to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2021.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 2, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4833 and HB 4834 before the committee: HB 4833 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to provide for the exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of that specific tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide penalties. HB 4834 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p. Representative Tisdale and Representative Ellison testified in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834. Paul Connors, representing the Department of Treasury, testified with a neutral position on HB 4833 and HB 4834. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Insfastructure and Transportation Association, testified in opposition to HB 4833 and HB 4834. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Crosby, representing the American Rental Association, testified in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834. Questions and discussion followed. Scott and Sue Irwin, representing Delux Rental, and Kyle Kelly, representing Chet's Rent-All, testified in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834. Questions and discussion followed. Marlin Shaw, representing Herc Rentals, and Jeff Krueger, representing Sunbelt Rentals, testified in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4833 and HB 4834, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Valerie Knol, representing the Stellantis. Thomas Klochko, representing the Klochko Equipment Rental Co.. Justin Prusi, representing the Midway Rentals. Lisa Myers, representing the Mt. Pleasant Rental Center. Bruce Jones, representing the Allied Equipment Rental Inc.. Jim Ashbrook, representing the Taylor Rental. Scott Parent, representing the United Rentals, Inc.. Marelyn Krueger, representing the Rentalex. Lori Tuma, representing the Paw Paw Rentals. Adam Barden, representing the FT Barden LLC. Alysia Ryan, representing the American Rental Association. Scott Riehl, representing the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. Gary Boom, representing the Boom's Rental All. Bruce Jones, representing the Allied Equipment Rental. Power Equi9pment Plus, Inc.. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4833 and HB 4834, but did not wish to speak: Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at 1:11 PM. Representative Julie Calley, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov