to adopt the amendments to HB 5054 (H-1).
Representative Tate moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5054 (H-1). The motion did not prevail 12-15-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton. Pass: Rep. Yaroch. Representative Sabo offered the following amendments to HB 5054 (H-1): 1. Amend page 2, following line 26, by inserting: "Second set of fire gear initiative 75,000,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 9, following line 29, by inserting: "Sec. 304. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative must be distributed by the department of treasury to local units, through a competitive grant process, to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear. The purpose of two sets of gear is to allow fire fighters to rotate their gear, allowing them to have one set that is always clean and free of harmful toxins. (2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for second set of fire gear initiative are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to assist fire departments with purchasing a second set of fire gear for fire fighters so they can have two sets of gear. (b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners. (c) The estimated cost of the project is $75,000,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.".