HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid SB 700 before the committee:
SB 700
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified
tax increment financing act," by amending section
201 (MCL 125.4201).
Senator Hertel testified in support of SB 700. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 700, but did not wish to
speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 700, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Joanne Wisley, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5463 before the committee:
HB 5463
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding chapter 7A.
Representative Farhart explained the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5463.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5463, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5463, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
At 9:21 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5463. The motion prevailed 11-
2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5463 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 7-3-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, VanWoerkom, Roth.
The Chair laid HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897 before the committee:
HB 5895
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
commodities and emergency services and supplies
during a declared state of emergency; to provide
remedies and penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5896
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
lodgings during a declared state of emergency; to
provide remedies and penalties; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5897
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to prohibit excessive pricing for certain
energy products and services during a period of
market disruption; to provide remedies and
penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state and local governmental officers
and entities.
Chair Hoskins explained the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 5895, substitute (H-2) for HB
5896, and substitute (H-3) for HB 5897.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897, but
did not wish to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5895. The motion prevailed 10-
2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller,
VanWoerkom, Roth.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Martin.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5895 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5896. The motion prevailed 8-
4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Martin.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5896 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5897. The motion prevailed 8-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 5897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 7-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
The Chair laid HB 4843 before the committee:
HB 4843
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan
consumer protection act," by amending section 3
(MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and
by adding section 3j.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of HB 4843. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4843, but did not wish to speak:
Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4843, but did not wish to speak:
Asurion.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4843 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tisdel.
At 9:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The committee returned to consideration of SB 700.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 700 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
At 9:50 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
At 10:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 579, SB 580 and SB 581 before the committee:
SB 579
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL
125.2009), as amended by 2021 PA 136, and by
adding chapter 8F.
SB 580
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094)
by adding sections 90v and 90w to chapter 8F.
SB 581
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711
(MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added
by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by
2018 PA 118.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 579, SB 580, SB 581, HB 5413, HB
5414 and HB 5415, but did not wish to speak:
Lindsay Case Palsrok, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 579, SB 580, SB 581, HB 5413,
HB 5414 and HB 5415, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 579. The motion prevailed 8-3-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 579 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 580 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Miller moved to report out SB 581 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
The Chair laid HB 5413, HB 5414 and HB 5415 before the committee:
HB 5413
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 9, 90g,
and 90h (MCL 125.2009, 125.2090g, and
125.2090h), section 9 as amended by 2021 PA 136
and sections 90g and 90h as added by 2017 PA
109.
HB 5414
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 90i and
90j (MCL 125.2090i and 125.2090j), as added by
2017 PA 109.
HB 5415
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," by amending sections 51f and 711
(MCL 206.51f and 206.711), section 51f as added
by 2017 PA 110 and section 711 as amended by
2018 PA 118.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5413. The motion prevailed
8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5413 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5414. The motion prevailed 8-
3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5414 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Whitsett moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5415. The motion prevailed
8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5415 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Martin, Roth.
Pass: Rep. VanWoerkom.
At 6:42 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:44 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 6:44 PM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov