evidence_text: Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5124 before the committee: HB 5124 (Rep. Byrd) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2014 PA 500 and section 78q as amended by 2019 PA 35. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified with no position on HB 5124. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5124, but did not wish to speak: Dave Massaron, the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Detroit.