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
May 25, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 272 (S-1) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 808 (S-1) (Sen. Runestad) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 809 (S-1) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported SB 881 (S-2) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt).
6. Testimony regarding HB 4534 (Rep. Slagh).
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 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 and Chang, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 272 (S-1) and remined members testimony was received and the (S-1) adopted during
the April 20, 2022 meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 272 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 272 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 808 and 809, and remined members testimony was received on the bills during the
January 26, 2022 meeting.
The Chair offered an (S-1) version to SB's 808 and 809.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 808 and 809:
Catherine McClary, Michigan Association of County Treasurers - Support
Amanda Price, Michigan Association of County Treasurers - Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 808. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 808 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 808 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 809. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 809 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 809 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 881.
Sen. Chang offered an (S-2) version of SB 881 and summarized the bill and (S-2).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 881:
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 881. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 881 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall and Chang
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 881 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 417 (S-2) and reminded the members that testimony was received and the (S-2)
version as adopted during the December 8, 2021 meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Jeff Guilfoyle, Michigan Department of Treasury – No Position
Via Zoom – Nick Khoury, Former State Treasurer – Support
Matt Hetherwick, Accounting Aid Society – Support
Via Zoom – David Reyes, Capitol Area Untied Way / South Central United Way – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Lyn Raymond, United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties – Support
Teresa McGinnis, United Way of Genesee County – Support
Heather Cole, Untied Way of South West Michigan – Support
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Harrison Parker, Citizen – Support
Jeff Cassidy, Michigan Works! Association – Support
Bethany Broom-Dombrowski, United Way of Montcalm and Ionia Counties – Support
Bridget Herrman, United Way of Washtenaw County – Support
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Community Action – Support
Zarin Farook, United Way of Southeastern Michigan – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association of United Ways – Support
Michelle Van Dyke, Heart of West Michigan United Way – Support
Lindsay Huddleston, Michigan's Children – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Frank Foster, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association - Support
The Chair brought up HB 4534 and invited Rep. Slagh to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4535:
Anthony Meyaard, Michigan Assessors Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors Association - Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Alexander was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/08/22