to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 8, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4497 and SB 185 before the committee: HB 4497 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. SB 185 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. Representative Rheingans and Senator Irwin, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, testified in support of HB 4497 and SB 185. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4231 and HB 4237 before the committee: HB 4231 (Rep. Hill) A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled "Fair and open competition in governmental construction act," (MCL 408.871 to 408.883). HB 4237 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled "Local government labor regulatory limitation act," (MCL 123.1381 to 123.1396). Representative Hill testified in support of HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Angela Rogensues, representing the City of Warren, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. John Taylor, representing Kalamazoo County, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Chokwe Pitchford, Berrien County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, and Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Porcha Perry and Beth Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1, testified in support of HB 4237. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Robert Joeng, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Jeremy Garza, Lansing City Councilmember. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Shane Hernandez and Pete Scodellier, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jimmy Greene and Associates, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231, HB 4237, HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Katie Gordon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Breanna George, representing the Michigan Association of Construction Academies. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Devonta Harris, representing the Service Employees International Union Local 1. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jay Jacobs, representing the Houghton Lake Chamber. Tim Booth, representing the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jim Lilly, representing SpartanNash. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kelley Lovati, representing the Macomb County Chamber. Neda Payne, representing the Lapeer Area Chamber. Sara Cambensy, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Midland Business Alliance. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Richard Wilson, representing Westpack Holdings, Inc. Colleen Schipsi, representing the West Coast Chamber. Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Arthur Havlicek, representing the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. Michael Rybicki, representing Goodlander, Sweet, and Rybicki Certified Public Accountants. Brian Kloet, representing Gold Star Salons, LLC. James Boike, representing Corporate Funding, Inc. Tim Cosby, representing Culture Impact. Kyle Pung, representing the Pleune Service Company. Michael Jacobs, representing Apple Spice Box Lunch and Catering. Michael Kasmauskis, representing the Image Tours, Inc. Jessica White, representing Big Steps Little Feet. Ben Boezwinkle, representing Rockford Construction. Leslie Fiorenzo, representing Ulliance, Inc. Anthony Boden, representing Chase Creative. Kate Angles, representing the Community Bankers of Michigan. Susan Arlin, representing the Greater Farmington Area Chamber. Joni Kaline, representing BioLyte Laboratories. Rae Zylstra, representing Catered Creations, Inc. Danna Gomez, representing Managed Senior Care LLC. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jennifer Heinzman, representing the Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance. Magen Samyn, representing the Bay Area Chamber. Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network. Jeff Cebelak, representing Mason Dynamics, Inc. Jennifer Stehouwer, representing Ball Park Floral and Gifts. Steve Underriter, representing Freedom Financial Planning Solutions. William Muir, representing the Grand Rapids Label Company. Brent Van Haren, representing SecurAlarm Systems Inc. Robert Buist, representing D&M Metal Products. Robert Kowalewski, representing KS Restaurants. Barbara Rapaport, representing Real-Time Perspectives, Inc. Kelly Springer, representing the Metal Flow Corporation. Robert Schermer, representing Meritage Hospitality. Casey Kuperus, representing David's House Ministries. Michael Kwast, representing iChiro Clinics. Carl Verbeek, representing Varnum. Robert Hughes, representing the Advantage Benefits Group. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov