to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021.
Representative Brann moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair invited Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, to give a presentation on the 2021-2022 Executive Budget Recommendation. Mary Ann Cleary was joined by Marcus Coffin and Jim Stansell, all representing the House Fiscal Agency, to answer questions. The Chair laid HB 4261 before the committee: HB 4261 (Rep. Albert) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 41 (MCL 38.1341), as amended by 2018 PA 512. Vice-Chair Whiteford assumed the gavel, the time being 9:02 a.m. Chair Albert introduced HB 4261. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Albert assumed the gavel, the time being 9:16 a.m. The Chair laid HB 4247 before the committee: HB 4247 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 390.1242 and 390.1243), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 295 and section 3 as amended by 2012 PA 470. Representative Kolezar, testified in support of HB 4247. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4247, but did not wish to speak: Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Kyle Svoboda, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society. Michael McCleeir, representing the Michigan State Firemens Assocation. Mark Docherty and Terrence Chesney, representing the Michigan Professional FireFighters Union. Jim Williams, Deputy Chief, representing the Texas Fire Department. Mike Sauger, representing the Fraternal Order of Police. Benjamin Bodkin, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.