to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2023.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 15, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4231 and HB 4237 before the committee: HB 4231 (Rep. Hill) A bill to repeal 2011 PA 98, entitled "Fair and open competition in governmental construction act," (MCL 408.871 to 408.883). HB 4237 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to repeal 2015 PA 105, entitled "Local government labor regulatory limitation act," (MCL 123.1381 to 123.1396). Shane Hernandez and Jason Thomas, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4231. Questions and discussion followed. Yannet Lathrop, representing the National Employment Law Project, testified in support of HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in opposition to HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. Jeremy Garza, a Lansing City Councilmember, testified in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4231, but did not wish to speak: Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance. Kelly Mitchell, representing the Michigan Minority Builders Association. Michigan Association of Construction Academies. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. Emily D'Agostini, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers. Alicia Robinette, representing the Robinette Apple Haus and Winery. Jill Malone, representing the Pleune Service Company. Mark Brant, representing First Community Bank. Michael Mraz and Steven Fredrickson, representing Rockford Construction. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4231 and HB 4237, but did not wish to speak: John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The Chair laid HB 4497 and SB 185 before the committee: HB 4497 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. SB 185 (Sen. Irwin) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending section 1 (MCL 423.201), as amended by 2014 PA 414. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4497 and SB 185, but did not wish to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov