to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 350 and SB 555 before the committee: SB 350 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330. SB 555 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending sections 5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and 390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 350 and SB 555, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College. Representative Steele offered the following amendment to SB 350: 1. Amend page 3, line 15, after "programs." by inserting "As used in this subparagraph, "federal student loan fees" means origination fees charged for Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans, or Direct PLUS Loans offered by the United States Department of Education to eligible students or parents to help cover the costs of higher education. Federal student loan fees does not include late payment fees, returned payment fees, collection fees, or any other similar fees that do not constitute upfront charges paid to a lender for setting up or processing a loan.".