to refer House Bill No. 5425 to the committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Liberati moved to refer House Bill No. 5425 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:53 AM, with all members present, the Chair called the committee back to order. Nelson Clemmens, representing AmRace & Sports, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Schafer, representing Sports Creek Raceway, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Jason Uelmen, representing Michigan Horsemen's Benevolent & Protection Association, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Bill Brooks, representing Firekeepers Casino/Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, testified in opposition of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Leary, representing United States Trotting Association, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Turnbull, representing Mayor, City of Northville, testified in opposition of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Pat Sullivan, representing Manager, City of Northville, testified in opposition of SB 661. John, Ed and Mike Carlo, representing Northville Downs, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Thomas Barrett, representing Michigan Harness Horseman's Association, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Jacci Woods, representing Motor City Casino Hotel, testified in opposition of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. Louis Theros, representing MGM Grand Detroit, testified in opposition of Questions and discussion followed. Bruce Dall, representing Motor City Casino, testified in opposition of SB 661. Patrick Neely, representing Exacta Systems, testified in support of SB 661. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 661, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Brett Boyd, Michigan Association of Fairs Gene Chabrier, Xpressbet/TSG The following people submitted a card with a support of SB 661, but did not wish to speak: Ruth Cornwell, representing the St. Joseph County Grange Fair. Lisa Reiff, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Chandler French, representing the Chippewa County Fair. John Currie, representing the Mescosta County Fair. David Roberts, representing the Fowlerville Fair. Claudia Cary, representing the Fowerville Veterinary clinic. Frank Marotta Jr., DVM. Frank Nickels, DVM, MS, DACVS. Cindy Kesler, representing the Grand River Equine Feeds. Jean Ligon, representing the Michigan Horse Council. Tim Roach, representing the Northern Michigan Fair and Racing Association. Ted Boschma, representing the Saddlewood Horseshoe Supply. Kevin Kratz, DVM, representing the Sheridan Ridge Veterinary Clinic. Jeff Beemer, representing the Ed Bock Feeds and Stuff. Pamela Loomis, DVM. Libby Myers, representing the Snow Ridge Farm. Greg West, representing the Greg West Stables. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 661, but did not wish to speak: Matt Breslin, representing the Greektown. Sean Reed, representing the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Soaring Eagle. Kenneth Cole, representing the City of Detroit. The following people submitted a card with no position of SB 661, but did not wish to speak: Dave Murley, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 12:46 PM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Molly Wingrove Committee Clerk mwingrove@house.mi.gov Date Adopted: February 18, 2020