to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4055.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4055. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose, Posthumus, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanSingel and Representative Anthony, testified in support of HB 4055 and HB 4056. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055 and HB 4056, but did not wish to speak: Robert LaFevre, representing Michigan Independent Colleges. Aaron Keel, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference . Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, but did not wish to speak: Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Mike Hansen, representing the Michigan Community College Association. The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee: HB 4037 (Rep. Hornberger) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. HB 4038 (Rep. Reilly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170, and by adding section 1279i. The Chair handed the gavel over to Vice-Chair Paquette at 9:08 a.m Representative Hornberger and Representative Reilly, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:25 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Brad Paquette laid the committee at ease. At 9:26 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Hornberger returned to the Chair. Amanda Joy and Rose Babington, representing ACT, testified in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in opposition to HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed. Tod Sandy and Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, testified in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Lee Graham, representing the Operating Engineers 324. Howard Hipes, representing the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Training Center. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Jerry Johnson, representing the Barry, Branch Calhoun, Jackson, Lenawee, Monroe county Intermediate School Districts. Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational School Agency. Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Chris Glass, representing the Michigan Talent Triangle. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders of Michigan. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037, but did not wish to speak: Alexa Kramer, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the meeting at 9:59 AM. Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov