to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 1, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6171 and HB 6172 before the committee: HB 6171 (Rep. VanSingel) Higher education; tuition; tuition grants; modify. HB 6172 (Rep. Anthony) Higher education; financial aid; state competitive scholarships; modify. Representatives VanSingel and Anthony introduced the bills. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6172, but did not wish to speak: Dan Hurley, representing the CEO-Michigan Association of State Universities. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6172, but did not wish to speak: Jane Spitzley. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6171, but did not wish to speak: Jane Spitzley. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6171 and HB 6172, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Katie Fuller, representing the Education Trust Midwest. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Peter Ryark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4174 before the committee: HB 4174 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1943 PA 148, entitled "Proprietary schools act," by amending section 1a (MCL 395.101a), as amended by 2016 PA 146. Representative Fredrick and Howard Hipes, representing Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2, testified on the bill. William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Local 324, testified in support of HB 4174. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4174, but did not wish to speak: Jane Spitzley. At 10:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:56 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HR 234 before the committee: HR 234 (Rep. Wakeman) A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to repeal the federal ban on Pell grants for prison-based education.