to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 18, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560 and HB 4561 before the committee: HB 4557 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 525 (MCL 436.1525), as amended by 2016 PA 434. HB 4558 (Rep. Glenn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16307a. HB 4559 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 4a. HB 4560 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," (MCL 339.5101 to 339.6133) by adding section 417a. HB 4561 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 2125, 3119, 4111, 4113, 4115, and 6137 (MCL 289.2125, 289.3119, 289.4111, 289.4113, 289.4115, and 289.6137), sections 2125 and 4113 as amended by 2015 PA 61, section 3119 as amended by 2018 PA 92, section 4111 as amended by 2016 PA 188, and section 6137 as amended by 2007 PA 114, and by adding section 4118. Representative Wentzel, Representative Glenn and Representative Griffin testified in support of HB 4557, HB 4558, HB 4559, HB 4560 and HB 4561. Questions and discussion followed. Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association, testified in support of HB 4557 and HB 4561. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4558, HB 4559 and HB 4560, but did not wish to speak: Marlon Brown, representing the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4559 and HB 4560, but did not wish to speak: Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors. The Chair laid HB 4575 before the committee: HB 4575 (Rep. Hoitenga) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille- DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 13a (MCL 125.1513a), as added by 1980 PA 233. Representative Hoitenga testified in support of HB 4575. Julie Roth and Missy Stults, representing the City of Ann Arbor, testified in opposition to HB 4575. Questions and discussion followed. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4575. Forrest Wall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4575. Questions and discussion followed. James Harrison, representing the UWUA, testified in support of HB 4575. Questions and discussion followed. Winston Feeheley and HJ Decker, representing DTE Energy, testified in support of HB 4575. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4575, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors. Stuart Saulters, representing the American Public Gas Association. Patrick Schillinger, representing the WEC Energy Group. Dan Dundas, representing the Michigan Electric and Gas Association. Jason Geer, representing the Michigan Oil and Gas Association. Matt Solak, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4575, but did not wish to speak: Hallie Fox, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids. Darrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Abigail Wallace, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. Marnie Triemstra, representing Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club-Michigan Chapter. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4575, but did not wish to speak: Paul Connors, representing the Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 4780, HB 4781, HB 4782 and HB 4783 before the committee: HB 4780 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 3c (MCL 445.573c), as amended by 1996 PA 384. HB 4781 (Rep. Fink) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," (MCL 445.571 to 445.576) by adding section 4c. HB 4782 (Rep. Sneller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14h of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2019 PA 49. HB 4783 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1976 IL 1, entitled "A petition to initiate legislation to provide for the use of returnable containers for soft drinks, soda water, carbonated natural or mineral water, other nonalcoholic carbonated drink, and for beer, ale, or other malt drink of whatever alcoholic content, and for certain other beverage containers; to provide for the use of unredeemed bottle deposits; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 4 (MCL 445.574), as amended by 1998 PA 473.