Rogers, Steenland. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Beeler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee: HB 4122 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1953 PA 192, entitled "An act to create a county department of veterans' affairs in certain counties, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create the county veteran service fund and to provide for contributions to and expenditures from that fund; and to transfer the powers and duties of the soldiers' relief commission in those counties," by amending section 3a (MCL 35.623a), as amended by 2018 PA 514. Representative Glenn introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussion followed. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 4122. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative Beau LaFave, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
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    Room 521, House Office Building
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    1
    Meeting date
    2021-02-23
    Meeting id
    meeting-1169
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    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2021-02-23 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022

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