The purpose of the Health Human Resources Committee is to have a positive impact on the public debate over health and human resources policy at the state and federal level by actively representing the interests of the business community in both the legislative and regulatory process. The committee is also responsible for development of policy proposals for approval by the Chamber's Board of Directors. Speakers include key legislators, top agency officials and representatives from the executive office. Rich Studley , Senior Vice President of Government Relations Businesses of all types and sizes are represented on the Michigan Chamber's Tax Policy Committee. Corporate tax managers, attorneys, CPAs, association executives, consultants and others work closely with the legislature, industry and state agencies on a variety of tax related issues.
Emphasis is placed on state and local tax issues.
Members are encouraged to analyze new or amended legislation and let Chamber staff know their views. The Tax Policy Committee is also responsible for development of policy proposals to be forwarded to the Chamber's Board of Directors. The policies set the basis for staff action through legislative testimony, agency and public relations. Meeting agendas and materials are sent prior to each meeting. Guest speakers often include legislators, top agency officials and representatives from the executive office.