LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – As new legislative sessions are getting underway in Lansing and Washington D.C., committee assignments are being handed out to local lawmakers.
State Rep. Matt Hall, of Marshall, has been named chair of the Michigan House Tax Policy Committee for the 2021-22 legislative term.
The House Tax Policy Committee is responsible for deliberating on generally applicable taxes on business, income and personal property. The committee normally reviews and addresses the practical procedure of taxes and any existing credits or exemptions, as well as handling various taxing issues related to the state’s sales and use taxes.
Hall will also serve on the House Insurance Committee and House Regulatory Reform Committee, as well as the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. The second term legislator serves the 63rd District, encompassing parts of Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties.
Representative Beth Griffin of Mattawan Thursday was appointed by Speaker Jason Wentworth to serve as chair of the Workforce, Trades and Talent committee for the House’s 2021-22 session. The committee will be focused on developing policies to assist workforce development and job creation.
State Rep. Christine Morse (D-Texas Twp) was appointed to the House Committees on Energy and Health Policy today. Morse is serving her first term representing Michigan’s 61st House District.
4th District Congressman Fred Upton has been named the House Energy Subcommittee Republican Leader.
“As the Republican leader on the Energy Subcommittee for the 117th Congress, I will prioritize an energy policy that spurs job creation, including in Michigan’s auto and manufacturing industries, supports the clean energy economy, ensures an “all of the above” approach, from nuclear to hydrogen to clean fossil fuels,- fosters innovation, and provides a reliable and affordable energy supply.”
Congressman Fred Upton during a live WKZO debate on 9/28/20. (Photo by Jeana Gondek)
“There are other significant challenges facing our country that I expect will be before us in the 117th Congress. We need to tackle climate change without stunting economic growth. We need to secure our electrical grid and prevent cyberattacks from our foreign adversaries. We must ensure we have the infrastructure necessary to fortify this new era of American energy independence. We must keep energy prices low as small businesses look to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. We must examine the impact of COVID-19 on our energy sector. And lastly this committee will play a critical role in bolstering Michigan’s and our nation’s auto industry as we continue to move toward cleaner, safer, smarter vehicles.”
