to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2021.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4419, HB 4420 and HB 4421 before the committee: HB 4419 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4420 (Rep. Albert) A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 4421 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 17b, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1617b, 388.1801, and 388.1836), sections 11, 201, and 236 as amended by 2020 PA 165 and section 17b as amended by 2007 PA 137. Substitutes (H-1) were adopted for HB 4419, HB 4420, and HB 4421 at the April 21st meeting. Mary Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency, introduced a proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 4420. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4082 before the committee: HB 4082 (Rep. Frederick) A bill to amend 1921 PA 2, entitled "An act to promote the efficiency of the government of the state, to create a state administrative board, to define the powers and duties thereof, to provide for the transfer to said board of powers and duties now vested by law in other boards, commissions, departments and officers of the state, and for the abolishing of certain of the boards, commissions, departments and offices, whose powers and duties are hereby transferred," by amending section 3 (MCL 17.3), as amended by 2019 PA 161. Representative Frederick introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4669 before the committee: HB 4669 (Rep. VanSingel) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11 (MCL 247.661), as amended by 2015 PA 175, and by adding section 18n. Representative VanSingel introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4669, but did not wish to speak: Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4419, HB 4420, and HB 4421. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4420. Dave Palserock, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 4420. Cathy Wilson, representing Consumers Energy, testified in support of HB 4420. Rita Schiffman, representing the Mid Michigan Health, testified in support of HB 4420. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4420, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.