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
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., in
room 403 of the Capitol Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4224 (S-1) (Rep. Lilly) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4225 (S-1) (Rep. Anthony) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4288 (Rep. Tisdel).
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:08 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, Chang, and
Alexander a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up the (S-1) versions of HB's 4224 and 4225 and summarize the substitutes.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 4224 and 4225:
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4224. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4224 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4224 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4225. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4225 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4225 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB 4288, and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4288:
Brian Reardon, S-Corp Association, (via Zoom) - Support
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury (via Zoom) – Oppose
Charlie Owens, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
Dan Papineau, Michigan Chamber - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4288:
Matt Wesolek, Michigan Association of Independent Insurance Agents – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
Veronica Horn, Saginaw County Chamber – Support
Matt Patton, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant / Lodging Association – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Association of CPA's – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, Traverse Connect – Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Kirstie Sieloff, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support
Alexa Kramer, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Micah Babcock, Small Business Association of Michigan - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 05/26/2021