HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 24, 2019
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 17, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5127 and HB 5128 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use
tax act,” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added
by 2015 PA 252.
HB 5128
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
“General sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL
205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.
Representative Bronna Kahle and Representative Rebekah Warren, the bill sponsors, explained
HB 5127 and HB 5128. Questions and discussion followed.
Barbara Comstock, Advisor to NetChoice and former Congresswoman, Virginia Legislator, and
Steve DelBianco, President of NetChoice and former Director of Virginia Economic
Development Partnership, testified in support of HB 5127 and HB 5128. Questions and
discussion followed. A copy of their PowerPoint and written testimony is attached.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128,
and did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Department of
Treasury;
Kathleen Merry, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs for Wayne RESA;
David Zuhle, Ph.D., Governmental and Legislative Liaison for Middle Cities Education
Association;
David Randels, Director of Government Relations for Oakland Schools;
Peter Spadafore, Associate Executive Director for Advocacy and Communications for the
Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators; and
Bob KeFgen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of
Secondary School Principals.
David Wortham, Vice President of Policy for the Michigan Bankers Association, submitted a
card with a neutral position on HB 4835 and HB 4836, but did not wish to speak.
The Chair laid SB 319 and HB 4091 before the committee:
SB 319
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
“Neighborhood enterprise zone act.” by amending sections 2,
7, and 10 (MCL 207.772, 207.777, and 207.780), section 2
as amended by 2010 PA 9, section 7 as amended by 2008 PA
284, and section 10 as amended by 2005 PA 339, and by
adding section 2a.
HB 4091
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 147, entitled
“Neighborhood enterprise zone act,” by amending sections 2
and 8 (MCL 207.772 and 207.778), section 2 as amended by
2010 PA 9 and section 8 as amended by 2005 PA 339.
Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of School
Boards, submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4091, but did not wish to speak.
Brad Ward, Vice President of Public Policy and Legal Affairs for the Michigan Realtors,
submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4091, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 319. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Camilleri moved to refer Senate Bill No. 319 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4091. The motion prevailed 7-
4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Meerman, Camilleri, Hope.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4091 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Meerman, Camilleri, Hope.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4835 and HB 4836 before the committee:
HB 4835
(Rep. Brann)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled
“Michigan strategic fund act,"(MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding chapter 7A.
HB 4836
(Rep. Farrington)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270,
entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,"(MCL 125.2001 to
125.2094) by adding section 15.
The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4835 and HB 4836,
and did not wish to speak:
Andy Johnston, Vice President of Government and Corporate Affairs for the Grand
Rapids Chamber of Commerce, and
Charles S. Owens, Michigan State Director for the National Federation of Independent
Business.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4835. The motion prevailed 10-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to refer House Bill No. 4835 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian,
Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4836. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4836 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Reilly.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Meerman moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:34 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov