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Meeting date
2021-12-08
Scheduled start
Not recorded
Documented start
2021-12-08 12:34:00.000000
Documented end
2021-12-08 13:41:00.000000
Location
Not recorded
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Actual end
2021-12-08 13:41:00.000000
Actual start
2021-12-08 12:34:00.000000
Chamber
senate
Committee id
committee-235
Committee name
Finance
Evidence text
MEMBERS: SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. KEVIN DALEY SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD CHAIR 7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-1758 FAX: (517) 373-0938 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 8, 2021 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 5322 (Rep. Hall) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported HB 5323 (Rep. Yancey) with recommendation and immediate effect. 3. Reported SB 764 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect. 4. Reported HB 5502 (Rep. Tisdel) with recommendation and immediate effect.. 5. Reported HB 5503 (Rep. Farrington) with recommendation and immediate effect. 6. Reported HB 5504 (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect. 7. Reported HB 5505 (Rep. Cavanagh) with recommendation and immediate effect. 8. Reported HB 5506 (Rep. Ellison) with recommendation and immediate effect. 9. Testimony regarding SB 720 (Sen. Runestad). 10. Testimony regarding SB 721 (Sen. Runestad). 11. Testimony regarding SB 722 (Sen. Runestad). 12. Testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2) (Sen. Schmidt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the meeting minutes from November 10, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB's 5322 – 5323, and invited Corey Huxell of Rep. Hall's office to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5322 – 5323: Brett Visner, Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5322 – 5323: Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5322 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5322. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5323 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5323. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB 764 and offered an (S-1) to SB 764. The Chair invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill and (S-1) version. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 764: Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral Bret Marr, Motor City Casino – Support Tyron Sanders, MGM Grand Detroit – Support Shelly Stahl, Greektown Casino - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 764. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report SB 764 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 764 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up HB's 5502 – 5506 and invited Rep. Tisdel to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 5502 - 5506: Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support David Buick, Michigan State Tax Commission – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB's 5502-5506: Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support Amanda Fisher, National Federation of Independent Business – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5502 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5502. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5503 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5503. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5504 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5504. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5505 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5505. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 5506 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 5506. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. The Chair brought up SB's 720 – 722. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 720 – 722: Barb Farrah, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Oppose Dan Leaman, Michigan Distributors and Vendors Association – Oppose The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 720 – 722: Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose The Chair brought up SB 417 and offered an (S-2) to SB 417. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 417. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted. The Chair invited Sen. Schmidt to summarize SB 417 (S-2). The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2): Lou Glazer and Nick Khoury, Michigan Future – Support Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Alexa Kramer, Small Business Association of Michigan – Support Dr. Phil Knight, Michigan Food Bank Council – Support Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 417 (S-2): Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufactures Association – Support Nate Henschel, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Sandy K Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Teresa Kmetz, Capitol Area United Way – Support Jessica Acmoody, Community Economic Development Association – Support Dan Jarvis, Michigan Family Forum – Support John Walsh, Michigan Manufacturing Association – Support Gabe Schneider, Traverse City Tourism – Support Ken Sikkema, Self – Support Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Nancy Lindman, Michigan Association Untied Ways – Support Paul G. Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support Teresa McGinnis and Jamie Gaskin, United Way of Genesee County – Support Lyn Raymond, Greater Ottawa County United Way – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:41 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: 01/19/2022
Location
Not recorded
Media count
1
Meeting date
2021-12-08
Meeting id
meeting-3531
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
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Quorum state
quorum confirmed
Scheduled start
Not recorded
Session name
2021-2022

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