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
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2021
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 12:30
p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
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The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5322 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5323 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 764 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5502 (Rep. Tisdel) with recommendation and immediate effect..
5. Reported HB 5503 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect.
6. Reported HB 5504 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
7. Reported HB 5505 (Rep. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
8. Reported HB 5506 (Rep. Ellison) with recommendation and immediate effect.
9. Testimony regarding SB 720 (Sen. Runestad).
10. Testimony regarding SB 721 (Sen. Runestad).
11. Testimony regarding SB 722 (Sen. Runestad).
12. Testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt).
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 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 November 10, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 5322 – 5323, and invited Corey Huxell of Rep. Hall's office to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5322 – 5323:
Brett Visner, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5322 – 5323:
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5322 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5322. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5323 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5323. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 764 and offered an (S-1) to SB 764. The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the
bill and (S-1) version.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 764:
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Bret Marr, Motor City Casino – Support
Tyron Sanders, MGM Grand Detroit – Support
Shelly Stahl, Greektown Casino - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 764. 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 SB 764 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
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 SB 764 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up HB's 5502 – 5506 and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5502 - 5506:
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
David Buick, Michigan State Tax Commission – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5502-5506:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5502 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5502. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5503 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5503. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5504 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5504. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5505 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5505. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5506 to the floor with recommendation that it 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 5506. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 720 – 722.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 720 – 722:
Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Oppose
Dan Leaman, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 720 – 722:
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
The Chair brought up SB 417 and offered an (S-2) to SB 417.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 417. 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-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 417 (S-2).
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Lou Glazer and Nick Khoury, Michigan Future – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Alexa Kramer, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support
Dr. Phil Knight, Michigan Food Bank Council – Support
Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2):
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support
Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Sandy K Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Teresa Kmetz, Capitol Area United Way – Support
Jessica Acmoody, Community Economic Development Association – Support
Dan Jarvis, Michigan Family Forum – Support
John Walsh, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support
Gabe Schneider, Traverse City Tourism – Support
Ken Sikkema, Self – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association Untied Ways – Support
Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
Teresa McGinnis and Jamie Gaskin, United Way of Genesee County – Support
Lyn Raymond, Greater Ottawa County United Way – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 01/19/2022