HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Fitzgerald.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn,
Paquette, Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Bezotte joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB
5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446 before the committee:
HB 5437
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1991 PA 180, entitled "An act to
assist in the financing of stadia or convention
facilities; to permit eligible municipalities to
impose and collect an excise tax on businesses
engaged in the preparation and delivery of food
and beverages for immediate consumption, in
leasing or renting motor vehicles in the eligible
municipality, and in providing accommodations
for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes; to
limit the rate of that excise tax; to authorize voter
approval in a single ballot question of the excise
tax authorized by this act and of certain purposes
for which the excise tax is imposed; to provide for
the establishment of procedures for the collection,
administration, and enforcement of the excise tax;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
departments and state and local officials; to
provide for the disposition and transmittal of the
revenues from the tax for stadia or convention
facility development and other purposes and
authorize the pledge of those revenues; to
authorize the appointment of employees and
officials of a local governmental unit to an
authority to which revenues from the tax may be
pledged; to prescribe penalties and provide
remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and
6 (MCL 207.751, 207.752, and 207.756), section 1
as amended by 2008 PA 532.
HB 5438
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to provide for the registry, promotion, and
regulation of certain short-term rentals and hosting
platforms; to create certain databases; to provide
for the imposition and collection of a statewide
excise tax; to provide for the disbursement of the
excise tax; to provide for the powers and duties of
certain state and local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies.
HB 5439
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2010 PA 254, entitled "Regional
convention and tourism promotion act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 7
(MCL 141.1432, 141.1433, 141.1434, and
141.1437), the title and section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 465.
HB 5440
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1989 PA 244, entitled "Regional
tourism marketing act," by amending the title and
sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9 (MCL 141.892,
141.893, 141.894, 141.895, 141.898, and
141.899), the title and section 2 as amended by
2018 PA 466.
HB 5441
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 395, entitled
"Community convention or tourism marketing
act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 3a, 4,
and 8 (MCL 141.872, 141.873, 141.873a, 141.874,
and 141.878), the title and section 2 as amended
by 2018 PA 626, section 3 as amended by 2010 PA
283, section 3a as amended by 1993 PA 224, and
sections 4 and 8 as amended by 1984 PA 59; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5442
(Rep. Byrnes)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State
convention facility development act," by
amending the title and sections 3, 4, 8, 9, and 19
(MCL 207.623, 207.624, 207.628, 207.629, and
207.639), sections 3 and 9 as amended by 2022 PA
276 and sections 4 and 8 as amended by 2009 PA
61.
HB 5443
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 263, entitled "An act to
permit counties to impose and collect an excise
tax on persons engaged in the business of
providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping
purposes to transient guests; to provide for the
disposition of the revenues thereof; and to
prescribe penalties," by amending the title and
sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 (MCL 141.861,
141.862, 141.863, 141.864, 141.866, and
141.867), section 2 as amended by 2004 PA 118,
section 4 as amended by 2014 PA 284, and section
7 as amended by 1989 PA 13.
HB 5444
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 340, entitled "Regional
event center financing act," by amending the title
and sections 2, 3, and 5 (MCL 141.1442,
141.1443, and 141.1445).
HB 5445
(Rep. Arbit)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 383, entitled
"Convention and tourism marketing act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, and 8
(MCL 141.882, 141.883, 141.884, and 141.888),
the title and section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 625.
HB 5446
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 25, entitled "Convention
and tourism promotion act," by amending the title
and sections 2, 3, 4, and 8 (MCL 141.1322,
141.1323, 141.1324, and 141.1328), the title and
section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 464.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5443. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn, Paquette,
BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5438. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Zorn, Paquette,
BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews and Representative Hill testified in support of HB 5437, HB 5438,
HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Questions and discussion followed.
Helen Baldwin and Holly Anderson, representing the City of Saugatuck, testified in support
of HB 5438.
John Humphrey, Mayor, representing the City of New Buffalo, testified in support of HB
5438.
Marc Florian, representing the Lincoln Charter Township Planning Commission, testified in
opposition to HB 5438.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. testified, in support of HB 5438.
Amy Shamroe, Mayor, representing the Traverse City, testified in support of HB 5438.
Trevor Tkach, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureau,
testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB
5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB
5438.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438,
HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in
opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB
5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Sharon Sykes, representing the American Hotel and Lodging Association, testified in support
of HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB
5445 and HB 5446.
Katy Bertodatto, representing MISTRA, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB
5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446. Questions
and discussion followed.
Nathan Rotman, representing Airbnb, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439,
HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Erika Farley, representing rental property owners, testified in opposition to HB 5438.
Jennifer Poleyn, a short-term rental owner, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB
5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
Jaclyn Terwey, representing the Expedia Group, testified in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438,
HB 5439, HB 5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440,
HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Gordon Gallagher, representing Spring Lake Charter Township.
Mike Bozich, representing Granicus.
Mitchell Treadwell, representing the Traverse City commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB 5440,
HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
John Shay, City Manager, representing the City of Wyoming.
Bill Jackson, representing the City of Grand Rapids.
Ashley Heidenrich and Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against
Homelessness.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann arbor.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5437, HB 5438, HB 5439, HB
5440, HB 5441, HB 5442, HB 5443, HB 5444, HB 5445 and HB 5446, but did not wish to
speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5438, but did not wish to speak:
Yarrow Brown, representing the Housing North.
David Maturen, representing The Michigan Lakes & Streams.
Anne McLaughlin, representing the Spring Lake Township.
Jim Floradsay, representing the Traverse City resident.
Jessica Acmoudy, representing the CEDAM.
Craig Puckett, representing the Conference of Western Wayne.
Leslie Herrick, representing the city of Dearborn.
Harry Burdett, representing the city of Springfield.
Jessica Vilani, representing the city of Berkley.
Steve Baker, representing the city of Berkley.
Greg Patterson, representing the city of Berkley.
Lev Wood, representing Grosse Pointe Farms.
Lisa Knight, representing the city of Grand Rapids.
Bridget Dean, representing the city of Berkley.
Matt Baumgarten, representing the city of Berkley.
Clarence Black, representing the city of Berkley.
Ross Gavin, representing the city of Berkley.
Anita Ashford, representing the city of Port Huron.
Elaine Ferris, representing the city of Mason.
Dennis Hennen, representing the city of Berkley.
Joseph Chin, Jr., representing the city of Charlotte.
Robert Monetza, representing the city of Grand Haven.
Gretchen Gomolka, representing the city of Brighton.
Joe LaRussa, representing the city of Farmington.
Ivory Toussant, Jr., representing the city of Harper Woods.
Rebecca Chamberlain-Creanga, representing the city of Troy.
Michael Duweck, representing the city of Charlotte.
Boomer Wingard, representing the city of Mount Pleasant.
David Hamilton, representing the city of Troy.
Maria Taylor, representing the city of Farmington.
Valerie Kindle, representing the city of Harper Woods.
Abe Garcia, representing the city of Wayland.
Marcola Lawler, representing the city of Albion.
Raylon Leaks-May, representing the city of Ferndale.
Rolanda Kelley, representing the city of Ferndale.
Greg Pawlica, representing the city of Ferndale.
Melanie Piana, representing the city of Ferndale.
Jeffrey Jenks, representing the city of Huntington Woods.
Jonathan Smith, representing the village of Clarkston.
Maureen Eke, representing the city of Mount Pleasant.
Janet Dillon, representing the city of Saline.
John Ceo, Jr., representing the city of Saline.
Colleen Brown, representing the city of Montrose.
Karen Mondora, representing the city of Farmington Hills.
Eric Hugnagel, representing the city of St. Johns.
David Tosava, representing the city of Hastings.
Donivan Williams, representing the city of Albion.
Martin Colburn, representing the city of Chelsea.
Yolanda Haynes, representing the city of Southfield.
Jason Smith, representing the city of Belleville.
Mohammed Hassan, representing the city of Hamtramck.
Antoinette Schippers, representing the city of Cadillac.
Jennifer Antel, representing the city of Wayland.
Lola Harmon-Ramsey, representing the city of Fremont.
Sandra Siegel, representing the city of Fremont.
Roger Ballard, representing the city of Battle Creek.
Tara Peltoma, representing the city of Crystal Falls.
Andy LeCureaux, representing the city of Hazel Park.
Gerard Valesano, representing the city of Crystal Falls.
Devin Shea, representing the city of Holland.
Betsy Artz, representing the city of Kentwood.
Jay Blenkhorn, representing the village of Beverly Hills.
William DuPont, representing the village of Ontonogon.
Ken Waldrop, representing the village of Ontonogon.
Brenda Moore, representing the city of Saginaw.
Hirak Chanda, representing the city of Troy.
Nathan Bocks, representing the city of Holland.
Rebecca Fleury, representing the city of Battle Creek.
Jenasia Morris, representing the city of Battle Creek.
Brad Kaye, representing the city of Midland.
Priscilla Garcia, representing the city of Saginaw.
Shea Charles, representing the city of East Grand Rapids.
Alsomiri Mohammed, representing the city of Hamtramck.
Khalil Refai, representing the city of Hamtramck.
Andrea Washington, representing the city of Hazel Park.
Jeff Campbell, representing the village of Beverly Hills.
Robert Clark, representing the city of Monroe.
Regina Williams, representing the city of Harper Woods.
Jim Godbout, representing the city of Westland.
James Gage, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Bill Kimble, representing C2AE.
Tracy Bottecelli, representing the city of Fenton.
Charles Hicks, representing the city of Southfield.
Daniel Gilmartin, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Joshua Atwood, representing the city of Lapeer.
Marlana Swindell, representing the city of Lapeer.
Coretta Houge, representing the city of Southfield.
Mark Vanderpool, representing the city of Sterling Heights.
Barbara Ziarko, representing the city of Sterling Heights.
Michael Fritz, representing the city of Grand Haven.
Jan Fritz, representing the city of Grand Haven.
Emilie LaGrow, representing the village of Cassopolis.
Michael Lesich, representing the city of Fraser.
Rose Jones, representing the city of Detroit.
Michael Balls, representing the city of Saginaw.
Marcus Muhammad, representing the city of Benton Harbor.
Josh Kofflin, representing the city of Milan.
Pamela Howd, representing the city of Linden.
Scott Grossmeyer, representing the city of Fenton.
Deborah Doyle, representing the city of Durand.
Daniel Miller, representing the city of East Jordan.
Michael Misteravich, representing the city of Richmond.
Carla Filkins, representing the city of Cadillac.
Robert McCraight, representing the city of Romulus.
Kevin Krause, representing the city of Romulus.
Mike DeVore, representing the city of Lowell.
Eric Bartkus, representing the city of Lowell.
Michael Burns, representing the city of Lowell.
Marty Chambers, representing the city of Lowell.
Gary Mekjian, representing the city of Farmington Hills.
David Robinson, representing the city of Monroe.
David Murphy, representing the city of Farmington.
Bill Ostash, representing the city of Saginaw.
Annie Boensch, representing the city of Saginaw.
Michelle LaVoy, representing the city of Monroe.
Richard Huff, representing the city of Niles.
Jim Pedersen, representing the village of Cassopolis.
Mark Penzien, representing the city of East Jordan.
Nate Heffron, representing the city of Negaunee.
Robert LaFave, representing the village of L'Anse.
Josh Jones, representing the city of Menominee.
Kim Shiner, representing the city of Manistique.
Irma Gonzalez-Hidor, representing the city of Manistique.
Amy Evans, representing the city of Springfield.
Bob Ellis, representing the city of Howell.
Norman Taylor, representing the city of Wayland.
Ray Culbert, representing the city of Linden.
Neal Seabert, representing the village of Douglas.
Sally Davis, representing the city of Marquette.
Heather Feazel, representing the city of Greenville.
Tim Morales, representing the city of Saginaw.
Brian Chapman, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Don gerrie, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Steve Habusta, representing the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Brook Thomas, representing the city of St. Joseph.
Danielle Tiedeman, representing the city of Watervliet.
Christopher Johnson, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
John Hodgson, representing the city of St. Joseph.
Emily Hackworth, representing the city of St. Joseph.
Ryan Monroe, representing the city of Roseville.
Joseph Grzybowski, representing the city of Manton.
Haley Snyder, representing the city of Albion.
LeighAnn Mikesell, representing the city of Muskegon.
Charles Abbey, representing the city of Burton.
Duane Haskins, representing the city of Burton.
Elaine McLain, representing the city of Birmingham.
Jim Gammicchia, representing the city of Roseville.
Muhtasin Sadman, representing the city of Hamtramck.
George Bosanic, representing the city of Greenville.
Claude Johnson, representing the city of Greenville.
Robert Slattery, Jr., representing the city of Mount Morris.
Rock Abboud, representing the village of Beverly Hills.
Representative Rogers moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 1:27 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov