to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting.
Representative Lightner moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 331 before the committee: SB 331 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 9o, 19, and 30 (MCL 211.9o, 211.19, and 211.30), section 9o as amended by 2021 PA 150, section 19 as amended by 2017 PA 261, and section 30 as amended by 2013 PA 153. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, joined by Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Municipal League, both testified in support of SB 331. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 331, but did not wish to speak: Rob Moss, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. At 9:14 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Lightner offered the following amendments to SB 331: 1. Amend page 5, line 24, after the first "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 2. Amend page 6, line 2, by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 3. Amend page 6, line 6, after "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 4. Amend page 6, line 28, after "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 5. Amend page 7, line 6, after the first "of" by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%". 6. Amend page 7, line 11, by striking out "1.25%" and inserting "1%".