to report out HB 5403 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1).
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5403 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder, Wilson, Aragona, Bierlein. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Neyer. The Chair laid HB 5884 and HB 5885 before the committee: HB 5403 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b. HB 5884 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9a, 11a, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 (MCL 333.27951, 333.27952, 333.27953, 333.27954, 333.27955, 333.27956, 333.27957, 333.27958, 333.27959, 333.27959a, 333.27961a, 333.27962, 333.27963, 333.27964, 333.27965, and 333.27967), sections 3, 7, 8, and 13 as amended by 2023 PA 166, section 9a as added by 2020 PA marihuana facilities licensing act," (MCL 333.27101 to 333.27801). Representative Wilson and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5884. Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of HB 5884. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5884 and HB 5885, but did not wish to speak: Stacey Watrobski, representing The Official Cannabis Workers Resource. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The Chair laid HB 4757 and HB 4758 before the committee: Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4757. Martin Manna, representing the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce; Joseph Shallal, representing himself; and Sam Bakkal, representing Bakkal Enterprises; testified in support of HB 4757. Questions and discussion followed. Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers, testified in support of HB 4757. David Marvin and Kerry Krone, both representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, testified in opposition to HB 4757. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Brandon Yousif, representing the Clawson gas station. Sam, representing the Three Wiseman. Yousif Yacoub, representing the Sterling Shell Inc. Roody Vatoulk, representing the D & H gas station. Jason Hanna, representing JSD Enterprise. Luai Yousif, representing Wayne Express Inc. Duraid Yousif, representing Ten & Greenfield Gas Station Inc. 208, section 11a as added by 2021 PA 55, and section 14 as amended by 2023 PA 165, and by adding sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24a, 25, 26, 27, and 28; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5885 (Rep. Filler) A bill to repeal 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical HB 4757 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2022 PA 135. HB 4758 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 910. Kenny Qrosto, representing the Troy gas station. Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber. John Kizy, representing the Lincoln Park Palace. Sharkey Haddad, representing the Wine Basket Market. Jalal Mukhtar, representing Sylvan Convenience Inc.. Athir Konja, representing the Vreeland Market. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4757, but did not wish to speak: Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757 and HB 4758, but did not wish to speak: Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Realtors. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4758, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4758, but did not wish to speak: Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety. Representative Aragona offered the following amendment to HB 4757: 1. Amend page 2, line 9, after "a" by striking out "35%" and inserting "23%".