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Committee vote · prevailed

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committee vote

Recorded committee decision

to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020.

Meeting date
Not recorded
Result
prevailed
Yeas
Not recorded
Nays
Not recorded
Validation
not applicable
Related meeting
meeting-2452

A committee motion is a proceeding-level decision. A named choice supports that individual vote only and does not establish continuous attendance.

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Canonical name
Mary Whiteford
Committee vote id
committee-vote-272066
Evidence text
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5761 and HB 5810 before the committee: HB 5761 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding sections 44e and 78t. HB 5810 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 78a (MCL 211.78a), as amended by 2014 PA 499, and by adding section 44e. Representative Lower gave a presentation on HB 5761 and HB 5810. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Balkama, representing the Kalamazoo County Treasurer, testified in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810. Questions and discussion followed. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 5761 and HB 5810. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5761 and HB 5810, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5761 and HB 5810, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs. Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. John MacNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The Chair laid HB 5843 before the committee: HB 5843 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Glenn testified on HB 5843. Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 5843: 1. Amend page 2, following line 14, by inserting: “ Sec. 102. DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL (1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................1.0 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 250,000 Interdepartmental grant revenues: Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers............................................................................................................ ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $ 250,000 Federal revenues: Total federal revenues......................................................................................... Special revenue funds: Total local revenues............................................................................................ Total private revenues......................................................................................... Total other state restricted revenues.................................................................... State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 250,000 (2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Edenville dam investigation--1.0 FTE positions................................................ $ 250 ,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 250,000 Appropriated from: State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 250,000 Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY (1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY Full-time equated classified positions.........................................................3.0 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 350,000 Interdepartmental grant revenues: Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers............................................................................................................ ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION.......................................................... $ 350,000 Federal revenues: Total federal revenues......................................................................................... Special revenue funds: Total local revenues............................................................................................ Total private revenues......................................................................................... Total other state restricted revenues.................................................................... State general fund/general purpose..................................................................... $ 350,000 (2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS Land and water interface permit programs --3.0 FTE positions......................... $ .......................................................................................................... 350,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION................................................................................ $ 350,000 Appropriated from: State general fund/general purpose.................................................................... $ 350,000” adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly, and renumbering the remaining sections. 2. Amend page 3, following line 26, by inserting: “DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Sec. 301. Funds appropriated in part 1 for Edenville dam investigation shall be used to support costs related to investigating events leading to the Edenville dam failure, determining the party, or parties, responsible for the failure, and supporting efforts to recoup expenses from damages caused by the dam failure from the party, or parties, responsible for the failure. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY Sec. 401. Funds appropriated in part 1 for land and water interface permit programs shall be used by the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy to review dam inspection policies, support ongoing dam investigations, and provide recommendations to the legislature about needed dam inspection policies and funding within 90 days.” and renumbering the remaining sections.
Meeting id
meeting-2452
Member id
member-212
Motion text
to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2020.
Mover label
Whiteford
Nays
Not recorded
Passes
Not recorded
Position
1
Resolution method
unique surname
Result
prevailed
Service id
service-530
Validation state
not applicable
Yeas
Not recorded

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