In order to keep you and your neighbors better informed about the legislation we discuss, I am posting the agenda for any scheduled committee meetings at the beginning of the week and an update with any votes that were taken that week in committee or on the House floor. I hope you find this information helpful and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Week of Feb. 2, 2015
Floor Votes
Appropriates funding through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
HB 4078 (Bumstead) Passed: 103-7
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
House Bill 4078 (Bumstead) is a FY 14-15 appropriations bill that includes funding for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) capital outlay projects. The bill appropriates $24,729,500 Gross, all restricted funds.
Committee Votes
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Natural Resources
Agenda:
– Departmental overview presentation by Department of Natural Resources
– Hunting and fishing license and fee restructuring presentation by Department of Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Agenda:
Organizational Meeting
A presentation given by Director Dan Wyant on the Department of Environmental Quality’s role in Michigan.
Health Policy
Agenda:
Presentations By:
Michigan Health and Hospital Association
Trinity Health
Michigan Health Ministries of Ascension Health
Beaumont Health System
Spectrum Health System
Sparrow Health System
Criminal Justice
Agenda:
Overview of Criminal Justice System
Commerce and Trade
Agenda:
HB 4119 – (Rep. Garcia) – Civil procedure; garnishment; garnishment of periodic payments; revise procedure.
Testimony Only
HB 4120 – (Rep. McCready) – Labor; fair employment practices; deductions from wages without written consent of employee; include certain reimbursements related to garnishment.
Testimony Only
A Presentation from the Michigan Retailers Association
Transportation and Infrastructure
Agenda:
Presentation by Kirk Steudle, Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Agenda:
House Fiscal Agency overview of the FY 2014-15 MDARD budget
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Human Services
Agenda:
HFA Presentation: Background Briefing on the Department of Human Services Budget
Judiciary
Agenda:
PRESENTATION BY:
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young
Communications and Technology
Agenda:
Organizational Meeting
Appropriations
Agenda:
HB 4078 – (Rep. Bumstead) – Appropriations; capital outlay; Michigan natural resources trust fund; provide appropriations.
Reported favorably from committee by a vote of 29-1
Families, Children and Seniors
Agenda:
Presentations By:
Nick Lyon- Interim Director, Department of Human Services
Scott Dzurka- President and CEO, United Way’s Michigan Association of United Ways
Energy Policy
Agenda:
Presentation from Valerie Brader, Office of Gov. Rick Snyder
Presentation from the Michigan Public Service Commission
Elections
Agenda:
Presentation by the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office
Agriculture
Agenda:
Presentation from
Michigan Agri-Business Association
Jim Byrum, President
Tax Policy
Agenda:
HB 4018 – (Rep. Farrington) – Sales tax; definitions; definition of prewritten computer software; revise.
Testimony Only
HB 4019 – (Rep. Farrington) – Use tax; definitions; definition of prewritten computer software; revise.
Organizational Meeting
Testimony Only
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation
Agenda:
Presentation on Transportation Funding by House Fiscal Agency
Regulatory Reform
Agenda:
Presentation by Andrew Deloney – Chairperson, Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Local Government
Agenda:
Organizational meeting
Financial Liability Reform
Agenda:
HB 4059 – (Rep. Hughes) – Retirement; public school employees; retirant employed at a reporting unit under certain circumstances without forfeiting retirement allowance or health care coverage; eliminate sunset.
Testimony Only
A Presentation from the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
Agenda:
Presentation from the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association.
Joint Committee Meeting: Education and Appropriations: Subcommittee on School Aid
Agenda:
Overview of the School Aid Budget by House Fiscal Agency
Overview of the Michigan Department of Education Budget by House Fiscal Agency
Insurance
Agenda:
Presentation by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services:
Overview of Department’s Mission, Responsibilities and Structure
Ann Flood, Director,
Teri Morante
and Senior Deputies
Oversight and Ethics
Agenda:
Presentation given by the Office of the Auditor General
Workforce and Talent Development
Agenda:
PRESENTATIONS:
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Michigan Association of Home Builders
Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan
Military and Veterans Affairs
Date: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Room 308, House Office Building
Agenda:
Organizational Meeting
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Corrections
Agenda:
Overview Presentations
– Department of Corrections
– Legislative Corrections Ombudsman
Appropriations: Subcommittee on Higher Education
Agenda:
Overview of Higher Education Budget