Main Content Committee Meeting printer friendly Meetings by bodies of elected members delegated by the House or Senate to consider and make recommendations concerning disposition of bills, resolutions, and other related matters referred to them. Committees are appointed by the Speaker of the House or the Senate Majority Leader and are organized according to subject matter. CommitteeLocal, Urban and State Affairs Clerk Phone Number373-1635 LocationRoom 110, Farnum Building, 125 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933 DateTuesday, 5/1/2007 Time3:00 PM AgendaSB 298 (Warren) Civil rights; employment discrimination; discrimination for failing to provide equal compensation for comparable work; prohibit under certain circumstances. SB 299 (Whitmer) Labor; fair employment practices; commission on pay equity; establish, and specify duties. SB 300 (Caswell) Criminal procedure; defenses; statewide standards and accountability measures of trial-level indigent criminal defense services; implement, and create the Michigan indigent defense commission act. SB 301 (Caswell) Criminal procedure; other; appointment of counsel to indigent person charged with felony; modify. SB 302 (Caswell) State; symbol; "Purple Heart State"; designate. SB 303 (Schuitmaker) Human services; services or financial assistance; family independence assistance program group's compliance with compulsory school attendance; require in order to receive assistance. ChairGerald Van Woerkom In the spirit of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with a disability should feel free to contact the Office of the Secretary of the Senate by phone [(517) 373-2400] or by TDD [(517) 373-0543] if requesting special services to effectively participate in the meeting
