to report out HB 4962 with recommendation.
Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4962 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Kunse. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. The Chair laid HB 5026 before the committee: HB 5026 (Rep. Martus) A bill to provide for the transition of transition- impacted industries into new industries; to create the community and worker economic transition office in the department of labor and economic opportunity; to create certain advisory committees; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Martus and Senator Singh testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, testified in support of HB 5026. Jean Duchemin, representing the United Auto Workers Local 1753, testified in support of HB 5026. Jason Peek, representing the United Auto Workers Local 602, testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed. Robert Joerg, representing the Laborers' International Union of North America, testified in support of HB 5026. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5026, but did not wish to speak: Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Council of Governments. Amy Malmer, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5026, but did not wish to speak: Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The Chair laid SB 169 before the committee: SB 169 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," (MCL 423.201 to 423.217) by adding section 11a. Senator Cherry, and Jonavan Luckey, representing the Service Employees International Union 517M, testified in support of SB 169. Questions and discussion followed. Steve Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, testified in support of SB 169. Questions and discussion followed. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to SB 169. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 169, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union Michigan. Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 169, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association for Superintendents and Administrators. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov