to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HR 198 before the committee: HR 198 (Rep. Tisdel) A resolution to urge Congress to support legislation to strengthen the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HR 198. The Chair laid HB 5351 before the committee: HB 5351 (Rep. Steven Johnson) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 9o (MCL 211.9o), as amended by 2018 PA 132. Representative Steven Johnson, testified in support of HB 5351. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of HB 5351. Judy Allen, and Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Township Association, and the Michigan Municipal League, testified in opposition to HB 5351. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5351, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5351, but did not wish to speak: Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. Small Business Association of Michigan. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5351, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. At 11:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to HR 198. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 198, but did not wish to speak: Small Business Association of Michigan. Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.