DOCSLIB.ORG

**DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2018

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
**DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2018 MEMBERS: 3600 BINSFELD BUILDING SEN. RICK JONES, VICE CHAIR P.O. BOX 30036 SEN. MARTY KNOLLENBERG THE SENATE LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 SEN. MIKE KOWALL SEN. PETER MACGREGOR COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM PHONE: (517) 373-7315 SEN. JOE HUNE FAX: (517) 373-3126 SEN. REBEKAH WARREN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SENATOR TORY ROCCA SEN. DAVID KNEZEK CHAIR SEN. ADAM HOLLIER **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 12, 2018 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5939 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 5940 (Rep. Chirkun) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported HB 5941 (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 6541 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect. 5. Reported HB 6542 (Rep. VanderWall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 6. Reported HB 6543 (Rep. Iden) with recommendation and immediate effect. 7. Testimony regarding HB 5376 (Rep. Iden). The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:54 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier, a quorum was present. The Chairman made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2018. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chairman invited Brad Wever, of Rep. Lilly’s office, to summarize HB 5939 – HB 5941. The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5939 – HB 5941: Virgil Johnson, Thunder King Fireworks – Oppose Richard Sulaka, Mariah Distributors – Oppose Robert Horvath, Yell Box Fireworks and Patriot Fireworks – Oppose James Stajos, Pro Fireworks – Support The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5939 – HB 5941: Eric Turner, TNT Fireworks – Oppose Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose Page 1 of 4 Art Miller Jr., City of Warren – Support Stephanie Johnson, Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs – Support Jason Marietta, Jakes Fireworks – Support Mark Docherty, Michigan Professional Firefighters Union – Support Andy Pless, Southeast Fire Chiefs Association – Support Don Bigger, Michigan Fire Service Instructors Association – Support Mike Burke, Michigan State Firemen’s Association – Support Jon Ichesco, Michigan Fire Inspectors Society – Support Sean Conn, Big Fireworks – Support The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5939 and HB 5941: Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Neutral The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5940: Jen Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support Michael Burns, City Manager City of Lowell – Support The Chairman invited Conrad Haremza, Brian Pizzuti, and Brendan Ringlever, of the Michigan Spirits Association, to summarize HB 6541 – HB 6543. The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6541: Matt Miner, Midwest Industrial Retailers Association – Oppose The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 6541 – HB 6543: Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support Spencer Nevins, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers – Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Neutral Sue Bila, Michigan Festivals and Events Association – Support Kerry Krone and Julie Wendt, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – No Position Given The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5376: Lee Schwartz, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support Marnie Wills and Keith Lambert, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Oppose Bill Bendit, Citizen – Support John Dulmes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Oppose Wayne Jewell, Green Oak Township and Huron Valley Association of Code Officials – Support The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5376: M.J. D’Smith, Michigan Air Conditioning Contractors Association – Support Stephanie Glidden, Michigan AFL-CIO – Oppose Charles Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support Steve Claywell, Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council – Oppose Tony Vermaas, American Subcontracts Association of Michigan – Support Lisa Canada, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters – Oppose Page 2 of 4 Todd Tennis, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference – Oppose Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Jeff Wiggins, ABC of Michigan – Support Thomas Bowes, International Association of Electrical Inspectors – Oppose Ken Misiewicz, Pleune Service Company – Support The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to HB 5939. The Chairman made a motion to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5939. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, and Knezek Nays: Sen. Hollier The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chairman made a motion to report the (S-1) version of HB 5939 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Knollenberg and Kowall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5939 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman made a motion to report HB 5940 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Knollenberg and Kowall The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5940. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman made a motion to report HB 5941 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, Kowall, MacGregor, Hune, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: None Pass: Sen. Knollenberg The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5941. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman invited Sen. Jones to summarize the Jones amendment to HB 6541. The Chairman made a motion to adopt the Jones amendment to HB 6541. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Jones, Hune, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Knollenberg, MacGregor, and Warren Pass: Sen. Kowall Page 3 of 4 The motion failed and the amendment was not adopted. The Chairman invited Sen. Hollier to summarize the Hollier amendment to HB 6541. The Chairman made a motion to adopt the Hollier amendment to HB 6541. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Sen.(s) Jones, Hune, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Knollenberg, and MacGregor Pass: Sen. Kowall The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted. The Chairman made a motion to report HB 6541, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Warren, and Knezek Nays: Sen.(s) Jones, Hune, and Hollier The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6541. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman made a motion to report HB 6542 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: Sen. Hune The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6542. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman made a motion to report HB 6543 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Jones, Knollenberg, Kowall, MacGregor, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Nays: Sen. Hune The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chairman made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 6543. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chairman made a motion to report HB 5376 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chairman Rocca, Sen.(s) Kowall, MacGregor, and Hune Nays: Sen.(s) Knollenberg, Warren, Knezek, and Hollier Pass: Sen. Jones The motion failed and the bill was not reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: Page 4 of 4 .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • July 27, 2018 Senate Campaign Finance Reports
    District Party Candidate Jan. 1-July 22 Raised Total Raised Jan. 1-July 22 Spent Total Spent Debts Cash On Hand Top Contributor 2nd Contributor 3rd Contributor 1 R Pauline Montie WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 1 D James Cole Jr. WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 1 D Nicholas Rivera WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 1 D Stephanie Chang $72,488 $147,043 $105,398 $107,008 $0 $40,035 Carpenters ($6,500) Henry Ford Health System ($2,250) Michigan Education Assoc. ($1,750) 1 D Alberta Tinsley Talabi $9,865 $9,865 $4,766 $4,766 $5,258 $5,099 Alberta Tinsley Talabi ($5,258) NICHOLSON ($2,000) Larry Brinker ($1,000) 1 D Stephanie Roehm 1 D Bettie Cook Scott 2 R John Hauler WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 2 D Tommy Campbell WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 2 D Lawrence E. Gannan WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 2 D LaMar Lemmons WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 2 D William Phillips WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 2 D Joe Ricci WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER WAIVER 2 D Adam Hollier $120,988 $120,988 $104,214 $104,215 $12,480 $25,850 Adam J. Hollier ($16,480.47) DUGGAN LEADERSHIP FUND ($15,000) David Fink ($2,000) 2 D Brian Banks $114,050 $156,875 $98,984 $106,522 $25,000 $50,353 Brian Banks ($33,500) MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE PAC ($11,500)OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 324 ($10,000) 2 D Abraham Aiyash $104,596 $104,596 $13,347 $13,347 $0 $91,249 WADHA AIYASH ($2,000) HAFAID GOBAH ($2,000) NASHWAN QURAY ($2,000) 2 D George Cushingberry Jr.
    [Show full text]
  • Uaw Region 1 & 1A Wayne County/ Detroit November 6, 2018 Election Endorsements
    UAW REGION 1 & 1A WAYNE COUNTY/ DETROIT NOVEMBER 6, 2018 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS Wayne County Commissioner (2-yr term) Governor/Lieutenant Governor (4 yr term) 1st District Tim Killeen (I) Gretchen Whitmer (Governor) 2nd District Jewel Ware (I) Garland D. Gilchrist II (Lieutenant Governor) 3rd District Martha G. Scott (I) Secretary of State (4 yr term) 4th District Ilona Varga (I) Jocelyn Benson 5th District Irma Clark-Coleman (I) Attorney General (4 yr term) 7th District Alisha Bell (I) Dana Nessel Justice of Supreme Court (2 8-yr terms) United States Senator (6 yr term) Samuel Bagenstos Megan Kathleen Cavanagh Debbie Stabenow (I) 31st District Court Representative in Congress (2 yr term) (Incumbent, partial term ends 01/01/2010) 11th District Haley Stevens Alexis Grace Krot (I) 14th District Brenda Lawrence (I) 1st District Judge of Court of Appeals-Incumbent State Senator (4 yr term) (Partial term ends 01/01/2023) 1st District Stephanie Chang Thomas C. Cameron (I) 2nd District Adam Hollier 3rd Circuit Judge of Circuit Court 3rd District Sylvia Santana Non-Incumbent (3 6-yr term positions) 4th District Marshall Bullock John C. Cahalan Tracy E. Green Regina Thomas Judge of Probate Court (Non-incumbent, 6 yr term) State Representative (2 yr term) David A. Perkins 1st District Tenisha Yancey (I) 2nd District Joe Tate 36th District Judge of District Court (6-yr term) 3rd District Wendell Byrd (I) (11 positions—Incumbent) 4th District Isaac Robinson Roberta C. Archer (I) 5th District Cynthia A. Johnson Christopher M. Blount (I) 6th District Tyrone Carter Donald Coleman (I) 7th District LaTanya Garrett (I) 8th District Sherry Gay Dagnogo (I) Ruth Ann Garrett (I) 9th District Karen Whitsett Alicia Jones-Coleman (I) 10th District Leslie Love (I) Deborah Lewis Langston (I) William C.
    [Show full text]
  • Michigan Senate Photo Directory for 2021-2022
    Michigan Senate Photo Directory For 2021-2022 Senate Leadership Majority Leader President Majority Floor President Pro Leader Tempore Mike Shirkey Garlin Gilchrist II Dan Lauwers Aric Nesbitt R-Clarklake D-Detroit R-Brockway R-Lawton Associate Assistant Majority Majority Caucus Majority Caucus President Pro Leader Chair Whip Tempore Marshall Bulloc k Wayne Schmid t Curt VanderWal l John Bizon D-Detroit R-Traverse City R-Ludington R-Battle Creek Minority Leader Minority Floor Leader Jim Ananich Stephanie Chan g D-Flint D-Detroit Full Senate Membership: District 5 District 27 District 24 District 12 Betty Alexande r Jim Ananich Tom Barrett Rosemary Baye r D-Detroit D-Flint R-Charlotte D-Beverly Hills 1st Term 2nd Term 1st Term 1st Term District 19 District 29 District 4 District 34 John Bizon Winnie Brinks Marshall Bulloc k Jon Bumstead R-Battle Creek D-Grand Rapids D-Detroit R-Newaygo 1st Term 1st Term 1st Term 1st Term District 1 District 31 District 6 District 23 Stephanie Chan g Kevin Daley Erika Geiss Curtis Hertel Jr . D-Detroit R-Lum D-Taylor D-East Lansing 1st Term 1st Term 1st Term 2nd Term District 2 District 32 District 18 District 14 Adam Hollier Ken Horn Jeff Irwin Ruth Johnson D-Detroit R-Frankenmut h D-Ann Arbor R-Holly 1st Term 2nd Term 1st Term 1st Term District 21 District 25 District 10 District 38 Kim LaSata Dan Lauwers Michael Ed McBroom R-Bainbridge Township R-Brockway MacDonald R-Vulcan 1st Term 1st Term R-Macomb Township 1st Term 1st Term District 20 District 13 District 11 District 26 Sean McCann Mallory McMorrow
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 Michigan State Senate Race September 2017
    2018 Michigan State Senate Race September 2017 This is a preliminary report on the 2018 Michigan State Senate races. It includes filed and prospective candidates from each of the 38 Senate districts along with district maps and current Senators. The information in this document is taken from multiple sources. Updates will be made as Senate races progress. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at Public Affairs Associates. 1 1st District Current Senator: Coleman A. Young, Jr. (D-Detroit), (term-limited) Filed: Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit) Nicholas Rivera (D), Admissions Counselor at Wayne State University Prospective: Rep. Bettie Cook Scott (D-Detroit) Former Rep. Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (D-Detroit) Former Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit). Rep. Tlaib’s run is a possibility, but with Chang in the race it’s questionable. Rico Razo, Mayor Mike Duggan’s re-election campaign manager Denis Boismier, Gibraltar City Council President. Although Boismier is running for Gibraltar mayor this year, he may possibly join the race if the field becomes heavily saturated with Detroit candidates. 2 2nd District Current Senator: Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park), (term-limited) Filed: Tommy Campbell (D-Grosse Pointe) Rep. Brian Banks (D-Harper Woods) Adam Hollier, former aide to Sen. Johnson Prospective: Former Rep. Lamar Lemmons (D-Detroit) Former Rep. John Olumba (D-Detroit) 3 3rd District Current Senator: Morris Hood III (D-Detroit), (term-limited) Filed: N/A Prospective: Rep. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) Former Rep. Harvey Santana (D-Detroit) Former Rep. David Nathan (D-Detroit) Former Rep. Gary Woronchak (R-Dearborn), current Wayne County Commission Chair 4 4th District Current Senator: Ian Conyers (D-Detroit), (Incumbent) Filed: N/A Prospective: N/A 5 5th District Current Senator: David Knezek (D-Dearborn Heights), (Incumbent) Filed: DeShawn Wilkins (R-Detroit) Prospective: N/A 6 6th District Current Senator: Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-Taylor), (term-limited) Filed: Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • Endorsement List Combined Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council and Local Trades Council Pacs
    Endorsement List Combined Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council and local trades council PACs. Updated 10.16.18 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer U.S. Senate: Debbie Stabenow Michigan Supreme Court Sam Bagenstos, Megan Cavanagh Attorney General: Dana Nessel Secretary of State: Jocelyn Benson Michigan Court of Appeals Judge: Thomas Cameron Michigan Board of Education Trustee Tiffany Tilley, Judy Pritchett Michigan State University Board of Trustees Kelly Tebay, Brianna Scott University of Michigan Board of Regents Paul Brown, Jordan Ackers Wayne State University Board of Trustees Anil Kumar, Bryan Barnhill Statewide ballot proposals Proposal 1 (Legalize recreational marijuana use): Neutral Proposal 2 (Create citizens redistricting commission): Yes (in support) Proposal 3 (Voting Rights Amendments): Yes (in support) U.S. Congress District 1 (Upper Peninsula): Matt Morgan District 2 (Muskegon): Rob Davidson District 5 (Flint) Dan Kildee District 7 (Saline): Gretchen Driskell District 8 (Holly): Elissa Slotkin District 9 (Bloomfield Twp.) Andy Levin District 10 (Imlay Twp.): Kimberly Bizon District 11 (Rochester Hills): Haley Stevens District 12 (Ann Arbor) Debbie Dingell District 14 (Southfield): Brenda Lawrence Michigan Senate District 1 (Detroit): Stephanie Chang District 2 (Grosse Pointe): Adam Hollier District 3 (Dearborn): Sylvia Santana District 7 (Livonia): Dayna Polehanki District 9 (Warren) Paul Wojno District 10 (Sterling Hts.): Henry Yanez District 11 (Southfield): Jeremy Moss District 12 (Troy): Rosemary Bayer District
    [Show full text]
  • 2019-2020 Legislative Scorecard Summary
    2019-2020 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD SUMMARY WHAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE? YOU! TOWARD A CONSERVATION MAJORITY In 2019 and 2020, you used your voice to tell your Because Michigan LCV is both political and non- legislators to move forward with clean energy, partisan, our goal is to build a pro-conservation demand clean drinking water in our communities majority of state lawmakers from both parties who and conserve our state’s incredible natural support protecting the health of our communities resources. by tackling the big issues facing Michigan’s land, air, and water. Together, we are making a difference. An important part of our work is holding our elected officials accountable. This scorecard tells HOUSE you whether your representatives in Lansing Conservation Majority Breakdown listened to you and your neighbors, or if they listened to special interests. YES = 50 TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS MAYBE = 31 YOU KNOW THE SCORE NO = 31 1 It only takes a minute to say thanks-- or to TOTAL = 112 say no thanks-- to your legislators. DONATE Because we could not accomplish our 2 mission without the generous support of SENATE our members, please make a donation so Conservation Majority Breakdown we can continue fighting for clean air and clean water in your community and continue YES = 16 our stewardship of Michigan’s unparalleled natural resources. MAYBE = 3 NO = 19 SPREAD THE WORD Finally, share this scorecard with your TOTAL = 38 3 friends and family so they know the score of their elected officials, too. Total number of legislators in the Michigan House exceeds number YOU CAN DO ALL OF THIS AT of House districts due to an early resignation and the passing of one MICHIGANLCV.ORG/SCORECARD Representative during the term.
    [Show full text]
  • 2021-2022 Incoming House Freshman Class
    2021-2022 Incoming House2021-2022 Freshman Class -Incoming www.mirsnews.com House Freshman Class Dist. #3 - Replacing Rep. Wendell BYRD - D Shri THANEDAR, 64, a Detroit Democrat, is a 2018 gubernatorial candidate who previously owned a small chemical services company, until he sold it to run for governor. Originally from Belgaum, India, Thanedar studied in India and worked with Bhabha Atomic Research Center before moving to the United States. He earned his doctorate in polymer chemistry from the Uni- versity of Michigan and became a U.S. citizen in 1988. Thanedar finished third in the Democratic gubernatorial primary with 18% of the vote, but with a plurality of the vote in Detroit. Previously from Ann Arbor, Thanedar moved into the city of Detroit in early 2019. His life story is part of a book called “The Blue Suitcase.” www.shriformi. com, 313-385-1220, [email protected] (Detailed Bio: “What Is Annoying Thanedar After His Primary Win?” 08/08/2020). https://mirsnews.com/capsule.php?gid=5900#62243 Dist. #4 - Replacing the late Isaac ROBINSON - D Abraham AIYASH, 26, a Hamtramck Democrat, is making his second bid for state office this year. He previously ran for the state Senate in the 2nd district in 2018, getting 21% of the vote in an 11-person field, but placing second to Sen. Adam HOLLIER. He said he wants to carry on the work of the late-Rep. Isaac ROBINSON, fighting for en- vironmental and economic justice. He also worked as an intern and staffer for former Rep. Rose Mary ROBINSON. Currently, he is the statewide training political leadership director at Michigan United, a progressive advocacy group.
    [Show full text]
  • Michigan 2018 Lame Duck Legislative Session Scorecard -- Dec 21 2018.Pdf
    2018 Michigan Legislative Lame DuckSCORECARD 1 2018 Michigan Legislative Overview ......................................2 Vote Descriptions .........................3 Lame Scorecard: Senate ........................4 DuckSCORECARD Scorecard: House .........................5 The 2018 lame duck legislative session has moved at a record pace. More than 300 bills were introduced since the midterm elections on November 6th. Lame duck sessions are often used by corporate lobbyists and lame duck lawmakers, no longer accountable to their constituents, to push through wildly unpopular legislation in the final days of the year. During the 2012 lame duck session, the Emergency Manager law was reinstated, just weeks after having been struck down by voters at the ballot box. This year’s lame duck legislative session has been the most anti-environment and anti-democracy in Michigan’s history. Clean Water Action has been organizing voters, leading lobby day activities, testifying at committee hearings, hosting rallies and keeping our members up-to-date on the blatant and daily attacks on our water and democracy. The following scorecard tracks some of the worst legislative assaults on our water and democracy. On all bills tracked in this scorecard, the pro-environment and pro-democracy position was to oppose (a No vote) the legislation in question. There have been many bad bills introduced this session, but the following six are the worst of the worst. Brief descriptions of the legislation are below. Each bill has been weighted equally. If a Senator or Representative was absent (A) from the vote in question, that vote does not affect their overall score. In 2019, we will have a new legislature and new state leadership, but some of the elected officials scored below will be returning to Lansing.
    [Show full text]
  • Overview of EGLE Rulemaking
    Overview of EGLE Rulemaking Dave Fiedler Regulatory Affairs Officer 517-284-6705 | [email protected] 1 Law Rules Policies & Procedures 2 What is a Rule? • Defined in the Administrative Procedures Act (MCL 24.207) • Implements or applies law • What is not a rule? – Attorney General Opinion – Contested Case Decision – Forms, Guidelines, Publications, etc. – Declaratory Ruling 3 How Many EGLE Rules? DIVISION # RULE SETS TOTAL NO. # FULL RULES RULEMAKINGS LAST 5 YRS AQD 16 342 15 DWEHD 8 641 3 MMD 5 468 2 OGMD 5 396 3 RRD 2 35 2* WRD 25 382 1 TOTAL 61 2,264 25 * One of the two was withdrawn 4 Pending EGLE Rules DIVISION RULE SET NO. SUBJECT MATTER DWEHD 2019-35 EG PFAS Compounds MMD 2018-12 EQ Hazardous Waste 5 Where to Find Rules Michigan.gov/MOAHR 1. Current Rules 2. Pending Rules 6 MICHIGAN OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS AND RULES (MOAHR) • Located in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. • Duties described in the Administrative Procedures Act (1969 PA 306): – Approve various rulemaking documents – Operate rules web site – Publish documents in the Michigan Register 7 Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) • Bipartisan legislative committee with legislative oversight. • JCAR is notified by MOAHR at the important steps throughout the rulemaking process. • Can hold legislative hearings on rules. • Can influence the final result of the rulemaking process. 8 Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) Senators Representatives Peter Lucido (R) (Alt. Chair) Matt Maddock (R) (Chair) Ed McBroom (R) Doug Wozniak (R) Lana Theis (R) Steven Johnson (R) Adam Hollier (D) Kyra Harris Bolden (D) Jeff Irwin (D) LaTanya Garrett (D) 9 Environmental Rules Review Committee (ERRC) • Stakeholder oversight of the EGLE’s rulemaking process.
    [Show full text]
  • 2018 Michigan State Senate Race February 2018
    2018 Michigan State Senate Race February 2018 This is a preliminary report on the 2018 Michigan State Senate races. It includes filed and prospective candidates from each of the 38 Senate districts along with district maps and current Senators. The information in this document is taken from multiple sources. Updates will be made as Senate races progress. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at Public Affairs Associates. 1 1st District Current Senator: Coleman A. Young, Jr. (D-Detroit), (term-limited) Filed: Rep. Bettie Cook Scott (D-Detroit) Nicholas Rivera (D), Admissions Counselor at Wayne State University Prospective: Rep. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit). Highly expected to file. Former Rep. Alberta Tinsley-Talabi (D-Detroit) Former Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit). Rep. Tlaib’s run is a possibility, but with Chang all but in the race, it’s questionable at best. Denis Boismier, Gibraltar City Council President. Mayor Boismier may possibly join the race if the field becomes heavily saturated with Detroit candidates. 2 2nd District Current Senator: Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park), (term-limited) Filed: Tommy Campbell (D-Grosse Pointe) Prospective: Rep. Brian Banks (D-Harper Woods). Highly expected to file. Adam Hollier, former aide to Sen. Johnson. Highly expected to file. Former Rep. Lamar Lemmons (D-Detroit) Former Rep. John Olumba (D-Detroit) 3 3rd District Current Senator: Morris Hood III (D-Detroit), (term-limited) Filed: Former Rep. Gary Woronchak (D-Dearborn), current Wayne County Commission Chair Rep. Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit) Terry Burrell (D-Dearborn) Prospective: Former Rep. David Nathan (D-Detroit) 4 4th District Current Senator: Ian Conyers (D-Detroit), (Incumbent) Filed: N/A Prospective: N/A 5 5th District Current Senator: David Knezek (D-Dearborn Heights), (Incumbent) Filed: DeShawn Wilkins (R-Detroit) Prospective: N/A 6 6th District Current Senator: Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-Taylor), (term-limited) Filed: Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • Senate History of Senate Concurrent Resolutions
    2076 PART VI SENATE HISTORY OF SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS (The references are to pages of Senate Journal.) 1. A concurrent resolution granting authority for adjournment for more than 2 days. Jan. 9, introduced by Senator Peter MacGregor .................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, rules suspended .......................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, adopted ....................................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, transmitted to House .................................................................................................. 4 Jan. 15, House concurrence received ..................................................................................... 45 Jan. 15, referred to Secretary for record ................................................................................ 45 Senator(s) John Bizon, Wayne Schmidt named co-sponsor(s) 2. A concurrent resolution for the adoption of the Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Representatives. Jan. 9, introduced by Senator Peter MacGregor .................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, rules suspended .......................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, adopted ....................................................................................................................... 4 Jan. 9, transmitted to House .................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • CANDIDATE SURVEY Page 2 Lifespan Sent the Following Nine-Question Survey to Each Candidate for U.S
    Vote August 7 ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Lifespan Volume 41 Number 5 Presenting the Pro-Life Message in Southeastern Michigannews Since 1970 July 2012 Inside: F District Index CANDIDATE SURVEY page 2 Lifespan sent the following nine-question survey to each candidate for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Repre- F Wayne sentatives, Michigan House of Representatives, County Commissioner, County Prosecutor and various other County township offices in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. (A separate Judicial Candidate Survey was also pages 3-8 mailed to candidates for Appeals, Circuit, District and Probate Courts. See pages 24-27.) F 1. The 1973 U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision allows for abortion for any reason, even as a Registering method of birth control, even in the late stages of pregnancy. Do you SUPPORT the reversal of this to Vote decision? page 8 2. Do you SUPPORT a law banning partial-birth abortions, except to prevent the death of the mother? F Oakland County 3. Some public funds are used for abortions or abortion referral. Do you OPPOSE the use of public pages 9-16 ¨funds for abortion or abortion referral, except to prevent the death of the mother? F 4. Human embryonic stem cells and human fetal tissue are used in some medical experimentation Election which has no beneficial effects for the fetus. Would you SUPPORT legislation that would prohibit Calendar the use of embryonic stem cells and fetal tissue in such experiments? page 12 5. Would you SUPPORT a law banning so-called “reproductive cloning”—cloning meant to result F Macomb in the birth of a baby? County 6.
    [Show full text]