to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4303.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4303. The motion prevailed 6- 2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Marino, Reilly, Meerman, Schroeder, Wakeman, Robinson. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Hope. Pass: Reps. Cambensy, Camilleri, Manoogian. The Chair laid HB 5127 and HB 5128 before the committee: HB 5127 (Rep. Kahle) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act.” by amending section 4cc (MCL 205.94cc), as added by 2015 PA 252. HB 5128 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4ee (MCL 205.54ee), as added by 2015 PA 251. Tim Greimel, Legislative Director for the AFSCME Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128. Questions followed. Peter Spadafore, Associate Executive Director for Advocacy and Communications for the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, testified in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128. David Randels, Director of Government Relations for Oakland Schools, testified in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128. Representative Bronna Kahle, bill sponsor, testified in support of HB 5127 and HB 5128. Questions followed. Representative Rebekah Warren, the bill sponsor, testified in support to HB 5127 and HB 5128. Questions followed. Tim Greimel, Legislative Director for the AFSCME Council 25, returned to testified on HB 5127 and HB 5128. Jonathan Byrd, Legislative Director for the Michigan Laborers Union District Council, submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5127 and HB 5128, but did not wish to speak. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in support of HB 5127 and HB 5128, and did not wish to speak: NetChoice; Lisa Canada, Political and Legislative Director for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights; Ronald G. Khoury, representing the Operating Engineers; and Rob Cleveland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Alliance. The following individuals submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 5127 and HB 5128, and did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of School Boards; Julie Rowe, Legislative Coordinator for the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan; Chris Glass, Director of Legislative Affairs for West Michigan Talent Triangle; Joe DeVault, Director of Education Policy and Special Education at Macomb ISD; Bob KeFgen, Director of Government Relations for the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals; Paul Liabenow, Executive Director for the Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Principals Association; Dirk Weeldreyer, Executive Director for the School Equity Caucus: and Kathleen Merry, Executive Director, Legislative Affairs for Wayne RESA;