to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2019.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 2, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543 before the committee: HB 4540 (Rep. Afendoulis) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act,"(MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 2d. HB 4541 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 5c. HB 4542 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act,"(MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 2c. HB 4543 (Rep. Yancey) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act,"(MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 5b. Representative Afendoulis, Representative Tate, Representative Webber, and Doug Wildey testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Amy Drumm representing Michigan Retailers Association, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Rachel Richards and Dave Matelski representing Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Dan Papineau representing Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. Matt Groen representing Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association, testified in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4540, HB 4541, HB 4542 and HB 4543, but did not wish to speak: Chris Horak, representing the Comcast. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School District's. Ray Telman, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Erik Hingst, representing the Walmart. Andrew Moylan representing National Taxpayers Union, testified in opposition to HB 4542 and HB 4543. David Guenthner representing Mackinac Center, testified in opposition to HB 4542 and HB 4543. Beth Sosidka and Mark Ortlieb representing AT&T, testified in support of HB 4541. Melia Carter representing Verizon, testified in support of HB 4541. Nancy Riedel representing Verizon, testified in support of HB 4541. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4541, but did not wish to speak: Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.