to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2021.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4485 before the committee: HB 4485 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending section 7 (MCL 205.427), as amended by 2016 PA 86. David Jessup, representing the Premium Cigar Association, testified in support of HB 4485. Questions and discussion followed. Andy Hyde, representing Nolans Cigar Bar, Michigan Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association, testified in support of HB 4485. Questions and discussion followed. Mark Rezenbrink, representing Tuttle's Select Cigars, testified in support of HB 4485. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on HB 4485. Questions and discussion followed. Paul Weisberger, representing Wild Bills Tobacco, testified in support of HB 4485. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Matt Breslin, representing the Cigar Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4485, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Bridget Melinn, representing the American Heart Association. The Chair laid HB 4289 and HB 4290 before the committee: HB 4289 (Rep. Damoose) A bill to create the Michigan first-time home buyer savings program; to provide for first-time home buyer savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 4290 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2020 PA 65.