to report out HB 6357 with recommendation.
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 6357 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 28-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino, VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6129 and HB 6130 before the committee: HB 6129 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 2020 PA 84, entitled "Michigan reconnect grant act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, and 5 (MCL 390.1701, 390.1703, and 390.1705), and by adding section 5a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 6130 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 2020 PA 68, entitled "Michigan reconnect grant recipient act," by amending the title and sections 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 23 (MCL 390.1711, 390.1713, 390.1715, 390.1716, 390.1717, 390.1718, 390.1721, and 390.1723); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Anthony and Representative Frederick introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 6129 and HB 6130. Questions and discussion followed. Kevin Slotts, representing TalentFirst, testified in support of HB 6129 and HB 6130. Questions and discussion followed. Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in support of HB 6129 and HB 6130. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6129 and HB 6130, but did not wish to speak: Tim Sowton, representing Business Leaders for Michigan. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.