to adopt the meeting minutes from August 17, 2022.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 17, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Absent: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. Excused: Rep. Cynthia Johnson. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2022-05 before the committee. Quentin Messer, Josh Hundt, and Christin Armstrong, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, all testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2022-05. Questions and discussion followed. JoAnn Crary, President of Saginaw Future, and Russ Taylor, Manager of Thomas Township, both testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2022-05. Questions and discussion followed. Brooke Beebe, representing Hemlock Semiconductor, testified in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2022-05. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of Legislative Transfer Request 2022-05, but did not wish to speak: Matt Felan, representing the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance. John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Tim Sowton, representing Business Leaders for Michigan. Kate Devries, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2022-7, as amended before the committee. Viola Wild, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Legislative Transfer Request 2022-7.Questions and discussion followed. Michael Cnossen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Legislative Transfer Request 2022-7. Questions and discussion followed.