HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM
REP. STEVE MARINO
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 16, 2020
9:00 a.m.
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Commerce and Tourism was called to order by the Chair.
The Chair laid before committee the Speaker's appointment letter.
The Clerk read the following letter from the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lee
Chatfield, to Gary L. Randall, Clerk of the Michigan House of Representatives:
January 8, 2020
Mr. Gary L. Randall, Clerk
Michigan House of Representatives
State Capitol Building
Lansing, MI 48913
Dear Mr. Clerk:
This letter is to notify you of the following committee changes:
I am removing Representative Luke Meerman from the Committee on Commerce and Tourism.
I am appointing Representative Douglas Wozniak to Commerce and Tourism.
Sincerely,
Lee Chatfield, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy,
Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 7, 2019. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5127, HB 5128, HB 5187 and HB 5188 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use
tax act," by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added
by 2015 PA 252.
HB 5128
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section 4ee (MCL
205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251.
HB 5187
(Rep. Warren)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL
205.75), as amended by 2015 PA 262.
HB 5188
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled
"Use tax act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.111), as
amended by 2015 PA 263.
Tim Greimel, Legislative Director for the AFSCME Council 25, submitted a card with a neutral
position on HB 5127 and HB 5128, but did not wish to speak.
Brandon Betz, Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy, submitted a card in
opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5127. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Robinson offered the following amendment to HB 5127 (H-4):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "31," by striking out "2055," and inserting "2035,".
Representative Robinson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5127 (H-4). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5127 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as amended, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5128. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Robinson offered the following amendment to HB 5128 (H-4):
1. Amend page 1, line 2, after "31," by striking out "2055," and inserting "2035,".
Representative Robinson moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5128 (H-4). The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5128 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation, as ameded, as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri, Hope, Manoogian.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5187. The motion prevailed 11-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Reilly, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri,
Hope, Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5187 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Hope, Manoogian.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5188. The motion prevailed 10-
1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Cambensy, Camilleri, Hope,
Manoogian, Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 5188 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Marino, Wendzel, Schroeder, Wakeman, Wozniak, Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Camilleri.
Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Hope, Manoogian.
The Chair laid HB 4874 before the committee:
HB 4874 (Rep. Manoogian)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan antitrust
reform act," by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as
added by 1987 PA 243.
Representative Manoogian, the bill sponsor, explained the bill. Questions followed.
Sean Egan, Deputy Director of Labor in the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity, testified in support of HB 4874.
David Blanchard, representing Michigan Association for Justice, testified in support of HB 4874.
Peter Ruark, Senior Policy Analyst for the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in
support of HB 4874. A copy of his written testimony is attached.
Wendy Block, Vice-President of Business Advocacy for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce,
testified in opposition of HB 4874. Questions and discussion followed.
Lisa Canada, Political Director for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, submitted a
card in support of HB 4874, but did not wish to speak.
Alexander J. Morris, Advocacy Manager for the Michigan Bankers Association (MBA),
submitted written testimony, which is attached, but did not wish to speak.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to HB 4874, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Wiggins, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan;
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business; and
Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 493 and SB 494 before the committee:
SB 493
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled
"Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending section 16
(MCL 207.856), as amended by 2015 PA 218.
SB 494
(Sen. Stamas)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled
"Commercial redevelopment act," by amending section 18
(MCL 207.668), as amended by 2008 PA 227.
Kisten Wall, Legislative Assistant to Senator Jim Stamas, explained SB 493 and SB 494 to the
committee, and introduced Jen Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal
League, who testified in support of SB 493 and 494.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 493 and SB 494, but did not wish to
speak:
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Bakers Association;
Greg Bird, managing Director of Legislative and External Affairs for the Michigan
Economic Development Corporation; and
Judy Allen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid SB 306 before the committee:
SB 306 (Sen. MacGregor)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 120, entitled "An act to authorize
the development or redevelopment of principal shopping
districts and business improvement districts; to permit the
creation of certain boards; to provide for the operation of
principal shopping districts and business improvement
districts; to provide for the creation, operation, and
dissolution of business improvement zones; and to authorize
the collection of revenue and the bonding of certain local
governmental units for the development or redevelopment
projects," by amending sections 1, 5, 10, 10b, 10c, 10e, 10f,
10g, 10h, 10j, 10k, and 10l (MCL 125.981, 125.985,
125.990, 125.990b, 125.990c, 125.990e, 125.990f, 125.990g,
125.990h, 125.990j, 125.990k, and 125.990l), sections 1 and
5 as amended by 2003 PA 209, sections 10, 10c, 10f, 10g,
and 10k as amended by 2018 PA 262, sections 10b, 10e, 10h,
and 10l as amended by 2013 PA 126, and section 10j as
added by 2001 PA 260.
Leah Maher, Legislative Director for Senator Peter MacGregor, the bill sponsor, explained SB
306, and introduced Andy Guy, Chief Outcomes Officer for Downtown Grand Rapids,
Incorporated, who testified in support of SB 306. Questions followed
The following individuals submitted a card in support of SB 306, but did not wish to speak:
Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids;
Amy Drumm, Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Michigan Retailers Association;
Jen Rigterink, Legislative Associate for the Michigan Municipal League;
Judy Allen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Townships Association;
Mark Wallace, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy;
Eric Larson, Chief Executive Officer for the Downtown Development Partnership; and
Jennifer Hayes, Vice-President of Administration at Invest Detroit.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Cambensy moved to
adjourn the Committee. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:22 a.m.
Representative Steve Marino, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov