to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 9, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid HB 4375 before the committee: HB 4375 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018 PA 482. Representative Steven Johnson testified in support of HB 4375. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4375, but did not wish to speak: Bree Anderson, representing the Department of Technology Management and Budget. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4375, but did not wish to speak: Ernest Tisdale, representing EduStaff. Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4375, but did not wish to speak: Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan. At 9:13 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid the committee at ease. At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The gavel was returned to Chair Hornberger. Chair Hornberger laid SB 118 before the committee: SB 118 (Sen. McBroom) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 163 (MCL 388.1763), as amended by 2020 PA 165. Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 118. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Hornberger laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee: HB 4037 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. HB 4038 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding section 1279i.