to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021.
Representative Jones moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 11, 2021. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626 before the committee: HB 4624 (Rep. LaFave) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4625 (Rep. Yaroch) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2013 PA 161. HB 4626 (Rep. Coleman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 2154 (MCL 324.2154), as amended by 2018 PA 239. Aaron Keel and David Buick, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in opposition to HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Fred Schaible, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4624 and HB 4625, but did not wish to speak: Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4624, HB 4625 and HB 4626, but did not wish to speak: Chris Hackbarth, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Mayor Bryan Barnett, representing Rochester Hills. Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township. Jack Devine, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America-Michigan State Council.