to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2019.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2019. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4269, HB 4270, HB 4271 and HB 4282 before the committee: HB 4269 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code,"(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278f. HB 4270 (Rep. Griffin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as amended by 2018 PA 232 and section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230. HB 4271 (Rep. Howell) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), section 1278a as amended by 2018 PA 232 and section 1278b as amended by 2018 PA 230. HB 4282 (Rep. Hauck) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232. Representative Griffin, Representative Hauck, and Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4269, HB 4270, HB 4271 and HB 4282. Questions and discussion followed. Jeff Mills and Robert Smith, representing the Van Buren County Intermediate School District, testified in support of HB 4269 and HB 4270. Questions and discussion followed. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project, testified in opposition of HB 4271. Questions and discussion followed. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, spoke in support of HB 4269 and HB 4270 and in opposition to HB 4271 and HB 4282. Chris Glass, representing Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in support of HB 4269 and HB 4270. Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4269 and HB 4270. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269, HB 4270, HB 4271 and HB 4282, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Peter Spadafore, Representing the Association of Superintendents and Administrators. John Dullmas, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Patti Tremblay, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4269 and HB 4270, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards Jerry Johnson, representing Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, and Monroe Intermediate School Districts. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Jeff Wiggins, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4269 and HB 4270, but did not wish to speak: Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4271, but did not wish to speak: Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4271, but did not wish to speak: The Detroit Regional Chamber. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4271, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4282, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Jeff Wiggins, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors. Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Micah Babcock, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4282, but did not wish to speak: The Detroit Regional Chamber. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov