to report out HB 4318 with recommendation.
Representative Brixie moved to report out HB 4318 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price, VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Hoadley. Nays: Rep. Tisdel. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4829 before the committee: HB 4829 (Rep. Aiyash) A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending section 437 (MCL 208.1437), as amended by 2021 PA 93. Representative Aiyash, and Emery Matthews, representing Real Estate Interests LLC, testified in support of HB 4829. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid SB 55 before the committee: SB 55 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 7u and 53b (MCL 211.7u and 211.53b), section 7u as amended by 2020 PA 253 and section 53b as amended by 2022 PA 141. Senator Chang testified in support of SB 55. Questions and discussion followed. Catherine McClary, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB 55. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 55, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 55, but did not wish to speak: Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 260. HB 4531 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 261. SB 127 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 261. Senator Singh, Representative Martus and Jason Collela, with Representative Snyder's Office, testified in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127. Questions and discussion followed. Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundations, Randy Ross, representing the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Laurie Baumer, representing the Capital Region Community Foundation, David Mengebier, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, and Brett Hunkins, representing the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, testified in support of HB 4531 and SB 127. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Amanda West, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: John Gustafson, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association. Beth Berglin, representing the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530, but did not wish to speak: Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4531 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Nancy Boxey, representing the Lapeer County Community Foundation. Elizabeth Schultheiss, representing the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Stepphanie Calhoun, representing the Allegan County Community Foundation. Bronna Kahle, representing the Lenawee Community Foundation. Sara Ward, representing the Charlevoix Community Foundation. Todd Jacobs, representing the Community Foundation of Muskegon County. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, HB 4531, SB 55 and SB 127, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. At 12:53 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:54 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Committee returned to consideration of HB 4829.