to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039 before the committee: HB 6036 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," (MCL 460.931 to 460.949) by amending the title, by designating section 1 as part 1 and sections 3 to 19 as part 2, and by adding part 3. HB 6037 (Rep. Warren) A bill to authorize local units of government to adopt voluntary property assessment programs and to create districts to enable owners of noncommercial, nonindustrial real property to access financing for environmental hazard, water usage improvement, energy efficiency improvement, and renewable energy projects; to provide for the financing of the programs through certain state funds, investments, and other means; to authorize local units of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize local units of government to advance money made available from certain state funds and other sources; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide for remedies. HB 6038 (Rep. Filler) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 5316a. HB 6039 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 2010 PA 270, entitled "Property assessed clean energy act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 (MCL 460.931, 460.933, 460.935, 460.937, 460.939, 460.941, 460.943, 460.945, 460.947, and 460.949), sections 3 and 9 as amended by 2017 PA 242, and by designating section 1 as part 1 and sections 3 to 19 as part 2. Representative Filler and Representative Warren testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Questions and discussion followed. Colin Bishopp, representing PACENation, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Leah Wiggs, representing Renew Financial, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Keith den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Byron DeLear, representing the Y-Grene Energy Fund, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Bali Kumar, representing Lean and Green Michigan, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Zach Waas Smith, representing the City of Ann Arbor, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Brett Little, representing the Green Home Institute, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. John Freeman, representing the Great Lakes Renewable Energy, testified in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 6036, HB 6037, and HB 6038, and in support of HB 6039. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6036, HB 6037, HB 6038 and HB 6039, but did not wish to speak: Cheri Holman, representing the US Green Building Council of West Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6036, but did not wish to speak: Sam Olsen, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6039, but did not wish to speak: Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Laura Sherman, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (Michigan EIBC). Joe Fedewa, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Cliff Kellogg, representing the C-Pace Alliance.