to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2019.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4069 and HB 4465 before the committee: HB 4069 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending sections 27 and 34d (MCL 211.27 and 211.34d), section 27 as amended by 2013 PA 162 and section 34d as amended by 2014 PA 164. HB 4465 (Rep. Rabhi) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act, “by amending section 9i (MCL 211.9i), as added by 2002 PA 549. Representative Rabhi and Representative Kahle testified in support of HB 4069 and HB 4465. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4069 and HB 4465, but did not wish to speak: Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Steve Murphy, representing the Power Home Solar. Amy Heart, representing the The Alliance for Solar Choice. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club. The Chair laid HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199 before the committee: HB 4181 (Rep. Manoogian) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code, “by amending sections 320a, 602b, 602c, and 732 (MCL 257.320a, 257.602b, 257.602c, and 257.732), section 320a as amended by 2018 PA 349, section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332, section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592, and section 732 as amended by 2017 PA 160. HB 4198 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602b and 602c (MCL 257.602b and 257.602c), section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 602c as added by 2012 PA 592. HB 4199 (Rep. Sheppard)A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 602b and 907 (MCL 257.602b and 257.907), section 602b as amended by 2016 PA 332 and section 907 as amended by 2015 PA 126. Representative Cole, Representative Sheppard, and Representative Manoogian testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Questions and discussion followed. Matt Penniman, League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4181, but did not wish to speak: James Asher, representing the The People of Michigan. Sean Hammond, Michigan Environmental Council, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. First Lieutenant Tim Fitzgerald, Michigan State Police, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Judy Augenstein, Michigan Association of Timbermen, testified in support of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. Kimberly Buddin and Mark Fancher, ACLU Michigan, testified in opposition of HB 4181, HB 4198 and HB 4199. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov