HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 3, 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, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: Rep. Miller.
Excused: Rep. Miller.
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.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:12 AM, Majority Vice Chair Grant called the committee back to order.
Chair Hoskins and Rep. Pohutsky testified in support of HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB
5897, but did not wish to speak:
Herasana Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897, but
did not wish to speak:
Craig Borr, representing the MI Electric Cooperative Assoc.
Ashley Steffen, representing the MI Attorney General.
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5895, HB 5896 and HB 5897, but
did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Reginal Chamber.
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Assoc. of Michigan.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
At 9:23 AM, Majority Vice Chair Grant laid the committee at ease.
At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Donovan Gomez, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 5895.
The Chair laid HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098 before the committee:
HB 6095
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 205d
(MCL 125.3205d), as added by 2018 PA 506.
HB 6096
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 501
(MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
HB 6097
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to
125.3702) by adding section 517.
HB 6098
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 403
(MCL 125.3403).
Rep. Kristian Grant testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Andrea Brown, representing the Michigan Association of Planners, testified in support of HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Homebuilders Association of Michigan, testified in support
of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098. Questions and discussion followed.
Kent Wood, representing the Housing North, testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB
6097 and HB 6098.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098. Questions and discussion followed.
Zach Michels, representing the City of Dexter, testified in opposition to HB 6095, HB 6096,
HB 6097 and HB 6098. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096,
HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Marta Johnson, representing the Climate Cabinet, testified in support of HB 6095, HB 6096,
HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Joe Arnold, representing the Communities First, Inc., testified in support of HB 6095, HB
6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
Kirk Westphal, representing the Abundant Housing Michigan, testified in support of HB
6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB
6098, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Puiblic Policy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB
6098, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Jacqui Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Derrell Slaughter, representing the National Resource Defense Council.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB
6098, but did not wish to speak:
John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.
At 10:26 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:05 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 539, SB 536 and SB 537 before the committee:
SB 539
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled "An act to
regulate relationships between landlords and
tenants relative to rental agreements for rental
units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and
investment of security deposits; to provide for
commencement and termination inventories of
rental units; to provide for termination
arrangements relative to rental units; to provide
for legal remedies; and to provide penalties," by
amending section 9 (MCL 554.609).
SB 536
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 3 (MCL 207.553),
as amended by 2010 PA 122.
SB 537
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 2 (MCL 207.552),
as amended by 2011 PA 154.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out SB 539 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, VanWoerkom,
Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Tisdel.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 536 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Farhat moved to report out SB 537 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 536 and SB 537, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 539, but did not wish to speak:
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 6211 and HB 6212 before the committee:
HB 6211
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 15 (MCL
207.565), as amended by 2010 PA 122.
HB 6212
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled "An act to
provide for the establishment of plant
rehabilitation districts and industrial development
districts in local governmental units; to provide for
the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and
collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain
facilities; to impose and provide for the
disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for
the disposition of the tax; to provide for the
obtaining and transferring of an exemption
certificate and to prescribe the contents of those
certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the state tax commission and certain officers of
local governmental units; and to provide
penalties," by amending section 7 (MCL 207.557),
as amended by 2014 PA 514.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 6211 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 6212 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6211 and HB 6212, but did not wish
to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The Chair laid HB 6095, HB 6096, HB 6097 and HB 6098 before the committee:
HB 6095
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 205d
(MCL 125.3205d), as added by 2018 PA 506.
HB 6096
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 501
(MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12.
HB 6097
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to
125.3702) by adding section 517.
HB 6098
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan
zoning enabling act," by amending section 403
(MCL 125.3403).
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 6095 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Whitsett moved to report out HB 6096 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Coffia moved to report out HB 6097 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 6098 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat.
Nays: Rep. St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth.
Representative Whitsett moved to excuse Representative Miller from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 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 4:12 PM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov