to refer HB 4437 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-5).
Representative Frederick moved to refer HB 4437 to the Committee on Ways and Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-5). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cynthia Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 665 before the committee: SB 665 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 411 (MCL 436.1411), as amended by 2018 PA 403. Senator Victory testified in support of SB 665. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of SB 665. Isaac Hartman, representing the New Holland Brewing Co., testified in support of SB 665. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 665, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 665, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid SB 349 before the committee: SB 349 (Sen. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233). Senator VanderWall testified in support of SB 349. Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, testified in support of SB 349. Mike Bird, representing the Michigrain Distillery, testified in support of SB 349. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Isaac Hartman, representing New Holland Spirits. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 4213 before the committee: HB 4213 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27 and by adding section 1116. Representative Berman testified in support of HB 4213. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Jennifer Regterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4213, but did not wish to speak: Mike Tobias, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.