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May 17, 2018 Meeting Agenda

May 25, 2018 2

May 17, 2018 Meeting Agenda
Tax Policy Committee Agenda — 6/11/18

May 25, 2018 1

Tax Policy Committee Agenda — 6/11/18
Utilities Come to Deal, Avoid November Ballot Initiative

May 21, 2018 3502

Michigan utilities announced an agreement last week to increase renewable energy portfolios — 50 percent clean energy goal by 2030 — in exchange for the Clean Energy, Healthy Michigan group halting their effort to get an initiative increasing Michigan’s renewable energy mandate on the November General Election ballot.
MMA Joins Governor Snyder for UI Bill Signing

May 21, 2018 4007

MMA joined Governor Snyder and other supporters of reforming Michigan’s unemployment insurance system during a ceremonial bill signing for legislation passed in December 2017.
MMA Supports Governor’s Marshall Plan

May 21, 2018 4820

Manufacturers rely on long-term talent solutions. To help address that need, MMA testified in support of Governor Snyder’s Marshall Plan for Talent, a $100 million, multi-year investment toward Michigan’s future workforce needs.
Senate Approves MMA's HICA Elimination Legislation

May 21, 2018 4052

After years of turmoil over the rising cost of health care and Medicaid financing, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to pass MMA-supported legislation to eliminate the Health Insurance Claims Act (HICA) tax, a longstanding priority of MMA and our members.
MMA Shows Support for Recognition of STEM Success

May 14, 2018 3900

With more than 7,510 manufacturing positions still unfilled in Michigan and nationwide STEM jobs expected to grow by 11.8 percent by 2020, compared to 8.5 percent growth for all occupations, more must be done to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
HICA Elimination Package Introduced in the Senate

May 14, 2018 4269

Legislation was introduced to implement the Snyder Administration’s proposal to eliminate the Health Insurance Claims Act (HICA) tax and replace it with a smaller Insurance Provider Assessment (IPA) tax.
MMA’s Enhanced Skills Training Bill Passes Senate

May 14, 2018 4979

The Senate passed MMA’s legislative effort to codify the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF), renaming it the Going Pro Talent Program.
House and Senate Budgets Address Michigan’s Talent Demands

May 8, 2018 4503

The House passed an omnibus appropriations bill and an education funding bill totaling $55.72 billion in proposed spending on Tuesday, 4/24/18, while the Senate passed similar bills totaling $56.6 billion on Thursday, 5/3/18.

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