to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 28, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5470 before the committee: HB 5470 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1220 (MCL 380.1220), as added by 2015 PA 111. Representative Miller testified in support of HB 5470. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5470, but did not wish to speak: David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle. The Chair laid HB 5357 before the committee: HB 5357 (Rep. 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 5357. Chris Glass, representing West Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in support of HB 5357. Questions and discussion followed. Tim Greimel, representing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25, testified in opposition to HB 5357. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5357, but did not wish to speak: Jeff McAlvey, representing Grand Rapids Public Schools. David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Ernest Tisdale, representing EDUStaff. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5357, but did not wish to speak: Andy Koup and Meg Skully, representing the Michigan Office of Retirement Services. Todd Tennis, representing the Coalition for Secure Retirement. Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers. The Chair laid SB 171 before the committee: SB 171 (Sen. Stamas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2018 PA 232. Kristen Wall, representing Senator Stamas; Rebecca Park, representing Michigan Farm Bureau; and Beth Eggleston, representing Laingsburg High School, testified in support of SB 171. Samantha Zell, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association, testified in support of SB 171. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 171, but did not wish to speak: Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle. David Randels, representing the Oakland Schools. Athena Antonis, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Abby Cypher, representing the Education Savings Account Legislative Group. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Delaney McKinley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education. David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 171, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The Chair laid HB 4483 before the committee: HB 4483 (Rep. Carter) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1164c.