to report out SB 671 with recommendation.
Representative Hauck moved to report out SB 671 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Hauck, Cherry. Nays: Rep. Rabhi. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604 before the committee: HB 5602 (Rep. O'Malley) A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending section 2 (MCL 12.252), as amended by 2020 PA 359, and by adding section 4. HB 5603 (Rep. Calley) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by adding section 88t. HB 5604 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 9 (MCL 125.2009), as amended by 2017 PA 109, and by adding section 88s. Representative O'Malley, Representative Calley, and Representative Frederick, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. John Walsh, representing the Michigan Manufacturing Association, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. Bob Trezise, representing the Economic Development Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604, but did not wish to speak: Steven Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber. Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Winston Feeheley and Dave Palsrock, representing DTE Energy. Lisa Canda, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jeff Stoutenberg, representing DOW. Leigh Kegerreis, representing UAW. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Government. Tony Mosesso, representing ITC. Jennifer Owen, representing Lakeshore Advantage. Jim McBryde, representing the Middle Michigan Development Corp. Kate Devries, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan. Maureen Krause, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership. Rusty Merchant, representing the Winning Michigan Jobs Coalition. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Brian O'Connell, representing General Motors. Cathy Wilson, representing Consumers Energy. Marty Fittante, representing Invest-UP. Glenn Stevens, representing Michigauto. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center. Diana Prichard and Annie Patnaucle, representing Americans for Prosperity. Tim Monotas, representing the Sierra Club. At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Quentin Messer, Greg Bird and Josh Hunt, all representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Sowton, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of HB 5602, HB 5603 and HB 5604. The Chair laid HB 5613 before the committee: HB 5613 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled "An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred," by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3), as amended by 2019 PA 161. At 9:47 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:48 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom called the committee back to order. Chair Mueller testified in support of his legislation. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5613, but did not wish to speak: Nate Henschel, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5613, but did not wish to speak: Tim Monotas, representing the Sierra Club. At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair VanWoerkom laid the committee at ease. At 9:49 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HB 5602, HB 5603, and HB 5604.