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2022-01-26

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    2022-01-26 11:44:00.000000
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    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:00 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer, Puri. Absent: Rep. Hope. Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4982 before the committee: HB 4982 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129). Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed. Zak Weston, representing the Good Food Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Walls, representing herself. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid the presentation on Cottage Food Law before the committee. Food Safety Educator Wade Syers, representing MSU Extension, provided a presentation on MSU Extension's Food Safety Courses in Relation to the Cottage Food Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Brooke Wykes, representing Oh Sweet Confections, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, provided a presentation on the Cottage Food Law and Michigan Farmers Markets. Questions and discussion followed. Liz Kruger, representing Honey Bun Bakery, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Christine Lebold, representing Michigan Cookier's, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Trish Adams, representing Twisted Sugar Boutique, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Ellen Hamlett, representing the Institute for Justice, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:44 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1603
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 10:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 11:44:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-74
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JULIE ALEXANDER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:00 AM Room 326, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy, Witwer, Puri. Absent: Rep. Hope. Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Rendon moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 30, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4982 before the committee: HB 4982 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129). Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed. Zak Weston, representing the Good Food Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4982. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Kristie Walls, representing herself. The following people submitted a card with no position on HB 4982, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid the presentation on Cottage Food Law before the committee. Food Safety Educator Wade Syers, representing MSU Extension, provided a presentation on MSU Extension's Food Safety Courses in Relation to the Cottage Food Industry. Questions and discussion followed. Brooke Wykes, representing Oh Sweet Confections, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, provided a presentation on the Cottage Food Law and Michigan Farmers Markets. Questions and discussion followed. Liz Kruger, representing Honey Bun Bakery, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Christine Lebold, representing Michigan Cookier's, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Questions and discussion followed. Trish Adams, representing Twisted Sugar Boutique, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Ellen Hamlett, representing the Institute for Justice, provided testimony on Updating the Cottage Food Law. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 11:44 AM. Representative Julie Alexander, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 326, House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1604
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 10:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 10:13:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-75
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:00 AM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: Rep. Marino. Excused: Rep. Marino. Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 14, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5525 before the committee: HB 5525 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Allor moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5525. The motion prevailed 28- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, testified in support of HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed. Alexi Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5524 and HB 5525. Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5525 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting: ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement 250,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "fund" by striking out "250,000,000" and inserting "500,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 302. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – unemployment benefit enhancement shall be used for supplemental grants to individuals receiving unemployment benefits in the state of Michigan. The funds shall support benefit enhancement grants equal to the sum of the following: (a) 64.0% of the individual's weekly benefit rate. (b) $16.00 for each dependent, up to a maximum of 6 dependents, claimed by the individual at the time the individual files a new claim for benefits. (2) The benefit enhancement grants shall only be paid during weeks the individual is receiving a weekly benefit and shall be paid on a weekly basis. (3) The unemployment insurance agency must establish program guidelines and rules and a mechanism for distributing grants to eligible taxpayers. If there are insufficient funds to fully fund grants in a given week, the unemployment insurance agency shall prorate payments to all eligible individuals.". Representative Sabo moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5525 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative O'Neal offered the following amendments to HB 5525 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 28, by inserting: ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements 100,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "fund" by striking out "250,000,000" and inserting "350,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 4, following line 17, by inserting: "Sec. 302. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP - unemployment insurance agency enhancements must be used by the unemployment insurance agency to enhance information technology systems, increase administrative personnel, and increase the number of applicant advocates.". Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5525 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5525 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5524 before the committee: HB 5524 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Brann moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5524. The motion prevailed 28- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited Representative Fink to testify on HB 4557-HB 4561 and how they relate to HB 5524. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of HB 5524. Questions and discussion followed. Claude Molinari, representing the Detroit Convention and Business Bureau, testified in support of HB 5524. Doug Small, representing Experience Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 5524. Bryan Rief, Michael Stack, and Alyssa Tushman, representing the Michigan Fitness Club Association, testified in support of HB 5524. Questions and discussion followed. Corey Jacobsen and Braden Allen, representing Phoenix Theaters, testified in support of HB 5524. Scott Hammontree and Chris Meyer, representing the Michigan Independent Venue and Promoter Association, testified in support of HB 5524. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5524, but did not wish to speak: Alexia Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Evie Sweeny, representing Invest Detroit. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Jennifer Hayes, representing the State CDFI Coalition. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Representative Tate offered the following amendments to HB 5524 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting: ARP – Michigan community development financial institution fund grants 25,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting "61,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 304. (1) From the money appropriated in part 1 for Michigan community development financial institution fund grants, $150,000,000.00 is appropriated and transferred to the Michigan community development financial institutions fund, which is created by this section, for grants to eligible community development financial institutions under this section. The legislature finds and declares that the appropriation described in this section is for a public purpose, including promoting community economic revitalization and community development through community financial institutions. (2) Within 84 days of the effective date of this act, the Michigan strategic fund shall develop a grant application, approval, agreement, and compliance process consistent with this section adopted by a resolution of the board and published and available on the Michigan strategic fund's website. (3) The application required under subsection (2), must include all of the following: (a) The name of the community development financial institution applying for a grant from the CDFI fund. (b) The location of the principal office of the applicant. (c) Documentation indicating whether the applicant is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI. (d) The amount of the grant sought, not exceeding the maximum eligible amount of the grant under subsections (4) to (6). (e) If the community development financial institution is a depository institution, the net assets of the depository institution. (f) If the community development financial institution is not a depository institution, the amount of qualifying commitments made by the community development financial institution during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which the application is submitted. (g) A description of the applicant's eligibility for funding under subsections (4) to (6). (h) A description of the proposed use of the grant award by the applicant for eligible activities consistent with the requirements of this chapter and the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719. (i) Documentation of the applicant's certification as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703. The documentation required by this subsection may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund. (j) A statement that the applicant is in compliance with all requirements applicable to the applicant under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719. (4) A community development financial institution that is a depository institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amount: (a) Up to $2,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of less than $500,000,000.00. (b) Up to $3,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $500,000,000.00 to $999,999,999.99. (c) Up to $4,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $1,000,000,000.00 to $1,999,999,999.99. (d) Up to $5,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $2,000,000,000.00 or more. (5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (6), a community development financial institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amount: (a) Up to $1,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged less than $1,000,000.00 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (b) Up to $3,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $1,000,000.00 to $3,999,999.99 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (c) Up to $5,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $4,000,000.00 to $5,999,999.99 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (d) Up to $7,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $6,000,000.00 to $9,999,999.00 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (e) Up to $8,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged at least $10,000,000.00 per year during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (6) A grant to a multistate CDFI under subsection (5) must not exceed $5,000,000.00. (7) The Michigan strategic fund shall accept initial applications for a grant under this chapter until April 30, 2022. The Michigan strategic fund shall approve or deny a grant application within 63 days after the receipt of an administratively complete application as determined by the Michigan strategic fund. If the application complies with the requirements of this section, the Michigan strategic fund shall approve the award of the grant in the amount requested by the applicant. The Michigan strategic fund may deny a grant application submitted under this section only for the following reasons: (a) The applicant does not satisfy all of the requirements described in this section. (b) Subject to subsection (9), there is insufficient money in the CDFI fund to pay the grant amount requested. (c) The applicant is not in compliance with applicable requirements under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719. (8) If the Michigan strategic fund denies an application under subsection (7), the applicant may provide additional information to the Michigan strategic fund within 7 days of the notice of denial. The Michigan strategic fund shall review and reconsider the application and additional information within 28 days. (9) If there is an insufficient amount of money in the CDFI fund to pay the grants approved, the amount of each grant shall be reduced proportionately by the Michigan strategic fund based upon the amount of money available in the CDFI fund. (10) Upon approval of an application, the Michigan strategic fund and the applicant shall sign a written grant agreement providing the terms of the grant agreement. A grant agreement must include all of the following: (a) A requirement that at least 80% of the grant award be used for financial products and financial services. (b) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for technical assistance activities described in 12 CFR 1805.303. (c) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for administration and operations. (d) A requirement that a grant award be committed under a loan agreement or funding agreement or disbursed by the recipient within 3 years of the date that the recipient receives the grant award. (f) A requirement that the entire amount of the grant award be expended within this state. (g) A requirement that the grant award recipient maintain its certification as a community development financial institution under 12 CFR 1805.201 while the grant agreement is in effect. (h) A requirement that the grant award recipient comply with all requirements applicable under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719, while the agreement is in effect. (i) Provisions authorizing the Michigan strategic fund to enforce the terms of the grant agreement, including a requirement that a noncompliant recipient of a grant award repay the award for deposit in the CDFI Fund. (j) A requirement for the grant award recipient to report on activities consistent with the requirements of subsection (14). (11) A grant agreement may provide for the community development financial institution that is the recipient of a grant award to serve as an intermediary lender to another community development financial institution consistent with the purposes of this chapter. (12) A grant agreement must permit a grant award recipient to assign the award to an affiliate and for the affiliate to assume the obligations of the grant award recipient if the affiliate satisfies all of the following: (a) Is a community development financial institution. (b) Is organized in the same manner as the grant award recipient. (c) Is controlled by the grant award recipient in 1 or both of the following ways: (i) The grant award recipient owns a majority of the stock of the affiliate. (ii) A majority of the members of the board of the affiliate also are members of the board of the grant award recipient. (13) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (14), the Michigan strategic fund shall require the recipient of a grant award under this chapter to report annually to the Michigan strategic fund regarding its activities under this section beginning on the May 1 following the calendar year in which the grant award was received by the recipient. The Michigan strategic fund shall publish on its website a standard form for the report. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (14), the report must include all of the following information: (a) A copy of the recipient's most recent confirmation of recertification as a community development financial institution issued by the community development financial institutions fund under 12 CFR 1805.201, which may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund. (b) A list of financial products and services provided during the prior calendar year that includes all of the following: (i) The name of each transaction. (ii) A transition tracking number for each transaction. (iii) The date of each transaction. (iv) The amount of each transaction. (v) The total project cost for each transaction if other funding was involved. (vi) The physical address of the borrower or customer for each transaction. (vii) The census tract of the borrower or customer for each transaction. (viii) An indication of whether the census tract in which the transaction located is an eligible investment area. (ix) A description of the projected economic impact of the transaction. (x) A description of any financial products or financial services provided. (c) A description of technical assistance provided during the prior calendar year. (d) A summary of expenditures for administration and operations provided during the prior calendar year that includes all of the following: (i) A description of administration and operations costs incurred. (ii) Professional fees and expenses incurred. (iii) A summary of any other eligible expenses for administration and operation. (14) A grant award recipient is not required to provide a report under this section for any calendar year in which it did not loan or otherwise commit or disburse grant award money. The Michigan strategic fund shall not include information in the report required under subsection (13) if information that otherwise would be included in a report under subsection (13) is either of the following: (a) Exempt from disclosure or confidential as proprietary business or financial information under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4702. (b) Exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246. (15) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), not more than 4% of the appropriation provided from the CDFI fund may be used for the administering the programs and activities incurred in administering this section. (16) The unexpended portion of money in the CDFI fund provided for grants under this section is considered a work project appropriation in accordance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a. The following apply to the project: (a) The purpose of the project is to provide grants to eligible community development financial institutions under this section. (b) All grants will be distributed in accordance with this section and the grant guidelines as part of the application process and grant agreements between the Michigan strategic fund and grant recipients. (c) The estimated cost of the work project is identified in the appropriation line item. (d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2025. (17) As used in this section: (a) "CDFI fund" means the Michigan community development financial institutions fund created in subsection (1). (b) "Community development financial institution" means that term as defined in section 103 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4702, but is limited to a community development financial institution that satisfies all of the following: (i) Is an entity that meets the eligibility requirements described in 12 CFR 1805.200. (ii) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703. (iii) Maintains 1 or more physical offices within this state. (iv) Employs 2 or more individuals at a physical office within this state, including employees of an affiliate of the community development financial institution that provides services to the community development financial institution. (v) Is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI. (c) "Depository institution" means any of the following: (i) A bank as that term is defined in section 3(a) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12 USC 1813(a). (ii) A savings association as that term is defined in section 3(b) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12 USC 1813(b). (iii) A credit union as that term is defined in section 102 of the credit union act, 2003 PA 215, MCL 490.102. (iv) A depository institution holding company as that term is defined in 12 CFR 1805.104. (d) "Eligible activities" means activities described in 12 CFR 1805.301, and includes credit enhancements, loan loss reserves, and equity investments. (e) "Federal fund" means the federal community development financial institutions fund within the United States department of treasury. (f) "Financial products" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104. (g) "Financial services" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104. (h) "Michigan CDFI" means a community development financial institution that satisfies all of the following: (i) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4703. (ii) Is headquartered at an address in this state, as recognized by the federal fund. (iii) Has a target market that includes this state, as recognized by the federal fund. (iv) Serves 1 or more targeted populations located within this state. (i) "Multistate CDFI" means a community development financial institution that is not a Michigan CDFI but is a community development financial institution that committed under a loan agreement or other funding agreement of at least $10,000,000.00 in financial products and financial services to a target market within this state under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719, during the 5 calendar years preceding the calendar year in which an application for a grant is submitted. (j) "Qualifying commitment" means funding committed by a community development financial institution under a loan agreement or other funding agreement in target markets or targeted populations in this state that is either of the following: (i) Financial products or financial services committed under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 12 USC 4719. (ii) An additional credit enhancement, loan loss reserve, or equity investment committed by the community development financial institution or an affiliate of the community development financial institution. (k) "Target market" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.14. (l) "Targeted population" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.14.". Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524 (H-1). The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hood offered the following amendments to HB 5524 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting: ARP – Michigan housing and community development fund 150,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting "186,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 304. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – Michigan housing and community development fund shall be deposited into the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a.". Representative Hood moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative Rogers offered the following amendment to HB 5524 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, following line 1, by inserting: ARP – artist relief grants 5,000,000 ARP – museum relief grants 10,000,000 2. Amend page 3, line 5, after "fund" by striking out "36,500,000" and inserting "51,500,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 3. Amend page 9, following line 26, by inserting: "Sec. 304. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – artist relief grants must be used for grants to artists throughout the state of Michigan who can document a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site. Sec. 305. The funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – museum relief grants must be used for grants to museums throughout the state of Michigan that can document a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Program and award guidelines and rules for administering the program and awarding grants must be developed by the Michigan strategic fund and be made available on a publicly accessible internet site.". Representative Rogers moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5524. The motion did not prevail 12-16-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: None. Representative Brann moved to report HB 5524 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 27-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Pass: None. Representative Whiteford moved to excuse Representative Marino from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at 10:13 AM. Representative Thomas Albert, Chair Matt Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1605
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 09:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-80
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. JOE BELLINO CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Bellino. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Bellino, Markkanen, Hoitenga, Reilly, Berman, Paquette, Beeler, Martin, Outman, Roth, Manoogian, Sneller, Haadsma, Morse, Puri. Absent: Reps. Cherry, Scott. Excused: Reps. Cherry, Scott. Representatives Berman and Morse joined the committee remotely. Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Melissa Seymour, representing the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chairman Bellino laid before the committee a presentation on energy storage. Jamie Ann Marie O'Brien, representing Advanced Energy Storage, LLC., gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Beeler moved to excuse Representatives Cherry and Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bellino adjourned the meeting at 9:40 AM. Representative Joe Bellino, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: February 16, 2022
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1606
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 13:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2022-01-26 12:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-235
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 26, 2022 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony Regarding HB 4378 (Rep. Garza). 2. Testimony Regarding HB 4379 (Rep. Garza). 3. Testimony Regarding SB 808 (Sen. Runestad). 4. Testimony Regarding SB 809 (Sen. Johnson). 5. Reported SB 768 (S-1) (Sen. Nesbitt) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:33 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 4378 – 4379 and invited Madelynn O'Callaghan of Rep. Garza's office to summarize the bills. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4378 - 4379: Chair Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Neutral Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury - Neutral The Chair brought up SB's 808 – 809. The Chair summarized SB 808, and invited Rep. Johnson to summarize SB 809. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB's 808 – 809: Amanda Price, MI Association of County Treasurers, Ottawa County Treasurer – Neutral The Committee went at ease from 12:49 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 808 - 809: Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury - Neutral Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League - Support The Chair brought up SB 768, and invited Sen. Nesbitt to summarize the bill and the (S-1) version. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony via Zoom regarding SB 768: Grover Norquist, Americans For Tax Reform – Support James Hohman, The Mackinac Center – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 768: Tori Sachs, Michigan Freedom Fund – Support Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber - Support Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers – Support Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Oppose Diana Prichard, Americans For Prosperity – Support Jimmy Greene, Associated Builders and Contractors Michigan – Support Alexa Kramer, Small Business Association of Michigan - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 768. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 768 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead and VanderWall Nays: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 768 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:17 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 02/09/2022
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-3546
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 15:07:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-83
    Committee name
    Government Operations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. MIKE MUELLER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:10 PM Room 308, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair Mueller. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Rabhi. Absent: Rep. Cherry. Excused: Rep. Cherry. Representative Hauck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5084 and HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5084 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 81d (MCL 750.81d), as amended by 2006 PA 517. HB 5682 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81, 81a, and 82 (MCL 750.81, 750.81a, and 750.82), section 81 as amended by 2016 PA 87, section 81a as amended by 2012 PA 366, and section 82 as amended by 1994 PA 158. At 2:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order. Chair Mueller and Representative Frederick explained the bills. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease. At 2:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Michelle Pena, representing Mercy Health-Saint Mary’s in Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 5084 and HB 5682. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak: Brett Marr, representing Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084, but did not wish to speak: Alisha Cottrell, representing Ascension Michigan. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5084 and HB 5682, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Allisyn Mattice, representing McLaren Health Care. The Chair laid HB 5141, HB 5142, HB 5143, HB 5144, HB 5145, HB 5146, HB 5147, HB 5148, HB 5149, HB 5150, HB 5151, HB 5152, HB 5153, HB 5154, HB 5155, HB 5156, HB 5157 and HB 5158 before the committee: HB 5141 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 2012 PA 436, entitled "Local financial stability and choice act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 7a, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, and 28 (MCL 141.1542, 141.1543, 141.1547, 141.1547a, 141.1548, 141.1549, 141.1550, 141.1551, 141.1552, 141.1553, 141.1554, 141.1555, 141.1556, 141.1557, 141.1558, 141.1559, 141.1560, 141.1561, 141.1562, 141.1564, 141.1567, and 141.1568), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 110 and section 7a as added by 2015 PA 113, and by adding section 9a. HB 5142 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1967 PA 204, entitled "Metropolitan transportation authorities act of 1967," by amending section 26 (MCL 124.426), as added by 1988 PA 481. HB 5143 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1855 PA 105, entitled "An act to regulate the disposition of the surplus funds in the state treasury; to provide for the deposit of surplus funds in certain financial institutions; to lend surplus funds pursuant to loan agreements secured by certain commercial, agricultural, or industrial real and personal property; to authorize the loan of surplus funds to certain municipalities; to authorize the participation in certain loan programs; to authorize an appropriation; and to prescribe the duties of certain state agencies," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.141), as amended by 2015 PA 116. HB 5144 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 15 (MCL 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 5145 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 2014 PA 181, entitled "Michigan financial review commission act," by amending sections 6 and 12 (MCL 141.1636 and 141.1642), as amended by 2016 PA 53. HB 5146 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1966 PA 293, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of charter counties; to provide for the election of charter commissioners; to prescribe their powers and duties; to prohibit certain acts of a county board of commissioners after the approval of the election of a charter commission; to prescribe the mandatory and permissive provisions of a charter; to provide for the exercise by a charter county of certain powers whether or not authorized by its charter; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 1a (MCL 45.501a), as added by 1988 PA 195. HB 5147 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 1a (MCL 46.1a), as added by 1988 PA 194. HB 5148 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1947 PA 359, entitled "The charter township act," by amending section 1a (MCL 42.1a), as added by 1988 PA 193. HB 5149 (Rep. Allor) A bill to amend 1846 RS 16, entitled "Of the powers and duties of townships, the election and duties of township officers, and the division of townships," by amending section 1a (MCL 41.1a), as added by 1988 PA 192. HB 5150 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 17a (MCL 388.1617a), as amended by 2015 PA 114. HB 5151 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1225 (MCL 380.1225), as amended by 2016 PA 192. HB 5152 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1978 PA 566, entitled "An act to encourage the faithful performance of official duties by certain public officers and public employees; to prescribe standards of conduct for certain public officers and public employees; to prohibit the holding of incompatible public offices; and to provide certain judicial remedies," by amending section 3 (MCL 15.183), as amended by 2017 PA 208. HB 5153 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5204e (MCL 324.5204e), as amended by 2017 PA 147. HB 5154 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1980 PA 243, entitled "Emergency municipal loan act," by amending sections 3 and 7 (MCL 141.933 and 141.937), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 197 and section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 115. HB 5155 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," by amending section 1b (MCL 117.1b), as added by 1988 PA 190. HB 5156 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," by amending section 1c of chapter I (MCL 61.1c), as added by 1988 PA 196. HB 5157 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," by amending section 1b (MCL 78.1b), as added by 1988 PA 197. HB 5158 (Rep. Hammoud) A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending section 1d of chapter I (MCL 81.1d), as added by 1988 PA 191. Representative Yaroch and Representative Sneller introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified with no position on HB 5141. Questions and discussion followed. Patrick Rose, a Consultant and Fellow at Michigan State University, testified in opposition to HB 5141. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Cherry from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Mueller adjourned the meeting at 3:07 PM. Representative Mike Mueller, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1607
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 14:10:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 15:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-87
    Committee name
    Local Government and Municipal Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE REP. JULIE A. CALLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 2:00 PM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by Chair Calley. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 562 before the committee: SB 562 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled "Brownfield redevelopment financing act," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.2652), as amended by 2020 PA 259. Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 562. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bezotte moved to report out SB 562 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4534 before the committee: HB 4534 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7cc and 53b (MCL 211.7cc and 211.53b), section 7cc as amended by 2020 PA 96 and section 53b as amended by 2020 PA 206. Representative Slagh moved to report out HB 4534 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh, Ellison, Sowerby, Kuppa, Cavanagh. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Knight, representing the Michigan Realtors. Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Assessors Association. The Chair laid HB 5666 before the committee: HB 5666 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled "School bond qualification, approval, and loan act," by amending section 9 (MCL 388.1929), as amended by 2012 PA 437. At 2:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte called the committee back to order. Representative Calley testified in support of HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. At 2:17 PM, Majority Vice Chair Bezotte laid the committee at ease. At 2:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Chris Glass and Jesse Nelson, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. Aaron Keel and David Boyne, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 5666. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5666, but did not wish to speak: Dirk Weeldreyer, representing the School Equity Caucus. Matt Kurta, representing the ESA Legislative Group. Sherisse Butler, representing Detroit Public Schools. Peter Spadafore, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jerry Johnson, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Barry Intermediate School District. Branch Intermediate School District. Calhoun Intermediate School District. Jackson Intermediate School District. Lenawee Intermediate School District. Monroe Intermediate School District. The Chair laid SB 258 and SB 259 before the committee: SB 258 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1963 PA 247, entitled "An act to define the term "newspaper" as used in the statutes of this state regarding publication of notices," by amending section 1 (MCL 691.1051). SB 259 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1461 (MCL 600.1461); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 258 and SB 259. Brad Thompson, representing the Detroit Legal News Publishing, testified in support of SB 258 and SB 259. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified with concerns about SB 258 and SB 259. Kyle O'Meara, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified with concerns about SB 258 and SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with concerns about SB 258 and SB 259. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to SB 258 and SB 259. Lisa McGraw, representing the Michigan Press Association, testified in support of SB 258 and SB 259. At 3:16 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 3:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 3:17 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1608
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
  • Actual end
    2022-01-26 11:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-93
    Committee name
    Tax Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY REP. MATT HALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 26, 2022 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley, Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Yancey joined the committee remotely. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5361 and HB 5362 before the committee: HB 5361 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 144 (MCL 389.144), as amended by 2003 PA 306. HB 5362 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 43 (MCL 211.43), as amended by 1994 PA 253. Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Odenwald, representing Southwestern Michigan College, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Henry Wolf, representing Traverse Connect, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Robert LeFevre and Colby Cesaro, representing Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362, but did not wish to speak: Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Elizabeth Kutter, representing Wayne State University. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing Bay De Noc Community College. Frank Foster, representing Mott Community College. Frank Foster, representing North Central Michigan College. Dr. Mike Gavin, representing Delta College. Jon Byrd, representing Kellogg Community College. Gabe Schneider, representing Northwestern Michigan College. Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, representing Lake Michigan College. Dr. Dale Nesbary, representing Muskegon Community College. Peter Provenzano, representing Oakland Community College. Russ Kavalahuna, representing Henry Ford College. Scott Ward, representing West Shore Community College. James Ryan, representing Schoolcraft College. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Acting Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2022-01-26
    Meeting id
    meeting-1609
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2022-01-26 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2021-2022
Day date
2022-01-26
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
146
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2022-HJ-01-26-006
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    135
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    11
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-01-26
    Sitting id
    sitting-868
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
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    Linked media count
    0
    Named action count
    28
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2021-2022
    Sitting date
    2022-01-26
    Sitting id
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