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LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023
5:30 P.M.
ROOM 204
MUSKEGON CITY HALL
933 TERRACE STREET
MUSKEGON Ml 49440
ROOM 204
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes for February 27, 2023
Ill. Old Business
IV. New Business
1) Legislative Update - Pete Wills
2) Mi Kids Tobacco Free Alliance Presentation & Model Policy Resolution - Mayor Johnson
3) Priority Home Repair & Residential Facade Application & Policies -Vice Mayor German
4) Agenda Packet Time line - Jonathan Seyferth/Ann Meisch
5) Commissioner Ethics Policy- Commissioner Emory
6) ADA-related accommodation for virtual meeting participation by a committee or board
member - Mayor Johnson
V. Adjourn
CITY OF MUSKEGON
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Minutes
Monday, February 27, 2023
5:30 pm
Present: Commissioners St. Clair, Johnson, Gorman, German, Ramsey (arrived 5:37 pm) and
Emory.
Absent: Commissioner Hood.
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Ramsey moved, Commissioner St. Clair seconded, to approve the
minutes of February 27, 2023.
MOTION CARRIED.
Suspend the Rules
Vice Mayor German moved, Commissioner Ramsey seconded to suspend the rules.
Ayes: Gorman, Emory, St. Clair, Johnson, Hood, Ramsey, and German.
Nays: None.
MOTION CARRIED.
Presentation on Responsible Contracting - Robert Joerg, Director of Advocacy for
Laborers International Union of North America, Michigan Chapter
Mr. Joerg gave a presentation on responsible contracting for public improvement greater than
$50,000 in value.
Legislative Update - Pete Wills
Pete Wills reviewed several State policy issues including the tax relief package, EITC change,
Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Prevailing Wage, Right to Work reinstatement, and FY24
budget supplemental.
Short-Term Rental Regulations - Beniamin Reider, Parmenter Law Associate
Ben Rider of Parmenter Law explained a short-term rental is normally defined as a rental that
is used less than 30 consecutive days. Many jurisdictions have implemented a licensing
system to identify and control the number of short-term rentals.
Regulations can include a prohibition, minimal regulations, or more extensive regulations.
Mr. Rider gave a further explanation on each of those options.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Emory, seconded by Commissioner St. Clair to adjourn the
meeting at 6:50 pm.
MOTION CARRIED.
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC
City Clerk
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STATE POLICY ISSUES
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Bill# Sponsor Detail Status Position
HB 4002 Shannon EITC change Senate Committee NA
HB 4003 Hoskins Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act; include sexua1 orientation ~-genp_er_ identity or expression as a Senate Committee NA
prot~~_d_category. -:- --'-. - ~-
HB 4004 Weiss Bill reverses state law from 2012 which prohibited mandatoryunion fees for private and public Public Act 9 of 2023
employees.
HB 4007 Carter Require Prevailing Wages on State projects Public Act 10 of 2023
HB 4274- O'Neal, Create Revenue Sharing Trust Fund; SB 182-183 House Local Gov, 6/ 21
4275 Tisdel
4273 O'Neal Requires a municipality to notify the occupants of a multiple dwelling (e.g., an apartment building) of Senate Committee, 6/ 23 I NA
a violation involving the property. Bill also updates the information that is required to be included in
the notice provided to the owner and occupants, as weU-as cha ~ging the kinds of violations the
DHHS must be notified about.
4605 Shannon Provide for distribution of sales ta x revenue into public safety and violence prevention fund ; 1.5% of House Loca l Gov, 6/ 21
the 4% of sales tax revenue collectep_. _ -
4606 Farhat Create public safety and violence pLeyentiorrfund House Local Gov, 6/ 21
SB 205- Cavanagh Prohibit housing discrimination based on so1.n:_c_f ~f tnc~me House floor, 6/ 14
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SB 289 Allows a local BRA to capture revenue from sale_s and use tax es_to_pay for eligible activities through I Public Act 89
the state' s transformational brownfield progra m. The bill would also i;;-crease the caps on annual and
total allowable reimbursements and amend the p~-pufati on t arget:;-urid;r the program . TBPs can
currently authorize the capture and use of three kinds of income taXTevenues, in addition to
property ta x increments, to finance an array of eligible activities: construction period tax capture
revenue, withholding tax capture revenue, and income tax capture revenue. Sales and use ta x
capture revenues could also now be captured under a TBP.
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State and Federal legislators visit the City of Muskegon
• July 26 - State Rep . Will Snyder and Lt. Governor Gari in Gilchrist hold a special meeting at City Hall to
discuss the FY24 state budget. The Lt. Governor also spoke to community members at the Chamber.
• August 7 - State Rep. Will Snyder and Ml House Speaker Joe Tate tour the former Shaw-Walker building.
• August 9 - U.S. Senator Gary Peters Peters speaks at the USS Silversides Museum and tours NOAA facility.
• August 15 - U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten tours the Farmers Market and NOAA facility.
• Sept 7 - U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten scheduled to be back to use a conference room space for staff retreat.
The Michigan Legislature has officially been on summer break after passing an $82 billion budget in June.
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However, Key Provisions of FY24 State Budget, HB 4437
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• $18M - Shaw-Walker remediation and site-cleanup
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• $2M - Hackley Square B~ilding site redevelopr, ent , , ,
• $300,000 - NRTF grant Pere Marquette Park Restroom Conce'ssion Building
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• Staff advocated to expand the availability offu'nds to Certified Local Government (CLG) communities to
pursue historic restoration ,grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
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The availability of federal stimulus funds made accessible to state government will be less in the coming years. As
a result, we need to remain committed to the ihi portance of vibrant lp1 9ces as a key economic strategy going
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forward, prioritize on-going investments that vJ ill improve quality of life, and attract talent to grow our
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community, and ensure opportunities for our c1tizens to thrive.
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Additional Budget Highlights:
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• $82 billion state budget (HB 4437), the largest in the state's history . Ii
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• Statutory revenue sharing - 7% incrkase; ,2o/q oi t~at 1is ©ne,ti'rh e \and must be specifically dedicated to
public safety initiatives, and 5% is on-going, but 1% is tied to a requirement that local government must
obligate all of their ARP money by the end of this year, a full year before the federal guidelines require .
City of Muskegon estimated to receive $5.3M i.!.1 combined revenue sharing payments.
• There was also a significant change made to the revenue sharing reporting requirements that were left
over from the days of EVIP . Communities will no longer be required to do a citizen's guide, performance
dashboard, or projected budget report . The only reporting requirement remaining is the debt service
report . Treasury is required to create new guidelines for this, post them on their website, and distribute
them to cities, villages, townships, and counties by October 1.
• $10 million was dedicated to missing middle housing to increase the housing supply by providing cost
defrayment to developers investing in, constructing, or substantially rehabilitating properties that are
targeted to missing middle households.
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Roads
• $416 million to fix roads and build public infrastructure to improve quality of life.
• $80 million for local bridge bundling program to help local government repair and replace aging bridges.
Water
• Nearly $600 million for water infrastructure across Michigan, helping replace thousands of lead service
lines and rebuild sewers.
• $20 million for contaminated site cleanup to protect communities from impacts of former industrial sites.
Transit
• $70 million to improve transit access.
• $45 million for local bus operations: support affordable transportation options.
• $3.5 million for shared streets and spaces to help cities and transit agencies create options for pedestrians
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Energy and Environment
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• $30 million for renewablk ready communities ~0 help iocal g~\,ernments inhall renewable energy at scale.
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• $21.3 million for electric vehicles and renewable energy charging infrastrycture.
•· $20 million to enhance air quality and re mediate contaminated sites in historically disadvantaged and
underrepresented commur,ities.
• $25 million for home repairs and upgrades that enable clean energy.
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• $350 million for the Make it in Michiga r Comp~_titiveness Fund to wi~ federal resources from the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Sciences Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
• $1.5 billion (4th highest in the nation) through the Broadband Equity, Access,' and Deployment (BEAD)
Program to expand high-speed internet access to over 200,000 Michigande ~s1in unserved and
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• $50 million in sustainable, recurring fu'ri'ding for the Housing~~~d Community Development Fund. This
builds on $150 million investment in the fund earlier this year.
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$50 million in sustainable, recurring funding for Revitalization and Placemaking Grants, used to make
communities more attractive places to live and work by building housing, parks, and beautifying other
places. This builds on $100 million investment in the program earlier this year.
One-Time Investments to Support Specific Public Safety Investments
• $235 million to assist police, firefighters, and emergency medical service providers.
• $156 million for public safety equipment, technology, and facility improvements.
• $30 million for recruitment, retention, and well-being of first responders.
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STATE LEGISLATION
SHORT TERM RENTAL LEGISLATION, JULY 2023
• Draft legislation is being developed to address the issue of Short Terms Rentals in communities. The bill
has not been formally introduced, but is be ing led by State Rep. Joey Andrews who represents lakeshore
communities from Saugatuck to New Buffalo.
• The proposal reflects elements from a similar bill introduced in the last legislative session which would do
the following:
o Create a statewide STR registry and database, infuse communities with new excise tax revenue,
and establish additional enforcement tools for local units. In my opinion, we already focused on
the main themes of the legislation but am hopeful it could be another tool in the toolbox. The bill
does contain language that a local unit "shall not enact or enforce any ordinance, rule, or
regulation, including, but not limited to, a zoning ord inance, rule, or regulation, that has the total
effect of banning or prohibiting a short-term rental."
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o While it establishes a statewide STR registry & database, it also provides an opt-in excise and
hotel tax. STRs would be subjected to permitting and licensing regulations just as traditional
lodging providers, including fire and safety standards. Finally, this bill provides penalties for
property owners that are non-complia,nt with local ~rdinances.
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■ the excise tax is an opt-in tax for local units of governme tin addition to the hotel/bed
tax; remove the langua'ge that would have the hotel tax render the excise tax moot if the
hotel tax is applied. The bill sponsor wants
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be able to layer up on these taxes.
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Strengthen the fire safety language to require a smoke detector, carbon monoxide
detector, and fire extin1guisher i~ 'every bedroom r~nted, not just the dwelling unit.
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Bec~use of how STR's operate its important to really make th,at clear.
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■ Stre ~~then the abilities of local units by adding that "local units of government may
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any method of their choosing and may reduce or expand that number at any time at their
sole discretion."
■ State that, "If at any time a licensed rental is not in compliance with any local ordinance
or regulation the municipality may revoke the permit." If STRs are constantly violating
noise ordinances, occupancy rules, etc. the local unit should be able to petition the
registry for revocation or suspension of the license.
Several non-budget items worth noting were passed and signed prior to the summer recess.
Housing
(Passed) Senate Bills 129-132 will allow housing development projects to be eligible for brownfield tax increment
financing (TIF). SB 129 expands the definition of " eligible activity" in the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act
to include housing development activities . SB 130, 131, and 132 make corresponding changes to the General
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Property Tax Act, Use Tax Act, and the Generals Sales Tax Act, updating a reference section to the Brownfield
Redevelopment Financing Act.
The package of bills would allow tax revenue captured through local brownfield redevelopment to fund affordable
housing costs with the approval of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). MSHDA hopes
to have the Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program in place and running this month.
Collective Bargaining
HB 4354 amends the Public Employment Relations Act (PERA) to delete prohibitions against certain subjects being
included in a collective bargaining agreement. Most of the provisions pertain to public schools, but the legislation
also struck out a section on intergovernmental agreements. This will have an impact on local governments looking
to consolidate one more functions or services as these will now be a permissible subject during collective
bargaining negotiations.
Elections
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Final votes were taken on the bill package intended to provide an outline of Proposal 2 implementation. The
ballot initiative passed in Novembe~ of 2022 created a fundamental right to vote in Michigan and several voting
rights expansions. Some of these included at !'east nine days of early voting, permanent absentee voting in all
elections, and requiring every municipality to have at least one drop 'box per 15,00~ registered voters.
• SB 339: Provides for an on line tracking syst~m that notifies absentee vote'rs ofthe status of their absent
voter ballot application or absent voter ballot.
• SB 367 : These bills outline the process for implementing and administeri Jg the constitutionally required
nine consecutive days of early voting, for eight hours per day, for each statewide and Federal election.
They also allow a municipality to set a'ddition~I days and hours of early voting beyond what is
constitutionally required and to use early voti'ng for elections that were not statewide or Federal.
Additionally, more than one municipality can joihtly conduct early voting through a municipal or county
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• SB 370: An individual who submits an AV ballot application before a primary ~lection, including a
presidential primary, could use that application only for the primary electio~ i'o r for the primary and all
following elections i~lthat year. Registered voters would also have ,the right to receive an AV ballot for
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each election by submitting a sihgle' abs,ent lJ0ter' b ll'ot anRlicati'dn' t hat covers all future elections.
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• SB 373 : Allows a current photo identification card issued by a local government to be used for election
purposes by including it in the definition of "identification for election purposes" and defining
"educational institution."
• HB 4696: Provides sentencing guidelines for certain early voting violations under the Michigan election
law (SB 367) .
• HB 4697 : Requires each city or township to install at least one absent voter ballot drop box to collect
absent voter applications and ballots. It also requires a city or township to have one drop box per 15,000
registered electors. The Secretary of State (SOS) will facilitate and fund the implementation of these
requirements.
• HB 4699 : Allows voters to submit one absent voter application to receive absent voter ballots for every
future election, becoming permanent mail ballot voters . Additionally, the bill would allow a permanent
mail ballot voter to select or change the political party ballot that the voter wished to receive for a
presidential primary election by filling out a ballot selection form.
• HB 4702 : The bill would increase the maximum size of an election precinct from 2,999 active registered
electors to 5,000. It also removes provisions specifying the number of voting machines per voter in certain
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size precincts. It requires an election commission or the Secretary of State to consider only active
registered voters when determining the number of registered voters in a precinct.
FEDERAL POLICY ISSUES
7/27/23
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Bicameral Bill to Increase Access to Farmers Markets Legislation would make
it easier for farmers to participate in federal nutrition programs
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (Ml-03} and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced the Enabling
Farmers to Benefit from Processing Nutrition Programs Act, legislation that would remove administrative hurdles
that cause small and independent farmers and ranchers to miss out on the benefits from processing nutrition
programs.
Currently, there is a lack of wireless/mobile technology for processing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP}
EBT cards at farmers markets, ,a~ well as separate applications and equiP,ment required from direct marketing
farmers and ranchers to be authorif'.ed vendors to process benefits.
The bill would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USOA) to: , '
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1. Streamline the applicatio n process for farmers and ranchers t'o' participate 1s authorized vendors under
the various nutrition programs. '
21. Streamline the equipment/technology systems needed by farmers to pro~ess the benefits under the
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3. Provide free wireless or mobile processing equipment and systems for farmers markets .
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FY24 Federal Budget 1
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President Biden's FY24 outlined his vision to build on th ~ work this ~ dministration has done to make a real
difference in people's lives , investing in America, lowering costs for families, protecting and strengthening Social
Security and Medicare, redu t\ng the deficit, and more.
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FactSheet-AdvancingEquity
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Advances Efforts to End Homelessness. To prevent and reduce homelessness, the Budget provides $3.7 billion, an
increase of $116 million over the 2023 enacted level, for HUD Homeless Assistance Grants to meet renewal needs
and expand assistance to approximately 25,000 additional households, including survivors of domestic violence
and homeless youth. These targeted resources would support the Administration's recently released Federal
Strategic Plan to End Homelessness. The Budget also provides $505 million for Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS, serving a population with a disproportionately high rate of homelessness and providing a critical link to
services.
Prevents Evictions. To assist renters in accessing resources to avoid eviction, make the legal process during
eviction proceedings fairer, and mitigate future housing instability, the Budget provides $3 billion in mandatory
spending for competitive grants to promote and solidify State and local efforts to reform eviction policies by
providing access to legal counsel, emergency rental assistance, and other forms of rent relief.
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Supports Minority-Owned Business to Narrow Racial Wealth Gaps . The Budget increases the capacity of the
Minority Business Development Agency by providing the full $110 million authorized in the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law, which would bolster services provided to minority-owned, including women of color-owned,
enterprises by expanding the Business Center program, funding Rural Business Centers, opening new regional
offices, and supporting innovative initiatives to foster economic resiliency.
Expands Access to Credit. The Budget provides $341 million for the Community Development Financial Institutions
(CDFI) Fund, an increase of $17 million, or 5 percent, above the 2023 enacted level, which provides historically
underserved and often low-income communities access to credit, capital, and financial support to grow
businesses, increase affordable housing, and reinforce healthy neighborhood development. To better address the
shortage of long-term affordable credit for development projects in disadvantaged communities and unlock up to
$500 million in financing support, the Budget also includes a $10 million subsidy for the CDFI Fund's Bond
Guarantee Program .
Advances Equity and Environmental Justice. The Administration continues to prioritize efforts to deliver
environmental justice in communities across the United States, including meeting the President's Justice40
commitment to ensure at least _ 40 percent of the berlefits of Federal investments in climate and clean energy
reach disadvantaged communities, including rural and Tribal communities. The Budget bolsters these efforts by
investing nearly $1.8 billion across E'.PA to support creating high-quality jobs, cleaning up pollution, implementing
the Justice40 Initiative, advancing racial equity, and securing
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environmental justice for communities that bear the
brunt of toxic pollution and impacts of climate change, including the increased health risks. The Budget also
ensures Federal agencies will havb the staff and resources they need to advance racial equity and to promote
environmental, health, and civil rights protection f~r communities nationwide, to fulfill the Administration's
whole-of-government equity and e,nvironmental justice objectives.
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Supports the President's Goal of Accelerating the Replacement of All Lead Pipes and Upgrades the Nation's
Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. The Budget includes $219 million to remediate lead
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contamination in water and updates the crosscGoverriment Lead Pipe Replacement Funding Inventory that was
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published for the first time with the 2023 Presi~ent's Buclget. The Budget also provides EPA more than $4 billion
for water infrastructure to advance efforts to upgrade 1d inking water and ~astewater infrastructure nationwide,
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with a focus on decreasing health disparities in underserved and rural communities that have historically been
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WATCH
Agenda Item Review Form
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Muskegon City Commission - Legislative Policy Committee
Commission Meeting Date: August 23, 2023 Title: MiKids Tobacco Free Alliance
presentation & model policy resolution
Submitted By: Mayor Ken Johnson Department: City Commission
Brief Summary:
MiKids Tobacco Free Alliance will present on evidence-based strategies to recued access to and
use of tobacco. They would like our City Commission to consider supporting their initiatives to
change state law and regulations regarding the sale and distribution of tobacco products in Ml.
Detailed Summary & Background :
Jill Montgomery-Keast of Public Health Muskegon County introduced me to the MiKids Tobacco-
Free Alliance earlier this year, as the group has been going around the state talking to mayors
about evidence-based strategies to reduce tobacco access & use. I had an opportunity to meet
with members of the group virtually as they presented their findings and initiatives. The group
asked if the City would formally support their efforts, so I invited them to a future LPC meeting to
address the Commission, at which time we can consider whether to proceed with a resolution of
support. Attached is a model policy resolution that has been shared by this group.
Presenters:
Minou Jones - Chair of the Detroit Wayne Oakland Tobacco-Free Coalition and CEO of Making It
Count Community Development Corp.
Jamaine Dickens - Compass Strategies, Principal
Goal/Focus Area/Action Item Addressed:
• Community Connection - foster strong ties among government and community agencies .
Amount Requested: Not applicable. Budgeted Item:
Yes
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Fund(s) or Account(s): Not applicable. Budget Amendment Needed:
Yes
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Recommended Motion: This item is for discussion only.
Approvals : Not applicable. Guest(s) Invited/ Presenting:
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Model Resolution - Ending the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products,
including Menthol Products, and Repealing Local Preemption of
Tobacco Licensure and Sales Policies in the State of Michigan
A resolution to urge the Michigan Legislature to end the
sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol products,
in the State of Michigan and repeal Section 14 of the Tobacco
Products Tax Act (MCL 205.434) restricting local units of
government from imposing policies pertaining to the sale or
licensure of tobacco products for distribution purposes.
Whereas, Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable
death and disability in Michigan and contributes greatly to
heart disease, cancer, and stroke; and
Whereas, Flavors improve the taste and mask the harshness
of tobacco products, most notably, menthol flavor. Adult use of
flavored tobacco products is linked with increased tobacco
addiction. Menthol is a chemical added to cigarettes and other
tobacco products that creates a cooling sensation. These
features make menthol more appealing to youth and new smokers,
more addictive, and more difficult to quit; and
Whereas, Flavored tobacco products play a key role in youth
initiation and continued use of tobacco. More than 80 percent of
12-17-year-olds who have ever used a tobacco product start with
a flavored product. Two-th~rds of youth have reported using
these products "because th~y come in flavors [they] like." More
than 72 percent of current tobacco users surveyed have reported
using a flavored tobacco product in the past month; and
Whereas, African Americans, Hispanics, youth, and LGBT
(lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual) individuals, and
individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis are
disproportionately impacted by the harms of menthol cigarettes.
Despite African Americans usually smoking fewer cigarettes, they
are more likely to die from smoking-related diseases related to
higher menthol use. There is a long history of the tobacco
industry targeting these populations with tobacco marketing; and
Whereas, Including a comprehensive "tobacco product"
definition in a flavored tobacco policy would prevent tobacco
users substituting one product for another. A comprehensive
definition would include combustible tobacco products; heated
tobacco products; electronic smoking devices; smokeless tobacco
products; any component, part, or accessory; products containing
nicotine from any source (other than those approved for
cessation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration); and broad
language anticipating new and emerging products; and
Whereas, Ending the sale of menthol cigarettes would save
lives. Studies estimate that prohibiting menthol cigarettes in
the U.S. would lead 923,000 smokers to quit, including 230,000
African Americans. They project that 633,000 deaths would be
averted, including 237,000 African American deaths. Ending the
sale of all flavored tobacco products would prevent a new
generation of tobacco users, lower health care costs, and ensure
an equitable approach to health in the United States; and
Whereas, Many states and over 360 localities have ended the
sale of flavored tobacco products to protect kids and reduce
health disparities. If Michigan takes this step, it ~ould be a
leader in protecting the health of its residents; and
Whereas, Section 14 of the Tobacco Products Tax Act (MCL
205.434) prohibits local units of government from imposing, "any
new requirement or prohibition pertaining to the sale or
licensure of tobacco products for distribution purposes."
Despite local interest in passing policies related to tobacco
sales and licensure, including local flavored tobacco
restrictions, concerns about preemption and uncertainties about
legal interpretation have had a chilling effect on local policy
efforts for nearly three decades; and
Whereas, In the mid,1990s, at least 46 policy resolutions
urging the repeal of preemption of local tobacco regulation were
passed covering 56 Michigan counties, cities, and townships.
Municipalities in all regions of the state were represented; and
Whereas, Preemption is a strategy frequently used by the
tobacco industry to limit local tobacco regulations; and
Whereas, Repealing Section 14 of the Tobacco Products Tax
Act would strengthen local control and improve the ability of
local units of government to pass tobacco policies that address
concerns in the communities they serve; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by this body, That we urge the Michigan
Legislature to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in the
State of Michigan, including menthol products; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Legislature to repeal
Section 14 of the Tobacco Products Tax Act (MCL 205.434)
restricting local units of government from imposing policies
pertaining to the sale or licensure of t?bacco products for
distribution purposes; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of the resolution be transmitted to
the Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate, the Speaker of the
Michigan House of Representatives, the chair of the Michigan
Senate Committee on Local Government, the chair of Michigan
Senate Committee on Health Policy, the chair of the Senate
Committee on Regulatory Affairs, the chair of the Michigan House
of Representatives Committee on Health Policy, the chair of the
Michigan House of Representatives Committee on Tax Policy, the
chair of the Michigan House of Representatives Committee on
Local Government and Municipal Finance.