to refer House Bill No. 4335 to the committee on Ways and Means.
Representative Chirkun moved to refer House Bill No. 4335 to the committee on Ways and Means. The motion prevailed 13-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall, Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Garza. Nays: Rep. Robinson. Pass: Rep. Jones. The Chair laid HB 4495 before the committee: HB 4495 (Rep. Warren) A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of the state of Michigan by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of certain public or private school buildings or additions to such buildings, by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of buildings leased or acquired for school purposes, and to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 1, 1a, and 2 (MCL 388.851, 388.851a, and 388.852), section 1 as amended by 2004 PA 510 and section 2 as amended by 2002 PA 627. Michael Livendale, representing the Design-Build Institute of America, testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Charles Baltmou, Stephens Smith and Dan La Pau, all representing the American Institute of Architects, testified in opposition to the bill. Questions and discussion followed. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in opposition to the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak: Damian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors of Michigan. Rami Haddad, representing Johnson Controls. At 11:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 5:12 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid SB 0239 before the committee: SB 0239 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1803 (MCL 339.1803). Ellen Heinitz, representing Senator Chang testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 0239, but did not wish to speak: David Gregory, representing Wayne State University. Marnie Wills, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the meeting at 5:19 PM. Representative Michael Webber, Chair Sondra Gordon Committee Clerk sgordon@house.mi.gov