evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee: HB 4926 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 14a (MCL 211.14a), as amended by 2022 PA 240. Representative Brenda Carter, Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Peter Mormon and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury testified in support of HB 4926. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Manny Lentine, representing the Michigan Assessors Association. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Area of United Ways. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4926, but did not wish to speak: John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.