to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2021.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4019, HB 4047, HB 4048 and HB 4049 before the committee: HB 4019 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4047 (Rep. Beson) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4048 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11 (MCL 388.1611), as amended by 2020 PA 165, and by adding sections 11n, 23b, 23c, 23d, 98b, and 104a. HB 4049 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2253 and 2453 (MCL 333.2253 and 333.2453), section 2253 as amended by 2006 PA 157, and by adding section 2453a. Substitute (H-1) to HB 4019 was adopted at the January 27th, 2021 meeting. Kevin Koorstra and Ben Gielczyk, both representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave an explanation of the proposed substitutes to the bills. Questions and discussion followed. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association submitted a testimony card in support of HBs 4019, 4047, 4048, and 4049, but did not wish to speak. Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4019 and HB 4047, but did not wish to speak. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4047 and HB 4048, but did not wish to speak. The following people submitted a testimony card in support of HB 4047, but did not wish to speak: Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The following people submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4048, but did not wish to speak: David Rondels, representing Oakland Schools Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA The following people submitted a testimony card in opposition to HB 4049, but did not wish to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health Emily Schwarzkopf, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services