Appropriations Committee reports three property conveyance bills; all reported with recommendation

The Michigan House Appropriations Committee on May 20 reported three property conveyance bills — House Bills 40-11, 40-23 and 41-35 — out of committee with recommendation after roll-call votes.

On a motion to report House Bill 40-11 (sponsored by Representative Hoadley), the committee recorded 28 yays, 0 nays and 0 passes. Representative Maddock moved the recommendation; Chair Bolin called the roll and announced the tally: "Madam Chair, you have 28 yays, 0 nays, 0 pass. House bill 40 11 is reported with recommendation."

Representative Beeson moved to report House Bill 40-23 (sponsored by Representative Rhett Whipper) with recommendation. The committee again voted and Chair Bolin announced "28 yays, 0 nays, 0 pass. House bill 40 23 is reported with recommendation."

Representative Snyder moved to report House Bill 41-35 (sponsored by Representative Leitner) with recommendation. The final roll call for that measure was announced as 27 yays, 0 nays and 1 passed; Chair Bolin reported: "Madam chair, you have 27 yays, 0 nay, 1 passed. House bill 41 35 is reported with recommendation."

The committee record contains the roll-call statements for individual members as the clerk read names and captured each member's vocal response; the committee's announced tallies above are the official results recorded at the hearing. After the votes, Chair Bolin adjourned the committee.

No further debate or amendment language on the bills was recorded in the committee at this session; the committee noted it was still awaiting additional background materials on vacant and partially filled buildings tied to the conveyance items but indicated that outstanding information should not delay the reporting process.