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Ways and Means

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Meeting date
2020-06-17
Scheduled start
2020-06-17 12:00:00.000000
Documented start
Not recorded
Documented end
2020-06-17 12:42:00.000000
Location
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
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Actual end
2020-06-17 12:42:00.000000
Actual start
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Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-128
Committee name
Ways and Means
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS REP. BRANDT IDEN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:00 PM Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by Chair Iden. The Chair requested attendance be called: Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Absent: None. Excused: None. The Chair laid HB 5575 before the committee: HB 5575 (Rep. Cole) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 90l (MCL 125.2090l), as added by 2018 PA 423. Denise Pallarito, representing Representative Cole's Office, testified in support of HB 5575. Mackenzie Ledet, representing Stonehenge Capital, testified in support of HB 5575. The Chair laid HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942 before the committee: HB 5781 (Rep. Webber) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 551. HB 5811 (Rep. Anthony) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 537a. SB 942 (Sen. Nesbitt) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 205, 233, 609d, and 1014 (MCL 436.1205, 436.1233, 436.1609d, and 436.2014), section 205 as amended by 2015 PA 246, section 609d as added by 2020 PA 26, and section 1014 as added by 2015 PA 47, and by adding sections 537a, 538, and 551. Representative Webber testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942. Representative Anthony testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942. Brett Cotton, representing Cotton Brewing, testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Nicole Nystrom, representing Bedrock. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781 and HB 5811, but did not wish to speak: Matt Patton, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Gabe Schneider, representing Traverse City Tourism. Veronica Horn, representing the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Ryan Tarrant, representing the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Steve Japinga, representing the Lansing Regional Chamber. Josh Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Brooke Corbin, representing Southwest Michigan First. Shelly Stahl, representing the Wine Institute. Andy Guy, representing Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. Karyn Ferrick, representing the City of Grand Rapids. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5781, but did not wish to speak: Jane Clark, representing the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce. Cindy Larsen, representing the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage. Joy Gaasch, representing the The Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg. Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance. Dave Alexander, representing the City of Muskegon DDA. The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee: HB 5407 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to require certain standards for smoke alarm and certain other devices; and to prohibit certain conduct. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5407. The Chair laid SB 369 and HB 5589 before the committee: SB 369 (Sen. Lucido) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending section 9 (MCL 446.209), as amended by 2018 PA 345. HB 5589 (Rep. Hall) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending section 8 (MCL 446.208), as amended by 2002 PA 469. Justin Carpenter, representing Senator Lucido's Office, testified in support of SB 369 and HB 5589. Mark Aubrey, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association, testified in support of SB 369 and HB 5589. The Chair laid HB 5482 before the committee: HB 5482 (Rep. Schroeder) A bill to provide for certain requirements regarding suicide prevention for schools; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments; and to provide for the regulation of certain school employees. Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2020. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair returned to HB 5781, HB 5811 and SB 942: Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5781. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5781. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5781 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Warren moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5811. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bolden moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 5811. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hertel moved to report out HB 5811 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 6). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 942. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 942 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5504 and HB 5126 before the committee: HB 5504 (Rep. Lower) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 196 and 434 (MCL 280.196 and 280.434), section 196 as amended by 2008 PA 509 and section 434 as amended by 2002 PA 406. HB 5126 (Rep. Johnson) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 154 (MCL 280.135 and 280.154), section 135 as amended by 2017 PA 62 and section 154 as amended by 2018 PA 646. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5504 and HB 5126, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5504. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 5504 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 5126 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 5482: Representative Kahle moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5482. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5482 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 5575: Representative Griffin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5575. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5575 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair returned to HB 5407: Representative Leutheuser moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5407. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5407 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Warren, Byrd, Hertel, Bolden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Meerman. The Chair returned to SB 369 and HB 5589: Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 369 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel. Pass: None. Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 5589 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Meerman, Byrd, Bolden. Nays: Reps. Warren, Hertel. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at 12:42 PM. Representative Brandt Iden, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol Building
Media count
1
Meeting date
2020-06-17
Meeting id
meeting-2459
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2020-06-17 12:00:00.000000
Session name
2019-2020

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