to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. 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. Representative Damoose and Representative Manoogian, testified in support of HB 4289 and HB 4290. Paul Connors, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4289 and HB 4290. Brad Ward and Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified in support of HB 4289 and HB 4290. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4289, but did not wish to speak: Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan. Rebecca O'Connell, representing Lake Trust Credit Union. Jill Ferrari, representing Renovare Development. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. Sandra Pearson, representing the Habitat for Humanity of Michigan. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov