to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5778 and HB 5779 before the committee: HB 5778 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," (MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 9p. HB 5779 (Rep. Ellison) A bill to provide for the exemption of certain property from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain property; to provide for the disposition of that specific tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to provide penalties. Representative Ellison testified in support of HB 5778 and HB 5779. Questions and discussion followed. Ed Noonan, representing United Rental, John McClellan, representing the American Rental Association, Scott Irwin, representing Delux Rental, and Kevin Keeley, representing Chets Rent-All, all testified in support of HB 5778 and HB 5779. Questions and discussion followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, testified in opposition to HB 5778 and HB 5779. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5778 and HB 5779, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Scott Riehl, representing the Equipment and Leasing Financing Association. John Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Ryan Roslund, representing Rent-Rite. Kevin Keeley, representing Chets Rent-All. Bruce Jones, representing Allied Equipment Rental. Dean Anderson, representing All Star Rental. Tyce Hoist, representing Hoist Enterprise Inc. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5778 and HB 5779, but did not wish to speak: Dug Neeham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association.. The Chair laid HB 4992 and HB 4993 before the committee: HB 4992 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 260. HB 4993 (Rep. Berman) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.713) by adding section 261. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4992 on December 4th, 2019. Substitute (H-1) was previously adopted to HB 4993 on December 4th, 2019.