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
March 2, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., in
room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 697 (S-1) (Sen. LaSata) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5080 (S-2) (Rep. Outman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5081 (S-2) (Rep. Coleman) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 783 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported SB 784 (S-1) (Sen. Bumstead) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Testimony regarding SB 846 (Sen. Santana).
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 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 February 23, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 697, offered an (S-1) version to the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 697:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 697. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 697 (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: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Chang and Alexander
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 697 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5080 and 5081, offered an (S-2) version to each bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5080-5081:
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber - Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Steve Japinga, Lansing Chamber of Commerce - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5080. 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-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5080 (S-2) 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 HB 5080 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 5081. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5081 (S-2) 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 HB 5081 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 783 and 784, offered an (S-1) version to each bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 783-784:
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
David Buick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Oppose
Judy Allen, MI Townships Assoc. – Support
Jonathan Green, City of Jackson – Support
Tim Poxson, American Legion Department of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 783. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 783 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 783 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 784. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 784 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 784 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 846 and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bill via Zoom.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 846:
Bruce Simpson, Ombudsman, City of Detroit – Support
Ms. Meeshun Murchison, Citizen – Support
Alvin Horhn, City Assessor, City of Detroit – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
David Buick, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Amanda Tomich, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
Fred Schaible, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs – Support
Tim Poxson, American Legion Department of Michigan - Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 03/15/2022