to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5361 and HB 5362 before the committee: HB 5361 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending section 144 (MCL 389.144), as amended by 2003 PA 306. HB 5362 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 43 (MCL 211.43), as amended by 1994 PA 253. Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Odenwald, representing Southwestern Michigan College, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. Henry Wolf, representing Traverse Connect, testified in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362. Robert LeFevre and Colby Cesaro, representing Michigan Independent Colleges and Universities, testified in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5361 and HB 5362, but did not wish to speak: Steve Betz, representing Lake Superior State University. Elizabeth Kutter, representing Wayne State University. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5361 and HB 5362, but did not wish to speak: Frank Foster, representing Bay De Noc Community College. Frank Foster, representing Mott Community College. Frank Foster, representing North Central Michigan College. Dr. Mike Gavin, representing Delta College. Jon Byrd, representing Kellogg Community College. Gabe Schneider, representing Northwestern Michigan College. Dr. Trevor Kubatzke, representing Lake Michigan College. Dr. Dale Nesbary, representing Muskegon Community College. Peter Provenzano, representing Oakland Community College. Russ Kavalahuna, representing Henry Ford College. Scott Ward, representing West Shore Community College. James Ryan, representing Schoolcraft College. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Matt Hall, Chair Amy Rostkowycz Acting Committee Clerk arostkowycz@house.mi.gov