to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4377.
Representative Jones moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4377. The motion prevailed 12- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose, Hertel, Jones, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schroeder and Representative Anthony, testified in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377. Marlon Brown, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377. Questions and discussion followed. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376 and HB 4377, but did not wish to speak: Greg George, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Cynthia Maher, representing the Michigan Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association AND the Michigan Mechanical Contractors Association. Alex Houseman, representing the Michigan Realtors Association. The Chair laid HB 4443 and HB 4444 before the committee: HB 4443 (Rep. Lilly) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding sections 279 and 679. HB 4444 (Rep. Hertel) 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. Representative Lilly and Representative Hertel, testified in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444. Questions and discussion followed. Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan and Sons, testified in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444. Sean Hammond, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 4443 and HB 4444. Spencer Nevins, representing the Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4444, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Nick Kronsbein, representing UBCR, LLC. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4443 and HB 4444, but did not wish to speak: Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4443 and HB 4444, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Sean McBreaty, representing Clean Water Action. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Roger Hauck, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov