to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 14, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 350 and SB 555 before the committee: SB 350 (Sen. Bayer) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending section 3 (MCL 390.1663), as amended by 2020 PA 330. SB 555 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to amend 2008 PA 549, entitled "Michigan promise zone authority act," by amending sections 5, 7, and 11 (MCL 390.1665, 390.1667, and 390.1671), as amended by 2016 PA 9. Senator Bayer, joined by Remy Gelderloos, representing the Office of Senator Anthony, testified in support of SB 350 and SB 555. Questions and discussion followed. Kaino Phillips, representing the Pontiac Promise Zone Authority, Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network, Nyko Quesada and Connor Holguin, representing Lansing Promise Scholars, Deborah Sanchez, representing Saginaw Promise, and Megan Byard-Karaba, representing Muskegon Promise, all testified in support of SB 350 and SB 555. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 350 and SB 555, but did not wish to speak: Rob Mass, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Rosie Vasquez, representing a Lansing Promise Parent. Triquita Hicks, representing Lansing Promise. Wytrice Harris, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber and Detroit Promise. Jade Scott, representing the Detroit Reginal Chamber and Detroit Promise. Moussa Traore, representing Hazel Park Promise. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Brian J. Shoaf, representing the Detroit Chamber. Stephanie Szymas, representing Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Rapids Promise Zone. Melissa Miller, representing the Newaygo County Area Promise Zone. The Chair laid HB 4938 before the committee: HB 4938 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned real property in Kent County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of the revenue from the conveyance.